The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in the BVI

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to the BVI

Tortola, British Virgin Islands Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to the BVI? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to the BVI, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in the BVI to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in the BVI, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting the BVI for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in the BVI for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Scrub Island Resort Spa & Marina Autograph Collection

Tortola, British Virgin Islands
5-star Resort with prices starting at $615 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Located at Scrub Island, Scrub Island Resort Spa & Marina Autograph Collection has great rooms from $615 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 9.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, first time visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and child care at this relaxing hotel. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Rosewood Little Dix Bay Villas Virgin Gorda

Tortola, British Virgin Islands
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $1498 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to the BVI
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Rosewood Little Dix Bay Villas Virgin Gorda which has nice rooms starting at $1498. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, scuba diving, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.99 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at P.O. Box 70. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers parking, hiking, child care, laundry services, and a game room which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Fishing
  • Tennis


Sebastian's on the Beach

Tortola, British Virgin Islands
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $78 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Pool

We found Sebastian's on the Beach to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $78. We loved that is has a pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.99 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Little Apple Bay. You'll also find a bar, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Sugar Mill Hotel Tortola

Tortola, British Virgin Islands
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $446 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in the BVI
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $446, Sugar Mill Hotel Tortola, at Apple Bay provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, laundry services, a spa and wellness center, and free parking. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Don't forget to spend some time at the terrific pool bar where you can unwind and relax. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Wyndham Tortola BVI Lambert Beach Resort

Tortola, British Virgin Islands
4-star Resort with prices starting at $198 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach

Wyndham Tortola BVI Lambert Beach Resort has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $198 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at PO Box 534 East End. Furthermore, it also offers pet-friendly rooms, a spa and wellness center, free parking, a pool table, and laundry facilities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave


Maria's By the Sea Hotel

Tortola, British Virgin Islands
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $223 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to the BVI
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of Maria's By the Sea Hotel is 9.00 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, and air-conditioning. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $223, and it's located at Road Town. We also love the wedding services, balconies, and meeting facilities which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service


Mango Bay Resort Tortola

Tortola, British Virgin Islands
3-star Resort with prices starting at $397 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Pool

A cool place is Mango Bay Resort Tortola because it has great rooms that start at $397. It has a pool and air-conditioning, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.29 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Plum Bay Road The Valley. Only a short distance from the city center, travelers will especially love amenities at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities


Sea Crest Inn

Tortola, British Virgin Islands
2-star Hotel with prices starting at $253 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach

Sea Crest Inn offers air-conditioning and a coffee shop which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $253 (before taxes). It's located at Great Harbour and has earned a guest rating of 8.60/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers amenities which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Coffee shop


For more terrific hotel ideas in the BVI, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in the BVI, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in the BVI, Best Hotels for One Week in the BVI, Best Hotels for One Night in the BVI, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in the BVI.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in the BVI?

BVI Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$464

Travelers to the BVI will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 8 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $464. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in the BVI.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $1057
  • 4-star hotels: $322
  • 3-star hotels: $233
  • 2-star hotels: $253


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