Hawksbill Resort Antigua

Rachel Phelan

We had such a relaxing and enjoyable holiday here. We picked Hawksbill based on the reviews saying that it is a quiet, relaxing place with beautiful views and beaches, which is what we wanted and it didn't disappoint. We stayed in a Honeymoon Cove (/now Oceanfront Room) room which had such nice views and a lovely balcony space. The room is fairly basic and the bathroom decor is a bit dated, but the room was comfortable and clean and had everything we needed. Couldn't fault the food, it can feel slightly repetitive in that each meal there's usually the same type of meat and veggie dishes but all were of a good quality especially for a buffet. Food at sea grapes and PD's grill was also delicious. Service as others have mentioned is slightly inconsistent, most of the time it was good but we stayed over the Easter weekend and noticed a difference in service over the weekend and bank holiday compared to a normal weekday, but not enough for it to have any real affect on our holiday. There were some great staff that stood out throughout our stay including Erroll, Marie, Dellary, Angela and Gerald. We also got married (elopement) at the resort during our stay, and we really enjoyed our day. The whole process was smooth with everything kindly organised by Debbie from everything on the legal side down to the cake, flowers and arranging hair and make up for me. We wanted a simple wedding just the two of us with a stunning sunny back drop and that's what we got. Will definitely be returning to celebrate future anniversaries to come 😊

Diane Kellington

Breathtaking views from everywhere in the resort. The beach was crystal clear and the sand soft and clean. The pool was amazing. A very laid back resort where it's easy to unwind and unplug from reality. Staff was very friendly. Room was clean and comfortable. Food was delicious and the drinks just kept coming. Can't wait to go back. I would recommend booking direct if you can get the same price as an Expedia because you get a lot of perks in doing so...one being free airport transport and a stocked mini frig every day you are there.

Andres Collado

Came here for our 30th anniversary. Our room had the most amazing view overlooking the beach. Beach clean and well maintained very safe to swim in. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was just right. Great island style cuisine, almost felt like I was eating at a friend’s house. The hotel helped me set up a wonderful special on the beach dinner, it was amazing. Delaney our food server was the best, made our special night a delight. Overall the rooms do need a fresher up. Specifically the bathroom but everything works and was most importantly clean. Loved this place

Amanda T

We spent a wonderful, relaxing two weeks at The Hawksbill and couldn’t fault it! From the moment we arrived to welcoming cold, scented flannels and a glass of fizz, everything was perfect. We had room 14 which is a ground floor, superior sea view room just steps away from Seagrapes beach and not too far from the bar and the restaurant. The room was very clean and spacious and the bathroom had 2 showers and 2 sinks. I especially liked the shower as it was in a separate room which meant the steam and humidity did not come into the rest of the bathroom or bedroom. The bed was huge and very comfortable, the air conditioning was excellent, the free toiletries were lovely and there were plenty of hangers, storage space and a safe. Our room had an outside veranda and some railings or hooks would be useful for drying beach towels and swimwear. There is excellent free WiFi throughout the resort. The food was amazing; fresh, local and plentiful! We especially enjoyed the fresh tuna and swordfish, the fruit and the seafood pasta at the Tamarind Tree restaurant. For lunch, we also enjoyed the ribs at PD’s Grill and the burger and chicken wrap at the Seagrapes restaurant. The drinks are great - David’s Happy Colada, daiquiris, pina coladas, iced coffees… were all excellent. The beach was fabulous and the Caribbean sea calm. In my opinion, the jet skis come in too fast at Seagrapes beach (right where we had seen people swimming and snorkelling only minutes before) so be aware of that. We saw goats and pigs and pelicans at Honeymoon Cove and Eden Beach. There are quite a lot of birds and wildlife to spot if that is your thing and there are also the resident ducks! The staff are all so lovely and helpful, especially Dalston, Julian, Patricia, Keithroy, Sackieno and David (apologies to those I’ve missed). We visited St John’s a couple of times - the museum was really interesting, there’s good duty free shopping, (take photo ID and return flight information) and we had chicken wings at Hemingway’s (excellent but very filling for a starter). We also did a tour and loved English Harbour which is the only Georgian harbour still in use and there is so much history there we could have stayed longer, but we only had 40 minutes. Shirley Heights on a Thursday was good - the food smelt amazing but we weren’t hungry and the rum punch was great but very strong! My tip for improvement would be to offer slices of watermelon or pineapple to people on the beach -that would have been amazing! Thank you all for making our holiday perfect!

Webb Parker

We loved our stay at the Hawksbill. Aside from the 4 beautiful beaches on the property, the gem of the resort is its staff. They are personable, caring, friendly, and seek to make sure you are having a great experience. As other reviews have said, the rooms are a bit dated, but the resort has changed hands and is undergoing cosmetic updates. Our room was spacious, clean, comfortable, and had a spectacular view. Make sure you get to know the staff - Syka has a great sense of humor and laughed with us everyday! Errol at the bar will make you a great cocktail! Bernadette, Odette, Marie, and Noisha will take care of you at the restaurant like you were in their home kitchens. And, Shemary kept our room clean and comfortable (and the minibar stocked!) The groundskeepers are doing a great job with the lush greenscape and beach maintenance. And, the hosts at reception make you feel at home the moment you pull up to the resort. If you are looking for a relaxing, not fussy, comfortable get away - the Hawksbill is a great place. It offers unassuming quiet and solitude with plenty of activities if you’d like to venture out. We will definitely return!