Hermitage Bay

My girlfriend and I stayed at Hermitage Bay from the 5th to the 12th of May 2007. The resort is amazing. We stayed in a Hillside Cottage suite with plunge pool. The suite was quite simply excellent. We had a huge rap-around terrace with a view over the ocean. The room was beautifully decorated with dark wood flooring and furniture. The plunge pool was fantastic and offered an infinity view into the Caribbean sea. The room was extremely well equipped. We had a 26” LCD TV, cable, DVD player, Ipod dock and a well stocked mini-bar.. The... more

Well what can i say...absolute heaven! From the minute you arrive (and the taxi driver calls to let them know you are nearly there so everything is ready) you feel like royalty. You get personally greated by the manager and freshly mixed virgin mojitos are waiting for you! You have your tour of the hotel then your 'room ambasador' takes to up to your room. Pure beauty! I would still be there if i hadnt been dragged out of my room...was going to claim squatters rights but didnt fancy an Antiguan jail!! The rooms are beautiful and... more

My wife and I stayed at Hermitage Bay between the 6th and 21st April 2007 as a belated honeymoon. Upon arrival we were met with breath taking views of the caribbean and a warm welcome from all the staff, who are absolutely fantastic. We had a hillside villa complete with plunge pool and the rooms surpassed our expectations. Every guest is assigned a room ambassador, who, if they were anything like ours, Ruthlyn, will make your stay memorable. The rooms are immaculately kept with fresh flowers replaced daily and the mini bar is always... more

Hermitage Bay offers everything we're normally looking for: - great bungalows with excellent design/ furniture - magic view - great beach and sea - excellent food/ drinks and service It's an absolutely fantastic place for couples and honeymooners. The only thing that could be added: some gym machines...

As background, my wife and I are 29 years old and went to Antigua to celebrate our 2nd wedding anniversary. We were looking for a place to totally relax and get away from everything for a week. We absolutely loved Hermitage Bay. After being torn between the Hillside Cottage for its plunge pool and the Beach Cottage for the proximity to the beach, we chose the Beach Cottage. You can't go wrong with either of these choices. I would say select the Hillside Cottage if the plunge pool is important to you and the Beach Cottage if you... more

My husband and I wanted a great relaxing getaway somewhere in the Caribbean. When we found Hermitage Bay it met our standards as far as a beach vacation goes for now! There were some reviews that listed inconveniences and problems with the resort which did worry us a bit. First, the road into the resort is not finished in the least. Really, not an inconvenience as once you are at the resort, there is no real reason to leave it; unless you take the occasional jaunt into St. John's or Shirley's Heights. The unfinished road is really... more

My Fiance and I went to Antigua for a relaxing holiday and with the intention of taking in some of the cricket at the World Cup! Hermitage Bay is an amazing find and has the potential to be one of those "world class" escapes that everyone craves but rarely finds. The location is a great asset as it is a long way from anywhere and the lack of tarmaced road acts as something of a barrier to entry from the outside. We stayed in a room with a plunge pool and to be honest this was a big plus! To be able to sit in the pool and read a book,... more

We were in Antigua for a 10 night stay at another 5 star property a week ago. We had heard a lot about Hermitage Bay and wanted to check it out. We drove over and asked for a tour of the property. The assistant manager gave us a tour of the rooms and all we can say is WOW!!! First the beach is gorgeous. The surrounding hills are lovely with no other houses or shacks to mare the view. The water is a lovely shade of blue with great chaises and umbrellas. We saw the beach suites and the hillside suites with a plunge pool. All rooms... more

This place is excellent. If you are looking for relaxation and quiet this is it. however, even with the best of properties there were a few things that I thought could have been a little better. Basically my wife and I were there for our honeymoon. The car was waiting for us when we arrived at the airport. 20 minutes and we hit "the road". The driver prepared us for the worst. Basically a gravel country road with just 2 deep holes. This took about 5-7 minutes and it was over. The reality we both laughed because we have booth driven... more

I have never been anywhere like this before, the privicy of the cottages, the tranquil location, the beaches deserted, the friendly staff all add up to the perfect holiday. From the minute I arrived I was looked after and was given a local antiguan cocktail which made me feel completely relaxed straight away. If you are looking for somewhere that is very private with the highest standards of accomodation, food and attention to detail, this is the the place you have been looking for - its paradise One day I found a beach just... more