Accommodation: Golden Rock Nature Resort
From Thanksgiving in St. Eustatius…
From Thanksgiving in St. Eustatius
On a moonlit night off Statia’s shore,
We slipped below where the light’s no more,
Where flashlights carve thin blades of light,
And shadows learn to breathe at night.
A basket star unfurled its lace,
Unknown to the human race.
It reached and curled with ghostly grace,
A tangle of arms and a very pale face.
We hovered close, our bubbles slow,
What else did the darkness choose to show?
For in the daylight’s fading wreck,
Where rust eats steel and time breaks neck,
A grappling hook with coral slunk,
With something pale beneath the gunk.
Not coral, not bone of fish or beast,
But a human pelvis, claimed by the deep.
We stared. It grinned. The sea stood still.
The wreck exhaled a colder chill.
Two divers rising, hearts turned quick.
Statia keeps secrets as thick as silt.
So mind the dark, and hold your light tight.
Not everything on Statia sleeps at night.
by Amanda N. Smith at Golden Rock Nature Resort in St. Eustatius during Thanksgiving
Golden Rock Nature Resort
Introduction
Golden Rock is the hidden gem of the Caribbean
Family Dive Adventures is excited to announce our new partnership with Golden Rock on the island of St. Eustatius. Combining luxury, adventure, relaxation, and fun, Golden Rock offers an authentic island experience. St. Eustatius is the hidden gem of the Caribbean. Where the Quill Volcano meets the Atlantic Ocean, Golden Rock Dive & Nature Resort sits. Choose from the contemporary designed rooms, suites, villas, and lodges, all completed with high-end finishes and featuring spacious balconies and gardens with colorful views of the gardens, pool, and ocean. Check what we have in store for Golden Rock this Christmas.
The resort’s dream is to be the most colorful, green, and luscious resort in the Caribbean. After planting over 100,000 species of plants, flowers, and trees, Golden Rock has created an eco-system attracting colorful species of birds, including the graceful hummingbird and butterflies that now have become our welcomed guests. The majestic dormant volcano called the Quill decorates the resort’s backdrop, illuminating it with vibrancy and shades of green, making our location unique. Enjoy walking around the resort’s 40 acres of radiant gardens featuring marble paths and sweeping ocean views, feeling the island breeze. Golden Rock makes Travel & Leisure’s best new resort in the Caribbean.
Golden Rock is going green
Part of Golden Rock’s vision is to be the Caribbean’s leading, sustainable lifestyle resort, and we have embarked on a journey to redefine luxury hospitality in the region. The commitment goes beyond providing exceptional service and amenities; it encompasses a deep respect for the environment, the local community, and our guests’ well-being. The resort’s sustainability journey involves various initiatives to minimize its environmental footprint while maximizing its positive impact.
Since the resort opened in September 2021, over 130,000 plants, flowers, and trees have been planted, creating breathtaking gardens for guests to explore and a new habitat for local wildlife.
They grow organic herbs and vegetables in the 20,000 ft² greenhouses near Bobbie’s Beach Club. Thanks to our climate and natural sunlight, we are able to grow all year round using no pesticides and serve our produce in both of our restaurants—Breeze and Bobbie’s Beach Club. As a result, we are more self-sufficient and less dependent on imports from Europe or the USA. Guests can also explore the greenhouse and pick their produce to make a cup of tea!
The 2,240 solar panels produce 0.8 megawatts of electricity daily, allowing the resort to be almost fully off the grid. The batteries store excess electricity that can be used overnight.
Drinking water straight from the tap! Through reverse osmosis machines, salt water from the ocean is pumped through a series of membrane-contained pipes, filtering out salt and small particles, resulting in pure, clean drinking water. Two hundred forty thousand liters of water can be stored at any given time in concrete bunkers underground, providing guests with the cleanest drinking water straight from the tap. After that, the resort’s wastewater is treated through helophyte filters and used to irrigate the plants and grass around the resort.
Pools are everywhere
The Hummingbird Pool: Located next to Breeze, it is one of two swimming pools available to all in-house guests and day pass users, with a depth of 1.5 meters. A towel station is located at the poolside, where you can pick up clean towels and drop off used towels in the designated bay. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and electrical charging points can be found at the base of the umbrellas to charge your electrical items quickly. Showers can also be found poolside. Pool service is available from Breeze restaurant.
Hibiscus Pool: This 1.5-meter-deep pool is located below the Hummingbird pool. It offers a towel station, sun loungers, umbrellas, electrical charging points, showers, and toilets. It also has a pool bar and deck, perfect for poolside cocktails and snacks!
The Lagoon: The Caribbean’s largest man-made, cliff-edge, ocean-fed lagoon, the size of a football field, can be found next to Bobbie’s Beach Club. Designed to be enjoyed by all, there are hammocks and swings in the shallow end and a sunken American school bus at 30 feet deep, creating an artificial reef for those seeking to learn how to dive. Statia Divers by Golden Rock Resort teaches various PADI courses from Discover Scuba Diving to Deep Specialty to Divemaster. The lagoon conveniently offers an on-resort location for confined water training, Discover Scuba Diving, and Seal and Sassy classes.
The Hummingbird and Hibiscus pools are open from sunrise to sunset, and the lagoon is open from 10 a.m. to sunset. There are no lifeguards on duty; swimming is at your own risk.
Make time for a massage
The Rock Spa: Nestled amidst the fauna and flora, The Rock, the new in-house spa, offers a range of treatments guaranteed to rejuvenate your body and soul. Let the soothing ambiance, coupled with the mesmerizing presence of hummingbirds, transport you to a realm of tranquility where every treatment is a journey to revitalization. There is something for everyone, from massages and body scrubs to facials and bath soaks.
The Rock is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and treatments are bookable via reservations.
Packages
7 Night Stay and Dive Package
The price starts at $1,940 per person, sharing a two-bedroom cottage.
What’s included:
- Round trip airport / seaport transfers
- Pre-dinner welcome drink
- 7 nights in a luxurious room, suite of cottage
- Daily breakfast
- 5 days of 2 morning dives with Statia Divers
- Transfer to and from the dive boat
- Snacks during surface interval
- Tanks and weights
- Nitrox if certified
- Not included: Marine Park fee $30, Rental equipment $50
Accommodations
Great rooms with great views
Golden Rock Nature Resort is where life slows, and your adventurous spirit rises. The resort’s 70 spacious guest rooms and suites, featuring expansive oceanfront views, evoke a sense of effortless, relaxed comfort. All accommodations offer open-air corridors, private balconies, sustainable amenities, and modern conveniences.
Deluxe Ocean View Room: This room is comfortable and spacious, with the right touch of elegance, privacy, stunning ocean or garden views, and all the details and amenities that make one feel at home.
Villa Suite: Contemporary in design, the villas enjoy 650 sq. feet of privacy, including a combined living area and kitchenette, upscale amenities, and a large balcony overlooking the Atlantic. All Villas have direct access to the resort’s second pool, pool bar, and breathtaking oceanfront views.
Golden Rock Suite: Immerse yourself in a perfectly fitted 860 sq. feet living room with a full kitchen, spacious terrace, and separate master bedroom overlooking stunning ocean vistas beyond.
One-Bedroom Cottage: Unique in design, the cottages are 560 sq. feet and feel more like a private home than a hotel room. Beyond the elegantly appointed living area, separate bedroom, large bathroom, and kitchenette, each cottage has a little garden and a private porch, perfect for outdoor dining amidst the hotel’s lush tropical garden.
Two-Bedroom Cottage: Ideal for divers, families, or close friends, the two-bedroom cottage is over 785 sq. feet and has a spacious living area, two bedrooms, a separate bathroom, a kitchenette, a private porch, and a garden. Amidst the hotel’s lush garden, the cottages offer added privacy and seclusion while only a few steps away from the hotel amenities, such as the pool, restaurant, and beach club. (See Golden Rock Resort video)
Diving / Diving Site(s)
The best diving in the Caribbean?
The Diving
Statia Divers is located within Golden Rock Resort and overlooks the windward coastline. The resort’s experienced PADI dive instructors offer valet-guided dives tailored to your comfort and experience level. They offer ScubaPro rental gear, and Nitrox is complimentary to all certified divers.
We teach various PADI courses, from Discover Scuba Diving to Deep Specialty to Divemaster. With the largest, ocean-fed, cliff-edge lagoon in the Caribbean on site, which hides an American school bus at 30 feet, we can kickstart your dive adventure or continue your education in a truly spectacular and unique setting.
Statia is one of the best-kept secrets of the Caribbean. National Geographic stated that Statia’s pristine waters are the “best diving in the Caribbean.” In 2023, the island topped the Scuba Diving Magazine Reader’s Choice Awards list, celebrating the best diving in the world. Statia was ranked #1 for Best Wreck Diving, Best Macro Life, and Best Marine Environment. Statia also ranked Top 10 in several other categories, including Advanced Diving, Best Value, and Best Overall Destination.
At Statia Divers, we have an incredible diversity of dive sites. Our repertoire includes wall dives, wreck dives, archaeological dives, lava flow dives, drift dives, and night dives. Statia is a beautiful place to pursue specialty certifications, such as Deep, Wreck, or Enriched Air Nitrox Diver.
The dive sites are primarily located on the protected leeward side of the island and are a short 5-20-minute boat ride from the harbor. Our dive sites range from 35 feet to 102 feet. The weather in Statia is pleasant year-round. The air temperature is typically between 80 and 86 degrees, and the water temperature is typically between 78.8 and 84.2 degrees.
Divers are treated to an incredible range of underwater species in our protected marine reserve. Four species of sea turtles are regularly spotted both on the surface and underwater. Pods of dolphins and whales traverse through the region, following their migration paths. Enormous Caribbean lobsters and queen conchs abound. Macro species like lettuce sea slugs, flamingo tongue snails, arrow crabs, Pederson cleaning shrimp, and nudibranchs can be spotted by eagle-eye divers. Caribbean reef sharks, black tip reef sharks, and nurse sharks patrol our coral reefs. Stingrays, spotted eagle rays, and the occasional manta rays majestically glide through the water. Solitary fish, schools, and shoals of Caribbean fish are too numerous to delight divers at all of our dive sites.
Dining / Restaurant(s)
An ocean view while you eat
Golden Rock’s two restaurants offer scrupulous menus and views that are as good as the food. You get on island time quickly at Golden Rock with the eats and the ocean breeze. It’s a great way to decompress after a fun day of diving at Kids Sea Camp.
Breeze
A highlight for islanders alike, Breeze is the destination’s premier restaurant, overlooking the hotel’s unobstructed oceanfront views. Breeze is the go-to spot for any meal, featuring exquisite dishes with fresh local ingredients and global flavors. An array of exciting cocktails is always available to accompany that Caribbean postcard-perfect sunset.
Bobbie’s Beach Club
Bobbie’s Beach Club is located at the foot of the cliff where the Quill Volcano meets the Atlantic Ocean. A panoramic ocean view awaits here, with the neighboring islands, St. Barths and St. Kitts, curiously watching. Relax on the sun deck, where palm trees and bougainvilleas provide shade, and cool off in the infinity lagoon, where hammocks and swings provide that ultimate holiday feeling.
Enjoy delicious fusion cuisine, from freshly prepared sushi to traditional Italian pizza, or savor the taste of the Caribbean from our range of BBQ specialty menus. All this is under the beats of the DJ or live music. Bobbie’s Beach Club Bobbie’s Beach Club is a place where luxury and the relaxed Caribbean island feel come together. It is where friends and family relax and make memories to last a lifetime.
Bobbie’s Beach Club is also a fun and exciting place to learn how to scuba dive or even free dive. With the Caribbean’s largest man-made, ocean-fed lagoon, with a depth of up to 10m, it’s the perfect place to get your feet wet and explore the underwater world. Beneath the water, divers and snorkelers alike can explore the submerged school bus, the lagoon’s artificial reef, become certified with us, and become a true buddy of Bobbie’s.
Activities
There is so much to do besides dive
Multipurpose Sports Field: Basketball, Football, & Tennis Enjoy an exciting game of basketball or football or a tennis match with friends and loved ones on our multipurpose sports field. Showcase your skills and have fun while basking in the beautiful resort surroundings and the view of the Quill.
Pickleball and Padel Courts: Golden Rock Resort features pickleball and padel courts down by the lagoon. Although padel and pickleball have many similarities, they are completely different games with unique characteristics, courts, equipment, rules, and techniques. These unique features attract a diverse range of players, making padel and pickleball the fastest-growing sports globally. Try it out!
Ocean Front Gym: Located next to the outdoor yoga platform, the fully equipped gym has treadmills, bikes, cross trainers, and a range of free-standing weights and weight machines. Toilets, showers, and lockers are also within the building and accessible 24/7.
Mini Golf: Enjoy a fun and leisurely game of mini golf, perfect for individuals and families. Challenge your family and friends or compete for the best score as you navigate through the 17-hole course surrounded by breathtaking views over to St. Barths.
Playground: A large outdoor playground where the kids can spend hours of fun!
Board Games: Whether you’re looking for classic games like chess or modern favorites such as Monopoly, our selection of board games caters to all ages and preferences. During your stay, create memorable moments with laughter, competition, and camaraderie.
Know Before You Go
Traveling to St. Eustatius
Fly personal to St. Eustatius with Tradewind Aviation. Tradewind offers private charter flights directly into F.D. Roosevelt Airport (EUX) throughout the Caribbean, including San Juan, the US Virgin Islands, Antigua, and beyond. Two pilots fly Tradewind flights in 8-seater air-conditioned and pressurized Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. Enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments onboard, including wine, beer, and champagne. Operating the largest fleet of on-demand Pilatus PC-12s in the US and Caribbean, Tradewind offers the best availability in the industry for private charter to St. Eustatius, giving guests control over their time and confidence in their travels.
Speed Boat: From St. Kitts, Robert Bradshaw International Airport (SKB) Paradise Sun Charters will take care of your trip to St. Eustatius. A comfortable speed boat will transport you with a cold beverage from Port Zante to St. Eustatius.
Air: From St. Maarten, Princess Julianna International Airport (SXM), take a scenic 18-minute plane ride with Winair to F.D. Roosevelt International Airport (EUX). Upon arrival at St. Eustatius, meet one of our friendly drivers, who will take you to Golden Rock Resort in 10 minutes. As a valued guest, I feel that all airport transfers are complimentary. Alternatively, arrival by private jet or charter is possible, and our drivers will await your arrival.
Sea: From St. Maarten, Take the Makana Ferry to St. Eustatius. En route, the ferry calls at other ports, such as Saba and St. Kitts.
Air: From St. Barths Gustaf III Airport (SBH). We are excited to announce the new connectivity between St Barths and St Eustatius via St Barths Executive, a French operator managing a fleet of private planes that can seat up to 8 passengers (depending on luggage).
Golden Rock Resort
Dates
Introduction
Golden Rock is a gem of the Caribbean
Kids Sea Camp continues it’s partership with the Golden Rock Nature Resort on the Island of St. Eustatius.
Combining luxury, adventure, relaxation, and fun, Golden Rock Nature Resort in St. Eustatius offers an authentic island experience. St Eustatius is the hidden gem of the Caribbean. The resort sits where the Quill Volcano meets the Atlantic Ocean. Please choose from our contemporary-designed rooms, suites, villas, and lodges, all featuring high-end finishes and spacious balconies and gardens with stunning views of the surrounding area, including the pool and ocean. (See Golden Rock Resort video)
A Golden dream
The Golden Rock dream is to be the Caribbean’s most vibrant, lush, and green resort. After planting over 100,000 species of plants, flowers, and trees, the resort has created an ecosystem that attracts colorful birds, including the graceful hummingbird, and butterflies, which have become welcome guests. The majestic dormant volcano, known as the Quill, adorns the resort’s backdrop, illuminating it with vibrancy and shades of green. This makes the location so unique among St. Eustatius Hotels. Enjoy walking around the resort’s 40 acres of radiant gardens featuring marble paths and sweeping ocean views, feeling the island breeze.
Check out our KSC calendar page for 2026 and beyond if your family can’t make it this summer or Christmas.
Wake up in luxury surrounded by a tropical oasis overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, with various room types, including a private balcony or terrace. While staying at this 5-star resort on St. Eustatius, you can make use of the extensive facilities, including two outdoor pools with a sun terrace, a pool bar, an oceanfront gym with modern equipment, spa treatment rooms, a multipurpose sports field, 17-hole mini golf course, outdoor children’s playground, ocean-fed cliff edge lagoon, pickleball, and padel courts.
Golden Rock is going green
Part of Golden Rock’s vision is to be the Caribbean’s leading, sustainable lifestyle resort, and we have embarked on a journey to redefine luxury hospitality in the region. The commitment goes beyond providing exceptional service and amenities; it encompasses a deep respect for the environment, the local community, and our guests’ well-being. The resort’s sustainability journey involves various initiatives to minimize its environmental footprint while maximizing its positive impact.
Forever green
Since the resort opened in September 2021, over 130,000 plants, flowers, and trees have been planted, creating breathtaking gardens for guests to explore and a new habitat for local wildlife.
They grow organic herbs and vegetables in the 20,000 ft² greenhouses near Bobbie’s Beach Club. Thanks to our climate and natural sunlight, we are able to grow year-round without pesticides and serve our produce in both of our restaurants—Breeze and Bobbie’s Beach Club. As a result, we are more self-sufficient and less dependent on imports from Europe or the USA. Guests can also explore the greenhouse and pick their produce to make a cup of tea!
The 2,240 solar panels produce 0.8 megawatts of electricity daily, allowing the resort to be almost fully off the grid. The batteries store excess electricity for use overnight.
Drinking water straight from the tap!
In reverse osmosis machines, seawater from the ocean is pumped through a series of membrane-containing pipes, filtering out salts and small particles, resulting in pure, clean drinking water. Two hundred forty thousand liters of water can be stored in concrete bunkers underground at any given time, providing guests with the cleanest drinking water straight from the tap. After that, the resort’s wastewater is treated through helophyte filters and used to irrigate the plants and grass around the resort.
Pools are everywhere
The Hummingbird Pool
Located next to Breeze, it is one of two swimming pools available to all in-house guests and day pass users, with a depth of 1.5 meters. A towel station is located at the poolside, where you can pick up clean towels and drop off used towels in the designated bay. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and electrical charging points are located at the base of the umbrellas to charge your devices quickly. Showers can also be found poolside. Pool service is available from the Breeze restaurant.
Hibiscus Pool
This 1.5-meter-deep pool is located below the Hummingbird pool. It offers a towel station, sun loungers, umbrellas, electrical charging points, showers, and toilets. It also has a pool bar and deck, perfect for poolside cocktails and snacks!
The Lagoon
The Caribbean’s largest man-made, cliff-edge, ocean-fed lagoon, the size of a football field, can be found next to Bobbie’s Beach Club. Designed to be enjoyed by all, the shallow end features hammocks and swings, and a sunken American school bus at 30 feet deep, creating an artificial reef for those seeking to learn to dive. Statia Divers by Golden Rock Resort teaches various PADI courses from Discover Scuba Diving to Deep Specialty to Divemaster. The lagoon conveniently offers an on-resort location for confined water training, Discover Scuba Diving, and Seal and Sassy classes.
The Hummingbird and Hibiscus pools are open from sunrise to sunset, and the lagoon is open from 10 a.m. to sunset. There are no lifeguards on duty; swimming is at your own risk.
Make time for a massage
The Rock Spa: Nestled amidst the fauna and flora, The Rock, the new in-house spa, offers a range of treatments guaranteed to rejuvenate your body and soul. Let the soothing ambiance, coupled with the mesmerizing presence of hummingbirds, transport you to a realm of tranquility where every treatment is a journey to revitalization. There is something for everyone, from massages and body scrubs to facials and bath soaks.
The Rock is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and treatments are bookable via reservations.
Rates & Prices
These 2026 summer rates and the new Christmas and New Year 2026 event dates. These rates are based on per person USD for 7 nights, 6 days of diving, all meals, and airport transfers. Flights are not included. This package includes excursions, presentations, and other non-dive activities. Please note these rates could change.
| Room Type | Adult diver per person | Non-Adult diver per person | New Year's Adult diver person | New Year's Adult non-diver person. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom Cottage 1 adult | $4,875 | $4,175 | $6,200 | $5,200 |
| 1 Bedroom Cottage 2 adults | $3,940 | $3,240 | $5,000 | $4,000 |
| 2 Bedroom Cottage 2 adults | $4,125 | $3,425 | $5,200 | $4,200 |
| 2 Bedroom Cottage 3 adults | $3,750 | $3,050 | $4,800 | $3,800 |
| 2 Bedroom Cottage 4 adults | $3,575 | $2,870 | $4,500 | $3,500 |
| 1 Bedroom Deluxe Ocean View Ground Floor 1 adult | $4,875 | $4,175 | $6,200 | $5,200 |
| 1 Bedroom Deluxe Ocean View Ground Floor 2 adults | $4,250 | $3,550 | $5,000 | $4,000 |
| 1 Bedroom Deluxe Ocean View First Floor 1 adults | $5,470 | $4,770 | $7,000 | $6,000 |
| 1 Bedrooom Deluxe Ocean View First Floor 2 adults | $4,700 | $4,000 | $5,400 | $4,400 |
| 1 Bedroom Villa Suite Ground Floor 1 adults | $5,780 | $5,780 | $5,780 | $4,980 |
| 1 Bedroom Villa Suite Ground Floor 2 adults | $4,375 | $4,375 | $4,375 | $3,575 |
| 1 Bedroom Villa Suite First Floor 2 adults | $5,780 | $5,080 | $8,000 | $7,000 |
| 1 Bedroom Villa Suite First Floor 2 adults | $4,625 | $4,625 | $5,900 | $4,900 |
| Kids Packages | ||||
| Certified Divers & Open Water ages 15-17 | $3,400 | $3,800 | Course instructors stay with kids for the full week & eats lunch with kids. Full supervison while parent diving. | |
| Certified Divers & JOW ages 10-14 | $2,770 | $3,200 | Course instructors stay with kids for the full week & eats lunch with kids. Full supervison while parent diving. | |
| Sasy ages 5-7 and Seal Team ages 8-9 | $,1999 | 2,200 | Course instructors stay with kids for the full week & eats lunch with kids. Full supervison while parent diving. |
Package Includes
There’s always a lot in a KSC package
Package includes:
- 7 nights of luxury accommodations
- 6 days of 2-tank morning dives, 3-afternoon dives, and 1-night dive (ages 12 and older for night dive)
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily
- Private meal locations for the KSC group only (both restaurants to be used)
- Soft drinks
- Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday evening
- Three activities for adults will include 1 culinary class, 1 sip & paint class, and an Island tour
- Opening orientation and ceremony
- Closing presentation with slideshow, graduation, and poem presentations
Dive essentials
- SASY (For kids 4-7): All rental gear, 6 days of snorkeling, and the SASY program using the SASY unit. Fins, mask, & snorkel for them to KEEP
- Seal team (For kids 8-9): All rental gear, 6 days of Seal Team doing 5 aqua missions. BCD, fins, mask & snorkel for them to KEEP
- Jr. Open Water (For kids 10-17): All rental gear, 5 confined dives & 4 open-water dives; instructor continues to dive with them from the boat once the course is completed. Fins, mask & snorkel for them to KEEP (This is a gift from KSC, it is only for Jr. Open Water students in children’s sizes. Adult sizes are not included for giveaway.)
- Kids rental dive gear
- Tanks, weights, and a weight belt for all divers
- Night lights for night dive
Fun stuff
- Pizza/movie night for kids that are not old enough for the night dive
- Treasure hunt for SASY & Seal
- Private boats and divemasters for the group
- Snacks for dive boats & kids programs
- Free Nitrox (if certified)
- Karaoke
- Guided snorkeling for non-divers
- A meet & greet at the airport & airport/harbor transfers on the island.
- Wifi
Package exclusions:
- Round trip airport transfer to St. Eustatius (EUX)
- Virgin daiquiris or smoothies
- Alcoholic drinks
- Marine park fees
- Gratuities for dive staff
- eLearning for JOW students https://apps.padi.com/scuba-diving/elearning/?irra=22402
- Continuing Education courses: you must send request at the time of the booking and based on space or available instructor will it be confirmed. Confirmation will not happen till 1-2 months from trip departure and will not exceed a max of 4 students.
Schedule
Once you arrive on the island
This general schedule can change depending on the weather or other things beyond our control. Other activities, such as lionfish hunting, photo dives, PPB dives, and boat and drift dives for certified divers, can be included in the usual schedule for activities.
- Saturday: Arrival day and orientation
- Sunday: 3 boat dives daily for all certified divers and SASY, Seal, and JOW daily programs
- Monday: 3 boat dives daily for all certified divers, and SASY Seal, JOW daily programs
- Tuesday: 3 boat dives daily for all certified divers and SASY, Seal, and JOW daily programs
- Wednesday: 3 boat dives daily for all certified divers and SASY Seal, JOW daily programs, and Pizza Movie night
- Thursday (Thanksgiving day): 2 boat dives, Thanksgiving dinner party
- Friday: Family dive day and closing celebration
- Saturday: Travel day — back to reality!
Accommodations
Great rooms with great views
Golden Rock Nature Resort is where life slows, and your adventurous spirit rises. The resort’s 70 spacious guest rooms and suites, featuring expansive oceanfront views, evoke a sense of effortless, relaxed comfort. All accommodations offer open-air corridors, private balconies, sustainable amenities, and modern conveniences.
Deluxe Ocean View Room: This room is comfortable and spacious, with the right touch of elegance, privacy, stunning ocean or garden views, and all the details and amenities that make one feel at home.
Villa Suite: Contemporary in design, the villas enjoy 650 sq. feet of privacy, including a combined living area and kitchenette, upscale amenities, and a large balcony overlooking the Atlantic. All Villas have direct access to the resort’s second pool, pool bar, and breathtaking oceanfront views.
Golden Rock Suite: Immerse yourself in a perfectly fitted 860 sq. feet living room with a full kitchen, spacious terrace, and separate master bedroom overlooking stunning ocean vistas beyond.
One-Bedroom Cottage: Unique in design, the cottages are 560 sq. feet and feel more like a private home than a hotel room. Beyond the elegantly appointed living area, separate bedroom, large bathroom, and kitchenette, each cottage has a little garden and a private porch, perfect for outdoor dining amidst the hotel’s lush tropical garden.
Two-Bedroom Cottage: Ideal for divers, families, or close friends, the two-bedroom cottage is over 785 sq. feet and has a spacious living area, two bedrooms, a separate bathroom, a kitchenette, a private porch, and a garden. Amidst the hotel’s lush garden, the cottages offer added privacy and seclusion while only a few steps away from the hotel amenities, such as the pool, restaurant, and beach club. (See Golden Rock Resort video)
Diving / Diving Site(s)
The best diving in the Caribbean?
The Diving
Statia Divers
Statia Divers is located within Golden Rock Resort and overlooks the windward coastline. The resort’s experienced PADI dive instructors offer valet-guided dives tailored to your comfort level and experience. They offer ScubaPro rental gear, and Nitrox is complimentary to all certified divers.
We teach a range of PADI courses, from Discover Scuba Diving to Deep Specialty to Divemaster. With the largest, ocean-fed, cliff-edge lagoon in the Caribbean on site, which hides an American school bus at 30 feet, we can kickstart your dive adventure or continue your education in a truly spectacular and unique setting.
Statia great diving
Statia is one of the best-kept secrets of the Caribbean. National Geographic stated that Statia’s pristine waters are the “best diving in the Caribbean.” In 2023, the island topped the Scuba Diving Magazine Reader’s Choice Awards list, celebrating the best diving in the world. Statia was ranked #1 for Best Wreck Diving, Best Macro Life, and Best Marine Environment. Statia also ranked Top 10 in several other categories, including Advanced Diving, Best Value, and Best Overall Destination.
At Statia Divers, we have an incredible diversity of dive sites. Our repertoire includes wall dives, wreck dives, archaeological dives, lava flow dives, drift dives, and night dives. Statia is a beautiful place to pursue specialty certifications, such as Deep, Wreck, or Enriched Air Nitrox Diver.
Amazing dive sites
The dive sites are primarily located on the protected leeward side of the island and are a short 5-20-minute boat ride from the harbor. Our dive sites range from 35 feet to 102 feet. The weather in Statia is pleasant year-round. The air temperature is typically between 80 and 86 degrees, and the water temperature is typically between 78.8 and 84.2 degrees.
Wide range of marine life
Divers are treated to an incredible range of underwater species in our protected marine reserve. Four species of sea turtles are regularly spotted both on the surface and underwater. Pods of dolphins and whales traverse the region along their migration paths. Enormous Caribbean lobsters and queen conchs abound. Macro species like lettuce sea slugs, flamingo tongue snails, arrow crabs, Pederson cleaning shrimp, and nudibranchs can be spotted by eagle-eyed divers. Caribbean reef sharks, black-tip reef sharks, and nurse sharks patrol our coral reefs. Stingrays, spotted eagle rays, and the occasional manta rays majestically glide through the water. Solitary fish, schools, and shoals of Caribbean fish are too numerous to delight divers at all of our dive sites.
Dining / Restaurant(s)
An ocean view while you eat
Golden Rock’s two restaurants offer scrupulous menus and views that are as good as the food. You get on island time quickly at Golden Rock with the eats and the ocean breeze. It’s a great way to decompress after a fun day of diving at Kids Sea Camp.
Breeze
A highlight for islanders alike, Breeze is the destination’s premier restaurant, overlooking the hotel’s unobstructed oceanfront views. Breeze is the go-to spot for any meal, featuring exquisite dishes with fresh local ingredients and global flavors. An array of exciting cocktails is always available to accompany that Caribbean postcard-perfect sunset.
Bobbie’s Beach Club
Bobbie’s Beach Club is located at the foot of the cliff where the Quill Volcano meets the Atlantic Ocean. A panoramic ocean view awaits here, with the neighboring islands, St. Barths and St. Kitts, curiously watching. Relax on the sun deck, where palm trees and bougainvilleas provide shade, and cool off in the infinity lagoon, where hammocks and swings provide that ultimate holiday feeling.
Enjoy delicious fusion cuisine, from freshly prepared sushi to traditional Italian pizza, or savor the taste of the Caribbean from our range of BBQ specialty menus. All this is under the beats of the DJ or live music. Bobbie’s Beach Club Bobbie’s Beach Club is a place where luxury and the relaxed Caribbean island feel come together. It is where friends and family relax and make memories to last a lifetime.
Bobbie’s Beach Club is also a fun and exciting place to learn how to scuba dive or even free dive. With the Caribbean’s largest man-made, ocean-fed lagoon, with a depth of up to 10m, it’s the perfect place to get your feet wet and explore the underwater world. Beneath the water, divers and snorkelers alike can explore the submerged school bus, the lagoon’s artificial reef, become certified with us, and become a true buddy of Bobbie’s.
Activities
There is so much to do besides dive
Ocean Front Gym: Located next to the outdoor yoga platform, the fully equipped gym features treadmills, bikes, cross-trainers, and a range of free-standing weights and weight machines. Toilets, showers, and lockers are also within the building and accessible 24/7.
On the courts or the field
Multipurpose Sports Field: Basketball, Football, & Tennis. Enjoy an exciting game of basketball, football, or a tennis match with friends and loved ones on our multipurpose sports field. Showcase your skills and have fun while basking in the beautiful resort surroundings and the view of the Quill.
Pickleball and Padel Courts: Golden Rock Resort features pickleball and padel courts down by the lagoon. Although padel and pickleball share many similarities, they are distinct games with unique characteristics, courts, equipment, rules, and techniques. These unique features attract a diverse range of players, making padel and pickleball the fastest-growing sports globally. Try it out!
For the kids
Mini Golf: Enjoy a fun, leisurely round of mini golf, perfect for individuals and families. Challenge your family and friends or compete for the best score as you navigate through the 17-hole course surrounded by breathtaking views over to St. Barths.
Playground: A large outdoor playground where the kids can spend hours of fun!
Board Games: Whether you’re looking for classic games like chess or modern favorites such as Monopoly, our selection of board games caters to all ages and preferences. During your stay, create memorable moments with laughter, competition, and camaraderie.
Know Before You Go
Traveling to St. Eustatius
Fly personally to St. Eustatius with Tradewind Aviation.
Tradewind offers private charter flights directly into F.D. Roosevelt Airport (EUX) throughout the Caribbean, including San Juan, the US Virgin Islands, Antigua, and beyond. Two pilots fly Tradewind flights in 8-seater air-conditioned and pressurized Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. Enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments onboard, including wine, beer, and champagne. Operating the largest fleet of on-demand Pilatus PC-12s in the US and Caribbean, Tradewind offers the best availability in the industry for private charter to St. Eustatius, giving guests control over their time and confidence in their travels.
By the sea
Speed Boat: From St. Kitts, Robert Bradshaw International Airport (SKB), Paradise Sun Charters will take care of your trip to St. Eustatius. A comfortable speedboat will transport you with a cold beverage from Port Zante to St. Eustatius.
Sea: From St. Maarten, Take the Makana Ferry to St. Eustatius. En route, the ferry calls at other ports, such as Saba and St. Kitts.
By the sky
Air: From St. Maarten, Princess Julianna International Airport (SXM), take a scenic 18-minute plane ride with Winair to F.D. Roosevelt International Airport (EUX). Upon arrival at St. Eustatius, meet one of our friendly drivers, who will take you to Golden Rock Resort in 10 minutes. As a valued guest, I feel that all airport transfers are complimentary. Alternatively, arrival by private jet or charter is possible, and our drivers will be waiting for you.
Air: From St. Barths Gustaf III Airport (SBH). We are excited to announce new connectivity between St Barths and St Eustatius via St Barths Executive, a French operator that manages a fleet of private planes seating up to 8 passengers (depending on luggage).