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Necker Island
Necker Island, British Virgin Islands · Virgin Limited Edition · Grand Luxury
Richard Branson bought this uninhabited 74-acre island in the British Virgin Islands in 1979 for £180,000, negotiated down from a $6 million asking price, when he was 29. He spent $10 million and three years on a ten-bedroom Balinese Great House at the summit. The island rents as a whole and has hosted Barack Obama, Kate Winslet, Nelson Mandela, and Harry Styles.
- 24 rooms
- Opened 1984
- Neighborhood: Virgin Gorda
About Necker Island
- Branson bought the island in 1979 for £180,000, down from a $6 million asking price, at age 29.
- The Great House burned in a tropical storm in August 2011 and reopened in October 2013; Hurricane Irma hit in September 2017 and the island reopened again in October 2018.
- Today it sleeps around 40 guests across the Great House (11 bedrooms) and additional Balinese houses.
- It is the flagship of Virgin Limited Edition.
History
Necker Island is Sir Richard Branson's private 74-acre island in the British Virgin Islands, which he purchased in 1978 (the deal closing in 1979) for a reported £180,000. Branson developed the island with a Balinese-inspired Great House, and it opened to private rental in the mid-1980s, becoming the flagship of what is now Virgin Limited Edition.
The island has weathered dramatic events: the Great House was destroyed by fire during a tropical storm in August 2011 and rebuilt, reopening in October 2013; the island was then battered by Hurricane Irma in September 2017 and rebuilt again, reopening in October 2018. Today Necker Island accommodates up to around 40 guests across the Great House (with 11 bedrooms) and additional Balinese houses.
Restaurants and bars
- Great House bar — Bar
- Temple House bar — Bar
- Beach House bar — Poolside
- Turtle Beach bar — Poolside
- Palm Beach bar — Poolside
Experiences
- Watersports — Snorkelling, paddleboarding, kayaking, Hobie sailing, e-foiling, seabobbing and more, included in the all-inclusive stay.
- Tennis, padel and pickleball — Two floodlit astro turf tennis courts, two padel and pickleball courts, and a professional tennis coach for lessons.
- Island hikes and yoga — Complimentary island hikes and yoga classes.
- Wellness treatments — Spa treatments and sauna available at an additional charge.
- Kids Club — Kids Club and a curated programme of activities for younger guests, with adventures for the whole family.
- Bespoke dining experiences — Dining experiences arranged by the island team, included in the all-inclusive stay.
Amenities
- private beach
- beach
- water sports
- pool
- tennis
- Spa
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- All-inclusive
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