Key Points:
Excellent choice for solo travellers, couples and families
Room only or room and breakfast accommodation
2 bars and restaurants
Spa
Within the grounds of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nelson's Dockyard with on-site amenities
Free shuttle boat to the infinity pool
Free shuttle boat to nearby Galleon beach
Small beach area
Front desk 24/7
Excellent Wi-Fi connection
40 minutes drive from the airport
A bit about Admiral's Inn & Gunpowder Suites
The main building's upper floors were once offices used by engineers working within the dockyard whilst downstairs, turpentine, pitch and lead were stored. Upstairs has been tastefully converted to a selection of stylish rooms for guests and downstairs is now a spacious reception area with walls adorned with paintings for sale. Beyond the reception area is a cosy lounge with plush seating. Partake in a game of ancient warri and order a drink from the well stocked bar, behind which is an eye-catching plan of Nelson's ship, HMS Boreas.
Outside the main building are pillars that once supported a boathouse with a sail loft above. Sadly it was destroyed by an earthquake that struck the island in 1871. The pillars have since been capped to prevent corrosion.
Amenities within Admiral's Inn & Nelson's Dockyard
Pillars Restaurant
Boom Restaurant
Infinity Pool and Spa
Accommodation
32 elegantly furnished rooms are located around and inside the main 18th Century building on the Admiral's Inn side and across the water on the Gunpowder side. Think exposed beams and brickwork, crisp white bedding and varnished mahogany furniture. Each of the rooms has a kettle, coffee, tea, a Brita filter, safe, hairdryer, iron and ironing board.
Note:
The rooms do not have TVs
There are no lifts
Fridges are provided in the following rooms ...
Superior double with dockyard view
Superior double with garden view
Superior double with garden view - Gunpowder side
Deluxe loft suite with harbour view
Deluxe loft suite with harbour view and balcony
Superior Hillside Rooms
Superior Harbour View Rooms
Dockyard View Rooms
Deluxe Loft Suites
Deluxe Harbour View Rooms
Deluxe Gunpowder Suites
The Deluxe Gunpowder Suites are located across the water beside the infinity pool. They are spacious and ideal for families
Pillars Restaurant
Pillars is a waterfront restaurant specialising in seafood open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. During high season jazz musicians entertain the guests on Saturday evenings while on Wednesdays an additional Caribbean menu is available alongside the regular a la carte menu. Expect mouth-watering dishes such as Creole shrimp, jerk chicken and saltfish fritters. Throughout the evening an excellent steel band, Sticks & Fingers perform a host of well known tunes.
Lounge Bar
The lounge bar is the hub of Admiral's Inn. Displayed on the walls are an array of Lord Admiral Nelson memorabilia - portraits and a plan of his ship, HMS Boreas, the frame of which was an original door frame from one of the building's entrances. Guests, yachtsmen and locals gather here for pre/post dinner drinks. Behind the bar, Reggie is guaranteed to make a sensational cocktail that will leave you longing for another. Perch on a bar stool or settle on a sumptuous sofa and partake in a game of ancient warri.
Boom Restaurant
Boom restaurant is blessed with 360 degree views of English harbour, Nelson's Dockyard and a turquoise hued infinity pool. Watch pelicans swoop while tucking into a juicy burger, healthy salad or fresh catch of the day.
Infinity Pool and Spa
Spend a few hours or even days beside the instagrammable infinity pool. The refreshingly cool water appears to seamlessly blend into the harbour. Unwind in a lounger beneath a parasol, swaying hammock or day bed. Later, perhaps indulge in a stress relieving reiki treatment or a couples massage at The Powder Room Spa before choosing lunch or a snack from Boom, served poolside if desired.
Galleon Beach via complimentary shuttle boat
Galleon Beach is a sugar soft, sandy beach with a shipwreck attracting a host of marine life including Hawksbill Turtles. Areas are cordoned off from boats ensuring a safe place to swim and snorkel. Beachfront restaurant, Loose Cannon Beach Bar is an ideal pitstop for a fruity cocktail alongside a dish prepared by a talented chef. Nestled quietly in the background is the Academy of Rum. Sign up to a masterclass that allows you to create your own blend of rum to take home.
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