Hermitage Bay Antigua (4.5*)

The intimate, privately-owned Hermitage Bay is comprised of just 25 luxury cottages, and is considered one of the most secluded corners of Antigua, which is ideal for those seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. This eco-chic hotel provides comforts of a luxury environment without compromising natural habitat that thrives around it.

 

Hotel Details

  • located on the white sand beach where a coral reef thrives immediately in front of the property, providing a natural wave barrier
  • Garden Spa
  • restaurant
  • bar/lounge
  • outdoor swimming pool

 

The all-inclusive program features:

  • breakfast, lunch and dinner menus that change on a daily basis
  • afternoon snack
  • canapés at cocktail hour
  • beverages, including premium branded drinks and a selection of house wines
  • French Champagne (winter) and Prosecco (summer)
  • airport transfers
  • morning yoga, meditation and Pilates classes (alternating days)
  • non-motorized water sports
  • Wi-Fi throughout the hotel

 

Special Notes:

  • minimum stay of three nights is required except for the period from 21st December to 4th January when the minimum stay is seven nights. Shorter stays depend on availability.
  • the resort accepts children aged 12 - 16 years, with exception of the period from July 1st to August 31st when children aged 8 and above are accepted

 

Room Features

All suites feature:

  • outdoor showers
  • screened louvers in place of glass doors and windows
  • king beds with white Italian linens
  • mini-bar
  • aromatherapy bath soaps
  • freestanding bathtubs
  • iPod docking station
  •  26" flat screen TV
  •  DVD player
  •  Wi-Fi

 

Hillside Pool Suite:

  • located on the hillside, increasing privacy
  • panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea and lush landscapes
  • private sundecks
  • private plunge pools
  • outdoor space with double day beds, sofa love seat, small dining table and plantation chairs

 

Beachfront Suites:

  • situated from the edge of the white sand beach to the gardens just beneath the hillside
  • split-level lounge that opens onto a wide patio
  • outdoor dining area, double day beds and reclining plantation chairs

 

Beach Suites:

  • same as the Beachfront Cottages but set one row back on the beach while still having sea views between the cottages in front

 

Dining

  • Hermitage Bay Restaurant – serves delicious meals made from the fresh high quality ingredients. Offers a varied menu of Caribbean favourites, American classics, and modern European fare. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant has an intimate setting, and the menu choices change daily.

 

Recreation

  • non-motorized water sports including snorkeling, windsurfing, Hobie cats and kayaks, including tuition
  • Garden Spa that features treatments influenced by the ancient eastern concept of Chakra. Mediation, yoga and Pilates are also available

 

NEW! How you can make your stay more authentic, sustainable and memorable

These tips provide the insider’s knowledge on how travelers can engage with local culture, make their vacations more memorable, promote sustainability in the region, and enhance their overall holiday experience.

  • Recommended excursion – visit to the Sea View Farm Village. Antiguan folk pottery dates back at least to the early 18th century, when slaves fashioned cooking vessels from local clay. Today, folk pottery is fashioned in a number of places around Antigua, but the center of this cottage industry is Sea View Farm Village. The clay is collected from pits located nearby, and the wares are fired in an open fire under layers of green grass in the yards of the potters' houses. Folk pottery can be purchased at outlets in the village as well as at a number of stores around the island. Buyers should be aware that Antiguan folk pottery breaks rather easily in cold environments.
  • Visit the Antigua Carnival between July 28th and August 7th,which is a ten-day festival of colorful costumes, beauty pageants, talent shows, and especially good music.  The festivities, which celebrate emancipation, are exciting and extensive, ranging from the Party Monarch and Calypso Monarch competitions of Calypsonians, the Panorama steel band competition, and the spectacular Parade of Bands to the Miss Antigua Pageant and the Caribbean Queen's Competition. Another great event to attend is the Mango Festival taking place in mid-August, which features many fun activities and workshops to promote utilization of mangos and other local fruit, as well as support linkages between tourism and agriculture
  • Some of the best spots to dine on the island are considered Abracadabra Restaurant and Disco-Bar which features Italian cuisine, and the Sheer Rocks Restaurant that offers Mediterranean cuisine in a romantic atmosphere, and is known for supporting local farmers and producers of the best ingredients from the island
Please Note: Time restrictions and extra charges may apply for some activities, watersports or facilities. Some restaurants may be open for certain meals only, have a dress code in effect and/or require reservations. While Sparkling Voyages makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, it cannot be held responsible for changes, omissions or errors.