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Golden Rock Resort

Experience an eco-luxury stay while diving the protected marine park at your doorstep at this Dutch Caribbean gem
By Terry Ward | Published On November 1, 2024
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Golden Rock Resort

Hugging the cliffs of St. Eustatius in the Dutch Caribbean, Golden Rock Resort is a rare jewel in this celebrated part of the world for scuba diving, offering valet-guided dives and superior service in and out of the water in an eco-luxury resort setting.

When you dive with the resort’s onsite team at Statia Divers, your underwater explorations are personalized to your individual dive preferences on three specialized dive boats that visit the most exciting sites within the lauded St. Eustatius National Marine Park.

The protected waters here are home to 36 dive sites, all within 20 minutes by boat from the resort, and creatures that include four species of sea turtles, colorful nudibranchs, spotted eagle rays, reef sharks and even the occasional manta ray.

A pool surrounded by trees and buildings

Combining luxury, adventure, relaxation and fun, Golden Rock Resort offers an authentic island experience.

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Topside, Golden Rock Resort treats divers to the ultimate luxury experience within the property’s 40-acre nature reserve. The hotel’s 75 indulgent accommodations all have ocean views and private balconies. Book a one-bedroom cottage for the feel of a vacation home in paradise.

Resort amenities include two restaurants serving everything from sushi and pizza to whole grilled Caribbean lobster and Italian specialties, an ocean-fed lagoon swimming pool lined with hammocks that’s the size of a football field, a full-service spa and even pickleball courts.

When you’re not diving, enjoy a guided hike to The Quill–St. Eustatius’ dormant volcano and iconic landmark with the island’s most impressive panoramic views– or visit the historic capital, Oranjestad.

A Caribbean dive vacation never felt as all-around rewarding as here.

A boat in the water

Thirty-six dive sites in the St. Eustatius Marine Park are easily accessed from Golden Rock Resort.

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Private Island

Into birding? Those passionate for this topside pursuit should plan a visit to beautiful and rugged Zeelandia Beach. The long sweep of sand facing the Atlantic Ocean on St. Eustatius’ eastern coast attracts many types of seabirds including magnificent frigatebirds and brown boobies as well as migrants like American oystercatchers and semipalmated plovers. Look for natural nooks lining the cliffs to observe from a distance. Beautiful red-billed tropicbirds can often be seen here tending their nests, which contain just a single egg.

2025 Readers Choice Awards

Golden Rock Resort earned a total of six awards, including Quality of the Resort and Quality of Staff. Statia won 12 awards, taking first place for Macro Life, Wreck Diving and Health of Marine Environment.

Contact Info

goldenrockresort.com

info@goldenrockresort.com

+599 318 3348