Your Sense of Adventure
There is much to explore on the island of Nevis. Some of our favorite sights, experiences and resources include.
History Lives In The Heart Of Nevis
A 38-square-mile island of stunning natural beauty, Nevis is situated in the northeastern Caribbean Sea. In 1493, when Columbus sighted the island, he named it “Nuestro Senora de las Nieves” Our Lady of the Snows. That is how Nevis got her name.
Cottle Church
The ruins of Cottle Church lie hidden off the hotel grounds. In 1824, Thomas John Cottle, a former president of Nevis and plantation owner, constructed this church. He built this church as a place of worship for his family and his slaves. Today, this magnificent ruin is a regular backdrop for weddings.
Nevis and its sister island, St. Kitts, are part of the British Commonwealth. Nevis was the first island in the West Indies to be colonized by the English in 1623. While sugar plantations flourished, the English and European aristocracy flocked to the island’s mineral hot springs during the 1800’s. Since the 19th century, Nevis has been known as the “Spa of the Caribbean.”
Today the island’s charm and friendly people attract the vacationer in search of quiet elegance away from the crowds. Long white sand beaches, palm trees and coral reefs surround the island. Old estate houses and plantations bear witness to a grand past. Nevis is one of the most unique islands in the Caribbean.
Mountain biking
If your passion is mountain biking, visit Winston Crooke, who has been on the island as long as we have. He has a wealth of information about mountain biking and windsurfing bikenevis.com
Sailing and snorkeling
Sailing and snorkeling – We recommend sailing and snorkeling the waters between St. Kitts and Nevis on the Caona. This is fun for the whole family leewardislandscharters.com
Nevis Peak
Climb the 3,232 foot Nevis peak with Lynnell Liburd, an experienced guide nevisnaturetours.com
Boat Tours
The same friendly crew that shuttled you from St. Kitts to our lovely island of Nevis are available for water tours and fishing excursions.
Island exploring
Car rentals can be arranged or a local taxi driver can give you an island tour. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can rent a Polaris off-road vehicle from Funky Monkey Tours. It is a great way to explore the island funkymonkeytours.com
Scuba diving
Head to nearby Oualie Bay with Ellis Chaderton of Scuba Safari divenevis.com
Golf
The 18-hole Robert Trent Jones II golf course located at the Four Seasons Resort is just four miles from the hotel. Tennis is also available.
Your Sense of Arrival
Nevis has long been considered a hidden paradise but several new flights are making it easier than ever to get there. Please email us at reservations when booking so we can assist with your arrival transfers.
Flying to St. Kitts from the US and Canada
American Airlines 800-433-7300 www.aa.com
Delta Airlines 800-221-1212 www.delta.com
United Airlines 800-864-8331 www.united.com
Air Canada 888-247-2262 www.aircanada.com
Flying to Nevis from San Juan
Tradewind Aviation 800-376-7922 www.flytradewind.com
Seaborne Airlines 866-359-8784 www.seaborneairlines.com
Cape Air 800-227-3247 www.capeair.com
Flying to St. Kitts and Nevis from Europe
British Airways 800-247-9297 www.britishairways.com
Detailed flight information
The Mount Nevis Hotel