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6 Luxury Antigua Resorts & 10 Tips For A Perfect Antigua Vacation

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One half of an independent country named Antigua and Barbuda, Antigua is a pleasant island for a getaway. It is located in the West Indies in the Caribbean and hosts it's tourists with clear beaches that are beautiful and some of the best in the world. If that is not all, nature also offers you beautiful green modest mountains to make it a perfect vacation spot. Go around exploring on a local market spree that would get you great Caribbean cuisine and one of a kind rum. Sometimes, people refer to the islands as the Switzerland of the Caribbean which is justified, considering all that it has to offer with an amazing weather. With great food, amazing people, welcoming weather, the best time to visit Antigua is in the winter but also would be in the month of July/August, since the carnival is held at that time. It is somewhat similar to the carnival of Rio, just to provide you with an idea. Beautiful costumes and music parade the streets of the capital St Johns. So, where to stay during your time here? Here are some great options for those looking for luxury resorts.

Beautiful costumes and music parade the streets of the capital St Johns..

Luxury Antigua, 2018


Aaron and Kristin Honeymoon

The kind of stylish video we love. Thanks for sharing this on the web! SR


Cocobay Resort

Cocobay Resort perfect for couples seeking a luxury boutique resort.


Jolly Beach and Harbour

This is another great video showing the Jolly Harbour area where you can find the starfish resort.

10 Antigua Travel Tips 

  1. Get to your resort after your flight into the international airport ANU with Best Antigua. With high quality vehicles luxury vehicles and refreshments on offer it is a splendid way to arrive in style and comfort. 
  2. Shirley Heights is an historic lookout area where every Sunday they have a BBQ which has live performers of contemporary Antigua music and Steel Pan bands. It really is a great party and the perfect place to get instafamous!
  3. Take USD as currency because it is widely accepted and you won't need to change it back afterwards. Always change currency the least possible to save.
  4. Try some local delicacies such as goat curry, okra, rum and lime.
  5. Antigua is popular for sailing- make sure you get out into the water you can charter catamarans for your groups privacy and try some snorkeling on cades reef.
  6. Sign up for aqua aerobics in your resort or beach volleyball to make new friends and keep the all inclusive indulgence at bay.
  7. Visit the capital St Johns and it's typical cathedral of the same name.
  8. Check the cricket calendar and try to watch a match at the Sir Viv Richards stadium one of the best in the Caribbean.
  9. Snorkel on Cades reef or better still go scuba diving.
  10. Try and find a beach party for some winin and limin!

  • Royalton Resort- New Luxury Resort

The Royalton Resort Antigua is a new breed of design hard to find in the Caribbean as the area has tended toward traditional rooms relying on the quality of the beaches and the surroundings. Deep Bay Beach is one such quality beach replete with its own shipwreck you can snorkel. A fort overlooks the resort. Apart from junior suites or a few swim-out rooms where you swim into a semi-private water channel pool which is very close to the beach. Alternatively, a few rare overwater bungalows exist for adults only. The resort does cater very well to families. 

The resort offers modern fixtures and fittings spacious rooms and modern and poolside furniture. Splash parks have climbing walls for kids and tennis courts for even more sports than you can imagine.

Extra service levels and exclusive areas are available by opting for a Diamond Club membership.

  • Cocobay- Editors Choice Best Boutique Resort

Acknowledged by a lot of tourists and having been awarded on multiple occasions for amazing service, Cocobay Resort Antigua is one of the best choices that you have. While visiting Antiguan Islands, the first thing that you might expect is a great view of the beach. Here, they do not disappoint your expectations since it is located exactly on the beach with a breathtaking view from your room. Imagine waking up to a great view of the clear water ocean. Apart from the view, you also get to explore the nightlife while staying at this place. This is close to all the good beaches nearby and also hosts a lot of amazing restaurants that you might want to try out. There is a restaurant at the resort itself, Sheer Rocks, which serves Mediterranean cuisine to the guests which is tried and tested to be worth the hype. Lastly, like most other places, it is extremely easy to reach the resort within a short time by cab or local transport. The location is quite popular and safe for all the tourists to have the best time. It is suggested to pre-book the place during the carnival time since it is not as quiet in July as the rest of the months. 

  • Jolly Beach Resort – Best Value All Inclusive For Antigua

Jolly beach resort has just again reopened in 2023 after a couple of years closed. The new Jolly Beach Resort has now come under the fold of elite islands and this will mean a fantastic option for budget-conscious wishing to enjoy and discover Antigua. This is often regarded as a place that has got value for money facilities and works well for single travellers all the time. You need to be over 12 to stay here note.

The resort lies at a well-to-do beach and has a pretty accessible location from all major places. Though, what is often talked about in this place is the in-house facilities that they provide. This includes there water sports, bars and restaurants that keep the guests entertained during their stay. There are popular food joints nearby that have been constantly recommended by travellers. Another good thing about the place is its adequately built pool area.

The guests have a mutual likeness towards the pool area and the exclusive drinks that they provide. It sure has kept a lot of people glued to this resort. Though there are a few downsides at this resort they have been marked off with the other good things that they offer. It is recommended that you should try out their water sports and other in-house games that they organise in the evening. The staff are excellent.

  • Pineapple Beach Resort– Best Value Adults Only All Inclusive

Located towards the east of Antigua Island at Long Beach, Pineapple Beach Resort is an adult-only place for couples. This place has often tried to improvise its standards according to the usually great reviews.

The rooms offer a great view and are loaded with all basic amenities and entertainment modules. Since it is an adults-only resort, you might want to reconsider your stay if you want to visit with your family that has kids.

The in-house food and drinks as well to do and nothing out of the box, but they serve the purpose. The pool area serves its purpose and is often praised because of its size. Lastly, what makes it special is the soft texture of the beach which is rare in the entire Island.

There are a lot of places to look around nearby like Betty's Hope, Stingray City and Devil's Bridge, which are very much accessible. Reaching the place is not difficult either and the resort is appreciated for its service as well.

  • Galley Bay

This one is a mixture of luxury, great location and amazing service offered by the resort. Galley Bay Resort & Spa has a history of satisfying tourists with its service.

The resort is located at a great beach which happens to be one of the best beaches out there and is completely exclusive to the borders.

This is the major reason people choose it as their wedding location in Antigua. It is also suggested for people planning for their honeymoon or just couples who want to spend a quality vacation.

The place is praised for its hospitality and the details that the staff recollects to keep the borders happy. A very accessible beach with all transportation facilities that is a well-reviewed place to host parties and weddings, Galley Bay is recommended for all seasons.

Out of everything else, the best part would be the in-house spa, which is appreciated a lot. They offer a variety of services and have reasonable pricing. Like all other places in Antigua, this resort is also close to a lot of good places to visit during your stay.

Kids Playing

A great location of a resort that is towards the east of Antigua, which has a view of the clear Caribbean ocean. This was regarded as one of the best family resorts in Antigua with all the necessary amenities on board. Ideal for families and couples to plan a stay with an in-house spa to complement it. Now however Elite Islands is pivoting and changing to an Adult only resort. Most of what was will remain otherwise it's currently getting a new lick of paint.

The beach is beautiful, and it's the opinion of the several travellers who have been here. It is surrounded by an amazing view and great food joints. The Seabreeze Restaurant serves international cuisine that keeps the visitors hooked, along with the Beach Bar and Grill at the beach and Wadadli Shack which keeps you entertained while you enjoy the beach. The stay would be extremely luxurious with spacious rooms that accommodate small and large families. They are further equipped with safes, AC, satellite Television along with basic amenities to justify the luxury aspect. Verandah also hosts a series of fun activities for its guests. These include Tennis, Hobie Cat, Kayaks, snorkelling etc. Enjoy the stay with your loved ones that are also tagged with a Colombian Emeralds outlet for the people who love to keep a souvenir during their vacation.

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