The 7 Best Family Hotels in Antigua

Most people come to Antigua for days spent on the white sand beaches and in crystal clear waters. But beyond the coast, there is plenty to explore with the bustling capital St John's, historical forts, and charming Caribbean villages. The island has a wide choice of family-friendly hotels many offering a good range of activities, kids clubs, and (if you so choose) the option to self-cater. Our hotel experts have compiled a collection of the best family hotels in Antigua selected on their amenities, service, location, and price. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next family break?

For self-catering

• Dickenson Bay Cottages are a collection of self-catering villas near St John's. Airy rooms are decorated with tropical prints and bamboo furniture and each have living areas and kitchens making them ideal for families. With a pool, a spa, and boats available to explore neighbouring islands, this is a real crowd-pleaser.

For an active stay

• Nonsuch Bay is a sleek contemporary beachfront hotel. Large rooms are designed with a modern take on colonial style and all come with fully equipped kitchens and spacious living areas giving independence to families. Renowned for its sailing activities while also offering a wide selection of watersports — this is ideal for families who like to stay active on their holidays.
• Blue Waters is an elegant beachfront hotel. Enormous rooms feature Italian tiles, big beds and most have sea-facing balconies (some have kitchens). Boasting a range of outdoor pools, tennis courts, watersports, a spa and a private beach area — this is a perfect stay for families.

For an all-inclusive stay

• The Verandah Resort & Spa is a family-friendly all-inclusive hotel set on the beach. Rooms have vaulted ceilings, bamboo furniture and big balconies. With outdoor pools, a spa, tennis courts, several restaurants and vast gardens, this is ideal for families and water-sport enthusiasts.
• Curtain Bluff is a secluded, family-friendly, luxury all-inclusive beach resort with Caribbean and Atlantic facing beaches. Spacious rooms & suites feature private terraces with sea views. Expect outstanding facilities for tennis and watersports plus fantastic food. Peaceful, stunning and chic.

For a five star

• Carlisle Bay is a sublime beach resort on Antigua's south coast. Luxurious rooms are either beach fronted or garden facing and there is a choice of four restaurants. With kids clubs for both younger children and teenagers plus a cinema room, fishing trips and bicycle tours of the island — kids will be kept very busy leaving adults to truly relax.
• Jumby Bay Island is perhaps one of the most exclusive places to stay in the world, this small island off the north coast of Antigua hosts the rich and famous who come to unwind on the sandy beaches and lounge in the lavish villas. Enjoy fresh Antiguan cuisine and the chic bar. Gorgeous, luxurious and totally family-friendly.

Still not sure?

• Browse through our collection of all the best places to stay in Antigua
• Expand your search to see our pick of the best places to stay in the Caribbean
• Alternatively, contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.

  • Dickenson Bay Cottages St Johns, Antigua 14 rooms from AU$180

    
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    Families  -  Villas with small kitchens are ideal family size, plenty of activities for all

    Sailing  -  Boat available to explore other neighbouring islands, including our sister island of Barbuda, Montserrat, Bird Island

    Local markets  -  St John's market is nearby

    Sights nearby  -  Just outside St John's

    

    Recommended by  -  Fodors

    Pleasant self-catering villas near the St Johns. The rooms are spacious and filled with tropical prints, bamboo furniture and living areas. Outdoor pool, fragrant gardens and spa treatments available. Family friendly and laid back. See More

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  • Nonsuch Bay Antigua 42 rooms from AU$629

    
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    Families  -  Daytime kids club and creche is included for hotel guests. Babysitting can be arranged.

    Active Holiday  -  Specialises in sailing activities with dinghy and keelboats plus races and courses

    Sights nearby  -  Harmony Hall restaurant and art gallery (open seasonally) and Half Moon Bay beach.

    Sailing  -  Hotel has extensive fleet of sail boats and offers lessons from beginners to pro

    

    Recommended by  -  Fodors

    Contemporary beachfront hotel. Bedrooms have large French windows, wooden floors and ipod docks. All come with fully equipped kitchens and spacious living areas. Outdoor pool, private beach and spa. Great fresh international cuisine. Plethora of watersports available. Ideal for families. See More

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  • Blue Waters Antigua 67 rooms from AU$576

    
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    Families  -  Suites have plenty of space for the whole family, and cottages with kitchens are perfect for preparing pre-beach picnics

    Sea Views  -  Most rooms enjoy wonderful ocean views

    Great walks  -  1.5km route through the grounds

    Tennis  -  Courts and equipment available

    

    Recommended by  -  Fodors

    Splendid beachfront hotel. Enormous rooms feature Italian tiles, big beds and most with sea-facing balconies. A range of outdoor pools, tennis court, spa and private beach area. Fresh, healthy cuisine in the choice of restaurants. A perfect stay for families. See More

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  • The Verandah Resort & Spa Antigua 200 rooms from AU$865

    
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    Active Holiday  -  Plethora of watersports available, as well as interesting boat trips with local marine experts

    Families  -  Superb kids club, children's pool, tennis and family size suites with mini kitchens

    Great walks  -  Hiking trails in the 30 acre grounds

    Sights nearby  -  Devil’s Bridge

    

    Recommended by  -  Fodors

    Family friendly all-inclusive hotel on the beach. Rooms have vaulted ceilings, bamboo furniture and big balconies. Outdoor pools, spa, tennis courts and vast gardens. Fantastic Caribbean cuisine in the choice of restaurants. Ideal for families and water-sport adventurers. See More

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  • Carlisle Bay St Mary's, Antigua 82 rooms from AU$931

    
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    Families  -  Clubs for both younger children and teenagers, cinema room, fishing trips and bicycle tours of the island

    Honeymoons  -  Immersive spa, private boat charters, fine dining and indulgent interiors - what more could you want

    Diving  -  A top spot for diving with manta rays and sea turtles - you can even get ceritified

    Tennis  -  There are tennis courts for guests to have a game in the cooler hours

    

    Recommended by  -  Fodors, Tablet, Kiwi Collection

    Sublime beach resort close to English harbour. Rooms and suites feature silk furnishings, contemporary colours, hammocks and large bathrooms. Outdoor pool, direct beach access, spa, yoga space and tennis courts. Superb fresh cuisine in choice of restaurants; chilled bar areas. Effortless indulgence. See More

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  • Curtain Bluff Antigua 72 rooms from AU$1078

    
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    Watersports  -  All watersports including waterskiing and scuba diving are included in the price!

    Hideaway  -  Relatively secluded location, access to quiet white beaches and waterfront spa

    All inclusive  -  Price quoted includes all meals & drinks (unless you decide to upgrade your wine choices) plus watersports, tennis & much more!

    Tennis  -  Tennis courts (including use of racquets and balls) included in the price

    

    Recommended by  -  Fodors

    Secluded, family friendly, luxury all inclusive beach resort with Caribbean and Atlantic facing beaches. Spacious rooms & suites feature private terraces with sea views and big marble bathrooms. Outstanding facilities for tennis and watersports. Fantastic food. Peaceful, stunning and chic. See More

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  • Jumby Bay Island St Johns, Antigua from AU$3299

    
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    Families  -  Wide variety of activities for children, as well kid's club for snorkelling, learning about turtles and children's spa

    All inclusive  -  Price quoted is per room and includes all meals, premium alchols, non motorized water sports and much more

    Total relaxation  -  An island resort, meaning miles of beaches for your enjoyment, watersports, excellent spa and tennis

    Tennis  -  Three courts in the gardens

    

    Recommended by  -  Fodors

    Perhaps one of the most exclusive places to stay in the world, this small island off the north coast of Antigua hosts the rich and famous who come to unwind on the sandy beaches and lounge in the lavish villas. Superb fresh Antiguan cuisine; chic bar. Gorgeous, luxurious and family friendly. See More

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Written by Katie Harris

posted Monday, 4th October 2021