My husband and I (65 & 69) just returned to the snow of CT after a week of gorgeous blue skies and soft ocean breezes at Long Bay Hotel. The hotel is small and informal and perfect for "living without a schedule". The food is fantastic and the staff so helpful. You can tell that the hotel has been carefully tended. We learned that it has been run by the same family since 1966. There is a well stocked library game room to meet the other guests for games or conversation in the evenings if you want. The food is wonderful. The beach is very pretty with white sand and some snorkeling. Just enough to get you hungry for lunch. We did one small half day excursion to see the island but were really content to stay put. It was a wonderful vacation.

Can't say enough good things about Long Bay.

Hotel is absolutely beautiful, the staff very attentive to making your stay an experience to remember ... and the food fantastic.

Stayed during the Christmas break 2004. We took the Harbor House cottage. Parents in a closed off bedroom and the kids in the living room. First night the kids got a few misquito bites, but not to worry ... the staff provided netting the next morning.

Special thanks to Dave for greeting us every day with a smile, making sure we were well taken care of. Took two trips to Green Island with Arno (in charge of watersports), absolutely stunning scenery and snorkling/scuba. Strongly recommend the trip. Sailed the sunfish's provided in the bay, always a good breeze to power your way around. Took a trip to Nelson's Dockyard, nothing special, but enjoyed the ride with Kenneth (handles most transportation at Long Bay). Kenneth shared his knowlege of the island and his experiences.

If time away from TV, phones, newspapers, radios ... the outside world is in your plans, highly recommend this hotel. Kids enjoyed getting into Island Time, playing games in the game room or just reading/snorkling on the beach.

Jon and TJ

The Long Bay Hotel is in a wonderful location with the choice of a sandy beach with a reef for snorkelling within easy reach and a quieter bay with sailing and kayaks. The Hill House is away from the main block but not totally secluded with views of the quieter bay, A large room with a fan to keep you cool at night, a small kitchenette, a walk in wardrobe and a bathroom. The staff were great with special mention to Sam who knew when a Wadadli was needed! The waitresses were all characters in their own right and made us feel welcome from the outset. Dave donned his colonial masters pith helmet and made sure that the residents kept the best sunbeds and regularly kept the locals moving! My partner and myself had the best holiday. This little bit of unspoilt Antigua makes you happy you're not on the other (noisy) side of the island. We will return!!

A unique and wonderful experience (April 2004). This is not your mass production line resort. (We have been to these; this is a difference to be experienced). It has a personally tailored feel. The beautifully presented, personally served dinners, the personal attention of the owners, Chris and Dave, the the limited number of guests, the laid back atmosphere – all combine to create a relaxed jewel of a Caribbean resort experience. The value received for the price is outstanding. We will definitely return again. The rooms, the dining room and bar area have a quaint elegance that may not be the height of luxury, but is perfectly adequate and harmonizes with the entire atmosphere. We enjoyed the great snorkeling right off the beautiful beach, the unique sailing experience in the little Sunfish in the bay in back, and the little excursions that are possible in this back area. The breeze is ever present, which makes air conditioning unnecessary and for the complete absence of any sand fleas. Sam the bartender and all the pleasant, friendly staff, become were highly appreciated.