We had a really great time at the Rex. We were a little bit wary after some of the reviews but it was a great place to go and we will certainly go back. If you keep in mind its a 3 star hotel with some 4 star features but in a 5 star setting you wont be dissappointed. I think some of the bad reviews stem from the large variation in prices people payed for the same holiday, there are bargains to be had. Dickenson Bay is a fabulous beach well deserving its 4th best beach in the world rating and the Halcyon's end of it is the best. We had a poolside room which was 30 yards from the pool and 70 yards from the beach. The staff are freindly and helpful and the beach vendors amusing and not too pushy and take no for an answer. If you want a relaxed and chilled out holiday this is the place for you.

We had a fantastic holiday and as we new there were problems at this particular hotel we booked room only which saved us a lot of hassle. Without this I think we would have been complaining every 5 minutes. The rooms were adequate and the housekeeping staff were really good. The best of a rather rum bunch especially the reception and bar staff who really do need some lessons in etiquette and manners. The management here need to focus more on their guests I think. We were without water for a whole day. You can imagine the state of the toilets and public places!! The management blamed the government and the drought. Then we found out that they had spent their water budget!! for the month and had just let the taps run dry...I ask you what sort of management is that. The hotel itself is past its sell by date. It needs completely refurbishing. There was little or no entertainment in the evening simply because the room was not air conditioned or placed where there is a free flow of air it is too closed in and far too warm. We didn't go all inclusive and found plenty of reasonable eating places close at hand. Apart from the Warri restaurant which was really good the food in the hotel was bland they served cheeseburger every day for lunch!! I would not go back to this hotel it really isn't up to standard but it is cheap!! and you get good access to a fantastic beach with plenty of rundells for shade better than Sandals next door who don't have any shade on the beach. So it doesn't spoil the holiday as long as you know what to expect. Rude and indifferent staff, run down public areas, toilets that don't work and basic food.Rgds Fred

We spent 2 weeks at the Rex Halcyon Cove Hotel where we got married. We had a great time there and could not fault the staff who were friendly and helpful. We had read some bad reviews and were a bit worried beforehand but were pleasantly surprised by the hotel. The food was simple but this is to be expected when you travel somewhere like Antigua - definately try the fabulous food on the Warri Pier. We would definately go back there and would recommend the hotel to anyone, however don't fly with B.W.I.A. who are the worst airline we have ever flown by.