Golden Rock Estate is a lovingly restored 18th century sugar plantation located at the foot of the rain forest. The estate covers 100 acres and is surrounded by lush tropical gardens. There is a large spring-fed swimming pool, tennis court, gourmet restaurant and bar, and an outdoor dining area. The restaurant at Golden Rock is one of the finest in Nevis and is famous for the candlelight dinners.

Golden Rock offers free shuttle service to the town of Charlestown and to the private beaches. Pinneys Beach, on the Caribbean, is a four mile long golden sand beach, shaded by coconut palms. There is snack bar serving lunch and changing rooms. The beach on the Windward coast offers surfing and fishing.

There are rain forest tours, walking journeys, and nature hikes available for guests. The activities desk can arrange deep sea fishing, golf, message therapy sessions, horseback riding, ocean kayak rentals, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling and windsurfing.

The sixteen free-standing Cottages are tastefully decorated with antiques and four poster beds, rocking chairs and island-made floral print fabrics. All cottages have a private bath and a large patio with tropical or ocean views overlooking the sea for several miles.

The "Sugar Mill" is a split level suite in a free-standing sugar mill. There is a four-poster bed upstairs, a living room downstairs, and two baths.