Where to stay on Virgin Gorda
Where to stay on Virgin Gorda: why Mango Bay
Beachfront villas, suites and studios on a calm, sandy bay, close to Nail Bay and about 15 minutes from The Baths.
Virgin Gorda's places to stay fall into a few areas: Spanish Town (The Valley) in the south-west, near the ferry dock, airport and The Baths; the boat-friendly North Sound in the north-east; and the quieter west coast in between. Mango Bay Resort is on the west coast, on Plum Bay Road, between Spanish Town and Nail Bay.
The beach
A Virgin Gorda resort on its own calm bay
Our long, sandy beach and calm bay are made for swimming, snorkelling and kayaking. Snorkel gear, floats, kayaks and paddleboards are free for guests, and our swimming pool is just steps from the sand.
- Calm, clear water in front of you
- Free kayaks, paddleboards and snorkel gear
- Lush tropical gardens between the beach and the villas
Virgin Gorda villas, suites and studios
Find the right stay
Beachfront villas
1, 2 or 3 bedrooms, a few steps from the sand. Our 3 Bedroom Beachfront Villa sleeps up to 8, with a large double terrace and a kitchen with dishwasher.Suites
1 and 2 bedroom suites with kitchens and a beach, ocean or garden view. Every suite has a queen pull-out sofa bed.Studios
King studios for two with a kitchenette, by the beach or up in the gardens with ocean or garden views.The location
Ideally placed to explore Virgin Gorda
Mango Bay is about 15 minutes from anywhere on Virgin Gorda, including The Baths. Head north to explore North Sound and Prickly Pear, or south to The Baths, Devil's Bay, Spring Bay and Copper Mine National Park. Gorda Peak National Park rises right behind the resort, about 5 minutes' drive to the trailhead. Savannah Bay and Pond Bay are close by for quiet beaches.
Nail Bay Sports Centre, just up the road, is free for Mango Bay Resort guests, with a gym, tennis and padel.
Included in your stay
Free
Access to Nail Bay Sports Centre for every Mango Bay Resort guest.
North Sound
Explore North Sound
About 15 minutes north of Mango Bay, North Sound is Virgin Gorda's sheltered playground of reefs, islands and trade winds.
Gorda Peak National Park
Virgin Gorda's highest point (about 1,370 ft), right behind the resort. Marked trails climb through dry forest to a lookout tower over North Sound. BVI National Parks TrustPrickly Pear and Vixen Point
A national park and bird sanctuary with white-sand beaches, salt ponds and nesting turtles. Reached by boat. BVI National Parks TrustEustatia Reef
Shallow reef with coral gardens, reef fish and often turtles. Go by boat on a calm morning.Sailing and watersports
Sheltered water and steady trade winds for sailing, kitesurfing, wing foiling, paddleboarding and kayaking, with local lessons and rentals.Scuba diving
Go scuba diving with Sunchaser Scuba in North Sound, or Dive BVI in Spanish Town. Courses for beginners too. From January 2027, dive boats can pick you up right from the Mango Bay dock. See the best dive sitesFishing
Deep-sea, inshore and flats fishing for tuna, mahi, wahoo and bonefish. Go with a licensed local charter.Gun Creek
The North Sound dock, about 15 minutes from the resort, for water taxis and boat trips around the sound.Anegada day trip
The BVI's flat coral island, for Cow Wreck Beach, Loblolly Bay and lobster. Charter a boat from North Sound.The south
Explore the south
About 15 minutes south of Mango Bay are Virgin Gorda's famous boulder beaches, quiet bays and Cornish mine ruins.
Our tip: The Baths is an internationally renowned tourist attraction, but just next door are two of Nature's Little Secrets, as the BVI calls itself ( BVI Tourism).
Spring Bay
Right next to The Baths, with the same giant granite boulders, a sandy beach, picnic tables and The Crawl, a natural pool ringed by boulders. A trail leads on to the rock pools of Valley Trunk Bay. BVI National Parks TrustCopper Mine National Park
Clifftop ruins of a mine built by Cornish miners in the 1800s, which closed in 1865. The engine house and chimney stand above the sea at the island's south-east tip, where tropicbirds nest in the cliffs. BVI National Parks TrustThe Baths
Giant granite boulders up to 40 ft across, with white-sand beaches and hidden rock pools at the island's south-west tip. A trail with steps and rope handrails winds through the boulders to Devil's Bay. BVI National Parks TrustDevil's Bay
A horseshoe bay for swimming and snorkelling, reached by a 15-minute trail from The Baths car park or through the boulders from The Baths. BVI National Parks TrustSpanish Town
Explore Spanish Town
Virgin Gorda's main town, also called The Valley, is about 15 minutes from Mango Bay.
The town
Shops, a bank, groceries and island essentials, all in one easy stop.Ferry dock
Where you arrive by ferry from Tortola, and where onward trips leave: speedysbvi.com(Road Town, Trellis Bay and St Thomas) and roadtownfastferry.com(Road Town). Check BVI Tourism's ferry schedules before you travel. Getting hereVirgin Gorda Yacht Harbour
A full-service marina with shops, dining and a rooftop bar around the docks. Sailing in? Tie up at our own dock (mooring balls coming soon), or keep your boat at the harbour, about 15 minutes away, and stay ashore with us. vgyh.vg · +1 284 499 5500 · marina@vgyh.vg · VHF 16/11
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Eat and drink
The Drop Off, opening December 2026
Our café, bar and restaurant at the dock, a short walk along the beach from your villa or suite.
More about The Drop OffGetting here
Easy to reach, from Virgin Gorda's airport and ferry dock
Fly to Virgin Gorda, or to Tortola and take a short ferry or water taxi. All scheduled ferries arrive in Spanish Town, and the resort is just 10–15 minutes by taxi or hire car. How to get to Virgin Gorda
FAQ
Where to stay on Virgin Gorda: FAQ
Where should I stay on Virgin Gorda?
For a quiet beach stay with a kitchen of your own, Mango Bay Resort on the island's west coast puts you on a calm, sandy bay with villas, suites and studios, about 10–15 minutes' drive from Spanish Town, the ferry dock and the airport.Does Mango Bay Resort have villas on Virgin Gorda?
Yes. Beachfront villas with 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms (the 3 Bedroom Beachfront Villa sleeps up to 8), plus 1 and 2 bedroom suites and king studios. Every villa and suite has a kitchen and every studio has a kitchenette.What is the minimum stay?
2 nights. 3 nights in high season (15 November to 19 December and 3 January to 30 April). 5 nights over Christmas and New Year (20 December to 2 January).How far is Mango Bay from The Baths?
About 15 minutes. Mango Bay is about 15 minutes from anywhere on Virgin Gorda, including The Baths, Spring Bay and Copper Mine National Park in the south. See our guide to The Baths and snorkelling.Can I go scuba diving from Mango Bay?
Yes. From January 2027, dive boats can pick you up right from the Mango Bay dock. Until then, dive operators in North Sound and Spanish Town run daily trips, weather permitting, plus beginner courses.Is Mango Bay close to a marina?
Yes. Mango Bay has its own dock, with guest mooring balls coming soon, and Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour in Spanish Town is about 15 minutes away, so you can keep your boat in the marina and stay ashore with us. Contact the harbour on +1 284 499 5500 or marina@vgyh.vg.What is there to explore near Mango Bay?
Mango Bay is ideally placed to explore both ends of the island: North Sound and Prickly Pear to the north, and The Baths, Spring Bay and Copper Mine National Park to the south, each about 15 minutes away. Gorda Peak National Park rises right behind the resort, about 5 minutes' drive to the trailhead.Is there a restaurant at Mango Bay?
The Drop Off, our café, bar and restaurant at the dock, is opening December 2026, a short walk along the beach. More about The Drop Off.How do I get to Mango Bay Resort?
Fly to Virgin Gorda, or to Tortola and take a short ferry or water taxi; ferries arrive in Spanish Town. The resort is 10–15 minutes by taxi or hire car. See Getting here.Can I bring my dog?
Sorry, no dogs or pets at the resort or restaurant. Guide dogs are welcome.Book direct
Stay at Mango Bay on Virgin Gorda
Best rates when you book direct. Minimum stay: 2, 3 or 5 nights, depending on the season.
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