Travel & Accommodation

Located in Basseterre, St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino is on the Strip, a 5-minute drive from Frigate Bay Beach and 9 minutes from Royal St. Kitts Golf Club. This beach resort is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Basseterre Cruise Port and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Sandy Bank Beach.

Grab a bite to eat at one of the resort’s 7 restaurants or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 3 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. This resort has 14833 square feet (1378 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 10 meeting rooms. Free self-parking is available onsite.

About Saint Kitts

Saint Kitts, officially Saint Christopher, and the neighbouring island of Nevis constitute one country: the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, an island in the West Indies. Saint Kitts and Nevis are separated by a shallow 3-kilometre (2 mi) channel known as “The Narrows”. The west side of the island borders the Caribbean Sea, and the eastern coast faces the Atlantic Ocean.
The island of Saint Kitts is 68 square miles with a population of approximately 40,000. Basseterre is the capital. English is the primary language spoken on the Island.

Travel Documents

All persons with the exception of citizens of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) traveling to St. Kitts are required to present a valid passport in order to enter St. Kitts and Nevis. Where applicable, documentation of a legal name change (for example, a marriage certificate) must also be presented. Additionally, proof of sufficient funds and a return or onward passage might be required.

If you are traveling to St. Kitts, it is required that you complete the online Immigration and Customs ED Form before arrival. Upon completion, you will receive a receipt with a QR code that you must present upon arrival in St. Kitts. Your QR code can be printed out or scanned directly from your phone.

Persons traveling should reconfirm travel document requirements with their carrier prior to trip commencement.

Visa Requirements

Visa requirements for Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders vary depending on the country of destination. Some countries offer visa-free travel for Saint Kitts and Nevis citizens, while others require visa-on-arrival or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). The application process and requirements for a visa can vary depending on the destination country, the purpose of the visit, and the applicant’s nationality.

Flying to St. Kitts

Non-stop flights are available from the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States, as well as numerous regional commuter flights from within the Caribbean. Flights are available with:

• American Airlines
• British Airways
• Air Canada
• Delta Airlines
• United Airlines
• Liat
• WinAir
• InterCaribbean Airways
• Caribbean Airlines
• JetBlue

St. Kitts also provides facilities for cargo jets, private jets and various other types of aircraft. For more information, please visit www.visitstkitts.com.

Time Zone

Atlantic Standard Time is used throughout the year which is 4 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (-4 GMT). Daylight Saving Time is not observed.

Know Before You Go

If you are traveling to St. Kitts, it is required that you complete the online Immigration and Customs ED Form before arrival. Upon completion, you will receive a receipt with a QR code that you must present upon arrival in St. Kitts. Your QR code can be printed out or scanned directly from your phone.

Access ED Form here.

Saint Kitts, officially Saint Christopher, and the neighbouring island of Nevis constitute one country: the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, an island in the West Indies. Saint Kitts and Nevis are separated by a shallow 3-kilometre (2 mi) channel known as “The Narrows”. The west side of the island borders the Caribbean Sea, and the eastern coast faces the Atlantic Ocean.
The island of Saint Kitts is 68 square miles with a population of approximately 40,000. Basseterre is the capital. English is the primary language spoken on the Island.

Travel Documents

All persons with the exception of citizens of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) traveling to St. Kitts are required to present a valid passport in order to enter St. Kitts and Nevis. Where applicable, documentation of a legal name change (for example, a marriage certificate) must also be presented. Additionally, proof of sufficient funds and a return or onward passage might be required.

If you are traveling to St. Kitts, it is required that you complete the online Immigration and Customs ED Form before arrival. Upon completion, you will receive a receipt with a QR code that you must present upon arrival in St. Kitts. Your QR code can be printed out or scanned directly from your phone.

Persons traveling should reconfirm travel document requirements with their carrier prior to trip commencement.

Land Transportation

The Basseterre Ferry Terminal facilitates travel between Saint Kitts and sister island Nevis.

Renting a vehicle is also an option to get around the island. It is necessary to obtain a driver’s permit before you are allowed to drive in St. Kitts, even if you have an international driver’s license. The permit costs $62.50 XCD (US $24). It can be obtained from the Traffic Department, or facilitated through the rental agency. Remember that in St. Kitts, you drive on the left-hand side of the road. While driving around the island, kindly adhere to the speed limits, local traffic laws, and remember never to drink and drive. Seatbelt use is mandatory. Ask your car rental agency about including a child seat, should you require one. When making your reservation, ask about the convenient airport pick-up option.