Romance and charm abound at this restored plantation. Spectacularly situated on 35 unspoiled acres, Ottley's features beautifully furnished accommodations (some with private pools) with panoramic ocean views and rainforest trails, a 66-foot spring-fed pool and renowned gourmet dining. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/St_Kitts/ottleysplantationinn/hotel/1447/26/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:14:02 EST Ideal setting for a wedding, honeymoon or romantic getaway. Rum and Reggae Guide: Caribbean's “Best Hotel”. With 24 rooms overall, the plantation's acclaimed plantation Great House and Caribbean cottage rooms, as well as the most luxurious St. Kitts villa, the Grand Villa, are decorated in English colonial style with wicker and carved mahogany furniture, cheerful floral chintzes and a collection of local artwork and crafts. Considered by guests and critics alike among the best Caribbean accommodations available today at intimate Caribbean inns. And for those seeking a Caribbean villa of extraordinary character, the Grand Villa located right here at our intimate inn offers the best of both worlds--the privacy and indpendence of a fully, luxuriously furnished villa combined with the gourmet cuisine and warm hospitality offered at a romantic inn. AMENITIES: ACTIVITIES: A spring-fed 66 ft. swimming pool, surrounded by sunning and lounging patios, sits adjacent to the restaurant. Some guest rooms have private plunge pools on ocean view sundecks. Each day interested guests are shuttled to a choice of two Caribbean beaches, local shopping in Basseterre and the acclaimed 18-hole Frigate Bay golf course; all just 15-20 minutes away. Recently added are a hard surface tennis court and a croquet lawn. Walk and explore the extensive grounds and the cobbled trails through our own rain forest ravine. Two mountain bikes are available on the property. "A Caribbean spa like no other!" Spa services now available at our wonderful new spa. The Mango Orchard Spa overlooks our own lush rainforest ravine. Enjoy massage, facials, manicures, pedicures and luxurious, rejuvenating body wraps. The setting is incomparable, the experience a delight for body and soul. On St. Kitts: - Caribbean/Atlantic beaches - Basseterre, the historic capital city - Royal St Kitts Golf Course - Scuba diving - Guided Rain forest and Volcano hikes - Island tour - Catamaran day charter - Snorkeling - Scuba diving - Kayaking - Windsurfing - Deep sea fishing - Boat trips to nearby islands - Horseback riding DINING/RESTARUANTS: The restaurant and 66-foot, spring-fed pool are nestled in the remaining stone walls of the old sugar factory. Enjoy tantalizing dishes with fresh island ingredients at Ottley's acclaimed restaurant, The Royal Palm, known for extradorinary "New Island Cuisine". Chef de Cuisine Pamela Yahn uses her endlessly inventive culinary genius to create meals certain to satify the most sophisticated of palates. Romantic candlelit dinners feature nightly changing, innovative menus. The Royal Palm is also renowned for Sunday Champagne Brunch and daily lunch served poolside. Type: Hotel Beach Location: Off Beach (Tropical Setting) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/St_Kitts/ottleysplantationinn/hotel/1447/26/ Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:14:02 EST