We have just returned from 2 weeks at Cocos and had a fantastic time. We stayed in cottage 4 which had lovely views and wasn't too far up the hill. Although it was all very rustic, this is what we were looking for and were very happy with our accommodation.
The setting was lovely, the food was excellent and the staff were very friendly and helpfull.
If you're looking to `get away from it all' then this is the place for you. If you're looking for entertainment and all mod cons then don't go there.
We met several couples who had been here before - one couple were on their 5th visit which says something for the place!
We would have no hesitation in recommending this hotel and will definately be returning again.

stayed here for 2 weeks for our honeymoon in september 2004 having booked with virgin - was expecting basic with luxry twists - not dissappointed - had superior house, which was right on the tiop the bluff, and despite being the most run down house, had the simply most spectacular views
the staff are amazing - acari in particular was lovely, the food fabulous and never ending, - i had been nervous of AI as my idea of hell was to end up with a wristband - which you do get at other incrediably expensive hotels on antigua, but here the setting of the restaraunt was just perfect
if you go to antigua go to shirley heights on a sunday evening, its ace
only downside about the hotel is the lack of security - antigua is a poor developing naion, and visitors shouldnt be to naive about bringing highly valuble watches etc and leaving them in buildings with locks similar to those found on bathroom doors!
that said, fab time, would defo go back - though dont thing uk tour operators use it so much now

Thinking of getting married in the Caribbean? Look no further than Cocos Hotel, Antigua. You’ll receive excellent service from the time you start to make arrangements with Josianne, through finalising the details with personalised taxi service with Sheppey, to the time Andre pours your first champagne as husband and wife. Of course, it doesn’t stop there as your honeymoon begins! The hotel has the most romantic restaurant on the island and this is quietly converted to a wedding room with a view. Many areas around the hotel site are picturesque and your wedding album will be a delight to view with tropical skies and seas. We’re certainly looking forward to a return trip to celebrate an anniversary one day!

We've just returned from 2 fantastic weeks at Cocos and all in all find it very difficult to fault this Hotel. That said I will get the minor bad points out of the way first - try to avoid rooms 8,9 & 10 as they have no view of the Ocean. We were allocated room 9 on arrival and pleaded to be moved up the hill which we did for 4 days to room 18. From here the views were absolutely spectacular but what a trek ! (see our photos of the view from each room) The plus side of the 3 rooms at the bottom of the hill is that they are much cooler, offer much easier access to the beach and have an indoor and outdoor shower ( with good water pressure). The other irritant was the Sand Flies which seem to stalk the beach area as the Sun goes down, we managed to buy some 100% Deet spray at the nearby Supermarket (which was great and very well stocked) this helped enormously.
Please do not let the above put you off Cocos as it is the friendliest, most attentive Hotel we've ever stayed at. Everyone from the Security Man on the beach (Richard) to the Taxi Driver the hotel tend to use (Sheppy) was exceptional. I guess because of the size you seem to get to know everyone and everyone has time for you. Ask Charmaine in the restaurant how many hair pieces she has.
The Beach and Pool area are immaculate and you can't beat basking in the Sunshine having Cocktails delivered to your luxury lounger. There are a few beach sellers but they are also very friendly and will take no for an answer although you may find that they want to sit down and chat and ask you to get them a "Green One" (Beer).
The food was exceptional with a good choice from the All Inclusive menu - everything is cooked to order and very tasty. There are specials daily and a BBQ on Thursdays.
You must appreciate that this is a small intimate resort which is very quiet and everything finishes quite early but within 10 minutes walk there is Jolly Beach Marina which boasts several Bars and Restaurants, a Casino, a Supermarket, a selection of other shops and a Bank - pretty much everything you could possible want.
So to sum up Cocos is a fantastic small holiday retreat - if you want loads of people, loud music, late nights, entertainment and buffet meals don't go but all others you must. Antigua is a lovely island with great people and Cocos complements it beautifully.

PS Hi to the Crazy Irish Dancing Honeymooners-you know who you are!!