Carlisle Bay AntiguavsAdmiral's Inn & Gunpowder Suites
Both hotels are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Carlisle Bay Antigua ranks significantly better than Admiral's Inn & Gunpowder Suites. Carlisle Bay Antigua is ranked #1 in Antigua & Barbuda with positive reviews from 11 publications including Star Service, DK Eyewitness and Oyster.
Carlisle Bay Antigua
Old Rd, Saint Mary's, Antigua
From $435/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Giving every first-class resort in the Caribbean a serious run for its money is this stunner." Full review
Concierge
"A sister hotel to London's One Aldwych, Carlisle Bay... has been an "it" spot for celebs, rock stars, and those who like to live large since opening in 2003."
Jetsetter
"Dreamy beach escape in Antigua with a pool, splurge-worthy spa, private cinema and yoga pavilion." Full review
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Afternoon tea, which often includes delectable freshly made shortbread, can be enjoyed on the beach, or just about anyplace you choose.
DK Eyewitness
"With sophisticated luxury on a beautiful southern beach, this resort stresses calm and relaxation."
Fodor's
"This cosmopolitan, boutique sister property of London's trendy One Aldwych hotel daringly eschews everything faux colonial and Creole." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
83.9
"This 82-suite retreat will leave even the testiest traveler with little room to complain." Full review
Star Service
"Accommodations are hands-down the best-equipped on the island." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Sophisticated, stylish interiors and a fabulously restrained spa. Its isolation means plenty of privacy, but it's within easy access of the English Harbour." Full review
Afar Magazine
"It’s all very restful, but the long list of free non-motorized watersports and the extensive kids' club ensures everyone has plenty to do." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Ultra-posh and contemporary, the Carlisle courts style-conscious global nomads who like to trade the beach lounger for the tennis court, the gym, the trail or the yoga mat." Full review
Admiral's Inn & Gunpowder Suites
Nelson's Dockyard, English Harbour, Antigua
From $265/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
Frommer's
"This place is full of character and atmosphere, and it reopened in 2011 following a massive renovation." Full review
Fodor's
"This Georgian brick edifice, originally the shipwright's offices in what is now Nelson's Dockyard, has withstood acts of God and war since the early 18th century." Full review
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Commandeer the complimentary boat and shuttle to nearby beaches when crowds descend on the compound and the inn's captivating terrace restaurant for lunch.
Star Service
"Facing the restored waterfront, the Georgian-style hotel is not as posh as the nearby Copper & Lumber Store Hotel, but it is less expensive, just as historic, and its staff is friendlier." Full review
Jetsetter
"A charming Antigua retreat with a beautiful infinity pool, two restaurants and a boat to the beach." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Offers guests a rare chance to stay on the grounds of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, set in immaculately maintained 18th-century British buildings straddling Freeman’s Bay. " Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This intimate inn with 23 rooms spread over four Georgian stone buildings is charmingly old-school and romantic with lots of design touches and service that lend character and a deep sense of place." Full review
Independent
"A boutique hotel housed in an 18th-century complex...rooms in the historic property feature four-poster canopy beds, harbour and infinity pool views, wood beams"