This was our 2nd trip to Hawksbill 3/6-3/12/04, we were previoulsy there in 2000. We were traveling with another couple and had reserved ajoining Deluxe Club rooms on 3rd beach. Our reservations were made in 10/03 and our travel agent confirmed our accomodations in the week prior to our travel.
On arrival, we were informed that there were not 2 Club rooms available on 3rd beach. We were initially upset, until they told us that we had been upgraded (at no charge to us) to the Great House. The Great House was amazing, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a huge livingroom with a wrap around veranda, a full kitchen. All set on its own private point. We felt like the rich and famous.
Since going All Inclusive, the food has improved from our last visit.
We made reservations for dinner most nights at theSea Grape, which is the smaller restaurant and we did order ala carte a few times. Where can you get lobster thermador for $20??? Yummy. The house wines were the only downfall. They were overly sweet for our taste and they served the same house wine all week, there was a wine list but most were not available and they were $$$. We ended up going into town and buying a few good bottles and bringing them to dinner which was no problem. I thought the Buffet nights were just OK but not great, if you plan to eat out/try other restauants on the island - do it on a Buffet night.
As repeat guests, we were given complimentary massages in the new Wellness Center and we were invited to a special cocktail party, we also were given a fruit basket in our room. All very nice touches.
We go to Hawksbill primarily for 4th beach. There were some times when there were not enough lounge chairs. I spoke to Richard, the new manager and suggested they add some services- more chairs and maybe a beach bar, even if its with limited hours.
Since going All Inclusive, Hawksbill is restricting access to the nude beach. It used to be that non guests of the hotel could use the beach.
Now, Hawksbill is charging a day rate or 1/2 day rate for non guests. I think it is $60 for a full day, $40 for a half day and $100 for a full day with dinner.
We went to Monserrat for a day trip on the ferry and another day did the Eco Tour with Eli and both of these were great excursions.


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