รีวิว The Liming Bequia

We just had an amazing 6 nights at the Liming and can’t wait to come back next year. The hotel is absolutely gorgeous, the beach pristine, the private pools heavenly, and the service exceptional. The staff at reception, restaurant, and bar was very friendly and welcoming. The vibe is very chill and quiet and you barely see anyone. It is a 30 min drive from town. There’s nothing to do nearby and this is good. Food 8/10. Cleanliness 10/10. Facilities 10/10. Service 10/10. Staff 10/10. Relaxation 10/10. We can’t wait to come back! Thank you for the amazing stay and the wonderful staff that welcomed and took care of us.

We have recently returned from our 2nd visit to The Liming, and what an improvement! Ian, the new GM has really got a grip of the catering, and service, making this a wonderful location. One feature of the local charm is the cats that live in the gardens on the property. We discovered that a local charity BAPA – The Bequia Animal Protection Alliance, working alongside the local vet, Dr. Saskia Gooding – exists in nearby Port Elizabeth. Whilst at the Liming we were happy to set up a regular donation with them, specifically to look after the cats, and to administer an ongoing neutering programme. The value of this was underlined by the fact that a young cat, who was visibly pregnant, was found dead on the property the day after we had left. Dr. Gooding has agreed to update us regularly on her own website, as to how she finds the health and welfare of the animals going forward. Fellow guests, Please do join us along with Dr. Gooding in your support for this project, in the hope that management will bring the Liming, and all its staff on board as well. With very best wishes to All at The Liming!

We just had the most relaxing, lovely, seamless stay with The Liming. The accommodation is as superb as you would expect of a hotel of this standard, the views, the sounds of the ocean, the clean, blue sea, spectacular sunsets, delicious rum punch were all brilliant. But what really makes the hotel is the staff. From Tyra at the front desk, through Declan in the kitchen, Simon who collected us from the airport, Celestine, head of housekeeping - nothing was too much trouble. They were all charming, fun, and helpful. They really made our week an absolute joy. If and when we can afford it we will be back like a shot. We arrived back in the UK looking and feeling five years younger and frankly blessed to have been so warmly embraced by the staff, and everyone we met in the island. What a place.

The overall service here is fantastic. Our group had a five bedroom villa with fantastic views and a private swimming pool and dipping pool. The greeting when we arrived was fantastic.Our driver arriving and leaving was also exceptional. The cleaning crew had everything pristine. Lovely beach. The only weak spot is the restaurant. We only stayed two nights prior to sailing for a week. That meant two breakfasts and two dinners. Although the dining area was lovely, and the cocktails were great, table service was awful, which was really amazing, given how great the service was in every other way. Food was just OK, and my husband, who has celiac disease clearly got gluten the morning we left and was extremely ill on the way to the marina at St. Vincent. If you want to eat elsewhere it was not convenient since The Liming is off the beaten path. A lovely place, but you're not going to walk anywhere.

This is the perfect place to restore your soul. The photos don’t do justice to the aesthetic and quality of the beautiful bungalows-with their own small but perfect pools. Days spent here reading to the sound of the waves, watching the inter island planes fly over the lovely restaurant. The team are phenomenal- helpful and friendly, they all take pride in their work. Ri and Declan cook some of the best food we have had in the Caribbean and we’re happy to accommodate requests. Overall, we felt the resort offers excellent value, it really is barefoot luxury; totally relaxed. Special shout outs for Celeste and the housekeeping team, Antonia, Kashelle and Asha in the restaurant and the ever charming Esau in the bar. Even the maintenance team are delightful. Some options on the menu and the wines are subject to delivery issues. The new management team are working hard to make the Liming a special place - and it is.

From the moment we arrived, Shadell, Tyra, and Chef Ray embraced us with warmth, making us feel like part of the family. Shadell and Tyra’s radiant smiles set the tone for each day, filling it with positivity and joy. The service was consistently superior and timely, with every request attended to gracefully and with charm. Interim GM Pascal, from the Plantation Resort, provided exceptional executive oversight and personalized support. From arranging transportation to facilitating memorable excursions, Pascal ensured that we fully experienced the intimacy and beauty of the island. Chef Ray was a true culinary artist, accommodating any dish we desired—even those not on the resort’s menu. His flexibility and talent added a unique and delightful touch to our stay. The resort itself is the epitome of first-class luxury. True to its mantra, The Art of Doing Nothing, the ambience, beauty, and comfort of The Liming made it effortless to relax and unwind. I highly recommend The Liming and am already looking forward to our return. To the owners: your staff—Shadell, Tyra, Ray, and Pascal—is the greatest amenity of all. They deserve the highest praise and thanks for making our stay unforgettable.

I just returned from what was supposed to be a 10 day vacation in this “luxury villa” at The Liming!!! We left after 3 days (only because we couldn’t fly out any sooner)! The place is completely DILAPIDATED, MOLD-RIDDEN, and MOUSE-INFESTED? Beware! The photos advertising this place throughout the internet, were probably taken over 20 years ago! The fact that there was a dead mouse laying in the middle of the living room when we arrived, was clearly the first sign of things to come! The furniture is old, stained and worn. Doors and woodwork throughout the house….old and cracking. Paint is peeling through the place. The faucets/shower fixtures in the bathrooms are corroded, escutcheons are missing. Mold is evident on the exterior of the property as well as all around the pool decking. Electrical outlets on the walls are loose and crooked. The stainless on the stove/hood and throughout the kitchen is discolored from moisture and heat (the kitchen isn’t air-conditioned. There was an air-conditioner present but non-functional). When we opened the dishwasher the day after arrival, the stench could’ve knocked you over! It was clearly non-functional and the mold growing inside it was incredible (hence the foul-odor!). The windows throughout the house were filthy. The dining room chairs were so stained and dirty, we were compelled to cover them with beach towels before we even sat down. We found mouse droppings behind the TV unit and inside the electrical outlet (that was not covered) in the “media room” (which explained the dead mouse on arrival). The place was clearly infested. We were told (only upon arrival) that the house ran on collected rain water, that the water coming out of the faucets was not safe to drink, and that only the ice-maker was “filtered”. The water coming out of the faucets was literally yellow/brown! We had to shower in brackish water for 3 days! They advertise that a private BBQ chef can come and prepare a meal for you and your guests at $150pp, but the BBQ pit is not even finished (construction)? The entire place is an un-sanitary, health-hazard!! The resort’s restaurant is a complete other story. The food is lack-luster. The first night we were there, we ordered fish. The odor of it when it was brought to the table was off-putting enough. You couldn’t even get the fish to pull away from its bones. It was simply inedible. The next morning we went down for breakfast and I ordered a fruit plate. It had 4 pieces of fruit on it!! So I then requested an additional croissant only to be told that they were “all out”. We went to breakfast at 8:30a! The next day we ordered fries at lunch, only to be told they were “all out of fries”. The third day we wanted an omelet with cheese and were told they were “all out” of cheese!! To top this off, there were a group of feral cats that appeared every day at the restaurant….that proceeded to jump onto the tables (after guests departed) to eat whatever was left on their plates!! Th

My husband and I recently traveled to Bequia and stayed at the Liming Resort. The travel to get there was extensive but well worth it. Upon arrival we got upgraded and enjoyed the beach, the people, and the food. Staff was friendly and attentive! The resort had a beautiful view and was very relaxing, it had beach games and vast amounts of privacy whether you lounge by the beach or the private pool. Angel, the resort dog, was sweet and friendly. It was a perfect getaway to a hidden gem! We will be back.

This was our second visit to The Liming staying in the one bed villa and what a contrast. Sadly, for a luxury hotel it fell very short and felt neglected. Just to mention a few of the issues which need addressing, the cleanliness of the rooms. The entrance door to the villa was very dirty, the shower floor and shower wall tile was mouldy and dirty, the shelf below the bathroom window had a previous occupants hair along with dust , the bathroom window had what looked like a piece of carpet secured with duck tape. Surely a roller blind would appropriately screen for the privacy needed. The toilet brush handle was missing, although when mentioned was replaced with a plastic one. Some of the walls including the entrance wall to the shower were dirty. The skirt around the bed had fallen below its knees and could not be pulled up. The closet doors around the hand pull were dirty. The towels were hard and off white. The sheets were off white and greyish, thin and worn. The interior doors went from white to yellow. The living room rug was worn and stained. The blade of the ceiling fan was very dusty. Turndown service was inconsistent. All in all with some attention this could’ve been a truly amazing experience again, It is a beautiful location, the restaurant service staff was great but the condition of the Villa was disappointing and it felt like some of the staff had adopted ‘ the art of doing nothing’.

We stayed at the Liming for nine nights. On entering the Liming into the main reception/restaurant area, which definitely has that architectural wow factor, we felt that this was going to be a really special place to stay. Our room was beautiful, the bed was very comfortable, the attention to detail was perfect and the Elemis toiletries were an additional lovely touch. The room was spotlessly clean and the housekeeping team were amazing! The Manager ensures he is accessible to all guests and visitors and the whole team of staff at the Liming are truly wonderful. The food is fabulous and the ambience is relaxing but not pretentious …a balance which isn’t always easy to create. We swam in the sea, having the beach practically to ourselves, we walked miles and enjoyed visiting Paget farm….getting to know a few locals. It was really easy to taxi into town and try different restaurants. This is our third visit to the Island of Bequia and our first to the Liming, it definitely won’t be our last. Thank you to the whole Liming team, we had a fabulous stay.