Antigua hotels and resorts

Antigua offers grand beach resorts, secluded hillside spots and beautifully restored inns. St. John's and Dickenson Bay and Five Islands Peninsula are the busier areas, and English Harbour, has some of the best inns and restaurants.


COCOS (268/460-2626/462 9700; www.cocoshotel.com), has 14 spacious suites with private balconies - equipped with a hammock - looking over the Caribbean. Bedrooms have king-sized beds, fridge, coffee maker and fan. Bathrooms are large with double sinks and the unique showers open onto the sea.  (Photo to right)

CARLISLE BAY (St. Mary’s; 268/484-000; carlisle-bay.com) is a boutique hotel with a soothing, beautiful interior of white and earth tones and washed wood. Gorgeous furnishings, every thinkable amenity and incredible views make this one of the hottest new spots on the island. The restaurants are pan-Asian and a waterfront grill. There are nine tennis courts, a pool, gym, spa, beach, dive shop, snorkeling, boating, three bars, library and the internet.

DICKENSON BAY COTTAGES (Marble Hill; 268/462-4940; dickensonbaycottages.com), is a small hillside complex with 11 units overlooking the Dickenson Bay. The villa-style, two-story buildings have a few larger units with two bedrooms upstairs and large verandahs overlooking the ocean. Resort guests have beach privileges at Halcyon Cove, a five-minute walk, and can visit the neighboring resorts for entertainment and restaurants. There is a pool on site.

SIBONEY BEACH CLUB (Dickenson Bay; siboneybeachclub.com; 268/462-0806 or 800/533-0234), has 12 suites, each with a small bedroom, kitchen, living room and patio or balcony. Rooms have CD players with music and fine rattan furnishings. A TV is available upon request. Siboney has a restaurant, pool, beach, and bar.

SUNSAIL CLUB COLONNA (Hodges Bay; sunsail.com; 268/462-6263 or 800/327-2276) is known for its sailing and windsurfing schools. Use of all sailing and windsurfing equipment is free of charge, as are group lessons. There is a great free form pool on site, two beaches, two restaurants, spa, salon, tennis, and children’s programs. Most meals are included.

GRAND PINEAPPLE BEACH (Long Bay; eliteislandresorts.com; 268/463-2006; 800/345-0356), is slightly off the beaten path, but the beautiful landscape and views make this all-inclusive hotel worth looking into. There are four bars - the piano bar is beautiful and hillside Outhouse Bar is perfect for sunsets. The pool has bridges and a waterfall. There are three restaurants, four tennis courts, two pools, gym, beach, snorkeling, windsurfing, boating, waterskiing, fishing, croquet, horseshoes, volleyball, a nightclub, shops, children's programs and cable TV.

JUMBY BAY (Long Island; jumbybayresort.com; 268/462-6000; 800/767-3966, VERY EXPENSIVE), which was once the place to be on Antigua, playing host to many celebrities, has recently undergone major renovations to return to its original glory by Rosewood Resorts.  Jumby is now one of the most expensive resorts in the Caribbean - and it shows.  Rooms feature polished teak trimmings and hand-carved mahogany four-poster beds and a few have indoor-outdoor bathrooms. They offer many activities on the beach, like snorkeling and windsurfing, or biking along nature trails. There are two restaurants, three tennis courts, putting green, pool, gym, spa, croquet and free airport transfers.  (Photo on right.)

ADMIRAL'S INN (English Harbour; admiralsantigua.com; 268/460-1027 or 800/223-5695) is a restored warehouse at the Nelson Dockyard. The rooms upstairs in the main building have beautiful timber ceilings, hardwood floors and brick walls and a view of the harbor. In order to bypass the crowds, take the complimentary shuttle to nearby beaches. They have a restaurant, and bar at the inn.

JOLLY BEACH RESORT (Jolly Harbour; jollybeachresort.com; 268/462-0061 or 866/905-6559), may be a bit dilapidated in areas, but the great beach, good restaurants and activities make it a great value. The super discounted rooms are way too small, although they still have an ocean view. There is a huge pool, shopping village, five restaurants, four tennis courts, two pools, fitness classes, gym, hot tub, beach, dive shop, snorkeling, windsurfing, boating, waterskiing, seven bars, nightclub, recreation room, and children's programs.

HAWKSBILL BEACH HOTEL (Five Islands; 268/462-0301 or 800/223-6510), sits on 37 acres of gorgeous grounds, with the lobby and dining room on a bluff with fantastic views of the sea. The rooms are nice and the gingerbread-trim cottages have the partial ocean view- to- mostly garden-view rooms, which are a good value. Hotel has two restaurants, tennis court, pool, spa, four beaches, free snorkeling, windsurfing, and boating, two bars, and shops.

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