The Villas at Sunset Lane is a tranquil, adult-only three-pearl boutique. It offers 10 large rooms and suites in a quiet residential area overlooking picturesque Dickenson Bay, a 10-minute walk from the beach. Bright pink buildings feature rooms with Caribbean-inspired decor, air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, pillow-top beds, and huge bathrooms. Villas with full kitchens are also available. The restaurant, with a terrace offering breathtaking sunset views, serves meals personally cooked by the hotel’s owner/chef, who attends to guests throughout their stay. Wi-Fi, parking, and continental breakfast are free, and all-inclusive packages are offered. There’s an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, an exercise room, and a massage room, but no full service-spa. Nearby Siboney Beach Club is similar in size and directly on the beach for around the same rates.
The Villas at Sunset Lane is a tranquil, adult-only three-pearl boutique. It offers 10 large rooms and suites in a quiet residential area overlooking picturesque Dickenson Bay, a 10-minute walk from the beach. Bright pink buildings feature rooms with Caribbean-inspired decor, air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, pillow-top beds, and huge bathrooms. Villas with full kitchens are also available. The restaurant, with a terrace offering breathtaking sunset views, serves meals personally cooked by the hotel’s owner/chef, who attends to guests throughout their stay. Wi-Fi, parking, and continental breakfast are free, and all-inclusive packages are offered. There’s an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, an exercise room, and a massage room, but no full service-spa. Nearby Siboney Beach Club is similar in size and directly on the beach for around the same rates.
Halcyon Cove is a 210 room all-inclusive set on a beautiful long stretch of white-sand beach -- the main highlight here. This mid-range property offers a value-for-money resort experience in a great location that’s less than a 20-minute drive to St John’s, the airport, and historic sights. Spacious, island-styled rooms are dated, yet they come with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers, with views of the pool, beach, or garden. There are two restaurants (though the pier restaurant is currently closed for repairs), a beach barbecue, and two bars (one is beachside). Features include water sports, tennis courts, a fitness center, kids’ club, function room, convenience store, beauty salon, and free Wi-Fi. Halcyon Cove isn’t luxurious, but it should suit couples, families, and groups craving a one-stop beach vacation without fancy frills. Travelers seeking an adults-only experience could try the Pineapple Beach Club Antigua.
Halcyon Cove is a 210 room all-inclusive set on a beautiful long stretch of white-sand beach -- the main highlight here. This mid-range property offers a value-for-money resort experience in a great location that’s less than a 20-minute drive to St John’s, the airport, and historic sights. Spacious, island-styled rooms are dated, yet they come with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers, with views of the pool, beach, or garden. There are two restaurants (though the pier restaurant is currently closed for repairs), a beach barbecue, and two bars (one is beachside). Features include water sports, tennis courts, a fitness center, kids’ club, function room, convenience store, beauty salon, and free Wi-Fi. Halcyon Cove isn’t luxurious, but it should suit couples, families, and groups craving a one-stop beach vacation without fancy frills. Travelers seeking an adults-only experience could try the Pineapple Beach Club Antigua.
Built in the late sixties and still family-owned, the two-and-a-half-pearl Catamaran Hotel has an authentic Caribbean vibe and sits directly on Falmouth Harbor. It features a small pool, an unofficially private beach, and 14 beachfront rooms with air-conditioning, full kitchens, and private hammocks. The breezy restaurant and bar has an open-air terrace with views onto the water. Free water sports, including sea kayaks, are available along with room service and free Wi-Fi. Room decor is a little tired and the restaurant is pricey, but the couples who return here again and again for the secluded atmosphere and affordable rates don't seem to mind. The Siboney Beach Club, located about 40 minutes away in Dickenson Bay, feels just as private and has a prettier beach with crystal-clear water.
Built in the late sixties and still family-owned, the two-and-a-half-pearl Catamaran Hotel has an authentic Caribbean vibe and sits directly on Falmouth Harbor. It features a small pool, an unofficially private beach, and 14 beachfront rooms with air-conditioning, full kitchens, and private hammocks. The breezy restaurant and bar has an open-air terrace with views onto the water. Free water sports, including sea kayaks, are available along with room service and free Wi-Fi. Room decor is a little tired and the restaurant is pricey, but the couples who return here again and again for the secluded atmosphere and affordable rates don't seem to mind. The Siboney Beach Club, located about 40 minutes away in Dickenson Bay, feels just as private and has a prettier beach with crystal-clear water.
The upscale Trade Winds Hotel is a quaint three-and-a-half-pearl property on a hillside near Antigua's northwest coast. With two meeting rooms, a 24-hour gym, and relatively convenient proximity to the airport and St. John's, this hotel tends to draw more business travelers than tourists. That said, the charming architecture, secluded vibe, and pool with Dickenson Bay views appeal to a good number of couples, too. The 50 homey rooms have mini-fridges and private balconies, some with ocean views. The hotel's restaurant serves delicious local and international cuisine, and there's a shuttle to the beach, as it's about a 15-minute walk away. Beach-lovers and families might want to compare rates with the three-pearl Buccaneer Beach Club, located mere steps from the sandy shoreline.
The upscale Trade Winds Hotel is a quaint three-and-a-half-pearl property on a hillside near Antigua's northwest coast. With two meeting rooms, a 24-hour gym, and relatively convenient proximity to the airport and St. John's, this hotel tends to draw more business travelers than tourists. That said, the charming architecture, secluded vibe, and pool with Dickenson Bay views appeal to a good number of couples, too. The 50 homey rooms have mini-fridges and private balconies, some with ocean views. The hotel's restaurant serves delicious local and international cuisine, and there's a shuttle to the beach, as it's about a 15-minute walk away. Beach-lovers and families might want to compare rates with the three-pearl Buccaneer Beach Club, located mere steps from the sandy shoreline.
The Siboney Beach Club is a three-pearl property with a dreamy garden and direct access to a stretch of white sand on Dickenson Bay. This unpretentious hotel, complete with a feng-shui inspired garden, offers an intimate vibe at reasonable prices. The 12 one-bedroom suites are simple and charming, with bright accents, kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs, and balconies or patios. As with most properties on Antigua, mosquitos can be an issue. Features include a small outdoor pool, spa treatments in a Zen garden, and a simple (if somewhat overpriced) beachside restaurant and bar. Travelers can also check out the apartments at next door Antigua Village, but rates there will be higher, though it has a fancier restaurant.
The Siboney Beach Club is a three-pearl property with a dreamy garden and direct access to a stretch of white sand on Dickenson Bay. This unpretentious hotel, complete with a feng-shui inspired garden, offers an intimate vibe at reasonable prices. The 12 one-bedroom suites are simple and charming, with bright accents, kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs, and balconies or patios. As with most properties on Antigua, mosquitos can be an issue. Features include a small outdoor pool, spa treatments in a Zen garden, and a simple (if somewhat overpriced) beachside restaurant and bar. Travelers can also check out the apartments at next door Antigua Village, but rates there will be higher, though it has a fancier restaurant.
The style and architecture of the all-inclusive Hawksbill resort harken back to the '60s and '70s. Some see only vintage charm reminiscent of a simpler time, while others will feel that the resort is in desperate need of renovations and updates. One feature that is surely timeless is the beautiful white-sand beach with calm Caribbean waters. The rooms are dated and basic, with no TVs, which is meant to allow guests distraction-free relaxation.
The style and architecture of the all-inclusive Hawksbill resort harken back to the '60s and '70s. Some see only vintage charm reminiscent of a simpler time, while others will feel that the resort is in desperate need of renovations and updates. One feature that is surely timeless is the beautiful white-sand beach with calm Caribbean waters. The rooms are dated and basic, with no TVs, which is meant to allow guests distraction-free relaxation.
Yepton Estate Cottages is a small, mid-range property made up of five self-catering cottages, in studio and one-bedroom layouts. It sits on a lake, in a serene pocket that’s near a beach and a short drive to St John’s. There’s not much to see or do, but that’s the idea -- it’s a private spot that appeals to travelers escaping their busy lives. There’s a small outdoor pool, and the cottages have large, well-equipped kitchens, TVs (tube-style), DVD players, stereos, barbecues, free Wi-Fi, and lovely porches with water views, but furniture is clunky and dated. Hospitality ranks high here, and the hosts are full of local knowledge and take guests to the supermarket for groceries. Travelers who want to be right on the beach should check out Dutchman’s Bay Cottages.
Yepton Estate Cottages is a small, mid-range property made up of five self-catering cottages, in studio and one-bedroom layouts. It sits on a lake, in a serene pocket that’s near a beach and a short drive to St John’s. There’s not much to see or do, but that’s the idea -- it’s a private spot that appeals to travelers escaping their busy lives. There’s a small outdoor pool, and the cottages have large, well-equipped kitchens, TVs (tube-style), DVD players, stereos, barbecues, free Wi-Fi, and lovely porches with water views, but furniture is clunky and dated. Hospitality ranks high here, and the hosts are full of local knowledge and take guests to the supermarket for groceries. Travelers who want to be right on the beach should check out Dutchman’s Bay Cottages.
The subdued three-pearl Antigua Village offers a range of room types set along the white sands of Dickenson Bay, with neat tropical landscaping and a freshwater pool. The villas, one-bedroom suites, and studios here are individually owned and decorated, and range from dated and worn to fresh and modern. They’re all sunny, spacious, and include full kitchens and separate bedrooms. Plenty of restaurants are within walking distance, plus the shops in St John’s are eight-minute drive away, making this an appealing choice for mature couples or families who want a low-key, independent vacation. Depending on the room location, noise from neighboring Sandals can be an issue here -- those who want guaranteed peace and quiet can compare with the slightly cheaper Catamaran Hotel, on a discreet sidestreet on Falmouth Harbor.
The subdued three-pearl Antigua Village offers a range of room types set along the white sands of Dickenson Bay, with neat tropical landscaping and a freshwater pool. The villas, one-bedroom suites, and studios here are individually owned and decorated, and range from dated and worn to fresh and modern. They’re all sunny, spacious, and include full kitchens and separate bedrooms. Plenty of restaurants are within walking distance, plus the shops in St John’s are eight-minute drive away, making this an appealing choice for mature couples or families who want a low-key, independent vacation. Depending on the room location, noise from neighboring Sandals can be an issue here -- those who want guaranteed peace and quiet can compare with the slightly cheaper Catamaran Hotel, on a discreet sidestreet on Falmouth Harbor.
One of the most charming all-inclusive properties on the island, the upscale Cocobay Resort is a romantic, adult-only clifftop oasis with sweeping views of Valley Church Bay. Colorful cottages offer 65 rustic-chic rooms featuring private balconies with hammocks and Adirondack chairs. Free Wi-Fi, coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and bathrooms with open-air showers come standard, but there are no TVs. Upgraded rooms add luxe perks like private pools or outdoor clawfoot bathtubs. There are two restaurants, including the trendy Sheer Rocks Restaurant (not part of the all-inclusive rate). Certain menu items and wines also cost extra. Other high-end amenities include three bars, four infinity pools, three beautiful white-sand beaches, a tranquil cliffside spa, and non-motorized water sports. Romantic Sugar Ridge offers a similar upscale boutique resort experience with much lower rates, but it’s not on the beach.
One of the most charming all-inclusive properties on the island, the upscale Cocobay Resort is a romantic, adult-only clifftop oasis with sweeping views of Valley Church Bay. Colorful cottages offer 65 rustic-chic rooms featuring private balconies with hammocks and Adirondack chairs. Free Wi-Fi, coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and bathrooms with open-air showers come standard, but there are no TVs. Upgraded rooms add luxe perks like private pools or outdoor clawfoot bathtubs. There are two restaurants, including the trendy Sheer Rocks Restaurant (not part of the all-inclusive rate). Certain menu items and wines also cost extra. Other high-end amenities include three bars, four infinity pools, three beautiful white-sand beaches, a tranquil cliffside spa, and non-motorized water sports. Romantic Sugar Ridge offers a similar upscale boutique resort experience with much lower rates, but it’s not on the beach.
Spanning the entire length of a mile-long white-sand beach, the mid-range Jolly Beach Resort & Spa is a family-friendly mega-resort on Antigua’s west coast, with some of the best sunset views on the island. Entry-level rooms feature flat-screen TVs and furnished balconies, but charge extra for basic amenities like mini-fridges and coffeemakers. Those items come standard in upgraded rooms and suites. Wi-Fi is free in public areas, but not available in all rooms (and not free when it is). There are five eateries, including Mexican and Italian options, as well as several bars and regular nightly entertainment. In addition to two nice pools and a huge beach, amenities include a spa, a gym, a tennis court, a kids’ club, and water sports. For similar amenities on a slightly smaller scale, consider Halcyon Cove by Rex Resorts.
Spanning the entire length of a mile-long white-sand beach, the mid-range Jolly Beach Resort & Spa is a family-friendly mega-resort on Antigua’s west coast, with some of the best sunset views on the island. Entry-level rooms feature flat-screen TVs and furnished balconies, but charge extra for basic amenities like mini-fridges and coffeemakers. Those items come standard in upgraded rooms and suites. Wi-Fi is free in public areas, but not available in all rooms (and not free when it is). There are five eateries, including Mexican and Italian options, as well as several bars and regular nightly entertainment. In addition to two nice pools and a huge beach, amenities include a spa, a gym, a tennis court, a kids’ club, and water sports. For similar amenities on a slightly smaller scale, consider Halcyon Cove by Rex Resorts.