Fodor's Expert Review Admiral's Inn

Nestled within the historic Nelson’s Dockyard complex, this former pitch and tar store–turned–inn features the exposed, original brick stairwell as well as original timbered ceilings in the small but comfortable rooms replete with whitewashed brick walls, polished hardwood floors, sailing prints, and four-poster beds swathed in mosquito netting. The upstairs rooms spy on the yachts in the harbor through Australian pines and stone pillars, while the garden-view suites (housed in the old infirmary) and the former joinery have been converted into large suites overwrought with wooden decor; beautiful views of the harbor outshine the dim lighting. Just past the charming, but unnecessary, man-made beach and through Pillars Restaurant, a short complimentary cruise across the bay leads to the Gunpowder suites and Boom restaurant, a trendy hangout for the young and chic who lounge the day away poolside. Just behind, you will find the welcomed seclusion and flower-lined paths leading to the Gunpowder suites offering modern elegance and flair that Admiral’s lacks.