Best Hotels for a Summer Getaway in Antigua (2026)

Curtain Bluff has occupied its improbable perch — a promontory with Caribbean on one side and Atlantic on the other — since 1962, and its all-inclusive formula has never needed reinvention. The resort's tennis programme, managed by Bob Green, is among the world's finest at any resort; the beachfront suites, personal service, and exceptional wine cellar complete a thoroughly exceptional picture.

• All-Inclusive
• Tennis
• Couples
• English Harbour

★ 9.6 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation

Tucked into a rainforest-backed bay on Antigua's south coast, Carlisle Bay is a contemporary luxury resort that sets itself apart with a genuinely outstanding programme of activities — one of the Caribbean's best tennis academies, a watersports centre with serious credentials, and a film screening room for evening. The beach here, protected by reefs, is immaculate and rarely crowded.

• Luxury
• Tennis
• Beach
• English Harbour

★ 9.5 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation

Blue Waters occupies a secluded north-coast bay between Soldier's Bay and Dickenson Bay — close enough to the action for convenience, set apart enough for genuine tranquillity. The resort's mix of rooms, suites, and private villas with their own pools gives it an unusually flexible offering; the spa and recently renovated beach are among the island's finest.

• Spa
• Villa
• Beach
• Dickenson Bay

★ 9.2 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation

On the island's unspoiled east coast, Nonsuch Bay is a private marine reserve with an excellent sailing school, kitesurfing centre, and self-catering suites and beach cottages scattered across a hillside. The location — facing a sheltered bay off the tourist track — appeals strongly to adventurous families and keen water-sports enthusiasts who want Antigua without the crowds.

• Sailing
• Family
• Boutique
• East Coast

★ 9.1 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation

The Sandals brand's Antigua flagship makes the most of a prime Dickenson Bay setting with its classic couples-only all-inclusive formula elevated by Mediterranean- and Caribbean-village inspired design. Sixteen restaurants, twelve pools, a dive centre, and nightly entertainment ensure no couple has cause to be anything but blissfully occupied.

• All-Inclusive
• Couples
• Luxury
• Dickenson Bay

★ 9 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation

Hawksbill by Rex Resorts offers something genuinely rare: four private beaches — including Antigua's only clothing-optional stretch — on a 37-acre estate just minutes from St. John's. The resort's all-inclusive formula, inclusive of all meals and most activities, delivers excellent value for couples and families seeking a gracious but unpretentious Caribbean retreat.

• All-Inclusive
• Private Beach
• Value
• Jolly Harbour

★ 8.9 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation