Nanny Cay sits on the south side of Tortola between Road Town and West End, and it combines a marina of several hundred berths with a hotel, shops and restaurants. Rooms are air-conditioned and many have balconies or patios overlooking the marina or tropical gardens, with a newer sea-view wing facing the Sir Francis Drake Channel. Waterfront townhouses, with two or three bedrooms and a private dock, suit groups and charter crews.
The resort works well as a base because you can do a lot without leaving. There is a beach with loungers and umbrellas, an outdoor pool and a children's pool, a spa, a small grocery and convenience store, a gift shop and several places to eat, including a beach bar and a coffee shop. Breakfast cooked to order is available for an extra charge. Parking is free and the property is easy to reach by taxi from the airport on Beef Island or from the Road Town ferry terminal, which is a short ride away.
Choose your room by what matters most: the sea-view wing for balcony views over the channel, garden rooms for a quieter feel, and townhouses if you are traveling with family or friends and want extra space and a dock for your own boat or tender. The marina atmosphere means the resort has a boating crowd, with sailors, charter crews and weekend regulars, so evenings are sociable but not rowdy. Guest scores on travel sites are strong, and families like the child-friendly pool.
Good to know
A new south marina is under construction, with the boatyard expected to open in April 2027 and docks in November 2027, so there may be some building activity during your stay; ask for a room away from the work. Nanny Cay is not within walking distance of Road Town's main sights, so plan on taxis or a rental car for sightseeing, though many guests prefer to stay put and book boat trips from the marina.
There are no pets, and check-in is from mid-afternoon with a minimum age of 18. High season starts now, so book ahead for December.
Why stay here
- ✓Marina with several hundred berths
- ✓Beach with loungers and umbrellas
- ✓Outdoor pool and children’s pool
- ✓On-site restaurants and a beach bar
- ✓Spa with massage and facials
- ✓Sea-view rooms and waterfront townhouses
- ✓Free parking and free WiFi
- ✓Grocery store and gift shop
Good questions
Is Nanny Cay near Road Town?+
It is on Tortola's south coast, a short taxi ride from Road Town, but not walkable to the main sights. Plan on taxis for sightseeing.
Is breakfast included?+
Cooked-to-order breakfast is available for an extra charge. A coffee shop and restaurants on site give other options.
Will construction affect my stay?+
A new south marina is being built, with the boatyard due in April 2027. Ask for a room away from the works when you book.
