Golden Rock Dive and Nature Resort

Location: Golden Rock Drive 1 Behind the Mountain, Oranjestad, bq

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Resorts

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out: 04:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Electric bicycle charging station
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Swimming pool
• Restaurant
• Room service
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Pets allowed
• BBQ facilities
• Luggage storage
• Safety deposit box
• Fax/photocopying
• Soundproof rooms
• Ironing service
• Car hire
• Massage services
• Packed lunches
• Table tennis
• Currency exchange
• Private check-in/check-out
• Board games/puzzles
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Concierge service
• Kid meals
• Kids' outdoor play equipment
• Evening entertainment
• Infinity pool
• Salt-water pool
• Outdoor furniture
• Fruits
• Shallow end
• Pet bowls
• Pet basket
• Personal trainer
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Food delivered to guest room
• CCTV outside property
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Face masks for guests available
• 24-hour security
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Key card access
• Mobile app for room service
• Broadcast Live sport events
• Happy hour
• Aerobics
• Supervised childcare/activities
• Shopping on site
• Television in common areas
• Free wired internet
• Playground on site
• Scuba diving on site
• Snorkeling on site
• Tennis lessons on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Beach umbrellas
• Free pool cabanas
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Beach yoga on site
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Concerts/live shows
• Private picnics
• Art gallery on site
• Wine release events
• Reception hall
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking
• Secured parking
• Free bus station shuttle
• Golf cart
• Fishing nearby
• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Swimming nearby
• Hosted evening meal (reserve)
• Bicycle-friendly property
• Electric bicycle charging station
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Villa Suite Ground Floor

  The air-conditioned villa features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The villa's kitchenette, which has a refrigerator and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. Featuring a balcony with garden views, this villa also provides a coffee machine and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Hand sanitiser

• One Bedroom Cottage

  Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this studio includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The studio's kitchenette, which has a refrigerator and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. The air-conditioned studio features a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Hand sanitiser

• Two Bedroom Cottage

  Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this studio includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The studio's kitchenette, which features a refrigerator and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. The spacious air-conditioned studio provides a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Hand sanitiser

• Deluxe Ocean Room Ground Floor

  The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Boasting a balcony with sea views, this suite also features a coffee machine and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Hand sanitiser

• Golden Rock Suite

  This spacious suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The suite's kitchen, which has a refrigerator and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. The air-conditioned suite offers a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as sea views. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Kitchen
  • Sofa
  • Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Hand sanitiser

• Deluxe Ocean Room First Floor

  The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a coffee machine, a balcony with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Hand sanitiser

• Villa Suite First Floor

  This villa consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The villa's kitchenette, which features a refrigerator and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. The air-conditioned villa provides a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Bart (8/5): -
• aurelie (8/5): Le resort est très agréable - La restauration ( accueil et service trop long )
• Brigitte (9/5): J'ai apprécié mon séjour, relaxant. - le côté paisible, le petit déjeuner était bon. le taxi (Anthony) très accueillant le personnel du restaurant un peu désorganisé pas assez accueillant. piscine trop froide. pas de gel douche pour pouvoir utiliser la baignoire.
• Stephanie (10/5): -
• Paul (9/5): Amazing place for new year week, very relaxing. - Location literally under a dormant volcano, pools, room, relaxed vibe, good dive outfit on site. The lagoon area has seen better days.
• Saskia (8/5): Bijna perfect - De lokatie met het uitzicht Werd niet gereageerd op de melding dat de douchekop op was
• Yseult (10/5): - Victor is a great host!
• Tim (5/5): Mooi resort maar kwaliteit van bungalow en service is laag - Mooi opgezet resort, ontvangst door host bij receptie was geweldig. Aardige man! Fijn dat er een minigolf was waar we gebruik van mochten maken. Eten in de restaurants was goed. Bungalow viel tegen. Deur toilet en die van badkamer konden niet dicht. Maaltijden in bobbies restaurant kwamen 1 voor 1 ipv tegelijk en service viel tegen. Drinken werd door medewerker weggehaald voordat deze leeg was en tot slot reed het transporttreintje weg terwijl we nog met twee jonge kinderen aan het instappen waren, heel gevaarlijk. Niet voor herhaling vatbaar.
• helene (10/5): Relax et incroyable - L’établissement était magnifique et très propre Victor et Maeva à la réception sont très agréable et accueillant ! Merci pour leur gentillesse
• C. van Gennip (7/5): Great stay a this beautiful resort, but you notice things are not yet fully up and running as should - Beautiful location and very friendly staff overall. The rooms are clean and nicely decorated. Both restaurants serve excellent food, super fresh. They grow their own vegatables :-) Of course some me things can be improved as stated below. These are minor things though, but when they aim to be a luxury resort with luxury rates, the(se) details matter. I paid for a early check in but when we arrived at 11 am, we were told our room would be ready at 3pm. They fixed it within 10 minutes, so that's great, but I would not expect a room not to be ready when the resort is almost empty. They have a weeks to prepare a single room, so no idea why we were told that it was not ready. The baby cot was not a regular bed, but a baby (play) box, it had no mattress when we arrived. I specially emailed the front desk beforehand to check if the baby bed would be there, so this was a bit of a surprise as well. The beach bar is open from Thursday till Saturday for dinner, but they close Breeze restaurant. We had a very nice dinner at Breeze on Tuesday with friends while we stayed close to the resort, and were looking forward to repeat this during our stay, but we were unable to dine there again because we arrived at the resort itself on Thursday en left Sunday morning. Only the Beach Bar is open on those days. This is why we went out to eat in town on Saturday. Although the Beach Bar is excellent, it would be nice if they rotate every other day so you have a change of scenery and menu's :-) Because the resort was mostly empty, the pool bars were closed. Last but not least, there was construction going on near our cottage on the Sea Feather plots. It would have been nice to be informed about this when you arrive, and maybe even try to move guests as far away from construction.
• MELANIE (10/5): -
• Cindy (10/5): Très belle expérience ! - Très bon séjour dans cet hôtel, nous avons apprécié tous les services et activités proposés. Victor a été au petit soin avec nous !
• Mariska (10/5): - At the front desk should have airconditioning for the employees. It’s not a nice temperature for them to work in that heat. Really very disappointed about that. Please treat your employee with respect by providing them with an airco at the front desk!!
• Monika (10/5): Fabulous! - Beautiful grounds that you go walk all around. Hidden pools to swim in. Never felt like there were many people around even though the place was fully booked. Just such a calm and beautiful place. N/A
• Marcel_G (9/5): Oase van rust, mooie opgezet en veel te doen - Wat een oase van rust is het resort.. Het uitzicht is schitterend, de faciliteiten zijn top, het eten in de restaurants geweldig en het eiland zelf een geweldige plek. Het terrein van Golden Rock is mooi en ruim opgezet, veel bloemen, planten en vogels. Ons huisje (cottage) was mooi ingericht, schoon en was goed verzorgt. De receptioniste hielp daar waar nodig en stond altijd klaar om hulp te bieden, zoals het verzorgen van de (gratis) shuttle service van het naar het vliegveld, de (betaalde) shuttle service van en naar het dorp en e.v.t. het adviseren waar je een huurauto kan huren. Je kan een hoop doen op het resort, zoals: mini golf, padel, duiken, wellness/ massages, en natuurlijk de zwembaden. Allemaal ruim opgezet en aan niks ontbreekt het je. Het resort biedt een hoop en daar mag je ook wat van verwachten gezien de kosten, daarom een paar kleine tips wat voor ons op detailgebied net iets beter kon. De bediening bij Breeze mag iets pro-activer/ vlotter zijn, het duurde soms langer voor we aandacht kregen of wanneer de bestelde cocktails kwamen, waardoor de hapjes eerder kwamen dan de drankjes. Ook bestelde we (als verassing) een fles bubbels, alleen kregen we er geen glazen bij of de mogelijkheid om deze in te wisselen voor een gekoelde fles. Het zijn details, maar als high-end resort zijn dat dingen waar op gelet mag worden. Maar nogmaals dit zijn details en doet niets af van de geweldige beleving die Golden Rock neer kan zetten. Met andere woorden een plek waar wij graag nog eens terugkomen.
• Rowan (10/5): Een heerlijk resort - Een prachtige kamer, met het uitzicht. Het lekkere eten, mooi zwembad. Niks
• NATHALIE (10/5): Magnifique séjour - Le Complexe est absolument incroyable spacieux de superbes piscines les villas sont tres agréable . Victor a l' Accueil est très accueillant a l'écoute super week-end Merci beaucoup.
• Iris (10/5): Luxe met hoge kwaliteit is wat je hier krijgt - De rust en schoonheid Alles beviel erg goed
• Gert Koekoek (9/5): het mooiste plekje op st Eustatius - een prachtige locatie en hele mooie kamers en zeer vriendelijke medewerkers niets
• Samidah (10/5): A Perfect Stay in Paradise - Everything about my stay was perfect. The resort is beautiful, peaceful, and surrounded by stunning nature. The staff were welcoming and helpful, the rooms were clean and comfortable, and the amenities made the experience relaxing and enjoyable. Honestly, nothing..I truly have no complaints.
• Freek (10/5): Een waanzinnig hotel met veel opties voor activiteiten - De luxe van het hotel. Prachtige hotelkamer, heerlijk bed en alles was mooi schoon. Het personeel was heel vriendelijk en het ontbijt, lunch en diner in het restaurant was geweldig. De gym was heel fijn. We vonden de hike in de vulkaan prachtig. We komen graag weer een keer terug want twee nachten was eigenlijk te kort.
• Dasima (7/5): Lovely - The food at Breeze Restaurant was exceptional
• Ron (9/5): Als je naar Stasia gaat, boek dan Golden Rock! - Heerlijke plek om bij te komen. Kamers zijn geweldig mooi ingericht. Heerlijk ontbijt Zwembad was helaas in onderhoud, maar was maar 1 dag.
• Jayaira (10/5): We were greeted at the front with a cocktail and wipes for our hands. - The Hotel was amazing, amazing staff, Everything was great
• sandrine (10/5): Emplacement parfait à côté des départs de randonné.. le personnel est d’une grande gentillesse. La cuisine est excellent - Tout est parfait et propre J’ai tout adoré
• Marion (10/5): -
• EMMANUELLE (10/5): Hôtel d’incroyable - Tout
• Louis (9/5): You’re in a Caribbean paradise! (Shout out to Victor!) - We were very well assisted so very gracefully and kind ( with good humour) by the host at the reception, Victor. He made us feel very welcome and put in all his efforts to make our stay even more pleasurable. The location of the resort is somewhat away from town , but you have to come here to really lelax and wind down and enjoy the scenery ( ocean views everywhere). The condo was luxurious and immediate makes you want to chill. The breeze restaurant is very good, breakfast very nice. From here you can visit by car ( arranged by Victor!! ) every spot on Statia. Thank you Victor! Nothing which has to do with the property. Maybe if we would have stayed longer we would have loved to swim in the lagoon , which was not open due to Low season , I guess.
• Anna (10/5): -
• Jikke (9/5): Heerlijk luxe resort - Hele mooie losstaande bungalow. Met veel Privacy en mooi ingericht (Ibizastijl). Rustig zwembad met ligstoelen die ver uit elkaar staan, ook veel privacy. Goed restaurant met heerlijk ontbijt. De luxe en het conform van het resort detoneert enigszins met het eiland. Geen mogelijkheid om in zee te gaan. Dat kan alleen in Oranjestad. Wel heerlijk zwembad.
• Guillaume (10/5): Séjour très agréable pour se reposer un week-end - Le complexe hôtelier est spacieux avec beaucoup de végétation et d’espaces verts, de superbes piscines et des chambres très agréable. Victor à l’accueil était très sympathique et à l’écoute de nos demandes. La nourriture était bien mais le petit-déjeuner sous forme de buffet serait un plus
• Wigley (10/5): Front Office need airco - Services was great No Mircowave
• Anna (10/5): Exceptional -
• Anna (10/5): Fabulous! The ONLY place to stay on Statia! - This resort is absolutely stunning. Staff (Alfred and Victor) were fabulously helpful especially when we needed to make some last minute room changes. Very helpful Whatsapp comms before arrival. Excellent recommendations for the island tour although we would have been happy to spend all our time at this beautiful resort! Cannot say enough positive things about the staff, location and facilities of Golden Rock. thank you Alfred and Victor for making us feel SO welcome. We hope to be back next year :) The restaurant (which was lovely) did not inform us when they had run out of ingredients (which we understand can happen with availability of what they grow onsite). We would have liked our waiting staff to let us know so we could pick the best dishes available. Such a small point, we loved the food!
• Bee (10/5): Excellent - Breakfast was awesome, more options could have been available, but wonderful none the less. Staff was awesome
• Karen (10/5): A truly amazing resort which feels like a boutique hotel - The location and how the resort has grown and flourished is just amazing. The lushy gardens, the setting of the restaurant, the cottage i slept in with a wonderful view over the ocean. The bed was super good. The attendants were kind and helpful. The owner came to check which gave a personal touch to staying in (what still is) a big resort. The resort was calm (maybe because of low season) but I enjoyed that a lot. The second pool is beautiful with an amazing view on the Quill. For me personally I don't need music at the swimming pool, cause I like to read and relax, and the choice of music was a little off sometimes for the scenery. There was however the choice to stay at the other pool, which had no music and was very tranquil. I a big resort like this one, I would opt for a more extensive breakfast with several options, in relation to the grandness of the place. I like the a la carte idea, but I would suggest some fixed items like fruit, yoghurt, breads, cheese, coffee, juice and on top of that for example every day a little something from the oven or sweet cake, plus always the option of eggs by choice. One afternoon the snacks (bitterballen etc) at the restaurant were not so good, seemed like frying oil had not been hot enough. So with some improvements there, the place will be really rocking!
• Sharella (8/5): Very good -
• Pauline (10/5): Unwinding in a luxurious resort with all amenities available - Everything. The gym, the staff, the facilities, food, professionalism. The rooms are beautiful. Nothing.
• Karima (9/5): Amazing - It is a very nice resort with amazing gardens and views all around the resort. The pool next to the restaurant was really nice (the second pool not so much, and the poolbar at the second pool was closed). It is a large resort; we stayed one week in a 2 bedroom villa which was quite a walk to the pool and the restaurants, but because of the beautiful plants, flowers, music from the speakers etc, this was not a problem. And if needed, there is a little train available. The villa was nicely decorated, with all amenities you need, and very good beds and pillows. Front desk arranged dinner reservations, free shuttle from the airport, car rental, etc. Both restaurants were very good. Breakfast was included, and is a very nice a la carte with as much coffee and juice as you like; we even got complementary smoothies. There are 2 restaurants at the resort, but it was not always clear which restaurant would be open for dinner (even after asking the front desk we were sent to the wrong restaurant one time, which was quite a walk). Communication on this should be better.
• Shaneen (8/5): Very good -
• Carol (10/5): Stay here! - Beautiful property with a pretty pool No pool side service even when asked
• Empressc (9/5): My stay here was awesome! I love this beautiful resort and would definitely recommend - The environment is very beautiful, very welcoming and peaceful for vacation. The nature vibes is everything More precise & detailed communication from the receptionist staff and little more comfortable approach &!hospitality from the train drivers.
• Luis (9/5): Friendly staff, clean, landscape, restaurants are all good - Beautiful landscapes, great restaurants with good food. Very spacious and beautiful cottages. A mini market would ve great
• Nizzy (8/5): Very good -
• Tomasha (10/5): Exceptional -
• Blanchard (9/5): Superb -
• Jeneille (9/5): Superb -
• Ravish (9/5): Excellent place to spend time with family - Nature, landscape, pools, playgrounds
• Cedric (7/5): Amazing resort. (F&B not ok for us) - First, when you arrive at the resort, the 1st thing you feel is tranquillity. The great smile of the staff is one of the major points of this hotel. The resort is huge, a Eden garden full of plants, flowers. Amazing and wonderful. The 160° ocean view is breathtaking. There are two swimming pools. The 1st one near Breeze restaurant is beautiful. The suites are very nice. The bedding is good. Large TV. Nice bathroom with separate toilets. The hotel has an amzing land to walk. There's a playground for the children. This is a really beautiful place to stay. The F&B department. The 2 restaurants were closed at 5pm... on Easter week-end ? We would love to have a drink after the pool seating on those very confortable « african » chairs facing the beautiful view. But at 5pm it was closed. At least keep the bar open. Specially on those crowded Eastern weekdays. The food doesn’t match the standard of a 5 stars hotel. This is for us the bad point of this resort. The food, the quality and the organisation in the 2 restaurants. During the brunch, 2 girls from the island asked for doggy bags to bring back their food at home. (the amount of food was crazy. Never seen portions like this). We also asked to keep it for the night- we had a table on our terrace) even for the guests resort they also refused. The second pool near the gym more quiet. But unfortunately its not clean. The chairs haven't been moved for a long time... spider webs... there's also a nice bar. Closed. No one of the staff comes down to see if we needed anything. There’s also an amazing mini golf ⛳️ but it’s already poor maintained. Sad.
• Marlene (8/5): A great place to relax however so do not expect things to happen at a fast pace - Chef DWAYNE was SUPER and the highlight of the Resort, as I am a pescetarian (only eat fish) and he took care of me and came to me for lunch and dinner to ask me what I would like to eat. His cooking, flavours and style including plating is really amazing. When leaving the room and coming back it would be very hot since the room will need the room key to provide electricity (understandable considering the climate change and environment) however when having to blast the airco upon return to your room since the room is HOT is not energy friendly either.
• Eric (8/5): excellent resort for getting rest and contact with Nature - Nature and view of the Sea No Beach and direct access to the sea
• Raimie (10/5): my stay at the resort was trully an expiernce it was amazing being here - the property is beautiful location is breathtaking the sunrise is amzing and also the staff are so pleasant the property just takes your breath away that I had to leave because you wanna stay here forever

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