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The Cotton House
Mustique Island, Grenadines, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · Independent · High Luxury
Originally an 18th-century cotton warehouse and sugar mill, the property was transformed into a boutique hotel in 1968 by island owner Colin Tennant and stage designer Oliver Messel. It has since served as the social heart of Mustique, a private island that gained fame after Tennant gifted a plot of land to Princess Margaret in 1960. The property counts 17 guest rooms.
- 17 rooms
- Opened 1968
- Interiors: Oliver Messel
About The Cotton House
- The hotel underwent a significant renovation in 2013 to modernize its colonial-inspired interiors.
History
Originally an 18th-century cotton warehouse and sugar mill, the property was transformed into a boutique hotel in 1968 by island owner Colin Tennant and stage designer Oliver Messel. It has since served as the social heart of Mustique, a private island that gained fame after Tennant gifted a plot of land to Princess Margaret in 1960. The hotel underwent a significant renovation in 2013 to modernize its colonial-inspired interiors.
The setting
16-minute walk to Mustique Airport. 2 km from live music at Basil's Bar.
Restaurants and bars
- Veranda Restaurant — Restaurant · Vincentian ingredients and flavours
- Great Room Bar — Bar
- Basil's Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Beach Café — Social hub on the 'toes in the sand' beach, on the perfect arc of white sand leading to Endeavour Bay.
- Basil's Bar dining — Dining in the legendary over-water Basil's Bar, a 5 minute 'mule' ride from the hotel.
Amenities
- Private beach access at Endeavour Bay
- Full-service spa and wellness center
- Tennis courts with resident pro
- Watersports center with complimentary snorkeling gear
- Veranda Restaurant and Beach Café dining
- The Great Room Bar with weekly cocktail parties
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
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