Welcome to Cotton House Resort 

Whether seeking a quiet getaway for two or a family house party for twelve the island caters to all tastes.

Choose to stay in the fifteen-bedroom boutique Cotton House with your own suite and plunge pool, or rent one of the exclusive hideaways in The Villa Collection and indulge in the privacy of your own fully staffed villa.

Mustique is a haven for children of all ages.

The islands intimacy and security allow teenagers to roam safely and mingle with new found friends allowing parents to relax and unwind in confidence.

For very young children there are nannies and child minders available to give parents some time to themselves.

Wherever you stay you can enjoy all the island has to offer; a gastronomic dinner at the Veranda, the renowned Tuesday night cocktail party in the Great Room or a surf fresh seafood grill at the Beach Cafe.

Offshore, explore the island at your own speed; swimming and scuba diving in the pristine waters, sailing and snorkeling with the turtles at nearby Tobago Cays.

Onshore, choose from riding horses along the beaches, honing your tennis skills at the exclusive Mustique Tennis Club, or indulging in a pampering spa treatment.

Many visitors are so charmed by life on this blissful island that they fall under its spell, returning year after year.

As legends go the The Aristocrat, the Princess and the Rockstar is pretty good, only this wasn’t a legend, it was true.

Over fifty years ago Lord Glenconner, Colin Tennant, arrived on Mustique and bought the undeveloped island for just £45,000. There were no roads, no jetties and no running water.

Lord Glenconner’s initial ambitions were to see his new estate thrive as a cotton plantation, however his plans were not successful and he looked for other ways to develop the island.

Having given his good friend Princess Margaret a plot in 1960 as a wedding present, there was considerable media interest in Mustique as a destination and in 1968 he formed the Mustique Company to develop a private island hideaway

Two architects helped shape the island during its formative years; Arne Hasselqvist, a resourceful construction engineer from Sweden, and Oliver Messel, a leading British theatre set designer who had developed a reputation for the flamboyant and original houses he had designed on neighbouring Barbados.

Their first project was to convert the old cotton warehouse into a small hotel, The Cotton House, and to establish a design concept for the island as a whole.

The idea was for the island to be split into plots and sold to shareholders who would invest equally in the island.

The Mustique Company which was subsequently formed limited the number of development plots and shareholders to a hundred and twenty.

This was not only to preserve the islands character but to retain exclusivity and prevent over-development. ‘

Plots were bought by an eclectic group of socialites, rock stars, designers, and artists and private individuals brought together by an overriding desire to be part of something unique.

There is a small museum situated in The Old Sugar Mill adjacent to The Cotton House whose collection of interesting photography and artefacts catalogues the story of Mustique and how ultimately, it was the vision and work of Tennant, Hasselqvist and Messel that created the blueprint that is Mustique today. 

Accommodation at the Cotton House Resort, Mustique.

Tucked away on its own hilltop is The Residence, the much sought-after presidential suite boasting its own swimming pool and personal butler & maid service, a sanctuary for those seeking complete privacy.

The Residence is available as a two-bedroom rental with spacious en-suite bathrooms, separate showers and baths.

A generous sitting and dining room with outdoor gazebo is set around a large private swimming pool whilst the master bedroom is set apart in a small pavilion, boasting an outdoor shower and commanding views across the Atlantic.

The Superior rooms have double bedrooms with stunning sea views over Endeavour Bay and neighbouring islands.

They feature separate elevated bath tubs, out-door showers with sunset views and extensive elegantly furnished balconies, for relaxing and private dining.

The Superior One Bedroom Suite offers an en-suite bedroom with balconies on either side giving morning and afternoon sun and are located in the gardens of the Cotton House close to all hotel amenities and the main pool. 

The suites have been designed by award winning French interior designer, Tristan Auer, drawing inspiration from the island’s founding designer, Oliver Messel.

Each suite has a living room, dressing room and a bathroom with a walk-in shower. (An extra bed can be added to each suite on request).

The Cottages are typically colonial Caribbean in style, enjoying extensive garden views.

The bedrooms feature king-size or twin beds with elegant muslin drapes, a dressing room and en suite bathrooms with walk in showers.

Each room has a sitting area, with a convertible daybed for young children to share with parents, and opens onto a large veranda furnished with lounge chairs and dining furniture.

These two storey suites are located in the heart of the hotel’s grounds and enjoy charming views of the gardens with glimpses of the Atlantic and Caribbean seas.

The upper floor features a master bedroom furnished with a king size bed swathed in muslin drapes, and a large private balcony perfect for in-room dining or a private spa treatment.

The duplex suite has a separate sitting room – and three of the suites have second bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, creating ideal accommodation for couples sharing or young families.

There are bathrooms on both floors, and a private plunge pool elegantly furnished with shade umbrellas and lounge chairs. 

Dining at the Cotton House Resort, Mustique.

The long-established Veranda restaurant, wrapped around the Great Room, is the perfect setting for relaxed hospitality where guests can enjoy a leisurely breakfast, and an open bar for drinks and refreshments throughout the day.

The evening sees a transformation into a fabulous setting with small intimate tables or settings for larger private parties.

Inspired by the West Indies, Veranda’s evening menu has been created to take you on a voyage of classic and contemporary dishes using house rubs and delicately spiced marinades.

Diners have a selection of smaller sharing plates or larger main sized dishes to choose from, matched with a tantalising range of flavour-packed sides, all cooked using traditional methods – smoked and grilled over flame.

Whilst our extensive wine list, which won an Award of Excellence from the Wine Spectator in 2013, will keep even the most enthusiastic oenologist happy. 

The Great Room Bar with its cooling fans, lime washed woods and West Indian artefacts is elegantly decorated in Messels signature colonial style.

Renowned for its extensive cocktail menu, one of the largest collection of native rums in the Caribbean, and an extensive range of cigars, it is the social hub of the hotel turning into a popular after-dinner meeting place.

The weekly Mustique Company cocktail party is held here where all guests get the opportunity to mingle with resident homeowners and catch up on island news.

You can also join us on Saturday night, before Cook on the Sand, for Great Hour, a chance to sample the classic ‘speakeasy’ cocktails of the 20’s.

For those seeking something a little less formal the Beach Café situated on Endeavour Bay is a relaxed restaurant and beach bar.

A perfect place for meeting up with friends in the morning and for long leisurely lunches under the shade of the palm trees.

A delicious new menu has been developed with favourites including the Veg and Bean Chimichanga, perfect as a starter to share, followed by the fresh Fish & Lobster burger, Spiced lamb kofta’s with pomegranate glaze, dukkha and sumac slaw and a home-made flat bread Fattoush salad. For those wanting local flavours, you must try one of the delicious Rotis.

The Beach Café is also the only place to have fresh sushi on the island and there are also some Vegan dishes, the new Quinoa, Coconut and marinated tofu sushi roll is a must for Vegans and non-Vegans alike!

The ever-popular Ice Cream Parlour runs all day with the option to create your own Sundae – perfect for children and adults!

The Beach Café is home to Cook on the Sand on Saturday nights, a truly interactive evening dining experience, where the chefs build a fire on the beach and then cook your food over an open flame and create a feast of salads and local dishes as accompaniments.

The Beach Bar is the perfect place for a relaxed daytime drink and on Friday nights hosts Happy hour and a half, one of Mustique’s well-known social rituals. 

Health & Wellness at the Cotton House Resort, Mustique.

The Cotton House has partnered with Bamford to bring you a range of treatments that nurture the mind, body and spirit.

Bamford’s holistic approach is in perfect harmony with our heartfelt connection with nature.

Our individually crafted treatments use specially formulated products from the Bamford body and skincare collections, made from natural and organic ingredients certified by the highest standard of the soil association.

Bamford was founded on the belief that we need to be mindful of our connection to the earth, to live consciously, respect nature’s resources and the land that provides for us.

Everything that they do, make and craft connects us to nature and our surroundings.

They source the finest natural, biodegradable fibre and materials for their clothing and homeware collections, and turn to the power of natural active botanicals to create their skincare and body ranges. For all of us, being sustainable should not be a choice; but a way of life.

The Spa has four treatment rooms and a relaxation room with stunning sea views offering the perfect place to unwind after an indulgent and restorative treatment.

Alternatively, treatments can be enjoyed in the privacy of your own room or villa by arrangement.

Use of the hotel gym, equipped with a multi-gym, treadmills, stationary bikes, a, star stepper, and free weights is complimentary to all hotel guests.

We are expanding our offering at the Wellness Centre and now offer a wide range of classes, from yoga and meditation, to personal training and swim lessons.

Group fitness classes are available from Monday to Friday or individual personal training sessions on request.

Immerse yourself in Mustique’s natural spa with an introductory Wellness Experience.

See the sun rise with an early morning group yoga class in our Yoga Pavilion on Lagoon Bay, be pampered with a rejuvenating massage at The Cotton House Spa and refresh with one of our organic raw juices at the Beach Bar.