The St. Kitts Marriott Beach Resort, Casino and Spa is on Frigate Bay Road at Frigate Bay, the island's resort hub. Marriott's page describes newly renovated suites with separate living and dining areas and balconies. The resort has a main pool with a swim-up bar, north and south pools and a whirlpool, plus a beach with cabanas and palapas, free to guests on a first-come basis. The Royal Beach Casino is described as one of the largest in the Caribbean, and the SKY Ultra Lounge adds a nightlife option. Emerald Mist Spa offers massages, facials and salon services, including poolside cabana massages. Dining includes ARWEE for sushi, FIRE Steak and Seafood, La Cucina for Italian, Calypso for breakfast, Bohemia Beach Pool Bar and Grille and Pizza Shack.
Location and getting around: Frigate Bay is the resort strip, with restaurants and bars a short walk or taxi away, and it is on the route to Timothy Hill, South Friar's Bay and Cockleshell Beach. Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport is about four miles away, and Marriott says there is no airport shuttle but a taxi costs around 20 US dollars one way. Basseterre and the cruise port are a short drive. Complimentary on-site self-parking is available.
The rooms and the feel: the suites are spacious and many have balconies, which suits families and longer stays. The resort is big, with several pools, so it feels busier than the boutique alternatives, but that gives it plenty of dining choice and activity. The casino and lounge mean evenings can be lively, though rooms are away from the main gaming floor.
Good to know: the minimum check-in age is 18, and Marriott notes some enhancement work at the front desk areas with all guest services available. The page lists a beach with free palapas and rentable private cabanas. Resort fees are not mentioned on the page, so check the total price before booking. It is an easy base for tours, since many Viator excursions include Marriott and Frigate Bay hotel pickups. Book early for winter and holiday weeks.
Why stay here
- ✓Beach with palapas and cabanas
- ✓Main pool with swim-up bar
- ✓North and south pools
- ✓Royal Beach Casino
- ✓Emerald Mist Spa
- ✓Multiple restaurants and bars
- ✓Renovated suites with balconies
- ✓Complimentary self-parking
Good questions
Where is the St. Kitts Marriott?+
It is at 858 Frigate Bay Road in Frigate Bay. Marriott lists the airport as about four miles away.
Is there an airport shuttle?+
Marriott says it does not offer one, but a taxi costs about 20 US dollars one way. Many private transfer companies also serve the resort.
Does the resort have a beach?+
Yes. It has its own beach with cabanas and palapas, and the palapas are free for guests on a first-come basis. Private cabanas can be rented for the day.
