Sint Eustatius is located 33 miles south west of the coast of Sint Maarten N.A. You Travel to Sint Eustatius by arriving first on Sint Maarten N.A. and then to take a connecting flight with WINAIR to Statia, which takes approximately 18 minutes.
ACCOMMODATION: It's all about you. From the minute you arrive from the Airport you will feel at home. The Gin House is a luxury Inn within an informal setting in which you decide what and when to do. The staff is there to assist you and arrange excursions or make that perfect Pina Colada for when you're relaxing at our fresh water pool or ocean front Patio. The Lobby features comfortable chairs and is an elegant place to relax, have a drink or read a favorite book out of the midday sun. Around the Pool we have teak furniture and hammocks to relax and work on your tan.
Fourteen Garden View rooms have a view on the Pool and are styled with 17 Century robust furniture that represent colonial times. Of course equipped with modern day amenities such as cable TV, direct dial phones and bathrooms with large walk in showers. All rooms offer the choice of Air-conditioning or a ceiling fan and tropical breeze to comfort you while dreaming of all the beautiful things you encounter in life.
Two Ocean view rooms are available for those enjoying being nearest to the water. From the balcony you can literally see the fish swimming in the waters. These rooms are housed in a renovated building and feature the same amenities as the Garden View rooms.
Two One bedroom suites offer superb Caribbean luxury. Located at the waterfront these suites are extensively decorated with fine furniture and feature a separate living room, bedroom, large bathroom with bath and separate walk in shower, study, large balcony, fridge, air-conditioning, cable TV, DVD and direct dial cordless phones.
RESTAURANTS & BARS: The Restaurant is unique by itself. The Chef originates from Belgium where the Culinary art is influenced by the French and of course their own traditions. He has received many awards during his extensive career and has carried a Michelin Star while running his own restaurant in Belgium. He creates a balance between Traditional and West Indian Cuisine and uses a lot of local products. A great lobster fan himself, he is delighted with the supply and quality he is able to get on an almost daily basis. Every evening a 4 or 6 course dinner is served at the Poolside restaurant along with a selection of a la carte dishes. The wines are carefully selected from throughout the world and form a well appointed list.
Lunch is served at the seaside patio and comprises of light dishes or more distinctive ones in order to suit your appetite per day. The Chef welcomes any suggestions from your side as what you would like him to prepare for you. Preferably in the morning you can exchange ideas about a particular dish you like for dinner or the use of certain ingredients.
Breakfast is included in the room rate and consist of a selection of home made bread, toast, Belgian raisin rolls, assorted jams, cold cuts, cheeses, eggs, bacon sausages, fresh fruit, cereals, a variety of teas, coffee and of course we invite you to let us know if there is anything special you like us to prepare.
In the old days, sipping cocktails was a favorite past time before dinner. A tradition we like to embrace as it gives us time to unwind for a evening filled with culinary pleasures." The Bar is in one word… Magnificent. Not so much for what it serves as well the building in which it's housed. The walls are more than 250 years old and build with red bricks that where brought in as ballast on Tall Ships from Holland. On the upper part you will find our ever-growing library and comfortable leather chairs.
Overlooking the water the veranda is a perfect spot to watch the sunset and perhaps see the mysterious green flash that the Islanders will tell you about it, if the sun is about to touch the horizon. Discuss the day with new acquainted friends or read one of the Historical books that will give you more insight in the history of Statia. The Bar itself is stocked with name brand liquor, international beers and many more. Frozen Pina Coladas and Daiquiris are house specialties that should no be missed but also a chilled martini or T-punch are part of the selection. There is also the possibility that you create your own favorite cocktail by stepping in and become a bartender for a minute after which, of course, you will be served with elegance! |