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Necker Island

Necker Island, British Virgin Islands

Sir Richard Branson's private island in the British Virgin Islands.

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Property Overview

Sir Richard Branson’s seventy-four-acre private island has been setting the standard for private island escapes since he first purchased it in 1978. Necker Island can be taken exclusively or, during selected weeks, booked as individual rooms or shared with a small group of like-minded guests. World-class food, an extensive activity program, and the best watersports in the British Virgin Islands come as standard, but the island's enduring appeal goes well beyond any list of amenities.

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SmartFlyer Exclusives

  • Daily full breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the Great House
  • Complimentary one-hour massage for up to two guests, valid for adults sixteen years or older during individual sale weeks (for exclusive-use bookings only, the lead couple will receive a spa treatment)
  • Early check-in / late check-out (subject to availability)
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Welcome note and amenity

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Agent Tips

  • Necker Island runs almost entirely on wind and solar power, and you can arrange a tour of the island's eco infrastructure if you're interested in sustainability.
  • You can also spend time with the remarkable collection of wildlife on the island, including tortoises, lemurs, flamingos, and kangaroos.
Accommodations

A private island with accommodation to match.

Necker Island's twenty-four accommodations are spread across the Great House and thirteen individual Bali Houses dotted around the island, sleeping up to forty-eight adults and six children in total. The Great House's eleven guest rooms sit at the heart of the island's social life, while the Bali Houses, grouped across Leha Lo, Bali Hi, Bali Lo, and Temple House, offer a more private, self-contained experience. A bunkroom in the Great House with three double bunk beds makes it a natural fit for families with younger children. The island can be taken exclusively or, during selected weeks, booked as individual rooms or a private Bali House.
Pool + Gym

Swim-up bars and space to lounge.

Necker Island's four pools are spread across the island, each with its own character. There are swim-up bars to enjoy, hot tubs, and sun loungers that ensure that there's always a perfect spot to settle in. Necker Island's fitness offering spans two gyms, including a fully equipped facility by the Great House with cardio equipment and free weights, and a beach gym near the watersports center. A tennis pro is on hand for lessons and matches, while yoga classes, hiking trails, and an extensive watersports program ensure there's no shortage of ways to stay active across the island's seventy-four acres.
Spa

Spa treatments in paradise.

Necker Island’s two spa treatment rooms offer a full menu of treatments in an exceptionally peaceful setting—a private Caribbean island with nothing but the sound of the ocean for company.
Restaurant + Bar

Fully inclusive and endlessly flexible dining.

Fine food will be the highlight of your stay, with rates fully inclusive of all food, drinks, and champagne. Dining here is varied; a relaxed lunch on Turtle Beach might lead to a romantic dinner on the roof terrace of the Great House. There are endless options for dining locations, but if there's one thing not to miss, it's the signature floating sushi bar in the beach pool. Guest preference sheets are collected ahead of arrival to ensure everything is perfectly stocked and tailored before guests set foot on the island. Bars are dotted across Necker Island for whenever the mood strikes, but the Great House bar is where evenings tend to gravitate, thanks to cocktails and music.
  • Vibe
    A barefoot and private island playground.
  • Who's it for?
    Necker Island is made for those who want a private island experience without the isolation, and anyone who thrives on activity, social energy, and the kind of freedom that only seventy-four acres of Caribbean island can provide. Adventure seekers and watersports lovers will be in their element, while wellness-focused travelers will find plenty of space and programming to support a proper reset. Groups celebrating milestone occasions will find the exclusive-use option hard to beat, and during individual stay weeks, couples marking a birthday or anniversary can share the island with a small group of like-minded guests.
  • Location
    Necker Island sits in the British Virgin Islands, thirty-five minutes by boat from Tortola and ten minutes from Virgin Gorda. The island is surrounded by coral reefs and fringed with white-sand beaches, a playground ripe for exploring both on land and on water.

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