Altho there are areas for improvements in the resort - after 24 hrs there - they didn't matter. As the Brits say - "It was FUN-TAS-TIK!"

It was hot one nite and the 'no-see-ums' moved in a couple of evenings (slept with the mosquito netting)- but even that couldn't change the overall relaxing connection that the resort gives you to nature and the real beauty of the flowers, birds, water, mountains etc.....

The staff was wonderful and very accomodating. Choice of beaching it (beautiful) or pooling (elevated - even more breathtaking) or the many excursions they offer. The food was buffet/cafeteria style for breakfast & lunch and sit down casual-elegant for dinner.....all was exceptional.

The units are sparse - but all you'll need once you adapt (some have private dipping pools - others a/c at a price). Just having the doors open 24/7 and feeling the breeze while still experiencing privacy is definitely worth a return trip.

We loved feeding the birds on the deck railing and "Teaga"" - the wonderful resort kitty that adopted us while we were there...wish we could have brought her home. Awesome place - everyone polled would return.

We stayed at Cocobay in April 2008 and it was absolutely amazing - the best holiday we've ever been on. We were a bit worried about the holiday before we went after reading some bad reviews on here - we were especially worried about being moved to another hotel - and we should have been because that was exactly what happened! Basically, upon arriving at Antigua airport we met the rep outside and were told that we would have to be moved into Hawksbill for one night only because there wasnt space in Cocobay. It was a bit disappointing but the Hawksbill was really nice and to be honest, because we didnt get there until around 4.00pm on the first day, and then travelled over to Cocobay the following lunchtime it didnt really impact on our holiday at all. O'Neal - the manager at Cocobay - couldnt have been more apologetic for this, and they more than compensated us for the problem by putting us in a fantastic room (no 1), put champagne in the room and paid for us to go on a catamaran trip. In a way, it was quite nice to see another of the islands hotels - and although Hawksbill was really nice, it was nothing in comparison to Cocobay.

Cocobay is just absolutely fantastic - the views from the bar and restaraunt are amazing and the beach and pool are both stunning - the best on the island! Our friends cant believe our pictures because it looks so beautiful it doesnt seem real. The service is really good and the food is great (I have no idea why people complain about the portion sizes - we ate loads and there was always plenty!), the drinks are delicious (again - not sure what size drinks some people expect?!) and there was never a problem with queing at the bar or anything like that. We got great service the whole time.

Would definitely recommend booking a seafront room as it was really nice to cool off in the plunge pool after a hard day of sunbathing!

One of the nicest things about cocobay is that it feels really intimate because even if its full there arent loads of people around you - also really nice not to have kids at the hotel!

We really had no complaints at all about this place and are recommending it to everyone and anyone! It was such a relaxing break we didnt want to come home! Few handy hints and tips! -

1) Shoes - dont bother bringing your stilettos! I brought some and didnt wear them once - it was impossible to walk around in them because the bar/restaraunt areas are decked and the heels kept getting stuck in the gaps between the boards!! So bring your wedge shoes instead!

2) Mosquitoes and sand flies - werent a massive problem but we used deet twice a day so definitely recommend using it!

3) Catamaran trip - definitely worth doing, was really good fun and Cocobay is the first stop on the trip so you can get the best spot! Also a good way to check out some of the other hotels on the island!! We came back convinced we were in the best one!!

4) Sheer - we ate there one evening and it was a fantastic experience for a special occasion - the location is amazing. It cost around £100 for two courses incl wine and an aperitif

5) Beware of the guys on the beach who try and sell you aloe vera! If you dont want any aloe vera (we really didnt!!) just pretend to be asleep! The moment you say hello they come over and wont go away!

All in all an amazing trip - dont believe the bad reviews - this place is paradise.

I wanted a special place to stay with my partner for our last weekend before he moved overseas, and so booked Coco Reef based on the location and the facilities.

I was swayed by the promise of a private plunge pool in the Ocean Front Cottages, and most of these had been constructed by the time that we stayed.

The rooms were basic but clean, and the doors that you could open to the balcony were lovely, so you could have a pseudo outdoor shower. However, the side of the bluff that we were on (which is the only side that has the hotel's cottages on it) was absolutely freezing due to the wind. The plunge pool was lovely, just a shame that it was icy cold, and therefore truly was a plunge pool - you couldn't get any use out of it as you were hypothermic when you came out. In a four day stay we jumped in it twice.

I was most disappointed by the eating arrangements. To me, luxury does not mean a buffet with two or so main courses, and having to sign up for one of two sittings the day before (one at 7, the other at 9). One day were were late to sign up as we had left the resort early, and by 3pm there was only space left at 7pm, so we either had to eat then, or not at all. There is no room service, so really no other alternatives if you want to eat at any other time than the designated sitting times.

A lovely spot - but by no means luxury - luxury means to be, having the facilities to be ale to do what you want, when you want, and this definitely doesn't.

We booked this holiday through the Virgin website and I've got to say one of the best hols we've had!
Cocobay is an absolutely fantastic place. On arrival we were greeted with a rum punch before being shown to our rooms
We stayed in a standard cottage which was lovely. I requested a good view (worth a try) and we got one. Not the seaview cottages view but a seaview of the other side, we could lay in bed in the morning and look at the sea.
The cottages were lovely ,rustic springs to mind. A beautiful decked verandah with wooden furniture and a hammock.Inside you had fridge coffee maker hairdryer lovely big bed that was covered in petals when we first arrived, a very nice touch. The shower opened onto the deck but was still private.
The staff were lovely very helpful and friendly.
Pool area was gorgeous lovely sunloungers not too many people saving them with their towels!
We only ate in the normal restaurant as we found this to be excellent. Loved the breakfasts, lots of choice including fresh fruits and yogurt to full english.
We hired a car for the whole time we were there but didn't really need it for that long.
Went on the circumnavigation catamaran trip which was brill as was the rainforest zipwire tour(bit scary but was totally safe).Trip to Shirley Heights was also good.
I would certainly visit again and have recommended it to everyone.