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Sean Hogan

This was the perfect time of the year for a Caribbean vacation. First time to Antigua but Royalton was a preferred hotel chain and they did NOT disappoint. Room was spacious, activites were plentiful. We booked this trip not knowing if our toddlers would be joining us (they did not) and we had a blast just being in and around adults during our stay. Buffet was a solid go-to, whereas the Caribbean and Streakhousr were admirable but small quantity of food. Stay clear of beer bar as their is 1-2 servers, service is slow slow and food quality is poor. Pitiful Cuban sandwich and Philly cheese steak. Coffee/Gelato shop was also on point but you have to ask for a "healthy splash" of run/whiskey on your coffee. Night time concerts did not generate large crowds but it was comfortable and one could dance to their content without shame. Would mos def come back and will bring rest of fam. Big shout out to Pepe and the crew from th3 Breast cancer awareness hike! Great cause, lovely views and vibes from the hike. Won't ever forget it, Thank you Antigua!

Carissa

The Royalton Antigua is a good hotel option for family friends or groups. The hotel has a diamond club, which includes concierge ride to your own check-in area via shuttle, butler service, desginated dining, pool and beach areas, and discount on spa services. The main buffet has a wide variety of food selection. The specialty restaurant that I liked the most was the Caribbean Grill, but you can chose from Italian, steakhouse, sports bar, and even a culinary dining experience (for a cost). There was a coffee shop, bakery, and ice-cream shop conveniently located together. Note: if there is heavy rains, the Caribbean Grill and Italian restaurant usually closes due to water flooding the floors b/c they are located by the beach area. Cons: the diamond club level service was not good. There was no difference from general guest service vs diamond level. There was lack of staffing, no responses and follow up, and I did not hear from my butler after initially brought to my room. I was on the beach for 4 hours and did not see any butler. There is 1 main building for all the rooms, expect for the overwater bungalows. And very narrow elevators.

Kimberly James

When it comes to luxury resort it would say Royalton stands out. We stayed for a couple days and it was the best we've experienced. The front desk was really kind to us from the start. It took awhile to get to the room, but we walked around for a bit and did some exploring. The spa was really nice. And the gym layout was amazing. Met Jameel and the gang and had a nice conversation while our rooms were being prepared. To say it's a hotel gym it was really big. The beaches and pool was beautiful and the staff made us feel like family. Love this place would highly recommend

LOC’D GIRL TEE

Best massage deep tissue I ever had the young lady made me comfortable. Make sure I was OK she was very nice and pleasant the Jacuzzi the cold press Everything was nice. The heat and pad they put your back while you getting the massage was very nice the young lady did her thing. I got a deep tissue massage from the top of my head to the bottom of my feet when I left the spot and I was not in pain like I was when I got there they served you water tea with a little snack dry cranberry salty peanuts. And dry pineapple everything was pleasant clean and very nice. The customer service was on 100 everybody was nice. Pleasant make sure you was OK. I give it a five star

Jose Abreu

I came with My wife and daughter to celebrate My wife's birthday and it could have been better. This was pur third time here, but this meant much more than previous ones. The service was amazing, Rooms was as expected with beautiful Bay view, the restaurantes we're perfect and My favorita as always is the coffeeshop. The new one this time was the Cabana we had during the Day with personalized service, premium drinks, sodas, beers and snacks upon request. It was a great experience and My wife really enjoyed her birthday. Super thanks to the GM Frederick who Made it extra special with his friendly follow up and attention to details.

Geoffrey Pasifull

When we arrived to check in we were charged 168 US Dollars for tourists tax for 2 people for 1 week. We were then informed that they wanted another 200 Dollars US as a deposit, Wow!!! Then upon reading the small print I realised that if you wanted your room cleaned it would be another 10 Dollars US a day, not a good start for a so called all-inclusive holiday. During our stay most of the staff were really nice but unfortunately some are really rude and don't deserve to be working in hospitality. We liked the food, especially the burgers by the swimming pool. The rooms are very basic with a small double bed which to be honest was very comfortable. The best thing this hotel has going for it is location, the beach here and scenery are world class to say the least. The hotel swimming pool is also very good. Be warned that from Dusk until Dawn and some you will be attacked endlessly by mosquitos, they especially like ankles. Plenty of spray and bracelets mostly does the trick

sheena ramlochan

Just came back from our 4 day stay at Jolly Beach. We were very skeptical about staying here because of the reviews we read so here's my honest opinion. From the moment we arrived at the hotel we were greeted by friendly staff. I saw a lot of reviews about staff's attitude and to be honest every person we interacted with were friendly and helpful. We got to the resort 2.5 hrs earlier than check in time because of our flight time. We were allowed to leave our bags with them and go to the restaurant for lunch and drinks after which we got our rooms; an hour earlier than we were supposed to. The rooms are small, no denying it but they were clean. The bathroom in the supersaver room is small but like the room, it too was clean. The room had shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, soap, toilet paper, box of tissue paper, hair dryer, safe, iron and ironing board. There's no mini fridge, kettle, water, tea/coffee. The rooms we got were to the extreme end of the resort so we had quite a trek to get to the lobby/restaurant/bar and it rained while we were there and there is no shelter to walk under to get there. On the days we spent there the food at the restaurant and buffet were good and well seasoned. There were bottles of pepper sauce in the buffet which we were happy for. The pool is big, clean and beautiful; the swim up bar is lovely as well. The main attraction is most definitely the beach, gorgeous, calm, clean and just a few foot steps from the pool area. We had a wonderful time at Jolly Beach, will definitely recommend, don't worry about the rooms too much because you won't be spending a lot of time in there anyways.

Helena Barney

Just returned from a fabulous 11 days food is plenty full.. the grill bar is delicious the best server is Tanya ( Rihanna) we called her she was our favourite person staff work so hard especially Terence the duty manager he’s definitely not work shy even during the bad storm !! Actual manager nowhere to be seen.. apart from that rooms comfortable a little tired .. pool and beach area 100% sell the place met some cracking ppl but most of all had fabulous time and we are definitely coming back

Jaida Eusheka

Review for Jolly Beach Resort: I stayed here for my birthday and honestly, I was disappointed. My room was up several stairways, far from everything. The Wi-Fi didn’t work in the room and was unstable around the property. The TV cable wasn’t clear, the shower was noisy, and the bathroom was very small. Lunch varied but was of poor quality. Dinner and breakfast were fine. The staff in the Palm Restaurant were respectful and polite, and the bar staff were great. However, the staff at the restaurant by the pool were not welcoming at all their attitude made the experience uncomfortable. I stayed my full three nights since it was already booked, but I won’t be returning unless things improve.

Ananeika Edward

Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ (1 out of 5 — only because zero isn’t an option) Our experience at Jolly Beach in Antigua was extremely disappointing. The customer service was virtually nonexistent — unhelpful and inattentive. The food selection was very poor, and items frequently ran out with no effort to restock. To make matters worse, the cleanliness was unacceptable. Our blanket had visible mildew spots, and my husband had to kill small bugs in the room. That alone made it hard to feel comfortable. Even basic amenities were missing — we had no lotion or proper toiletries. When we requested lotion, we were told it wasn’t available. For a resort, that’s completely unacceptable. We only stayed one night, and that was more than enough. I absolutely do not recommend this place to anyone. It fell far below even basic standards of hospitality.

Christopher Ferrandino

Just returned from a 5 day stay. Wife and I purchased the Diamond package. Rooms, very very clean Butler service, excellent Restaurants, staff was wonderful but food is questionable in Olympus and Pescari. Hunter steakhouse and Havens were really good. Vespa we passed on. That is the Italian restaurant and being Italian and from NYC, well you can figure it out. My one major gripe with this resort is the Diamond club beach side. The lounge chairs are on top of one another and any where you step you have to be extremely careful because of all the rocks that block your path to get to the waters edge. Very very dangerous!!!! It is a simple fix, Im not sure why it hasn't been taken care and especially that it is the area where guests have paid a bit more for the upgrade package. Pool is very nice, there are some tiles missing in a few areas, again simple fix. Something for Royalton management to consider is offering a shuttle bus to and from St John's maybe 2xs daily. Overall we had a nice mini vacation...

Lori Fultz

I gave this resort a three for an overall rating because although the staff was 5 star, the location to include the upkeep of the beach and ammentities were exceptional, my overall experience was disappointing in the resort. I was there when the tropical storm Jerry hit Antigua and the way that the resort responded was slow and lacked urgency. There was not enough food or staff to help get the resort back up and running without it affecting the functionality of the resort and all the guests felt it. However, my butlers-Nicholas and Rowan were AWESOME! I chose this resort to celebrate my birthday and during my entire time there Nicholas went out of his way to make me feel like a birthday queen! Melissa- in the Diamond Club set the entire tone for me with her smile, superb customer service and attentiveness Faithline- her professional and personal touch as the Guest Service Director was noticeable and appreciated as she tried to make things right for us all! She addressed every complaint with grace and black girl magic!

Kymberli C.

I stayed here this past weekend and I am so glad I'm the type of person to try somewhere out before formulating an opinion based on other people experiences. The rooms were clean and the norm in my opinion for an island hotel. Much time wasn't spent in the room except for sleep. The staff were very nice and some provided exceptional service! Enough to where I can't even mention exactly what but just know they provided the best service! Special mention to Gibson & Cathy upon check in, they were amazing and detailed, Awilda and Angela in the Spa were amazing and the massage I received was top 3 best received, waitresses Jennastar and Marissa were kind and consistent every encounter, Jefflyn at Insomnia, Vernan, the pool lifeguard, Geron and Hassan at Hunter's Steakhouse and Brandon at Pescari were all great and engaging everytime I saw them to name a few! The food was absolutely delicious everyday and I have no complaints whatsoever. I would absolutely revisit!

Dee Davis

Review of Royalton Chic Hotel, Antigua – Needs Improvement I recently stayed at Royalton Chic in Antigua and, unfortunately, my experience did not meet expectations—especially considering the high cost of the accommodation. While the property has potential, there are several areas that urgently need attention and improvement. To begin with, for the first two days of our stay, we did not receive basic bathing essentials such as a washcloth. For a resort positioned as a luxury destination, this was quite disappointing. Additionally, the first room we were given had a strong moldy odor, which made it very uncomfortable. We reported the issue right away, and while it was eventually addressed, the response was far from satisfactory. What was particularly frustrating was the lack of direct communication from the management. Although it was clear we were unhappy, the manager never once came out of the office to speak with us personally. Instead, a young lady at the front desk was left to run back and forth relaying messages, which was unfair to her and unprofessional from a management standpoint. Another major concern was the inconsistency in the level of hospitality from some of the staff. Simple courtesies like greeting guests with a “good morning” or “good evening” were noticeably lacking. Being acknowledged and welcomed by staff is a basic yet vital part of any hotel experience, and this aspect needs significant improvement through proper training. On a more positive note, the food was actually quite decent throughout our stay. I’d also like to extend my appreciation to Aja, Jim, and Opal, whose kindness and professionalism helped make our experience more pleasant despite the earlier setbacks. Overall, the resort has potential, but without significant improvements in management responsiveness, room quality, and staff hospitality, it’s difficult to justify the high prices. I hope the hotel takes this feedback constructively to enhance the experience for future guests

Teshurah Punter

I woke up this morning to find someone used my sister and I’s information to sign up for the Marriott Bonvoy after staying here. There is no shuttle to and from the airport. Make sure you have cash. The trip started off fine. We were met with our complimentary drink. A cocktail for myself and a mocktail for my sister. The room was nice. Most of the staff were nice. You only get a complimentary dinner at the Pescari if you are a Diamond Club member. If not you have to pay. The best dinner was at Hunter Steakhouse. The dinner at Vespa was clearly all microwaved including the steak and at Haven we went for dinner at 8:30pm and they pretty much didn’t have anything on the menu left to serve. My pregnant sister ordered a burger from room service it arrived an hour later and she got food poisoning. We got a few snacks at the souvenir store and it came out to $71 USD for a few snickers and some chips. And finally I received and email this morning at 5:38 saying that my sister (who’s name was spelled incorrectly) signed up for the Marriott Bonvoy. We have since locked all cards.

Tom Wright

We were not guests of the hotel but visited one evening from another resort for dinner for my partner's birthday. All of the staff who served us, both in the bar and the restaurant were very friendly and made us feel very welcome. The cocktails were great and the Caribbean barbecue at the Reef Restaurant was delicious - the ribs in particular were amazing! The ambience sitting out over the water with a live band playing made for the perfect birthday meal, and the complimentary cake for my partner was a special touch. Would definitely love to return on our next visit to Antigua!

Serge Kozhukhar • Real Estate Advisor

One of the most memorable vacations I’ve ever had! Blue Waters Resort and Spa exceeded all expectations. The food was absolutely amazing—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented at every meal. The service was equally impressive: warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming from start to finish. Every detail, from the ocean views to the relaxing ambiance, made this stay unforgettable. Can’t wait to come back!

Kris Krisendat

Blue Waters delivers a luxurious Caribbean escape with just about everything you'll need. From the beautiful views to the amazing hospitality, they deliver on all fronts. Zavier at the Palm's restaurant is definitely an asset. Met him at dinner and asked for sweet white wine and his response was that it's not on the list but he can make one for us. And he made us some of the best tasting sweet white wine 👌🏾 I was suprised to see him at breakfast the next morning and again for dinner, when I asked how come he's been on so long; he said "I love my job" Endless beach, pools & cocktails - still deciding?

Eric Mundt

Unfortunately, value does not connect between the prices at the Blue Water Resort and the quality of food, drink, and services. Here are some example pricings: cocktails - $18 USD, Blue Water Hamburger -$30 USD, Red Strip beer $11 per pint, Saturday bbq at only restaurant available -$75pp. These prices do not include the additional service fees and taxes which amount to ~20%. Room service as well incurs a $15 fee regardless of order... so I found myself hiking to carry a tray with burger and beer to my room just to eat on my arrivall to close out a 30hour day on my side. From a service perspective, on departure, I called for a cart to carry luggage to reception which also never arrived. I certainly could write more, but I will summarize by saying the experience was very hit and miss and I would rank it a four star experience trending toward 3 stars. Some of the staff were absolutely awesome, but on the whole it felt pretty average when considering quality and pricing.

Bux Shayeb

A tranquil quiet resort spread over the northwest beach area of Antigua. The resort has a number of pools, and ample dining spaces. Breakfast is amazing, with a superb view of the sea. Rooms and suites are spacious, with amenities and almost all of them have picture perfect views. Staff are smiling and relaxed and make you feel like slowing time down. Keep up the good work.

Anthony

This is a beautiful resort. I've been to several Sandals resorts, now, and I do believe this one to be the most visually appealing resort, thus far. The architecture around the resort is beautiful as as the grounds, and the beachfront. I have one complaint and that is the size of the rondoval suite we were in. It's VERY tight inside. From what I understand they're not like that at all resorts, though. It's cozy if ythat's your thing, but if you spend more than a little bit of time in your room, it's too tight in my opinion. Food was fabulous at Bayside and Eleanor's. And we were able to get a lobster lunch 2 days in a row, by request. Our butlers, Shawn and N'Kosi, were on point with that and delivered a succulent lunch to our patio. I believe we could have had it more than twice had we known to order sooner. We went during the off-season, and for us, that was perfect. The resort wasn't crowded and access to any and everything was effortless. I would visit again.

Peter Veress

Read this review!!! It will help you. Pros: Great beach, awesome location, great service, AMAZING FOOD! Best resort food weve had. Not much buffet choices, more restaurant style. Cons: The island and the resort has native species of wild life (frogs etc) that are active at night. They are LOUD! If you are a light sleeper prepare with earplugs or other solutions as it can be difficult to rest. The hotel is older and shows. Internet was slow and spotty, so not ideal for work or meetings if you have to. TVs are not smart to app access is none existent. We had rainy days and would of enjoyed some shows. Overall: Good resort but AMAZING ISLAND. Visit Antigua.

Jonathan Mull

5 night stay with my fiancé. We really enjoyed the beautiful beach and our time on Antigua. I want to recognize John at the piano bar, Celia at the pool bar, Joshua and the many fun photographers, Claudia's awesome karaoke, our fun bingo host, omelete chef and many more. The staff were truly fun. The saxophone player was amazing! We sang, danced, and really enjoyed all the entertainers. We really enjoyed our breakfasts. The food was always good and service was quick. The cocktails were great. We scheduled a photo session, got great shots, and bought a set of photos. We snorkeled and visited the duty free shopping, but stayed primarily on the resort. We would return for another vacation.

mike ryan

This is our 5th or 6th time to Sandals Grande Antigua, and unfortunately, most likely our last time. The last time we were here, was before covid and not much, if anything has been updated. All around the property, are signs of neglect and lack of attention to detail. The elevator, that was not working more than 5 years ago, is now just boarded up. Lamp posts, not only missing bulbs, but missing fixtures as well. Bare wires exposed at the side of walkways. Where the outdoor fire pits actually have seating, the cushions are ripped and the seats are shabby. There are far too few pool floats at the main pool and many of those are torn or shabby. There are 4 restaurants on site, that require reservations. Only 2 are open on a given night. You need to make reservations for each night, when you arrive, or you might not get in. It seems they may be under staffed, so the same people have to service all of the restaurants. The food is not the same caliber as it used to be. You do not expect 5 star dining, but they must do better. The beach is still clean and beautiful, however there are far more local merchants lining the entrances. The guards to a good job of making sure only registered guests enter. This is just my opinion, as a guest who has been here multiple times. This is the only Sandals I have been to. I kept coming back, because I knew what to expect....I did not get it this time. May be time to branch out. Still 4 days left on this trip, so I plan to make the most of it.

Sam Brailsford

We recently stayed the first week of September. This is my second Sandals resort and I did have very high expectations. There were a few areas that I was a little let down. We stayed on the Caribbean side and I do believe that is the older side compared to the Mediterranean. The rooms on the Caribbean side definitely seem more personable than not in the big building We did like however, the rooms probably need to be updated the furniture as well. Overall, we found that the food was really good. And I do like that there was always something to eat. We did go during the slower season so some of the restaurants may not have been open during their normal operating times that you would see listed on the app. I did not feel like the drinks were that great compared to our stay in Grenada where everything I had was amazing. The one thing I did find was that the people working at this resort were all amazing. They did try their best to provide amazing customer service everywhere we went. Jamil and the sandals club concierge went out of his way to assist us. Not only that, the honesty and integrity that the staff show is beyond compare. I left back in a room a bracelet that I purchased at the duty free shops down in St John's. I had no idea. I left it in the hotel safe until we arrived back home. I reached out as quickly as I could I tried to call and then I tried to email. To my surprise they not only found my bracelets. They sent it back to me via FedEx. I couldn't believe it. Losing my new bracelet put a very sour note on a very great vacation. I truly thought it was gone and I just had to take it as a loss. That really just solidifies the people of Antigua that we met. Everyone from the hotel staff to the people we saw while we were out of the hotel we're all so kind and welcoming. I don't really know why I waited so long to come to this island and I definitely will be back.

Guy

We stayed for 6 days in this hotel in Antigua. We stayed at suite 12 - the suites are huge ! We will definitely come back; the rooms are huge , new , modern and clean. the staff are amazing , every each person is so kind to you and make you feel like home. The location is the best , with amazing private beach. Kids and family friendly- including nanny services, kids club with great activities for kids. Very good food and restaurants- especially the Asian restaurant. The staff is there for you also when we needed a doctor consultation for one of the kids , they take care same day and sending a taxi to pharmacy for the prescriptions, checking on it every day. Excellent service.

Phil Lawyer

We spent a week at Carlisle Bay Resort and was blown away by the beauty, service, and attention to detail. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel like royalty—greeting us with chilled towels, tropical drinks, and warm smiles. The location is absolutely stunning. Nestled between lush green hills and a calm, turquoise bay, the resort feels private and peaceful. We stayed in a Bay Suite, which was perfect for a romantic escape—spacious, beautifully designed. Waking up to ocean views and sipping coffee on our terrace was a highlight of every day. Dining was exceptional across the board. Indigo on the Beach served fresh, flavorful dishes in a relaxed beachfront setting, while East was a more refined experience with standout Asian fusion flavors. We also loved Ottimo! for casual poolside lunches—especially the wood-fired pizzas. Service throughout the resort was impeccable. Everyone, from housekeeping to the concierge, went out of their way to ensure our stay was flawless. We also appreciated the thoughtful division between family and adult-only areas, which helped maintain a peaceful atmosphere. If I had to find a minor critique, it would be that some areas of the resort—like parts of the pool deck—could benefit from a little refresh. But that’s honestly nitpicking. The overall experience was world-class. I have been here 5 times … Would I return? Absolutely. Carlisle Bay is the perfect blend of relaxed luxury, natural beauty, and five-star service. Highly recommend for couples, families, or anyone looking to unwind in paradise.

Ana Pereira

I am very disappointed with my stay. The cost of the hotel is far too high compared to what is actually offered. You pay more than 1000€ per night and , if you consider this a leading hotel of the world, oh well, we’ve stayed in hotels less expensive and want better. The water pressure in the room is very weak, and the temperature constantly fluctuated—either burning hot or freezing cold. The hotel itself, including the room and furniture, is in serious need of renovation and improvement. To make things worse, we waited over 1 hour and 30 minutes , almost 2 to be precise, to be served at the Italian restaurant, which was completely unacceptable. When we asked why it was taking so long, they informed us they have received lots of requests, but everyone that came after us, was served first. The experience did not match the price at all.

Danny Hayward

Stayed here and at Bluewaters, and honestly, there’s not much in it—they both have their strengths. If the beach is what matters most, this one wins hands down. The location is incredible, right on a stunning stretch of sand that really makes the stay. That said, if you’re after charm and atmosphere, Bluewaters just edges it. This hotel has loads of potential, but it could do with some refurbishment. But the best bit? Afternoon tea served to you on the beach. It honestly doesn’t get much better. A real standout experience that sets this place apart.

Jayden Lau

I stayed here for 7 days and the experience was great! The staff were very friendly and the food tasted so good.