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Rosewood Little Dix Bay
Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands · Rosewood · Grand Luxury
Founded in 1964 by conservationist Laurance Rockefeller on 500 acres of Virgin Gorda beachfront, Rosewood Little Dix Bay pioneered ecotourism in the British Virgin Islands before the concept had a name — then closed in 2016, was devastated by Hurricane Irma in 2017, and reopened in 2020 after a four-year rebuild by architects OBMI and designers Meyer Davis. Forbes Five-Star 2025; #1 hotel in the BVI, U.S. News & World Report 2025.
- 81 rooms
- Opened 2020
- Neighborhood: Spanish Town
- Architect: OBMI
- Interiors: Meyer Davis
About Rosewood Little Dix Bay
- Reef House, the signature restaurant, serves farm-to-fork dishes in an open-air dining room built to catch the trade winds off the bay.
- Six tennis courts, a pickleball setup, and a watersports center sit ready for the Sir Francis Drake Channel just offshore.
- Condé Nast Traveler put the resort on its Gold List in both 2021 and 2025, either side of the pandemic-era rebuild.
History
Founded by conservationist Laurance S. Rockefeller in 1964, Rosewood Little Dix Bay pioneered ecotourism with its emphasis on the natural environment of Virgin Gorda. The resort became a beloved getaway for affluent travelers over its initial 52-year tenure, fostering a loyal community of repeat visitors. It closed in 2016 for refurbishment, was severely damaged by Hurricane Irma in 2017, and underwent a comprehensive four-year renovation by architects OBMI and designers Meyer Davis before reopening in 2020 with modern barefoot luxury while honoring its heritage.
Founded in 1964 by conservationist Laurance Rockefeller on 500 acres of Virgin Gorda beachfront, Rosewood Little Dix Bay pioneered ecotourism in the British Virgin Islands before the concept had a name — then closed in 2016, was devastated by Hurricane Irma in 2017, and reopened in 2020 after a four-year rebuild by architects OBMI and designers Meyer Davis.
The setting
Virgin Gorda, the third-largest island in the British Virgin Islands, is renowned for its rolling hills, secluded coves, white-sand beaches, and unique geological formations like The Baths. Rosewood Little Dix Bay occupies 500 acres of pristine beachfront along a tranquil crescent bay, offering seclusion amid lush flora and fauna. The area embodies Caribbean paradise, attracting nature lovers for snorkeling, hiking, and yachting in the Sir Francis Drake Channel. 10 km from Leverick Bay Marina. Overlooks Little Dix Bay.
Restaurants and bars
- Reef House — Restaurant · Chef Francisco Crespo
- Sugar Mill — Restaurant · Tapas · Chef Francisco Crespo
- Pavilion — Restaurant · Chef Francisco Crespo
Amenities
- Private beach
- Sense A Rosewood Spa
- 6 tennis courts & pickleball
- Watersports center
- Pavilion Pool
- Rosewood Explorers kids club
- Infinity pool
- Private pool
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- Andrew Harper Editors Choice (2025)
- Andrew Harper Members Choice (2025)
- Condé Nast Traveler Gold List (2025)
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2025)
- U.S. News & World Report Gold Badge #1 BVI Hotel (2025)
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