Hawksbill Resort Antigua

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.