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Antigua family holidays
Short transfers, calm seas and hotels that love having children around.
We plan Antigua holidays for families every year, from first trips with toddlers to three-generation celebrations. Here is where we would send you, and why.
Why Antigua works for families
Easy for parents, magic for children
A direct flight, then a short drive
British Airways flies non-stop from London Gatwick, and Virgin Atlantic flies from Heathrow in winter. Most of our family favourites are 15 to 35 minutes from the airport, so there is no long transfer at the end of a long day.
Sheltered, swimmable bays
Our family picks sit on sheltered bays and calm beaches, which is just what you want with little swimmers. Blue Waters wraps around three sheltered coves, and Curtain Bluff runs its kids' camp on the calm beach.
Gentle jet lag
Antigua is only 4 to 5 hours behind the UK, so little ones adjust quickly and you lose less of the holiday to tiredness.
VIP fast track, included
We include VIP fast track on arrival at V.C. Bird International Airport on every Antigua booking, so you are through the airport quickly with tired children in tow.
Where to stay
Our favourite family hotels in Antigua
Every one of these has a kids' club, and we know which rooms to ask for. Tell us your children's ages and we will point you to the right one.
North-west coast · Bed and breakfast or all-inclusive
Blue Waters Resort & Spa
Family-owned for more than 60 years, Blue Waters wraps around three sheltered coves just 15 to 20 minutes from the airport. There is a kids' club, an adults-only pool for a little time out, and interconnecting Deluxe Beachfront Rooms. Bigger families love the private villas, right up to five-bedroom Rock Cottage on its own headland.
Good to know: choose all-inclusive and the kids' club is covered, along with meals, drinks, non-motorised watersports and tennis.
South-west coast · Bed and breakfast or all-inclusive
Carlisle Bay
Stylish suites with sea views, four restaurants and free kids' clubs. It is the one we suggest for families who still want a grown-up, design-led feel, with plenty of choice at mealtimes.
Good to know: look out for offers where children stay and eat free.
South coast · All-inclusive
Curtain Bluff
Properly all-inclusive, with drinks and most activities covered, so there are no bills to worry about. The Cee Bee Kids Camp on the calm beach welcomes children aged 3 to 10, and there is a sandpit, jungle gym and games room too.
Good to know: babysitting is available at extra cost, and the hotel is about 30 minutes from the airport.
Private island · All-inclusive
Jumby Bay Island
A private island with no cars, so children can explore by bike. It is genuinely all-inclusive, with meals, premium drinks, sailing, paddleboarding, tennis, bikes and the kids' club all covered. Villas and private estates are perfect for three generations together.
Good to know: you arrive by a short boat ride from a jetty a few minutes from the airport.
South-west coast · Room only, with breakfast in the studios
Tamarind Hills
Studios, suites, beach houses and villas with real space to spread out, plus a kids' club and babysitting on request. It suits families who like their own space and enjoy eating out and exploring.
Good to know: it is about 30 minutes from the airport.
Travelling with teenagers
Holidays with older children
Hermitage Bay welcomes teens
Hermitage Bay is adults only, but teenagers aged 14 and over are welcome. It is all-inclusive and wonderfully peaceful, with hillside villas above a white sand beach.
Save these for a parents' escape
Galley Bay is adults only (18 and over), and so is Hammock Cove. Both are brilliant for a couples' trip once the children are grown, or a few nights on your own at the end of a family holiday.
Days out teenagers love
A catamaran day with snorkelling, a day trip to Barbuda's pink and white sand beaches, and the Thursday and Sunday sunset parties at Shirley Heights are always a hit.
When to go
The best time for a family holiday in Antigua
Antigua is warm all year, at 28 to 31°C. Here is how the school holidays fit in.
February half-term and Easter
Among the driest, sunniest weeks of the year, which makes them very popular. They book up early, so we suggest planning up to a year ahead for the best rooms.
Christmas and New Year
Magical, and the busiest time of all. Many hotels set minimum stays, so the earlier you book, the more choice you will have.
Summer holidays
Hot, humid and quieter, with good value. It is hurricane season (June to November, peaking August to October), so we keep a close eye on things and recommend good travel insurance.
October half-term
The quietest time of year, and some hotels close for a few weeks in September and October. We will tell you which ones are open.
Planning a big family celebration? Read about our multi-generational Antigua holiday, then let us plan yours.
Your questions
Antigua family holiday questions, answered
What is the best hotel in Antigua for families?
It depends on your children's ages and how you like to holiday. For young children we love Curtain Bluff, which is all-inclusive with a kids' camp for ages 3 to 10, and Blue Waters, with its sheltered coves, kids' club and family villas. Carlisle Bay suits families who want stylish suites and free kids' clubs, and Jumby Bay is our pick for a once-in-a-lifetime private island stay.
Is Antigua good for a holiday with toddlers?
Yes. British Airways flies non-stop from Gatwick, transfers to our favourite family hotels are short, and the beaches we recommend are calm. Choose a hotel with a kids' club and babysitting, and ask us about ground-floor and interconnecting rooms.
Which Antigua hotels have kids' clubs?
Blue Waters, Carlisle Bay (free kids' clubs), Curtain Bluff (the Cee Bee Kids Camp for ages 3 to 10), Jumby Bay and Tamarind Hills all have kids' clubs.
Which Antigua hotels are adults only?
Galley Bay (18 and over) and Hammock Cove are adults only. Hermitage Bay is adults only but welcomes teenagers aged 14 and over.
When is the best time for a family holiday in Antigua?
February half-term and Easter are among the driest, sunniest times to go, but they book up early. The summer holidays are hot and fall in hurricane season, but they can be good value.
How long is the flight to Antigua?
British Airways flies non-stop from London Gatwick in around 8.5 to 9 hours. Antigua is 4 to 5 hours behind the UK.
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