On lush Antigua, here's a reminder that paradise really does exist. This exclusive Caribbean hideaway makes the most of its jaw-dropping beachfront setting.
EXPERIENCE
A sojourn at Hermitage Bay is like having your own 1,250 ft. beach on a tropical island. The resort consists of just 25 shingle-roofed cottage suites sprinkled around a hidden bay, all of them offering views of white sand and turquoise ocean. Reclining in a plantation chair on your verandah, you feel transported back to Antigua's colonial era - with all the conveniences of an upscale hotel.
Want to be right on the water? Select a front-row, split-level Beach Cottage Suite. Or if it's privacy you're after, each Hillside Cottage Suite has a plunge pool and sundeck. Either way, Hermitage Bay's discreet and detail-oriented staff will anticipate your every need.
The resort's beachside restaurant excels at Caribbean and contemporary European cuisine, with seafood and other fresh ingredients sourced from the impressive local larder. The spa offers treatments ranging from reflexology to hot-stone massage, all the better to limber you up for a windsurfing lesson.
RECOGNITION
Tatler Travel Guide - Best 101 Hotels in the World - 2009
Andrew Harper - Grand Award Winner - 2009
Condé Nast World Traveler - UK Hot Hotel List - 2008
Condé Nast World Traveler US Hot Hotel List - 2008
Condé Nast World Traveler US Hot Spa List - 2008
TripAdvisor - No 3 Best All-Inclusive Hotel in the World - 2008
Brides - Top Ten Sexiest Resorts in the World
LOCATION
On the west coast of the Caribbean island of Antigua, Hermitage Bay is 35 minutes by taxi from V.C. Bird International Airport. In 30 minutes you can be in St. John's, the island's capital. The Jolly Harbour marina complex, which offers shopping, dining, golf, and tennis, is a 10-minute drive from the hotel.
Airport Shuttle Service Beach Towels Bottled Water in Room Continental Breakfast Included DVD Player Flat Screen TV Fresh Fruit in Room Front Desk (24-Hour) Gift Shop High Speed Internet (Complimentary) High Speed Internet (Wireless) In-room safe Internet iPod dock in rooms Laundry Facilities Laundry Service Massage Outdoor Dining & Lounging Area Room Service (24-Hour) Turndown Service Welcome Amenity