Frangipani Hotel

'The Frangi' as it is affectionately known, is an integral part of the history of the island of Bequia, and today it remains central to the character of this enchanting island. Once the home of a sea captain, the Frangipani lies in the heart of the island's capital, Port Elizabeth, and the hotel sits proudly right on the waterfront overlooking the clear blue waters of Admiralty Bay. Its comfortable rooms are on the hillside behind the hotel and most have spectacular views of the bay. The Frangipani has been run as a hotel for more than 40 years by the same family and its waterfront bar and restaurant has been a popular meeting place for locals and tourists for generations. The restaurant serves delicious home–cooked food for breakfast, lunch and dinner – all to be enjoyed while watching colourful boats drifting past just yards away. All the shops, markets and other facilities of the town are just a couple of minutes' stroll away along the waterfront. The 15 rooms offer a variety of accommodation, ranging from simpler original rooms to the luxury four–poster suites with air conditioning, with private terraces overlooking the sea. There is something for everyone at this lovely, traditional West Indian gem.
Hotel photos courtesy Wilfred Dederer.