Casino at luxury resorts (e.g. Royal Beach Casino at Marriott Resort)
Where is the "luxury" gambling concentrated in the country
In Saint Kitts and Nevis, the premium gaming experience is centered on the island of Saint Kitts, in the Frigate Bay resort district. Here at St. Kitts Marriott Beach Resort, Casino & Spa is the flagship venue, the Royal Beach Casino. The travel agency describes it as one of the largest and most luxurious casinos in the Caribbean, with an area of about 35,000 square meters. feet. It is located directly in the Marriott complex in Frigate Bay.
Royal Beach Casino at St. Kitts Marriott: What's Inside
Games and limits. The official casino website claims almost 300 slot machines and "one of the largest collections" of Las Vegas-style tables in the Caribbean (blackjack, etc.); minimum rates on blackjack - from $5 (variable on tables/times).
Resort ecosystem 5. Guests gain access to Marriott's infrastructure: multiple restaurants and bars, multiple pools, a fitness center and Emerald Mist Spa (hours and access vary by venue/day of week policy).
Golf by the ocean. Nearby is Royal St. Kitts Golf Club: an 18-hole championship-level course on 125 + acres, with views directly across the Atlantic and Caribbean.
Recreation format. Resort-style concept: during the day beach/golf/spa, in the evening - Marriott casinos and restaurants.
How it relates to the capital (Basterr)
Port Zanté is more about slot lounges and entertainment halls at the cruise terminal, while a full-fledged "luxury" casino with a wide range of tables is located at Marriott in Frigate Bay. The port lives on a cruise schedule (shops, restaurants, taxis), which is convenient for a short stop, but players go to the Marriott area for premium experience.
Location and logistics
Where it is: St. Kitts Marriott & The Royal Beach Casino is a resort on the Frigate Bay coast, about 10-15 minutes from Basterre and 4 miles from ~ SKB airport.
How to get from the port: from Port Zanté (Basterra cruise terminal) - short taxi ride; the port area itself operates on a daily schedule, convenient as a starting point.
For whom the format "luxury resort + casino" is suitable
Couples and families who want to combine high-level beach holidays, spa and evening games "in one place."
Golfers who care about the proximity of the championship level field (tee-time is easy to combine with an evening casino).
Cruise guests planning a second day on the island outside the port - as an "upgrade" of impressions.
Practical advice
1. Plan ahead for the evening. On peak dates, the demand for tables is higher: come a little earlier than prime time or choose weekdays - it's easier to find comfortable limits. (Minimums on tables change dynamically.)
2. Combo day. In the morning - golf at Royal St. Kitts, in the afternoon - beach/spa, in the evening - Royal Beach Casino and dinner in one of the restaurants of the resort.
3. Check hours/access policy. Restaurants, swimming pools and spas at the resort work according to their schedules; conditions for non-guests/day guests are different.
4. Taxi vs. rent. From Port Zanté, it is more convenient to take a taxi to Frigate Bay than to rent a car "for a couple of hours" - it is faster and without parking worries.
FAQ
Where is the luxury casino located in the country?
At the St. Kitts Marriott Resort (Frigate Bay area) is Royal Beach Casino. This is one of the largest sites in the region (~ 35,000 sq ft).
How many slots are there and are there any tables?
Almost 300 slots and a wide pool of tables (including blackjack; lows from $5, desk/time dependent).
Are there similar casinos in Basterre or Nevis?
In Basterre - mainly slot lounges and entertainment halls near the port; full-length "luxury" casino - in Frigate Bay at Marriott. There is no similar resort casino in Nevis.
Useful sources
St. Kitts Tourism Authority - Royal Beach Casino description: Marriott location, status and plaza.
Royal Beach Casino (official website) - details of games, slots/tables, landmarks by limits.
Marriott (official) - description of the resort, available activities and on-site services.
Royal St. Kitts Golf Club is a championship-level course next to the resort.
Port Zanté/Basterru guide - how the port area and schedule work.
It is necessary - I will add a section "How to get there" with estimated taxi fares from the port/airport and a mini-table "tables/minimums" in the layout for the site.