The Cotton House is set amongst thirteen expansive acres of tropical gardens leading down to Endeavour Bay, home to the Spa & Gym, Beach Cafe & Bar, and Watersports Centre. At the heart of the estate lie The Great Room and Veranda Restaurant surrounded by a collection of seventeen luxurious, garden and seafacing villas, suites and cottages with private verandas and plunge pools.

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Climate and Weather

Mustique enjoys a warm climate, with an average temperature range of 75 to 85 degrees (24 to 29 c) throughout the year.

 

Time Zone

Mustique Island is in the Atlantic Standard time zone and is – 4 hours behind GMT.

 

Island Currencies

Mustique trades in US dollars and Eastern Caribbean dollars (EC$), the currency of the Eastern Caribbean region, with a value of approximately EC$ 2.60 = US $1.00. Currency exchange and cash withdrawals may be made at the Mustique Company office.

 

Car & Mule Rentals

Small buggies known as ‘mules’ or jeeps can be hired to get around the island. Guests wishing to hire a mule must be over seventeen years of age and have a valid driving license. Drivers will need a current St. Vincent & the Grenadines driving permit, which is available prior to travel through Villa Services, or on arrival from Immigration at the airport at the cost of US$ 38 each.

 

Dress code

Island life is relaxed and informal and there is no dress code, although some guests choose to be more formal by night. No ties or jackets are required.

 

Drinking Water

The island has its own desalination plant and water purifying system so that the island has its own fresh water supply. If bottled water is preferred it is available at the island’s grocery stores.

 

Electricity

All properties are designed to accommodate up to a 220v system, with standard British plug sockets.

 

Mobile phone coverage

Mustique has GSM coverage with multi-band handsets. Please note your service provider must have roaming capabilities and we regret that non-GSM (Verizon/NEXTEL) will not work on Mustique.

 

Computer Services

The island has comprehensive broadband internet access and Wi-Fi throughout all of its properties. Should you require further information or assistance please contact the IT department who will be happy to help.

 

Television & Telephones

A variety of channels broadcasting news, weather, sports and films are available in your villa including popular channels such as BBC world, CNN and NBC networks. Please ask your villa staff for further information.

 

Library

The Mustique Community Library has a comprehensive range of books, fiction , non-fiction and an extensive reference section, and offers internet and e-mail service, faxing and photocopying facilities, and DVD rental.

 

Medical Centre

The island doctor runs a fully-equipped modern clinic and dispensary offering 24 hour medical and emergency care, including the arrangement of emergency evacuation.

 

Shopping

There is a small selection of shops on the island, from the local grocery shop and fish market to the renowned Pink and Purple House boutiques that sell an extensive range of beach wear including Lotty B’s much sought after silk sarongs and kaftans. The Cotton House boutique located next to the Spa has a collection of resort wear and spa products.

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DINING
VERANDA RESTAURANT 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, such as the popular "Chef's Top Table". Offering an extensive and sophisticated a la carte menu, ingredients are sourced locally ensuring fabulous fresh fish and seafood. 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.
GREAT ROOM 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.
BEACH CAFE 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 menu of fresh fish, lobster, light dishes and a children's menu are available throughout the day, complimented by the selection of freshly made ice creams and thirst quenching sorbets on offer at the popular Ice Cream Parlour. Built in 2013, the new Beach Bar, situated on Endeavour Bay, offers a range of delicious refreshments, from freshly prepared morning juices and smoothies, to the island's finest rum punches and cocktails, the perfect sunset accompaniment.

 

THE COTTON HOUSE SPA 

The Cotton House Spa is delighted to announce the launch of a new partnership with the award winning organic spa range ila, chosen to showcase Mustique at its blissful healing best. The bespoke range of treatments, rituals and soul connections, - many designed exclusively for us - take inspiration from the island's most potent natural wonders; the life giving Moringa and Baobab trees; regenerative ylgang ylgang; sweet, revitalising jasmine, and seductive balancing frangipani. 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.

 

FITNESS 

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. There is a fitness instructor who runs a range of daily classes, including the popular sunrise and sunset beach yoga.

 

WELLNESS CENTER 

Offering 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.

 

WATERSPORTS 

Visit our well stocked Watersports Centre located on Endeavour Bay where you can choose from boogie boards and windsurfers, stand up paddle boards or a glass bottom kayak to explore the reefs beneath the sea. The equipment can even be dropped off at your favourite beach.

 

SWIMMING & BEACH COMBING 

There are many beaches to choose from on Mustique; Macaroni and Simplicity beaches situated on the north easterly side of the island offer more swell providing excellent surfing and body boarding conditions, whilst Lagoon, Gelliceaux and Endeavour Bay beaches on the south westerly aspect of the island offer calmer waters more suited to snorkeling and paddle boarding and perfect for family swimming and picnicking.

 

TENNIS 

There are four floodlit omnicourts,and two floodlit hard courts . Use of the tennis courts is complimentary. A range of tennis lessons and courses for all ages are available with our resident tennis coach, including daily drop-in games for those looking for social match play. Racquets, whites and tennis balls are available for purchase or hire at the Tennis Club Shop.