Best Hotels in Jolly Harbour, 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

★ 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

Keyonna is Antigua's most talked-about intimate adults-only retreat — a clutch of just 16 beachfront cottages on Lignum Vitae Bay, one of the island's prettiest and most secluded beaches. No room keys, no televisions, no clocks — the design philosophy is radical simplicity, and the guests who seek it out return year after year.

• Adults-Only
• Secluded
• Barefoot Luxury
• Jolly Harbour

★ 9.4 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

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