Best Hotels for Foodies in Antigua

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

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

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

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

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