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Carlisle Bay AntiguavsCurtain Bluff
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Carlisle Bay Antigua ranks slightly better than Curtain Bluff Resort. Carlisle Bay Antigua comes in at 94 with endorsements from 11 reviewers like The Telegraph, Fodor's and Concierge.
Carlisle Bay Antigua
Frommer's
Concierge
Jetsetter
DK Eyewitness
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
The Telegraph
Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet
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 Traveler83.9
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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
Curtain Bluff Concierge Jetsetter Fodor's
Travel + Leisure Star Service The Telegraph Afar Magazine Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
Old Road, Saint Mary's, Antigua
From $1,435/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Lavish furnishings, fresh produce flown in daily by his import company, and a well-stocked wine cellar."
Jetsetter "Classic Caribbean all-inclusive on Antigua’s southern tip, with two private beaches, a championship tennis center and a pair of top-notch restaurants." Full review
Fodor's "An incomparable beachfront setting, impeccable service, superb extras (free scuba diving and deep-sea fishing), effortless elegance." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A dream location straddling two beaches—a protected swimming lagoon on the Caribbean side and a wilder, white-sand stretch along the Atlantic—has made Curtain Bluff a favored getaway." Full review
Star Service "Curtain Bluff is one of the Caribbean's venerable small resorts, a secluded, high-end all-inclusive that has been under the same private ownership for several decades." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Curtain Bluff, set on not one but two beaches to the south of Antigua, is an all-inclusive luxury hotel with a wide range of sporting activities on offer." Full review
Afar Magazine "Opened in 1962, Curtain Bluff is Antigua’s oldest luxury resort, and one of the island’s finest." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"This "classic Caribbean legend" is an all-inclusive on 20 acres of gardens, where "beautiful birds" flit in and out of the trees." Full review
Frommer's "Classy, old-fashioned, and as cozy as a mink throw, this independently owned, all-inclusive resort still rattles its jewelry as one of the grande dames of the Caribbean" Full review
Travel + Leisure "The 72-room celebrity favorite is located on the south coast of an island that’s said to have 365 beaches. Rooms are situated directly on powdery white sand"
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Be sure to take a four-minute walk to Gina’s Cook Shop, located on a roadside in Morris Bay, which serves up jerk chicken, fresh fruit, and coconut water.
