Stayed here for a one-week family reunion and the Cricket World Cup. My husband and I seek out this type of small, unique Caribbean hotel and like the fact that this property is older with some character. The property itself lives up to expectations, with a lovely beach and interesting layout. Our room (executive suite) on the Bluff was wonderfully located, although guests used to typical resort properties in this price range (e.g., Four Seasons) would probably find the rooms tired. Rooms are spotless and cleaned a couple of times a day.
Beach amenities are super, and the watersports staff are knowledgeable and accommodating.
The food is reputed to be excellent, but I was extremely disappointed in the choices and food quality at every meal, with the exception of a couple of lunches and afternoon tea. Dinner selections are limited, with very few to zero options for vegetarians. Staff ranged from helpful to extremely rude. With the exception of the owners, who are absolutely lovely people, I didn't feel welcomed in ways I have at similar small Caribbean properties. The manager was arrogant and seemed more absorbed in his own status/importance than the experience his guests might be having. Overall, an inconsistent experience. I'd be tempted to return just for the lovely setting, but I'm held back by the fact that I can get a better overall experience and value for money at properties like Jamaica Inn.

We have just returned from our fourth visit to Curtain Bluff and once again it was fantastic in every way. Having visited several properties in the Caribbean it's safe to say this is the best yet. The beach is excellent, with lots of room, good service and calm waters. The rooms are spacious, clean and well appointed. The staff are friendly and effective and get to know what you like very quickly. The food is excellent with a great choice every day and the wine cellar ( If you chosse not to have the house wines which are ok) is excellent. The owners and management are very visible and always asking if the can do anything to improve your stay. We have booked for next year once again..any questions you may have..contact us at dbm@donhowson.com

Not only the staff but even other guests greet you with smiles and cheery hellos. Many guests have been coming here for so many years that it is more like a club than a hotel. The owner, who built the hotel, still lives on site after 40+ years although it is run more by the managing director and his staff. However, the owner and his wife are always at meals etc. and happily chat to guests and even host a cocktail party in their home most weeks. There is live music and dancing every evening which can be enjoyed while sitting under the stars. There are 2 beaches, one with surf and some wind and the other which is tranquil and calm. So many water sports are available that I cannot mention them all, but there is also shuffleboard, croquet, pitch & putt, boules, tennis etc..... We are now checking our diaries with a view to our next visit.!

We spent two weeks in Antigua for my fathers 60th birthday. We were in fact staying at Carlisle Bay (which was absolutely fantastic). During our stay we had promised ourselves a special meal at Curtain Bluff. Famed for its wine cellar and fine cuisine we thought we were in for a real treat.

The reality was:

- Dreadful service
- A set meal at $100 p/p with a very limited choice of pretty poor dishes
- Red wine delivered freezing cold
- An incredible wait for desert (which was only chocolate ice cream!!!)
- A 'wedding band from hell'

In my opinion this place represents a Caribbean resort completely trading off its reputation. Hotels such as Carlisle Bay (just next door) are hot on their tail. Add to this the numerous options that holiday-makers now have in the Far East & Indian Ocean I am not sure the future for Curtain Bluff is rosy.

In terms of price this place is attempting to compete at the highest levels and in my opinion is failing terribly. I am sure it has a loyal audience but I can only assume they have not looked at whats on offer these days for that price!

I will concede that we did not stay there or visit the rooms but I am sure we saw enough. In fact meeting the owner on leaving the hotel was enough to tell me how they had got to this state and where they were heading.

They have a good position with quite a nice beach, however I think someone who knows what they are doing needs to buy this place and give people back some value for money and compete on a world stage again.