The Hermitage Plantation Inn

This was our second stay at the Hermitage, during our first stay we stayed at the Yello House which was fantastic - a private swimming pool and gardens, enough space downstairs to invite a several dozen of your best friends (but we didn't), full kitchen, many books and games, etc. Note that the bedroom situation is a little unusual- there are 3 bedrooms, but one of them can only be accessed through a second bedroom. This trip the Yellow House wasn't available (booked through the month), so we stayed in a a home that sleeps five. Although we didn't have the privacy of the Yellow House, we still had a great stay. Ritchie made sure we were comfortable, and we were . The hermitage has beautiful grounds and a very nice Main Lodge in the same building as the restaurant, which is also comfortably appointed with inside and outside tables and chairs. There is a bar run on the honor system with several Caribbean- made beer and liquor. Breakfast (Included in the room rate) and dinner - not sure about lunch - are served outside (most people's choice) or inside, and it is excellent. In addition to the normal American/European fare, they have local specialties such as salt cod and akee, pumpkin pancakes, etc. There is also a complentary tea each day with home-made carrot cake. Although I'm usually not a fan, I happily at this one. We ate here twice and it was also great, a little pricey and somewhat more formal than the laid-back daytime vibe. The staff, including Ritchie, the manager (the Hermitage has been in his family for a couple of generations) are very pleasant and friendly, I receved good advice and had noce talks with several staffers. Finally, although not inexpensive, the Hermitage is noticably less expensive than similar hotels. This may be a reflection on their more easy-going atmosphere. For example, everything is clean, but staffers don't hover to pick up every mess the moment it happens (though they will address it within the next 5 minutes), and there is no barkeep during the day - guests make their own drinks, write it down,and settle up later. In short, I recommend the Hermitage highly and hope to stay there again soon. And no, I didn't get paid to wtite this - see my other reviews.🙂

We didn't stay at the Hermitage but stopped to have a wander round. The decor is beautiful and it's a lovely quiet place. I would have loved to have stayed there but we didn't have time on our holiday as we were staying in St Kitts.

We went for dinner and would first say, leave plenty of time to find it! Signage is awful, obscure, unlit and almost invsible in the dark. But you will be treated with a fantastic meal and excellent service in a uniquely authentic and beautiful atmosphere. Plus the best rum punch on Nevis - official!

Over several yearly trips to Nevis I have made a study of the versions of rum punch served at restaurants and inns. Hermitage's rum punch wins first prize. And its beautiful surroundings and welcoming staff made the experience all the more pleasant.

We visited and then owned on the west coast of Nevis for almost 30 years. We had to sell our house a few years back and just visit again now. This year we decided to see how the other half lives at elevation on the other side of the island and stayed at Hermitage. OMG, it's a whole other Nevis and we absolutely loved it. A total resort experience for us. Go down to a delicious (and free no matter what we order!), hang out at the pool all morning, lunch and bottle of wine delivered to us at the pool, nap at the pool, then wander down to incredible dinner and then to bed. By our 2nd day, most of the staff had asked our names, introduced themselves, and gave us the first class treatment. My wife particularly loved that it was so much cooler up the mountain, the wonderful gardens and all the monkeys and other wildlife that inhabit the property. We'll definitely be back. I can't understand why anyone would prefer 4Seasons at 4 times the price.