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Mustique Island
Mustique, The Grenadines, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · Independent · Accessible Luxury
The island was purchased in 1958 by Colin Tennant, who transformed it from a former cotton plantation into a private sanctuary for royalty and celebrities. The Mustique Company was established in 1968 to manage the island's development, including the construction of approximately 120 unique villas and the opening of the Cotton House hotel in 1969. The property counts 120 guest rooms.
- 120 rooms
- Opened 1968
About Mustique Island
- For first time guests, you can stay in one of The Cotton House's beautiful suites, the perfect place to explore everything that the island has to offer.
- Today, the 2,470-acre island is a self-sustaining community owned by its residents and remains one of the world's most exclusive retreats.
History
The island was purchased in 1958 by Colin Tennant, who transformed it from a former cotton plantation into a private sanctuary for royalty and celebrities. The Mustique Company was established in 1968 to manage the island's development, including the construction of approximately 120 unique villas and the opening of the Cotton House hotel in 1969. Today, the 2,470-acre island is a self-sustaining community owned by its residents and remains one of the world's most exclusive retreats.
The setting
16-minute walk to Mustique Airport. 2 km from live music at Basil's Bar.
Restaurants and bars
- Basil's Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Health and Happiness Week — Wellness festival returning in 2027 after inaugural weeks in 2025 and 2026; full programme to be announced.
- Landscape and Tropical Still Life Painting Masterclass — 7-day all-inclusive painting retreat with artists Marc Dalessio and Tina Orsolic, October 2026.
- Mustique Blues Festival — Annual blues festival at Basil's Bar; 29th year in 2024.
- Mustique Tennis Camp — Tennis camp run by the Mustique Tennis Club, 1-6 June 2025.
- Mustique Tennis Academy — Island Academy run by the Mustique Tennis Club during May and June 2024.
- Coral restoration with the Coral Restoration Foundation — A team of five divers worked in two offshore coral nurseries from 24 January to 1 February.
Amenities
- Equestrian Center and pony trekking
- Luxury Spa and Wellness Centre
- Tennis Club with multiple courts
- Watersports including diving and sailing
- Basil’s Bar and island dining venues
- Secluded white-sand beaches like Macaroni Beach
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