How Axel worksAxel $606 a night vs $816 on Expedia at Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $210 a night less (26%). Seen Oct 8.
5-star hotel · Autograph Collection · Scrub Island
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Hotels in TortolaAn independent luxury private-island resort with a working marina
8.3/10
Strong for spacious island stays and boating, less convincing on consistently polished luxury service.
Scrub Island is an independent luxury private-island resort with a working marina, and it's a strong pick for families and sailors who want comfortable rooms alongside water activities. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise spacious accommodation, cleanliness and friendly staff. Suites add kitchens and laundry facilities, while three pools, beaches and a spa give non-boaters plenty to do. The complimentary ferry makes Tortola access straightforward. It left Marriott's Autograph Collection on August 1, 2023.
The trade-off is that service isn't consistently luxury-smooth: recent guests on both sites describe slow dining or uneven follow-through, despite mostly positive feedback. Marina visitors and day-pass guests can also crowd the main pool. Steep terrain complicates getting around, and the hotel adds a room service charge. We'd skip it for effortless accessibility or reliably secluded pool time.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$606 a night with Axel against $816 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $210 a night less (26%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable · includes $60/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$210/night less than Expedia (26%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$494 a night with Axel, the same as Expedia for these dates and party.
Standard room · non-refundable · includes $60/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Same price as ExpediaRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$511 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $476 a night for these dates when seen.
GUEST ROOM, KING BED · non-refundable · includes $99/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$517 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $481 a night for these dates when seen.
GUEST ROOM, KING BED · non-refundable · includes $99/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$605 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard room with balcony · non-refundable · includes $30/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$608 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard room with balcony · non-refundable · includes $30/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$451 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Single room · non-refundable · includes $30/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 28 to Dec 5, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$633 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
GUEST ROOM, KING BED · non-refundable · includes $109/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Axel $606 a night vs $816 on Expedia at Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $210 a night less (26%). Seen Oct 8.
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Strong for spacious island stays and boating, less convincing on consistently polished luxury service. An independent luxury private-island resort with a working marina, scored for what it is.
Scrub Island is an independent luxury private-island resort with a working marina, and it's a strong pick for families and sailors who want comfortable rooms alongside water activities. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise spacious accommodation, cleanliness and friendly staff. Suites add kitchens and laundry facilities, while three pools, beaches and a spa give non-boaters plenty to do. The complimentary ferry makes Tortola access straightforward. It left Marriott's Autograph Collection on August 1, 2023.
The trade-off is that service isn't consistently luxury-smooth: recent guests on both sites describe slow dining or uneven follow-through, despite mostly positive feedback. Marina visitors and day-pass guests can also crowd the main pool. Steep terrain complicates getting around, and the hotel adds a room service charge. We'd skip it for effortless accessibility or reliably secluded pool time.
Best for: sailors and island-hoppers; families wanting spacious suites; couples mixing relaxation with water activities
Watch out for: slow or uneven restaurant service; main-pool crowds from visiting boat crews; steep terrain and steps
Location: Private island near Tortola, reached by a complimentary 10-minute ferry from Trellis Bay.
Rooms: Spacious rooms, suites and villas; suites include full kitchens and washers and dryers.
Cleanliness: A clear strength across Tripadvisor and recent verified Expedia reviews.
Service: Warm staff earn substantial praise, but dining delays and inconsistent follow-through recur.
Amenities: Three pools, three beaches, Ixora Spa, a gym, dining venues and a working marina.
Fees and surprises: The hotel lists a 10% daily room service charge; no longer Marriott-affiliated.
Axel's opinion of Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $606 a night · includes $60 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $816 a night on Expedia | $210 a night less (26%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $494 a night · includes $60 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Standard room | $495 a night on Expedia | same price | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $511 a night · includes $99 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · GUEST ROOM, KING BED | $476 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $517 a night · includes $99 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · GUEST ROOM, KING BED | $481 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $605 a night · includes $30 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Standard room with balcony | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $608 a night · includes $30 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Standard room with balcony | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 28 to Dec 5, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $451 a night · includes $30 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Standard Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $633 a night · includes $109 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · GUEST ROOM, KING BED | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
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