Young Island Resort

After an exhausting volunteer assignment on Mayreau, we had time to relax for a week on Young Island. We were spoilt by an extremely friendly team and received a generous upgrade to the best category. The week on Young Island was perfect, thank you so much, your generosity has overwhelmed us!

My wife and I stayed at Young Island for 3 delightful nights. I'll give bullet points in no particular order -The ferry to the shore runs reliably 24 hours a day. Easy to manage and it takes 5 minutes to cross. Its like taking the elevator in a tall hotel. Cute little covered gondola that probably seats 10 people. -The loud music from the club across the water occurs on Friday and Saturday nights. It is loud and gets very loud at like 2 or 3 in the morning. I found it funny in a cultural way. It all depends on your outlook on life. -The resort grounds are well maintained, for the most part. Its a boutique resort, not Sandals. Its got a homey, tropical atmosphere. Its got history. Its got steps. My wife thinks it's kitschy in a good way. Beautiful flowers and the sound of tree frogs at night. -Our room was very nice - cottage like, clean, well painted, lighted, attractive, beachy furniture. Refrigerator. Outlets. Ceiling fan. AC. Nice patio with privacy yet with great views of the shore. -The very large walk in outdoor shower is great. You can enter from the patio or the bathroom. Its really spacious and private. -The king size bed had nice sheets but I lost feeling in my arms and hands each night. I guess it was firm. -The staff are truly special, like everyone in SVG. So kind, helpful, sincere. We met a few locals and told them we were staying Young Island and they seemed to approve. It is well respected and supported. -Food was better than expected. We ended up having dinner at Young all 3 nights and the food got better each night. I think the food is better than almost everywhere else in St Vincent with maybe the exception of Four Shells down the street, which we never made it to because it was closed both times we tried to go. The Saturday night bbq buffet was good. The best part was the steel band that played nonstop for 3 hours. They were really good. We got room service one night and the food was really tasty and delivery was prompt. Breakfasts were filling and very tasty - Carribbean breakfast includes fish, doughboys, plantain. Coffee is hot and good! Flambe'd coconut french toast was good and a visual show. Eating by the beach doesnt get any better. -The bar is cozy and appealing. We tested Pina Coladas throughout SVG and Young's was by far the best. We ate dinner at the bar one night after an exhausting but thrilling hike to the Soufriere volcano. -The location is great. There are restuants across the water. Its about 15 minutes by taxi to downtown Kingstown. -The beach is small - maybe 50 yards - but the sand is clean and the water is nice. There is a band of corral debris that you have to walk through which gives it an authentic beach character. Its not an exotic beach but it will definitely cure what ails you. There is bar in the water but it was closed while we were there. Not quite peak season. -The pool is tucked away in a beautiful tropical forest. We swam in it once while it was raining. No bar. -We hiked u

My husband and I have just been to the Young Island resort restaurant and we were give such a warm welcome. The restaurant was excellent from the superb lunch menu to the view from the seating area. All the staff treated us with courtesy and made this such a pleasant dining experience. We would not hesitate to go back or recommend this restaurant. The staff on the water taxi were also polite and caring. Thank you.

The only reason it wasn’t a 5 was because of sound across the bay Friday and Saturday nights - all night long. I couldn’t hear hear the sound of ocean. Still was worth every penny! We enjoyed the simple life of small and beautiful cottage Island life. The people are wonderful. Everyday and night our room was perfect. The food is excellent. I couldn’t hear see great sunsets and sunrises. Loved the outdoor shower also. So much character.

From the moment we arrived in St.Vincent and were in the taxi to Young Island we immediately fell in love with the local houses, beautiful countryside and endless sea views, not to mention the friendly people. Pulling up to catch the complementary ferry across the water you get your first glimpse of YI and wow is all we could say. We were met on the jetty and as our bags disappeared we were handed a welcome cocktail. The manager, Bianca even welcomes everyone too. A lovely gesture. We were taken to our bungalow....through a gate with a small private garden, terrace with sun longers and a table and chairs, there are steps down to the sea too. Inside was a large bed, dressing table, large fridge, coffee maker and ice bucket. Adequate wardrobe with a safe. The bathroom was basic with an outside shower which was much better than I expected. There is a wall hairdryer but this was not very good. Air con and ceiling fan. Wi fi. Added bonus was all plug sockets were uk, 3 pins, so no need for any adapters. The pool area was lovely. The bar was lovely but had no air con, the restaurant was all outside on beautiful tables and the beach was simply stunning. There were paddle boards and kayaks for use. The whole resort was spotless. The staff very friendly. Reception were happy to arrange a St.Vincent island tour and transfers etc. The choices for breakfast were plentiful and you must try the breads! The choices for dinner were good but we found the food was too much and very rich, lighter salads and maybe pasta would be a good addition especially with the heat when you don't feel too hungry. The bar had a great selection, and gave cold water bottles out when requested. The Friday cocktail evening was lovely with small local snacks with Bianca and her lovely staff hosting. The ferry taking us back and forth to the main land was available at any time of the day and we were even treated to ride all the way around YI one night. The bars opposite are good and full of locals. The one bar that plays loud music can be an issue as sound travels straight across. The music played till 10.30 most nights but on Friday it was on until 5.30am! Maybe ear plugs should be provided as it should not stop you enjoying this magical island. There are just a few signs left of Storm Beryl with the new floating beach bar, new ferry and some works going on to repair steps, rooves and a few bungalows which took the brunt, but well done for everything they have achieved in a short space of time. There were only a handful of guests staying while we were there, as the season is just starting, but we appreciated the tranquility. The resort is quirky and personal, not 5☆ but makes you feel so relaxed. Maybe it needs updating but we wouldn't want it to loose any of its charm. We were sad to leave and hope to return one day.

Love it! Stayed 8 days on a business trip. This is a small, intimate resort island. SVG is where the first Pirates of the Caribbean was filmed and it is not over run yet with tourism. SVG is a friendly country that enjoys a good feta (Party). This is a proud Third World country. Do not come here if you expect a Four Seasons resort. If you do visit with that expectation, don’t leave a negative review that you weren’t treated like the colonial Queen because you failed to do your due diligence, as a few reviewers have. The staff here is friendly but they are modest and humble; not intrusive to interrupt your conversations or quiet time, which I appreciate. If you need someone constantly in at your shadow asking what more they can do for you, don’t come here. If you need something, speak up and they do their best to accommodate. If you want to feel unplugged (while still having Wi-Fi) like syncing up with diff cultures, foods, and are looking for a quite getaway, this may be right. This resort is romantic and beautiful, the rooms are cozy & lovely, service is good, the restaurant isn’t close to a Michelin star but the food is consistently tasty, and meals on the beach in fresh, unpolluted air are beautiful.. The menu isn't as vast as some from large developed cities are used to, but this is a remote tropical island - they do very well with local options. Try all their fresh baked breads! The open concept bar on the beach is also beautiful. Almost every cottage is directly on the shoreline. Turn down service includes making your bed up, straightening up your room/bathroom, and turning on the AC unit. Our beds were comfortable, not too hard or soft. It’s outdoor showers only but they are private and the climate is consistently warm, and so invigorating. There is often loud music from across the water on weekends. I’m a light sleeper, I wore earplugs and slept soundly every night. If you want to leave the resort and go to the mainland, it’s an easy 4 to 5 minute boat ride on a small covered ferry that runs most hours. The ferry was complementary and we tipped the driver. The water was the perfect temp for swimming-not too cold or warm. Mosquitoes are a nuisance in most warm climates so bring bug spray. If I remember correctly, it takes approx 30 minutes to get from the airport to the resort due to reduced speed limits and ferry. Carnaval is big here too if you enjoy that.