3 Star Antigua Holidays

Scott George

Read so many reviews on this place, we came with an open mind and lower expectations. Our trip was in March, not a lot of people here to my surprise. The pool was great, pool bar was sufficient. The grill behind the pool bar was great, the chicken wraps are delicious. Not too many food selections other than the buffet, unless you explore outside of the resort. No real issues at the buffet, but check out the hours of operation and plan accordingly. Room was sufficient, king bed, ac worked great. Yes it’s a bit dated but comfortable. We have been to Cancun numerous times, no comparison, but we were not expecting such. We recommend going to Shirley heights for their bbq on Sunday evening, lots of people, great food and great views. We also booked power snorkeling, book it! We would consider this an average place, great beaches, views etc. Most of the activities are elsewhere and require a 45 minute drive. It’s a great place to relax at the pool and the beach. Would we stay here again, probably not. Probably closer to 3.5 stars than 4.

James Walsh

I went on vacation here with a big group (over 20). Almost every single person had a problem with their rooms. They were dirty, lacking refrigerators, broken coffee makers, leaky, small, and old. We made a big deal the first night because we had elderly with health problems (such as diabetics) that needed fridges (that were promised but not given), and that the rooms needed to be cleaned because we had people with asthma. We were told we had to "deal with it" for a couple days. After pestering the front desk we were given a fridge in one of the rooms and got cleaning done. The buffet was good but they were a little unorganized. Breakfast was good (singing waitress was amazing!), lunch is bare-boned, and dinner was good. The beach is phenomenal!!! I did not swim in the pool but it looked great. The resort is old and run-down. They are doing work in the back so you'll hear a lot of construction. Leaks everywhere, expect to get dripped on everywhere (hallways, rooms, etc). Only one restaurant other than the buffet (Pizza Factory). It's good but it has few things. The workers are mostly nice (the manager can be a little brash and unhelpful), with the exception of a couple workers that get overly flirty with my teenage daughter. At night there is either a DJ or a woman singing. Nothing really for entertainment but that (though the woman singing had a wonderful voice).Supermarket and restaurants near resort. (walking distance). You are recommended to book trips outside with the hotel. We did so, paying 110 US$ for a trip around Antigua.It was terrible, worth maybe 40 at most. Expect to leave covered in beach flies (this isn't the resorts fault, just making it known) A girl from our party left early and was told by her doctor the red bumps were bedbugs, but they weren't. They are beach flies.

Blaine David

We are so thankful for this experience at Jolly Beach Resort. The staff are consistently classy and approachable. The food was healthy, sustainable and excellent. This location is exceptional. The beach is our favorite in the Caribbean by far. We plan to return again and again. This place means beauty, peace and tranquility.

Kimberly S

The hotel is located on a beautiful beach main reason to come , the staff is very pleasant , Margaret is so sweet and kind , the check in is slow and likely you won’t get your rooms before 3 pm . The rooms are clean and they don’t do daily cleaning . The cons are the rooms are dated , no blankets only sheets for sleeping , the beds aren’t the greatest very wobbly . The bathroom is small and dated , and if you need bathroom toiletries you will have to ask the front desk for them , it wasn’t in our room . The breakfast is good, the lunch was very limited and served leftovers from the night buffet which was a turn off . The food quality wasn’t the greatest for dinner unfortunately but it has potential. The food at the grill is limited ( burgers hot dogs jerk or bbq chicken ham sandwich salad and fries) but it’s good and freshly made that saves us during the day but if you stay here more than 3/4 days it would be hard to eat the same items over and over . It was impossible to get a reservation at the pizza factory , the only restaurant that needs a reservation . Definitely need a car if you want to explore the island , taxis take long to come and not many places to walk to around hotel . The hotel is able to schedule taxis to airport for 40 dollars . Bring a cup for your drinks and for water , there are no water bottles , and no water in the room . So you need to fill your own bottle and bring it to the room . Beach 5/5 Room 3/5 Service 4/5 Location 3.5/5

Ka Cris

I must say, it exceeded my expectations! The food and drinks were delicious, the staff were friendly and welcoming, and the beach was beautiful. Although the hotel was fully booked, we were pleasantly surprised to find that it was easy to secure shade and beach chairs, and there were no long lines for food and drinks. We had no issues with hot water or the public bathrooms, which were always clean. We appreciated that the tap water in our room was safe to drink, making things more convenient. The weather was gorgeous every day, with quick and light rain showers that didn't bother us at all. We loved our vacation in Jolly Beach!

Preslava Vassileva

We spent a week at Hawksbill Resort and couldn't be happier with our stay! The entire experience was wonderful from start to finish. The food was delicious and plentiful and a couple bars around the resort for cocktails! The staff were truly exceptional—so warm, welcoming, and always going above and beyond to make sure guests were enjoying themselves. The resort itself is perfect for a relaxing getaway. It's peaceful and quiet, with four beautiful beaches to choose from and a lovely pool area. We especially appreciated the shuttle services to St. John’s and Shirley Heights—great for a quick outing without any hassle. One of the highlights was how accommodating the staff were on our departure day. With a late-night flight, we were allowed to enjoy the facilities all day and were even given a room to shower and freshen up before heading to the airport. Such thoughtful service really made a difference.

Warren Hilton

We are currently at Hawksbill for a few more days…. I am struggling to understand the high praise for service that so many people comment on. My wife and I have found the service to be Poor at best, there are staff that walk around without a care in the world, my mum used to say “they look like they’re chewing a wasp!” There are several staff who will not crack a smile, they struggle to acknowledge your existence… we are quiet reserved people and it would appear unless you have a loud mouth, you’re more or less ignored! As for drinks… we have ordered multiple different types of cocktails and they all arrive looking and tasting the same! Food is average at best, some days are better than others, we paid for the beach side dinner for a special occasion, apart from a lovely setting and the only exception regarding service which was excellent, save your money, the food was average and massively over seasoned, we couldn’t eat 2 dishes due to the excess salt! Although the server brought us plate with a sparkler on it wishing us a happy anniversary, the dessert was 3 small pieces of cake, No thought. No imagination and certainly no flavour! The sea grapes bar area has to be the worst service, it feels like they blatantly ignore you! £450 per night is not cheap, I realise there are less expensive and substantially more expensive resorts but for us this was a special occasion and we pushed the boat out… it is fair to say the only thing this resort has going for it is the location… we will not return and I would advise and caution people to read all reviews across all platforms to get a good overall picture before splashing your hard earned money!

Robert Joseph

Very impressed! We’ve travelled extensively in the Caribbean both for work and pleasure and can thoroughly recommend Hawksbill Resort. We are well used to laid back and sometimes rude Caribbean service and ‘island time’… none whatsoever of that here. The staff were super friendly, attentive and polite, and some had great humor. They really made our trip special. The all inclusive food genuinely exceeded expectations with varied decent quality options and at least 1-2 local offerings on the buffet which was nice to see. The beaches were stunning and whole resort very quiet and tucked away. Because a lot of accommodation is small villas the resort never felt busy or crowded and there was always excellent availability of watersports equipment, sun loungers etc, even with it being peak season. The general property was obviously developed a while ago but has been nicely upgraded in parts, the new infinity pool is beautiful and although the older rooms were a touch sparse, they had nice showers and were tastefully decorated with flowers upon arrival. Overall a wonderful stay and excellent value.

Jim Sauriol

Wife and I spent 11 days at this beautiful resort. The staff is fantastic and do a wonderful job. Food is varied and well prepared. You certainly get enough to eat and drink! Grounds are well looked after and the infinity pool is gorgeous. The 4 beaches and views are spectacular. The beach bungalows are private and quiet. If you want peaceful serenity it's found here.

Jeff Booker

We had an excellent 5-night stay at Hawksbill Resort and would definitely stay again in the future. Location: The resort is located in a cove that almost feels private with how secluded it is. There are beautiful views in every direction that you look, with beautiful blue waters and excellent sunsets with the resort facing west. It is a 20-30 minute cab ride from the airport, which was easy to book when we landed. There are plenty of options for tours, including boat tours where you can get picked up directly at the resort. The resort is definitely on the quieter side, so this is just something to know if you are looking for more of a party atmosphere. We are in our 40s and were on the younger side of people during our stay. Rooms: We spent most of our stay in one of the Royal Palm Beach Bungalows, which was lovely. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom is huge with a nice tub. In these rooms, you get a shaded pergola and your own chairs directly on the beach. The beach in front of these rooms was a bit more rocky than the main beach, but it is a short walk to any of the beaches. We did spend our first night in one of the Garden View Bungalows due to changing our trip dates, and the condition of this room was not as much what we expected. We had a corner unit where the view from the window was of a fence in the back of the property, and the room definitely needed some upgrades (cracks in the floor, broken blinds in the shower, etc.). I know that the property is in the process of doing renovations, so hopefully this room (Room 81) is on the list. Amenities: The grounds are beautiful, with four different options for beaches, in addition to the amazing infinity pool on a hill overlooking the ocean. It did seem that the beach chairs tended to be claimed early, though we never had any issues getting chairs near the pool. It is easy to get kayaks, snorkeling gear, etc. to use. We enjoyed the food, especially for being buffet style. There were always different options (including local options) in addition to staples. We also booked a private dinner, which was a multi-course meal with excellent ambiance. Drinks were delicious with a wide variety of options. My wife got a massage, to which she gave positive reviews. Service: Overall, the service was excellent. Everyone was very friendly and there was always someone around to help when needed. We never had to wait long for a drink or anything else we were looking for. Special shout-out to Sackeno (sorry if I got the spelling wrong) and Errol, who were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Overall, we loved our relaxing stay and would recommend Hawksbill to anyone. As mentioned, hopefully renovations on all of the rooms continue to make the property even nicer.

gabby Casertano

Breathtaking views and beautiful beach. Pool area was top notch. Plenty of chairs. Dining experience was delicious. Drinks were not super strong in all inclusive package. Showers in bathroom could use some updating but we overall loved it there.

E Slo

The hotel and staff are lovely, setting amazing and staff professional and welcoming. They are willing to go over and above to make your stay enjoyable. We loved it and like most visitors...leaving and coming back to England came all too quickly. Thank you Ocean spa team. :) only complaint? I was unable to find a suitable desert.. due to allergy...and when I did on the last night.. it was not as I expected. However, the standard and quality of the food is very good...we were on all inclusive but opted to pay extra for premium meals on certain days. Well worth it. Talented kitchen staff. Thank you Ocean Point staff for a lovely, restful, recharge for Christmas 2024. We both needed it.

Garrett R.

Great spa/ mini condo type units. The pool is good size and salt water. The beaches are pretty nice (there's 2). The bar is open most of the day, bartenders were fun and made some good drinks. The restaurant opens 3 times per day, has good food- but smaller portions than I'm used to. Staff is friendly and upbeat - so far wonderful & helpful. Keep up the amazing work :)

Arianna Peters

Went on vacation for my husband’s birthday and we had a ton of fun on this resort! Lovely Staff, very friendly. Very calm & clean. If you are looking for a laid back relaxing trip, this is your place to book. The dinner wait time was a bit extreme but the chef was amazing. One thing i will warn everyone about is this taxi driver who works for the resort. He will try and take advantage of people because he is money hungry. We took a 10-15 min trip away from the resort late at night to get food and he tried to charge us $40, when the trip into town to come back & forth was $20. So, it is not like we weren’t willing to pay him, it was him improperly trying to get over on us because he knew we weren't from the island. Not only did he try to overcharge us, but he started telling other taxi drivers not to pick us up and followed us to the airport when we were trying to catch our flight back. He pointed his dirty finger in our face and accused us of being thieves after we tried to negotiate a reasonable price with him & even the lady at the desk said we were not wrong. Coming from a person who works in an occupation of dealing with clients all day, this cab driver lacks professionalism and courtesy & needs to be fired because he will do this to other guests. His name is —> SAMUEL JOYCE

Lesley DiFonzo

We stayed here in January 2025. Our experience was wonderful. Why? Because without exception, the staff are exceptional. Caring, happy, so helpful, attentive and just a pleasure to be with. The best in over 15 years of travel to the glorious Caribbean. Thank you all.