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The 7 Best Family Hotels in Antigua

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.

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- Dickenson Bay Cottages St Johns, Antigua 14 rooms from £96
  
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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 £335
  
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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 £307
  
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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 £460
  
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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 £496
  
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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 £574
  
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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 £1756
  
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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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