Young Island is an all-inclusive, private island resort in the Grenadines located close to the coast of St Vincent. It was one of the Caribbean’s first private island resorts and maintains a traditional feel and excellent service that has been established over its 30 year history. Young Island feels perfectly remote and offers a Robinson Crusoe feeling, whilst still being close to the mainland and allowing guests to get out and explore.
Cottages and suites are found either on the beach level, some with direct access to the beach, or up the hillside with stunning views out to sea and towards St Vincent. All accommodation has a private terrace and semi-outdoor shower, some with a private plunge pool and separate sitting area, while the largest suite accommodates families in two bedrooms.
Dining is certainly a celebrated aspect of Young Island, with an emphasis on local cuisine, a daily changing menu and a beautiful restaurant location where guests are seated under individual thatched gazebos. Weekly entertainments includes cocktail parties and barbecues with a local steel band. The resort is known for the freshly baked breads that are served with every meal, with flavours including banana, cinnamon and raisin. The infamous Coconut bar is just a short swim from the beach at high tide, allowing guests to sip the freshest cocktails on a floating platform - certainly a unique backdrop for that afternoon Mojito! Of course there is also a full bar back on the island too.
There are varied facilities on offer including a swimming pool which sits amongst tropical foliage, a small spa, a tennis court found towards the back of the island, and complimentary water sports on the beach.
A Sailaway package is available which allows guests to spend a few days on dry land then go sailing around the Grenadines on a crewed catamaran with a skipper and cook. Guests stay on board for 2 nights, visiting destinations including Bequia, Mustique and the Tobago Cays. Days will be spent snorkelling, catching fresh fish for dinner and watching the sunset from the Water.
Access to Young Island is via Barbados, making this a fantastic twin-centre combination where you can enjoy the buzz of the popular island before relaxing in an authentic, private island retreat. There is a complimentary 24 hour ferry service to St Vincent which operates on demand, taking just a few minutes and allowing guests to visit a range of tourist attractions including botanic gardens and waterfalls.
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Our Opinion
Young Island is a hidden gem - a picturesque island resort with a natural feel and authentic Caribbean charm. I loved the feeling of being close to nature, with pretty pathways leading through the lush, tropical vegetation which hides lizards and birdlife.
The accommodation is comfortable with typical Caribbean furnishings, shuttered windows to make the most of the sea breezes, private terraces with sun loungers and some with private plunge pools. Some cottages are set right beside the sea while others are located up the hillside - I particularly liked the latter thanks to their stunning views out to sea and across to St Vincent.
The food at Young Island is simple yet tasty, with a particular highlight being the selection of fresh bread that is baked on a daily basis - I would highly recommend sampling as many variations as possible!
"The hotel as usual was absolutely sublime and got treated like royalty!" Charlotte, travelled in May 2019.
Fact File
Children: Children are more than welcome at Young Island - early dinners can even be arranged. Unfortunately, children under the age of 7 cannot enjoy the Island’s sailaway package on board their Catamaran.
Airport : Young Island is approximately 10 minutes from St Vincent airport by car and by ferry.
Complimentary Facilities: Swimming pool, tennis, snorkelling, sunfish sailing.
The Spa: A mini spa which offers a selection of treatments including massages and facials. Guests staying at least 7 nights receive a complimentary 30 minute massage for two people per room.
Meal Arrangements: Young Island is an all-inclusive resort and includes all meals, drinks (excludes bottled wines, Champagne and premium spirits) and fresh fruit daily, the use of the complimentary facilities such as tennis, sun sails, snorkels, kayaks and snorkels and simple laundry.
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi is available throughout most of the property.
Currency: Both US and EC Dollars are accepted.
Accommodation
Accommodation at Young Island consists of 30 Cottages which are located by the sea or on the hillside.
Superior Room: Superior Rooms at Young Island are set around the island with some close to the beach and some set further up the hillside. Each room has a king sized bed, bathroom, fridge, a furnished patio and an outdoor shower.
Deluxe Room: As above but more spacious with a sitting area and a large outdoor terrace. Most of these rooms are set on the hillside while the other is on the beach.
Luxury Room with plunge pool: An even more spacious room with a large outdoor area with a plunge pool and views overlooking the sea from its beachfront or hillside setting.
Duvernette Suite: A two bedroom suite set in its own garden on the hilltop, offering a spacious sitting room, kitchen, split-level terrace and small swimming pool.
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