Oualie Beach Resort

The Oualie Beach was perfect for us. We love natural and authentic hotels and these cottages really made our stay special. The staff are genuinely helpful, they share their humour and stories and we enjoyed their service immensely. There are no fences around the perimeter, nothing to spoil the ambience, it is beautifully unspoilt. Our accommodation was absolutely lovely, we loved sitting on the balcony with a breeze blowing through. Our housekeeper Leone made our special event so memorable as she arranged balloons, flowers, tassels and towels in a 60th birthday tribute. She even set the TV to play Happy Birthday. The food was great and I liked the service at the bar. We visited in a group for the Nevis to St Kitts Cross Channel Swim, however I hope to return to Oualie for longer next time.

We booked 10 nights at Oualie Beach Resort, choosing Nevis rather than St Kitts, because we prefer resorts close to the beach that are not over crowded but also not in total isolation. Oualie did not disappoint. The staff are friendly and helpful when needed - the hotel grounds are regularly groomed, whilst the proximity of the accommodation to the sea makes the early morning swim along the beach a must. The hotel food served is good with traditional Caribbean but with limited choice. There are, however, three to four alternative restaurants nearby - although watch out for prices - on line menu quotes omit local taxes that are high and can lead to costly meals at the more expensive alternatives. The hotel offers BBQ on a Sunday afternoon, plus music/live band on Tuesday. The live band was fabulous fun, especially when jamming towards the end of the evening after the main act had left - spontaneous and unrehersed. Rooms are kept clean and air conditioned throughout the day but we turned ours off when out of the room - balcony gave great views of the sea and palms - we were in room 229. Nearby is Lovers Beach - often isolated but stunning - the currents were strong on that beach so we avoided swimming but standing in the warm water chest high was a fabulous experience with the waves washing over. We spent an hour each day on this beach in the later afternoons. To fully appreciate the Isand Car Rental is recommended - a taxi into Charlestown can be up to $20 US - so probably best to book car hire in advance. Be warned about Tourist traps on the Island - there are a few - so check out Tripadvisor before visiting ... ... but do consider Oualie Beach Resort. We loved the location and the staff.

We recently stayed at the Oualie Beach Resort for a long weekend. They arranged our transport from the airport in St. Kitts to the resort (taxi, water taxi) which was extremely convenient - the water taxi dropped us off on the beach just steps away from the resort. While there, we rented an ATV (from Nevis Scooter Rental), which allowed us to travel freely around the island, visiting museums, beaches, hiking trails and the downtown area easily and safely (highly recommend!) The resort is right on the water, and they provide lounge chairs and towels for guests. Our room was spacious and comfortable and the food at the onsite restaurant was delicious - though as others have mentioned, service could be a little slow. The Sunday BBQ was a fun activity with tasty food options and live music. We especially enjoyed all the wildlife Nevis had to offer - you'll see goats, donkeys, cows, monkeys and giant crabs all over the place!