3 Star Antigua Holidays

Yuvita Harry

The building is old. Room is small, shower is tiny but overall the room is clean. Breakfast and lunch buffet don't too many choices but food is good. I DON'T like the dinner menus from the pizza factory and unfortunately we were there for 4 dinners and 3 were at the pizza factory. We had dinner once at the pizza factory and went outside for 2 dinners. The buffet dinner was good. The grill had good snacks. The staffs need to do better not as happy and friendly as other Resorts, however, Judith was friendly and helpful but the real MVP is Shavanie, she was super nice. The pool and beach were clean, plenty of chairs and umbrellas.

Roxanne

I give the rooms a five star for a 3 star resort. The rooms are clean and comfortable. We had a 5 star view of the ocean. Wifi worked in our room which was close to the lobby. This hotel is a 3 star hotel with 5 star daily specialty drinks, food, and my favourite beach. This was a relaxing vacation. Bring that book you have been waiting to read. 10 star sunsets. Visited November 2023.

Kris Sturg

Loved it. Old School service and, yeah, maybe decor too (Think 70's Porto Cervo). Not a problem. Clean, good food and fun. The location is great and the staff are better. Had the chance to speak with hotelier Robert Barrett and as usual he was receptive and showed genuine appreciation. Elite Resorts have always impressed my wife and myself with class & attentiveness. Whenever we have the chance, we always come back. Appreciated.

Bryony Quinton

we just spent 12 wonderful days at Jolly Beach. yep there's no denying the rooms are basic and in need of a refit, bathrooms aren't modern (improvements are slowly being made) however the resort is right on a beautiful beach, the pool is spot on and more importantly than that, the people who work there are awesome and really do make the holiday!! the food was good and the bars were well stocked with almost everything you could wish with genuine Antiguan charm and character. if your after 5 star luxury, Jolly beach isn't for you, but if you are after a genuine Antiguan experience with hospitality with character, and great value....Jolly Beach is the one for you!!

John Doe

Overall the experience was good. If you want a budget-friendly resort than this is a good place. Location & Beach: The beach is nice and quiet empty and the views are great. I did have jet-ski vendors come by and ask but a simple no was enough. The resort looks nice from the outside but you will see inside that it is outdated. Staff and Service: Most of the staff were friendly, and generally helpful. Rooms: The rooms were generally small, but I found it okay. The shower is cramped and bigger people may have an issue. Room Amenities: House keep is only done once every 7 days, if you want it done more often it would cost $10 USD with 24h notice. If you want towels, bedding replaced, or toiletries then it would be replaced for free. The rooms don't include a mini fridge so drinks and waters are not available in the room. If you want water, you would have to go downstairs to the Coffee and Tea place to get a cup of water (or fill up your water bottle). The rooms do have A/C but it did not cool the room much even if we put it to the coldest settings (it did not work properly). The balcony's were nice and had two chairs and a sofa bed. Wi-fi: The wi-fi is available in common areas and the beach. Some rooms may have Wi-fi (I feel like the ones across the lobby has them) but I found the Wi-fi hit or miss, some days it would work well and other times it would fail to connect. I was told that they are working on getting wi-fi in all rooms (not sure how true this claim is). They should really improve the wi-fi. Food and Dining: If you visit resorts often you will know that they usually have a buffet section and restaurants. However, it works differently at this resort. Every week they post a schedule of which restaurant the lunch and dinner will be (buffet or A-la -carte). For example, Monday dinner is a buffet and Tuesday it is a Italian A-la-carte menu. This is great for having different food everyday but if you like consistency then it is not good. If it is A-la-Carte then you need to book a reservation. While I was there all week the lunch was at the Coconut Grill and I got really tired of it because it is a a-la-carte menu and the options are limited. The breakfast is always a buffet style. This resort does not allow you to take the food out from the restaurants and will stop you if you do. A suggestion for the A-la-carte menu is to have vegetarian options on all the menus (some menus had good options while others had barely any). Usually resorts have a restaurant open all day so if you get hungry you can get something but this is not the case as the Coconut Grill opens at 12 and closes at 4:45. Then dinner starts at 6:30. Drinks: The bartenders were friendly but I don't drink so I cannot comment. I did notice that the pool bar opens at 10:30AM and I know people start drinking early so if you drink early, this is something to note. Pools: The pools were nice and well maintained. When we were there only the main pool was open. The main pool is not deep and is good for lounging around but not swimming. The main pool was really close to the beach so you could switch from the pool to the ocean and back. Fees: The resort does charge $14 & $5 USD/Per Day/Per Person for resort fees and tourism fees. They do state them on their website and the travel site I used also mention it. They do ask for a credit card when you check in but hey don't charge the fees until you check out and sign the receipt. This would be on top of the price you already paid on your package, so factor this cost in your decision. Keys and Safe: Since this is an older resort you get keys, they provide 2 keys to the room and safe lock with a key. If you loose the keys will cost $35 USD and if you loose the safe lock then it is $75 USD. I personally liked the safe lock style.

Andre Choo Quan

I had an amazing stay at Hawksbill Resort during Antigua Carnival 2024. The location was perfect, with stunning views, and staying in one of their Royal Palm Beachfront Rooms, I was just steps away from the beach. The room was spacious (especially the bathroom), clean, and had a serene atmosphere, making it the ideal retreat after the Carnival festivities. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring my stay was comfortable. On the couple of occasions I was late for dinner, they happily accommodated me with a to-go meal. I highly recommend Hawksbill Resort for anyone looking to relax in paradise while enjoying the best of Antigua!

Michael Peters

We had a great time! As first timers we were surprised at how at ease the resort felt. There was no hassle and the staff were very helpful and accommodating! The ladies at the Front Desk made checking in a comfortable experience especially Denise and Andromeda who were very welcoming!! As vegetarians we had requested a special protein option which was done instantly when you had mentioned it. Our favourite meal times were breakfast and lunch which totally made up for dinner time which we didn't mind and that's just due to our dietary restrictions and taste! The Chefs for those times came and met with us to ensure that our request was met with approval, which we appreciated! Kim our housekeeper was great and also Patricia our server our first night at dinner was also great!! Our room was located in a great spot, not too far from the beach, close enough to the bar and grill with enough privacy to really enjoy our stay!!! All in all we had a great time!! Thank you and we will be back!!!

Shenece Malcolm

Stayed at Hawksbill for 5 days. Welcome was warm and front desk staff was so helpful and accommodating even when there was an issue with our booking. It was rectified and the vacation continued with this positivity. Loved the food. Choices were varied every day. Food was fresh and delicious. Staff was always very friendly and catered to our every need. Bungalow room was spacious with amenities. Shower a bit small but bathroom and room were clean and cleaned daily. Beaches were pristine and pool was amazing. Overall my stay was amazing at the Hawksbill resort. I would definitely recommend to anyone

Sanya Jackson

If I could give this place 10 stars I would. We stayed at the Hawksbill Resort for our Anniversary last month and this resort is incredible. The staff is so friendly and kind. Our room was on top of the rock, facing beautiful ocean. The property is clean with four different beaches. Food, bar was 10/10. Bartender David is always so welcoming with smile. Thank you Hawksbill for making our anniversary so special and memorable! We can't wait to come back

Jennifer Paolucci

Hawksbill is an amazing low-key all-inclusive resort. The grounds are pristine, gorgeous views everywhere you look, and four stunning beaches. The layout of the resort is spread out so it never feels busy or crowded (However, I went the first week of July so it was low season). The food was good, with lots of choices at the buffets, but I would have liked more local infusion. Two options for dining in the main restaurant and beachfront grill. I rated rooms slightly lower as the beach front bungalows have not been updated. Perfectly acceptable, but not luxury. I wish there were hooks for hanging towels, bathing suits, robes, etc... Also, the only mirror is in the bathroom. Need full length mirrors in the bedroom area. Staff were wonderful, friendly, and service was great. No matter where I was, beach or pool, staff walk around and take drink orders and ask if anything is needed. It is truly an amazing place. I felt like I was at a nature preserve! Had a fabulous time!

Dexter Joseph

My wife and I enjoyed our stay at ocean point. From the moment we walked in we were greeted by the friendly lady at the front desk. The entire staff and workers were friendly and professional. We especially enjoyed the bartender who made excellent drinks. This resort is located on the north side of the island which is very peaceful and quiet. The only issue was the fact that this resort has new owners who happened to be there during our stay. One of the owners was very rude and disrespectful to his restaurant manager. He grabbed some utensils from her hands when she was getting it for him. This is not how you treat your staff especially a woman. The restaurant manager was very professional and pleasant to my wife and I. The owners behavior was as a child’s. Besides this unfortunate event, our stay was wonderful.

Joy Scola

Everything about this resort is phenomenal! The staff were extremely friendly and inviting. The newly renovated cabana rooms were ADORABLE! The whole resort was very clean. The restaurant on site makes all their food from scratch (including breads/buns) and tasted AMAZING and service was next level. 10/10 would recommend.

ssg sn

Food was great. Ample food served with a smile. Dezzie. Kerry Anne, Aly and others in the restaurant were great. Brian and Q in the bar were amazing, although alcohol offered in the all inclusive rate was very basic. Swimming pool was very nice. Beach was okay, sea had a lot of weeds. Front desk, especially Tara, was great. Check in and check out was smooth. I had asked for car service to and from the airport. I am glad I did. Tuesday night entertainment was excellent. The singer was very energetic, and the band was excellent. What sets Ocean Point apart is the very homely feel and the personal touch from the owners and the staff. Overall, we had a lovely time at Ocean Point.

Blake M

Very nice and quiet hotel. Plenty of staff to help you if you would needs something. We did not do AI as we were not at the hotel for about 50% of our stay. AI would definitely be worth it if planning to stay at the hotel for the majority of time. They made us feel special for my wife's birthday and we really couldn't have asked for a better stay.

Exodus Internet Church

We ate at the restaurant a few months back for a very special birthday. Everyone was exceptional in service. Tracey Ann and the whole team that accompanied completed demonstrated true hospitality and service. Their smiles are infectious and even if the sun somehow didn’t shine in Antigua- they would make it shine anyways!!