At a glance
Which one is right for you?
| Hotel | Where | Style | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Waters | North-west coast, Soldier Bay | All-inclusive or B&B, three coves | Couples and families, easy airport access |
| Jumby Bay Island | Private island off the north-east coast | All-inclusive cottages, suites and villas | Honeymoons, families, the ultimate treat |
| Hermitage Bay | West coast, St Mary's | All-inclusive hillside and beachfront suites | Couples, food lovers, total peace |
| Curtain Bluff | South coast, Old Road | All-inclusive, drinks and activities too | Families, tennis and wine lovers |
| Carlisle Bay | South coast, Old Road | All-suite, B&B or all-inclusive | Stylish couples, families who love choice |
| Tamarind Hills | South-west coast, above Ffryes Beach | Suites and villas, à la carte dining | Families and friends who want villa space |
| Hammock Cove | East coast | Adults only, all-inclusive pool villas | Honeymoons and couples |
| Galley Bay | West coast, Five Islands | Adults only (18+), all-inclusive | Honeymoons, weddings, beach lovers |
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North-west coast · Soldier Bay
Blue Waters Resort & Spa
We stay here several times a year and the welcome never fails to make us smile. Set in lush gardens around three sheltered coves, it works brilliantly for couples and families alike, and it is only a short drive from the airport.
Book a Cove Suite for extra space and privacy, or Rock Cottage, a villa on its own little headland, for a really special stay. Go all-inclusive, or choose bed and breakfast and dine out around the island. We'll book your taxis and share our favourite restaurants.
- All-inclusive or B&B
- Three coves
- Spa
- Great for couples and families
Huben tip: the Cove Suites are our go-to for couples who want space, a view and a little more privacy.
Private island · North-east coast
Jumby Bay Island, an Oetker Hotels property
A 300-acre private island where the only traffic is bicycles. Jumby Bay is all-inclusive, beautifully low key and Antigua's most exclusive address.
Choose a cottage or suite steps from the sand, or take one of the island's estate homes for a family or friends' getaway with the whole resort at your fingertips. Younger guests are well looked after at the Jumby Explorers kids' club.
- All-inclusive
- Kids' club
- Villas and estate homes
- Bikes, tennis and pools
Huben tip: the boat jetty is just a few minutes from the airport, so you can be on the island almost as soon as you land. We arrange every step of the transfer.
West coast · St Mary's
Hermitage Bay
Tucked into a hillside above its own bay, Hermitage Bay is small, intimate and wonderfully peaceful. It is all-inclusive, and the food is a real highlight.
Suites sit either on the beach or up on the hillside, where the pool villa suites have their own plunge pools and big sunset views. The resort reopened in October 2025 after a major refurbishment.
- All-inclusive
- Beachfront and hillside suites
- Private plunge pools
- Adults only (teens 14+ welcome)
Huben tip: ask us about a helicopter hop to Barbuda for lunch on the pink sand. It is one of the most memorable days out in the Caribbean.
South coast · Relais & Châteaux
Curtain Bluff
A guest favourite and a true Antiguan classic. Curtain Bluff sits on its own headland with a beach on either side, and almost everything is included: meals, drinks, watersports and tennis.
Its new owners are investing in a phased redevelopment, starting with refreshed suites and a renovated Sea Grape restaurant. The wine cellar is superb, and the Cee Bee kids' club keeps younger guests happy.
- All-inclusive, drinks too
- Two beaches
- Tennis and wine cellar
- Kids' club, ages 3 to 10
Huben tip: a ground floor Deluxe Beachfront room puts you a few steps from the sand. Perfect if you love an early morning swim.
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South coast · All-suite
Carlisle Bay
Barefoot luxury on a beautiful crescent of beach, backed by green, rainforest-covered hills. The suites are stylish, the mood is relaxed and it is very easy to settle in.
Four restaurants, a spa, tennis and pickleball courts and even a private screening room mean you never need to leave. A phased renovation is refreshing the suites, including the beachfront Signature Beach Suites, so ask us which rooms are the freshest.
- B&B or all-inclusive
- Four restaurants
- Spa
- Tennis and pickleball
Huben tip: the One Bedroom Ocean Suites are our pick for couples. Families should ask about the newly refurbished two-bedroom Signature Beach Suites.
South-west coast · Above Ffryes Beach
Tamarind Hills
Contemporary suites, beach houses and villas on a bluff between Ffryes and Darkwood, two of our favourite beaches. You get the space of your own home with a pool, spa and kids' club on the doorstep.
Dining is à la carte, so it suits guests who love to eat out, and the sunsets from the infinity pool are spectacular.
- Villas with private pools
- Kids' club
- Spa
- Sunset views
Huben tip: Sheer Rocks and Aunty Cavell's are close by, and we can arrange a private chef for your villa.
East coast · Adults only
Hammock Cove
Fifty-one freestanding villas around a secluded cove, every one with its own plunge pool. Each villa is looked after by a Guest Ambassador, and the all-inclusive covers fine wines and premium spirits.
Three restaurants, a lovely spa and a tiered infinity pool above the beach make it very hard to leave.
- All-inclusive
- Adults only
- Every villa has a plunge pool
- Three restaurants
Huben tip: the Waterfront Villas sit right on the shoreline with infinity-edge pools.
West coast · Adults only (18+)
Galley Bay Resort & Spa
A barefoot, all-inclusive classic on three-quarters of a mile of beach, with a peaceful lagoon behind. Only around 20 minutes from the airport, yet it feels wonderfully secluded.
The thatched Gauguin Cottages, each with a plunge pool, are perfect for honeymooners.
- All-inclusive
- Adults only
- Long beach and lagoon
- Weddings
Huben tip: save a night for Ismay's, the resort's fine dining restaurant.
Also on our radar
More hotels we rate
Hodges Bay Resort & Spa
Stylish suites and villas on the north coast, ten minutes from the airport, with Katsuya Beach dining.
Nonsuch Bay Resort
Spacious suites and cottages on the east coast, brilliant for active families and sailing lovers.
Cocobay
Adults only cottages above Valley Church, and home to Sheer Rocks, one of our favourite restaurants.
Keyonna Beach
Couples only and all-inclusive, right on the sand at Turner's Beach.
The Inn at English Harbour
Hillside suites and a private beach inside Nelson's Dockyard National Park. Ideal for regatta weeks.
New: Moon Gate Hotel & Spa
A boutique newcomer at Half Moon Bay, due to open soon. We will share our verdict once it opens.
Prefer a villa?
Your own place in the sun
From the estate homes on Jumby Bay to hillside villas at Galley Bay Heights and beachfront homes at Tamarind Hills, we will find the right number of bedrooms, the right view and the right level of service for your group.
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