Set in lush tropical gardens among the ruins of a 17th Century sugar plantation, the twenty-three room Sugar Mill Hotel offers a unique blend of island informality and romantic charm. The hotel is on the west side of Tortola near Apple Bay.

There are three restaurants and bars, a freshwater swimming pool, an art gallery and gift shop, and a white sandy beach with great snorkeling. Sugar Mill is a favorite place for honeymoons because of the quiet location, beautiful surroundings, personalized service and gourmet dining. The main dining room of the Sugar Mill Hotel was once the boiling house for a rum distillery. The beach side restaurant serves drinks and lunches, and the breakfast dining room has ocean views.

All rooms and suites at the Sugar Mill are air conditioned, have private baths with hair dryers, and are equipped with a refrigerator, coffee maker, telephone, and computer dataport.

Deluxe Rooms (450 sq ft) have a kitchenette, bedroom with king bed, a living room, and balcony with ocean views. There are no televisions in Deluxe Rooms.

Pool Suites (500 sq ft) have a breakfast bar kitchenette, sitting area with queen sofa sleeper and cable television. The large balcony has a ceiling fan, patio furniture and partial ocean views.

The Plantation House Suites (1,100 sq ft) have two bedrooms and baths, kitchenette, covered patio or balcony, hammock on the deck, and ocean views. The living room area has cable television and VCR. The master bedroom has king bed, second bedroom one king or two twin beds, and each bathroom has double sinks and hair dryer. The second bedroom has a refrigerator, coffee maker, and sitting area.