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Long regarded as one of the world’s greatest getaways, Rosewood Little Dix Bay is an unparalleled island escape for affluential travelers around the world. Situated across 500 acres of pristine beachfront property on Virgin Gorda, the third-largest island of the British Virgin Islands, the resort offers expertly appointed accommodations, inspired amenities, dynamic dining outlets, and bespoke services and programming.
Founded by conservationist Laurance S. Rockefeller in 1964 as an original and leading entity in ecotourism, Rosewood Little Dix Bay was quickly established amongst affluential explorers as one of the world’s most discerning destinations. Throughout a fifty-two-year tenure, the property held a premier place in the hearts of travelers from around the world, many of whom returned annually alongside new friends and family members to share with them the riches of the resort. After closing for a partial refurbishment in 2016 and later being entirely shuttered by the effects of Hurricane Irma, amounting to a four-year, full renovation, the renowned resort reemerged to universal delight in January 2020, retaining its original emphasis on celebrating the surrounding natural environment while introducing new elements that speak to the wants and needs of today’s travelers.
Design:
With architecture positioned to follow the lines of the landscape, lead luxury architecture firm OBMI modernized the resort’s westerly suite accommodations, the new Reef House restaurant, and the dockside welcome experience, while focusing on resilient design solutions. The property’s intuitive, modern design by New York-based design team Meyer Davis evokes a relaxed yet refined sense of luxury bolstered by boundless natural beauty. Each distinct guest space pays homage to Rosewood Little Dix Bay’s laid-back heritage while simultaneously incorporating a contemporary and residential vibe, with an aim to exude the feeling of a private home and offer a transcendent sense of ease throughout the entire guest journey. In keeping with Rosewood’s guiding A Sense of Place® philosophy, the resort’s new design reflects the intrinsic style and sentiment of Virgin Gorda through unique décor, authentic artifacts, and dynamic design elements that bring the external environment indoors.
Guest Accommodations:
Little Dix Bay offers 81 accommodations, consisting of 42 guestrooms, 35 suites, two beach houses and two hillside villas, each offering intuitive design and unobstructed ocean views. Bespoke services and amenities enhance every stay, including complimentary bikes and chauffeured golf cart transportation around the resort, as well as an entirely new dedicated butler service for all guests.
Generous guestrooms, grouped together in sets of four to offer an ideal, multi-room retreat for families and friends, occupy the hexagonal-shaped Ocean View Cottage and Beach Front Cottage.
Sophisticated suites include Tree House Suites inspired by the resort’s original stilt houses, Pool Suites with private plunge pools overlooking the bay, interconnecting Ocean View Junior Suites offering ample space for groups, and One- and Two-Bedroom Suites with outdoor rain showers and patios.
The property’s original two-bedroom Columbus House and three-bedroom Laurance House offer elevated levels of comfort and leisure with large living spaces, full kitchens, over-sized terraces, private pools, and direct access to the beach.
Reminiscent of private estates, the four-bedroom Villa Joy and Villa Candor are set in the most secluded section of the resort and feature oversized living and dining rooms, powder rooms, private pools, and dining pavilions with barbecue areas.
Restaurants and Bars:
Helmed by Executive Chef Francisco Crespo, Rosewood Little Dix Bay is home to four distinct dining concepts that redefine the Caribbean culinary landscape. Reef House, the resort’s colorfully designed signature restaurant, showcases premier al fresco “farm-to-fork” dining for lunch and dinner, with fresh provisions and ingredients sourced daily from the property’s on-site garden as well as through local purveyors.
Sugar Mill, housed in the property’s open-air stone mill, offers tapas-style dishes with an island influence for dinner daily.
Pavilion, situated in the heart of the resort beneath its iconic vaulted rooftops, leverages myriad international cooking methods, global ingredients, and bold spices to produce an inspired repertoire of distinct dishes.
Rum Room, located just off Pavilion, features 107 different labels of aged and rare rums, with bartenders serving a mix of new and classic concoctions designed to delight each and every guest.
Wellness:
Situated majestically above the Caribbean Sea the resort’s Sense, A Rosewood Spa offers a supreme setting for health and wellness. Eight individual treatment rooms and one couples’ Cliff Spa Suite feature private terraces and windows opening to views of the ocean below, while a robust treatment menu features locally influenced offerings that incorporate the island’s indigenous flora and fauna. A two-tiered Spa Infinity Pool invites guests to unwind following their sessions.
Additional experiences and facilities at Sense Spa include an outdoor yoga platform offering a range of classes set amongst one of the world’s most beautiful backdrops, a state-of-the-art fitness center outfitted with the latest boxing and kickboxing equipment, strength and cardio machines and free weights, and a juice and smoothie bar serving nourishing refreshments and light bites.
Recreation:
Offering a range of on-property experiences as well as carefully curated excursions throughout Virgin Gorda, each stay is unique to the preferences and interests of the guests. The resort offers six new tennis courts spanning cement and artificial grass surfaces, as well as two pickleball courts, with a resident tennis instructor available for private lessons. A wide selection of watersports is offered on the beaches, and the resort's centrally-located main pool, Pavilion Pool, offers food and beverage service on-site. Continuing the emphasis on wellness and healthy lifestyles,
Rosewood Explorers:
Complimentary for children ages 4 to 12, Rosewood Little Dix Bay’s holistic children’s program boasts a range of authentic and immersive activities curated to instill a sense of adventure and social responsibility, and awareness in the resort’s younger guests. Hosted within the dedicated clubhouse space as well as throughout the larger property, experiences and offerings include excursions into the island’s waters to learn about reef protection and marine life and cooking classes utilizing local ingredients grown at the resort’s sustainable garden.
Weddings and Events:
A selection of distinct indoor and outdoor event spaces provide an ideal setting for weddings, corporate meetings, and celebrations of any size. Indoor offerings include the dazzling Great Room, filled with natural light and perfect for gatherings of up to 70 people, and the private Mahogany Boardroom, an intimate and sophisticated venue comfortably seating up to 14 people. Outside, the private beach, lawns, and Sense Spa yoga platform serve as picturesque backdrops for any occasion.