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Jolly Beach Resort


Hotel class 3.5 of 5
Bolans Village, Bolans, Antigua
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2 of 5 stars
jwsmith66   1 contribution
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Aug 30, 2009 | Trip type: Family
0/3 found this review helpful

We are a family of four that travels to the Caribbean once a year for an all-inclusive family vacation. We have stayed at numerous (see our map please) resorts and have never been disappointed until this trip. Some examples: -Jolly beach claims to have five bars to services you: At no point during our stay were there five bars open.... more

JBR Sucks!!!
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1 of 5 stars
gilleycamellia   2 contributions
Marianna, FL
Aug 20, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2/6 found this review helpful

My wife and I stayed at JBR from 8-11 thru 8-18. Beach: The beach is amazing. The water is beautiful, however a little milky. A Brit told us Jolly Harbor had been dredged a few months back and the sand was dumped into Jolly Bay. We did snorkel , but couldn’t see until you reached the bottom. We picked up... more

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JBR - Patrice, Manager

Thanks very much for taking the time to write a review. I’m sorry that you experienced trouble with the air-conditioner in your room, and that it was necessary to switch your room during your stay. We have been experiencing some super-heated days and it can prove a challenge to keep a consistent temperature within all rooms. I will copy your...

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4 of 5 stars
susannah122   12 contributions
newcastle
Aug 20, 2009 | Trip type: Family
3/4 found this review helpful

I went to Jolly Beach for a week with my son and we had a fantastic time. For us, the main plus was the location- right next to an amazing white beach. There were two big pools and we tended to sit next to the quieter one. The main pool was where all the activity was going on - great... more

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JBR - Patrice, Manager

Thanks so much for the great review; it’s nice to hear that you and your son enjoyed your vacation time together. You’re so right -- the mile-long beach at Jolly is the best. We value your feedback on our menus and appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your dining experience. I will pass on your suggestion...

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5 of 5 stars
sayles11   6 contributions
Yorkshire
Aug 20, 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

Having just returned from another fabulous 2 weeks at Jolly Beach I can't believe what I read on here! its true what people say the only people that write on here are those who are never satisfied the people who enjoy themselves do not often take the time to write reviews. We have been to Jolly Beach 8 times in... more

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5 of 5 stars
JollyBeachistheBEST   1 contribution
England
Aug 18, 2009 | Trip type: Family
4/5 found this review helpful

Jolly Beach Resort, is a wonderful place for children and also adults! They have everything you need there! But the rooms are basic and not updated for a few years when i have been going there, but you dont stay in your room that much of the day! The beach is a great place, its clean and the sea is... more

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5 of 5 stars
cardiffcityWales   4 contributions
wales
Aug 18, 2009 | Trip type: Family
4/5 found this review helpful

This is our fourth time at jolly beach and it gets better each time we go,we stayed in a superior room which is lovely and very spacious,housekeeping every day ,the maids who are lovely leave it spotless,we had a bottle of rum and a postcard to welcome us back again.the beach is amazing,weve been on a trip around antigua and... more

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JBR - Patrice, Manager

It’s wonderful to see your amazing comments and we are so happy to be able to welcome you back to your Jolly Beach family. I’ll give all the bartenders and entertainment staff your regards, they really enjoy what they do and appreciate knowing that they contributed to a great vacation experience. It’s certainly a delight to see that you acknowledge...

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1 of 5 stars
mnmll3226   10 contributions
Pennsylvania
Aug 12, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2/9 found this review helpful

If you are used to staying at quality resorts (think Marriott, Westin, even Holiday Inn is better) then please do not stay here. I don't know where to begin with the level of disrespect and unprofessionalism that the staff here represents. I agree with all of the previous posts before mine because we were all there to celebrate a wedding.... more

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1 of 5 stars
AyanaSimone   1 contribution
NYC
Aug 12, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel
1/7 found this review helpful

So yes the previous two reviews are correct, you have to flush the toilet like 4 times to build up enough water for it to flush, the maid turns off your ac when they clean the room, the mosiquitos were CRAZY even after the sprayed my room and I had a recurring ant colony living in my closet, I hope... more

Management response from
JBR - Patrice, Manager

Thanks very much for your comments; I regret that your stay with us did not meet your expectations. It is our aim to resolve any issues a guest has with their room and I am sorry to learn that the water pressure was low. I’m not sure why that happened but will discuss it with our maintenance staff. We do...

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1 of 5 stars
vmeikle21   1 contribution
Houston, TX
Aug 10, 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/8 found this review helpful

Where can I begin!!! I must say I'm well travelled and this has been the worst trip I have ever had. The resort is run down and needs a massive overhaul. The staff were rude and very uncooperative. The rooms were closet size and hot most of the time. To add insult to injury if they maid cleaned your room... more

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1 of 5 stars
kutecris   6 contributions
Yonkers, NY
Aug 7, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel
1/5 found this review helpful

I really don't know where to begin. I stayed at JBR this month for a friend's wedding. When I was shown into my room, I thought I was being punk'd. The rooms are so outdated it is ridiculous. The AC barely worked, the safe was rusted, the toilet needed to be pumped at least 4 or 5 times before it... more

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Address: Bolans Village, Bolans, Antigua