Experience the romance of this beautiful Caribbean island.
By: Kristen O'Gorman KleinThe Food
On property, there are three restaurants:
In the morning, enjoy a complementary Continental breakfast in Seven: fruit, muffins, pastries, cereal, yogurt, toast, juice and coffee are included. You can also order hot breakfast off the menu for an additional price. If you're getting married at the resort, you can add some hot dishes for your guests.
By night, Seven gives you a formal, upscale dining experience. Be sure to try the butter-broiled lobster—it's outstanding. For dessert, the banana bread pudding is an island favorite.
The Deck is a gorgeous open-air beachside restaurant. Dine by torchlight while listening to the rolling waves for a romantic evening.
Sand Dollar is perfect for a quick bite by the pool, serving up casual fare and delicious frozen drinks.
Room service is also available, allowing you to dine on your oversized balcony overlooking the water.
Tips are included. Expect to pay a 15% service charge on all meals, plus 11% tax. Additional gratuity is appreciated but not expected.
Proceed with caution: Food on the island is expensive. Because the climate is so dry, there are few natural crops on the island. That means nearly all food is imported, primarily from the US and UK. A simple cheeseburger will cost you $22. Two drinks by the pool will set you back $35. Across from the resort is a grocery store filled with all the comforts of home; fresh produce, meat, and dairy, packaged snacks, a bakery, and more. It's not cheap—a bottle of juice was over $7, and a loaf of bread was $6— but it beats eating out for every meal. You can have groceries delivered to your room before you even check in with the resort’s concierge. They’ll send you a list of available groceries, you’ll pick out what you want, and they’ll charge it to your room. Note: there’s a 20% fee for this service, so if you’re not planning on buying more groceries than you can carry, it may not be worth it.
You'll also want to stock up on bottled water at the grocery store. A case of 24 bottles will set you back $15; bottles are also available in your room or $5 a pop (plus a service charge).
The Pool
Seven Stars Resort features the island's only heated salt-water pool. Beach cabanas are available on a first-come basis, unlike many other resorts that charge a premium for use.
We loved that we never had to worry about finding a chair on the beach or around the pool. Staking a claim on a chair while you’re out all day is strongly discouraged; signs read that abandoned personal property will be removed after 60 minutes as a courtesy to other guests.
Enjoy complementary chilled water and towels for the beach/pool.
The Beach
Beach chairs are arranged in clusters of three: Two in the shade, one in the sun. We thought this was a nice touch—you can lounge in the sun or switch to the shade without constantly having to rearrange your chair.
Non-motorized water sports (kayaking, wind surfing, paddle boarding, and sailing) are included. Scuba diving, snorkeling, parasailing, ATV excursions, luxury boat cruises, mini golfing, water skiing, horseback riding, and much more can be arranged through the resort concierge.
The resort started out as an adults-only destination but later catered to the demand to allow children and families.
Whether you're traveling for a destination wedding, honeymoon, or family vacation, Seven Stars Resort offers a luxurious experience on this beautiful Caribbean island. From the friendly staff who take the time to learn your names to the unparalleled views of the sparkling water, this truly is a resort that has it all.
