Scrub Island Resort

Great stay. Staff were consistently friendly & professional. Governors Suite room was spacious, well-kept & very comfortable for a weeks’ stay. Five restaurant options provided plenty of choices. Good to very good food overall although I wish they had more bowls with veggie & protein options beyond salads. Decent gym. Management was responsive when I mentioned there were no towels or cleaning wipes in the gym, and they corrected that. Peaceful atmosphere, less busy and crowded than a large all-inclusive. Good value for what we paid. Easy to reach from the EIS airport & ferry service was prompt & convenient. Overall very nice facilities & we will consider returning next year.

Stayed here for three nights before a charter. The hotel seemed pretty much empty, but the dock was full as it was 'full-moon party' time across in Trellis Bay. I had asked for a non-marina view room in advance as we did not want the noise from the docks, and we were allocated one overlooking Marina Cay, which was nice (N.B. despite the name, it's an island, not a marina!). The room was rather 'corporate' with no real local touches, which felt like a missed opportunity, but was a good size with all expected amenities, and a nice balcony with a couple of chairs. Whilst that balcony space was at a premium, squeezing in a small table would be an improvement for coffee mugs, drink glasses, camera etc. We had breakfast for the first two mornings. Both times we were the only guests. Service was good, and the food tasty, but the cappuccinos were very poor. The pool area was lovely, with plenty of loungers and umbrellas. The spa pool/jacuzzi was rather on the warm side, but pleasant enough. As the boats mooring on the dock were able to buy 'resort passes' to access the pool facilities, the pool area became packed by lunchtime, which meant longer waits to be served at the swim-up bar, and a much less relaxed experience generally with boat crews of 8 or so people each filling up the pool area. The lower pool area was much quieter, but the bar there wasn't open. We had an unfortunate misunderstanding with our bill as it seemed to have been mixed up with another customer's with the same surname, meaning we were presented with a bill for hundreds of dollars for just a couple of drinks. Fortunately after some discussion this was resolved. The bar staff were trying their hardest but seemed very short-staffed for the volume of people they had to deal with. We did the Wednesday evening 'North Beach' party, but probably wouldn't do so again. The (buffet) food was nice, albeit they ran out of most desserts before we got up to choose one, but the entertainment wasn't really our cup of tea, with conga and 'YMCA' dancing around the pool. The ferry to and from Trellis Bay was timely and convenient, and the hotel organised our taxi to Roadtown after we had checked out. The ferry also takes people to and from Marina Cay, which has a great restaurant. We ate there whilst at Scrub, and then again once on charter, and both times it appeared full with queues for tables. We would have liked to try the watersports there (Hobie Cat) but it was closed on the day we were interested in. The Scrub staff were generally friendly, but the majority were clearly on 'island time' most of the time, with no sense of urgency for anything, including our bags being collected from our room for check-out; with 15 mins to go before our ferry departure, the promised assistance had not arrived, so my husband carried all our bags down to the ferry by himself (lots of steps and no lift). Overall we enjoyed our stay at Scrub, and would probably return, but I would hesitate to book in peak periods.

We stayed here two nights in an OV king and were pleased. We had looked at this many times when a Marriott property and stayed this trip when transferring between VG and Tortola. The ferry trips were included and on time and also included a stop at their Marina Cay for a lobster lunch. Housekeeping was terrific as were the bellmen. We dined at Cardamom for breakfasts and dinners and they were fine. The North beach was nicer than the marina side though neither great. At least the main pool had a hot plunge pool. We were happy with our stay though think it best for short stopovers.

A Perfect Day at Scrub Island Resort & Ixora Spa ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Scrub Island never disappoints! As someone living in Tortola, I can say it’s always worth the trip. We went over around 11am, relaxed by the pool, had a tasty lunch, and later checked into our room. Dinner was such a surprise—the food, service, and atmosphere honestly felt like a fine-dining experience. Since it was my birthday, the team (and even the chef!) made sure it felt extra special. The next morning started with coffee and yoga with Debbie Mathioudaki—she set the tone for such a relaxing day. After that, a massage and pedicure had me feeling completely renewed. What I love most is that it feels so luxurious, but also super friendly and welcoming at the same time. Whether it’s a birthday, a spa day, or just lunch and pool time, Scrub Island is the perfect escape. Huge thanks to Alex and Debbie for their passion and kindness—you made it unforgettable!

A 5 star review doesn’t even begin to describe the stellar experience I had at Scrub Island. I came to the island a few years ago but I must say this time, my experience was even more exceptional. Every detail of my stay appeared to be perfectly curated just for me, from the time the boat approached the property to our yoga class at the spa. My weekend at the property was just moment of relaxation I needed. Thank you to the management and staff for an outstanding commitment to hospitality.

Just had a wonderful stay celebrating a friend's Birthday! Dinner was lovely and the room was fresh and clean. Had a calm and refreshing yoga session in the morning before heading to the spa for one of the best massages I have ever had. A special thank you to Mr. Alex and his lovely Wife Debbie (our yoga instructor) for making our stay extra special! Already looking forward to my next trip!!

Scrub Island is a wonderful spot to relax and enjoy the best of the BVI’s from this base camp. Everyone on the island is very kind including KK, lady D, Dinesh, Sadiq, Eoma Sakim? and all the drivers… We also had fantastic service at the IXORA spa with Santi and Anisa performing highly skilled treatments in a lovely setting. We really recommend the Wednesday night barbecue which is set up beautifully at the North Beach and includes live music a wonderful buffet and sky dancers. Keep in mind this is all Island fare, but still presented beautifully and tasty. We also had the opportunity to enjoy a cocktail party before this buffet which was very nice. On the food side stand out servers were Gusti, Mia and really all of the others. Carl takescare of the bar and restaurant management very well and was able to address the only issue we had promptly and kindly. All of our drivers were great people… Would highly recommend scrub Island but recommend having access to a boat to get around to nearby Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke etc. they do provide ferry service to some of these places via Tortola but the boat makes everything much quicker. We had a great time and highly recommend Captain Vern from Island time charters. we all a great stay and looking forward to returning to Scrub!

I'm not on the property yet; this will be my second time. It's breathtaking! This time I want to write about the Spa. I had the pleasure of speaking with Arun, who corrected my online booking error by creating a new request for the right date and time. He was a pleasure to speak with; he took his time to understand my issue. Arun displayed excellent customer service. I'm looking forward to spa experience because I know it will be special.

We stayed at Scrub Island in June 2025. It was the 7-night of a 10-night bareboat charter, so we stayed on the dock. This gave us access to the pools, restaurants, marina store, small grocery store, and even the gym. Shakudo greeted my family of six at the dock. He was a fantastic resource, helping us get the boat safely in place and introducing us to all of the amenities. Of all the dockmasters we've interacted with, he went out of his way to make us feel welcome. This is our third time, over 10 years staying at this facility. They are an oasis in the middle of the trip. This time, we had to get two family members to the airport the following afternoon. A great free shuttle boat from the Scrub Island dock, right over to the airport.

After a lot of discussion with the two other couples trying to decide between Scrub Island and Sugar Mill, we decided on a five-night stay at Scrub Island Resort because of the close proximity to the airport and free water taxi to/from Trellis Bay dock for transport from/to the airport. We are very happy with our decision. We had just thoroughly enjoyed a 7-night catamaran sailing trip with Sail Luna to several islands and adventures. We hope to book through Fabi and Nim in the near future because they were the BEST! If considering such an adventure, BOOK 'EM!! Not sure if we lucked out or some reviewers are too picky, but we had a wonderful experience at the resort. Rooms were clean, appeared updated, and had gorgeous views. The staff were friendly, engaging, and helpful. We have to agree with some comments about the 20% added service charges, including a "Resort Service Charge" and dining/beverage service charges. If going to restaurants, be aware of the "service charge" and that servers will ask if you want water (obviously, yes in most cases) that they bring it in a large bottle and then later charge $8 per bottle. In some cases, this cost our group of 6 nearly $50 extra per meal because we were so thirsty after spending several hours in the sun. Upon check out we asked about the service charge. The employee seemed unaware and surprised. Oh well ... live and learn. The Wednesday night North Beach festivities were fun and food good. On other days, the North Beach was quiet and enjoyable. Check out Marina Cay Restaurant. Fantastic experience. The water taxi service is an added plus, but don't forget to make a reservation even though walk-up customers are accepted. If you are physically able, take the challenging hiking trail from resort to the Big Scrub Island overlook. Breathtaking in more ways than one. There is a YETI water cooler on the overlook for refreshing from the tiring trail. Service at the Outpost Market and Coffee Shop is excellent. The pizza was very GOOD! Thank you for the water taxi from/to airport area. Timely and comfortable, Thank you, Scrub Island!

This is a resort experience you do not want to miss. While on site we visited, the pools, beach area, and dining. Everything was top notch. The real service come into play after leaving the resort. I misplaced a bag in the airport with Scrub hats and shirts etc... I called Scrub and Ms. Candice Bryan not only sent video but confirmed sizes and made sure I had what I needed, service with a smile. This is the BVI resort.

You know when you read reviews and you go, did we stay at the same resort?! That's a little how I feel with Scrub Island. I try really hard to read reviews and understand where people are coming from before I book a trip - what are their travel experiences that have shaped their perception, etc. In any case, I think people are being far too critical of Scrub Island - this is a lovely resort that is a great option for people who want to experience the British Virgin Islands! I'll start off by saying that I originally looked at a variety of resort options - Saba was booked, Bitter End had not made reservations available yet for its new accommodations (we visited for part of our boat day, and I do love BEYC), and Little Dix Bay was over $2k/night for our dates. I don't know why I didn't look at Peter Island (a travel agent friend visited our same week and thought it was terrific) - maybe because reservations were not yet available since its newly re-opened. In any case, we were very happy with our choice of Scrub Island! For the record, we also met people who moored at Scrub that stayed an additional night because it was such a highlight of a stop for them! And, we talked to lots of folks at the pool, at dinner, etc. who were enjoying their stays. Nary a complaint among those we spoke with, so go figure. I traveled with my husband and two boys, ages 12 and 14. We stayed in a Governor's Suite for 3 nights (this was on the back end of a longer trip). The room was PHENOMENAL. Our balcony in room 1724 was gigantic - and had the most beautiful view. The room was huge and well-appointed. We thought that housekeeping did a nice job every day with twice-daily services. We enjoyed the lovely pool area - kids had a great time on the water trampoline, the slide, and taking out kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, etc. The swim up bar met our needs. If I'm being picky, they don't have drink service at your pool chairs and the service at the swim-up bar is just, eh - but in line with a number of other places in the Caribbean. Would I have enjoyed frozen grapes, popsicles, and cold towels brought to my pool chair? Sure, but did I expect it at the price point? Nope. Based upon reviews we had read, we decided to do breakfast at the market (close to our room) - and honestly, there's no better place to dine than on our gorgeous balcony. I loved sipping coffee and reading my book. We also got pizza there for lunch one day and dinner one night (after a long day out on a boat). We did the breakfast buffet in the restaurant on our final morning - I actually thought the made to order items were very good - the omelet, pancakes, and the french toast (that's the big winner!). Service was not speedy but also par for the course in the Caribbean. We loved the proximity to Marina Cay via the ferry for dinners out (make a reservation - easy to do on their WhatsApp - we had to wait for a while on our first night because we didn't have a reservation). They had incredible food and great drinks - also a very cool vibe. We went there two nights - and loved the lobster mac n cheese and lobster platter. I understand that it's owned by Scrub. Our trip was certainly made better by the full-day charter that we took with Taiwo at TRC Boating - highly recommend! So, my summary is that Scrub is a great value for what it provides - we paid half of what we would've paid to stay in what's considered a comparable resort in the BVIs and my only complaint is that the service wasn't over the top (mostly at the pool). For context, we've enjoyed Four Seasons Anguilla and Four Seasons Maui, Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic, etc. You can see that Scrub is doing lots of renovations right now and I would say that its best days are ahead.