Admiral's Inn & Gunpowder SuitesvsThe Ocean Inn
Both hotels are recommended by professionals. On balance, Admiral's Inn & Gunpowder Suites is preferred by most writers compared to Ocean Inn. Admiral's Inn & Gunpowder Suites comes in at #5 in Antigua & Barbuda with praise from 6 reviewers like Jetsetter, Star Service and Frommer's.
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"
The Ocean Inn
St. Pauls, English Harbour, Antigua
From $180/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Pool
- Fitness Center
Frommer's
"This is Antigua's premier B&B, just a 10-minute walk from some golden sandy beaches. It's a special place, with the coziest and most homelike decor on the island." Full review
Fodor's
"Views of English Harbour, affable management, and affordability distinguish this homey inn." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The intimate Ocean Inn, whose wooden walkways connect 12 bright rooms, is a steal." Full review
The Telegraph
6.0
"A cheap hotel option." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This charming inn on flowery, terraced grounds above English Harbour delivers five-star views at three-star prices." Full review