Antigua Holidays

Jeff Fulcoly

Went to Jolly resort in late March '24; solo trip, small room on the 1st floor, very close to the lobby area, was clean enough, AC worked ok, screen ripped off door, poor lighting in bathroom, drawers falling apart. Food was ok for buffet style dining, it's not fine cuisine. The staff everywhere was great. Even though it's not required, a small tip goes a long way. The main pool is beautiful, about 200 ft long! The grill and bar at the pool were great. The beach is beautiful. Even though it wasn't too crowded the beach lounges with shade are all reserved by 7 AM. If you wanted you you walk further down the beach and there were plenty of chairs and it was less crowded. It is worth it to visit some of the other beautiful beaches close by.

Linda Langlois

Just returned from Jolly Beach and had a wonderful time. We have been going to Jolly Beach for the last 25 years and have never been disappointed. Since COVID it is now under the management of Elite Resorts, which owns a number of other resorts on the island. I must say they are making wonderful improvements to the resort. The resort is a 3 star, but very clean with a one mile beach that is a 10 star in my opinion. Probably the nicest beach on the whole island. The staff at the resort are very nice and friendly. A few of our old friends from the resort are still there, which was so nice to see them again. There is one restaurant called the Pizza Factory, which the food is very good that you will need to make a reservation. The Palms Restaurant serves buffet displaying wonderful dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Every night was a theme night with different nationality foods. You could always find something you liked at all times. Of course there was the Coconut Grille by the large pool that served hamburgers, hotdogs, jerk chicken and fries all afternoon. I understand they will be closing the large pool for renovations around April 14, 2024. The large bar has been totally renovated and is just beautiful with comfortable seating and the drinks are delicious and refreshing. The resort is not totally complete with a section of rooms still under renovations, but I’m sure by next year everything will be totally up and running with even newer improvements . There was a gentleman named Mr. Wonderful who sang and played the keyboard. He has a wonderful voice and sounded just like Tom Jones. Everyone seemed to enjoy him. There was also a steel band and a DJ. I made a few suggestions to Lorenzo, who is amazing guy and keeps an eye on everything that goes on at the resort. He’s there day and night (I don’t think he sleeps)and is all over the resort making sure everything is perfect for their guests. I noticed one thing about him is that he is not afraid to roll up his sleeves and pitch in to help the staff when it was needed. He’s a very dedicated employee! I hope he follows through with some of my suggestions. Hint, hint. So I’m thrilled Jolly Beach reopened, and now I can return to my second home again! So if you are looking for a vacation resort that is clean, safe and affordable Jolly Beach is the place! 😁

Brandon James

Jolly beach was fun but peaceful at the same time. My girlfriend and I had an amazing time. The staff always were ready to help with a warm smile on their faces. The room was small and comfy with a nice balcony over a beautiful view. There wasn’t a lot of food selections but we made the best of it. We definitely will be going back in the future.

Joyce Bufano

It was a lovely place to stay. We were there for 8 days. The people who worked there were very friendly, easy to speak with and extremely helpful. I would have given them a five star rating except our television never worked (who needed it anyway, could only get WIFI in the reception area lounge and our air conditioner went on the fritz. Seriously, none of those issues caused us any grief though. We totally loved our visit. I would go back in a heartbeat. 💓 Also, getting to and from the resort was very easy with taxis at the airport and the resort had taxis for the ride back! Perfect!

Gabriela Papaz

The resort has one of the best beaches! Restaurants staff is very nice, friendly and accommodating. However, cleaning staff is mostly non existent. Rooms are being cleaned only upon request and it costs 10 USD. The room we had was "renovated", which means only painted. During our 7 day stay we had: - replaced the screen door, which was originally propped against the wall - fixed the room door, which was sticking ( ha ha ha- I guess they couldn't get in😉) - asked to fix the phone, but were not successful with that 😢 Hoping the next guests will fix the phone, bathroom fan, ceiling fan etc. Fantastic people and the beach made a good stay for us!

Jenny Knight

Beautiful, quiet resort with a million dollar view and incredible beaches! All the staff were so kind and accommodating and the food and entertainment was great. David in particular was so friendly and always had time to chat with us and shared my love of animals. Our room was spacious and clean with easy access to the restaurants, beach, and pool (the pool is amazing). The reception staff made it so easy for us to rent a car and the daily taxis into town were a bonus (there is a fee but they plan it all for you) The water was pristine, and the 2 resort kitties stole my heart. Would definitely return!

Sonja Butts

Hawksbill Resort is lovely. The setting is amazing, with beautiful views everywhere. The new infinity pool is really nice. The food was always tasty and plentiful. The staff were friendly and professional. The nightly entertainment was fun and enjoyable. Our room had a fantastic view and was partially renovated. We were comfortable and any glitches that came up were dealt with satisfactorily.

Megan Bellis

Incredible beaches, stunning views and friendly staff Hawksbill Resort delivered a holiday we shall never forget. We will almost certainly be looking to return in the not so distant future. Hawksbill Resort is an understated gem whilst not taking itself seriously it has all the trimmings that you would expect from a Caribbean island getaway. Good food, a choice of four different beaches and a calm peaceful atmosphere means this adult only resort should not be overlooked. The free airport transfer made arriving at the resort stress free after a long haul flight. To then being greeted by a complimentary glass of fizz upon arrival, we felt at home throughout our stay. The food was excellent with a wide variety of options catering for most dietary requirements. With a choice of three different restaurants you will not grow bored. The staff were keen to assist wherever possible. A nice touch was our drinks being brought directly to us on the beach throughout the day. The rooms were simple but given how stunning the location was we ultimately spent little time in our room. You are at most 20 metres from the beach at any point and can hear the lapping of waves from your room. You will not want to miss the sunset particularly from Eden Beach which is also a popular stop for a few of the local pigs. Although we did not do any of the tours or visits, there are a number of opportunities to explore the island via Hawksbill. Overall, a truly memorable stay and one we will looking to revisit soon.

Sue Barrett

Fabulous staff who couldn’t do enough for us during our stay. Beautiful location with stunning beaches. We stayed in a garden view bungalow but was still on the edge of the beach. Our room was not one that had been updated and this was a shame as the bathroom was very old and in need of repair. Saying that we really enjoyed our stay.

Louise Ansdell

Amazing 4 beach location, facing west so a sunset every evening. Really wonderful staff, clean spacious accommodation and good value. New infinity pool is beautiful, and the grounds have new planting and are attractive. Hotel boutique has a good stock of everything you might need that isn't already covered by the all-inclusive provision. Strongly recommend.