Background about the St. Kitts Marriott :
The St. Kitts Marriott Resort & (adjacent) Royal Beach Casino is 10 minutes from the airport, on the eastern Atlantic-side of the island. Non-stop flights from Miami take about 2-1/2 hours.
The St. Kitts Marriott has 28 acres (including an 18-hole golf course) and 636 large guest rooms including 114 suites. A five-story main building has 237 rooms and 33 suites; the rest are located in three-story "garden houses." Six restaurants are on-site.
St. Kitts is a tiny island -- 68 sq. miles-- with terrain that includes lush rainforest, waterfalls, an inactive volcano, sugar-cane fields. It's a good island for outings (see below). The resort is at the island's narrowest point.
Features of the St. Kitts Marriott:
- long sweep of beach (- click on PHOTOS, right)
- freeform pool complex with three pools, swim-up bar, whirlpools
- tennis courts (pricy)
- kids club - see below
Kids Programs:
- kids club for ages 5 to 12; evening hours some nights
- sample activities: swimming lessons, croquet, golf lessons; learning about green Vervet monkey, dormant volcano, sugar cane industry; pool games, beach walks to monkey hang-outs, pottery painting
- “Pirate Night” has pizza and family films
- price (w/ meals) is $20 for 1/2 day, $30/full day, $20/evening; check web site for updates. Kids Club is free with inclusive packages.
- game room for teens
- beach games for the whole family
Outings on St. Kitts:
- short ferry ride to Nevis
- 1/2 day trip to the rain forest
- 10-minute taxi ride to Turtle Beach for snorkeling; you'll probably see monkeys
- guided tour around the perimenter of the island including the large restored Brimstone Hill fortress
Deals and Promotions at the St. Kitts Marriott:
Keep in mind about the St. Kitts Marriott:
- the resort is on the Atlantic side of the island, which gets more wind and surf. If the water's rough, the Carribbean side is just a mile away. (A shuttle can be arranged.)
- some guests have reported loud music at the pool -- check more recent comments (see link below)
- St. Kitts has no protected marine park, so if your passion is snorkeling or diving, do research first
- "heated" pools are not always as expected, as at many resorts
Find out more about St. Kitts Marriott:
- continue to PHOTOS
- See the St. Kitts Marriott site
- check the St. Kitts Marriott section of the Marriott web site -- this page includes "Specials and Packages"
- check recent visitors' comments at TripAdvisor.com (-just enter "St. Kitts Marriott" in the searchbox)
- Check prices
This brief profile is meant to introduce this resort to family vacationers; please note that the writer has not visited in person. Always check resort sites for updates.
