Just come back from one week in this really nice hotel, the food ranged from average to excellent, the staff were probably the most friendly of any hotel we have been to. The sea although a bit rough was fine to swim in (as long as you don't go expecting calm waters). The only really down side was that the bar area and the breakfast/luch rooms were right by the seashore (which is nice) except that there was a breeze that actually made it a bit chilly at times (good sweater/cardigan required). All in all a really relaxed place for a holiday in Antigua.

We have just returned from two weeks holiday at this Resort with two friends. After we had booked and before we travelled I read the report placed by the member from Buffalo and experienced some doubts about the holiday.
The Resort is small but there is adequate space for the present number of guests. The food has adequate choices and is of good quality. The Staff are very helpful and friendly. It is a Resort that lends itself to relaxation.
The drawbacks are that swimming can be difficult from the beach and the swimming pool is quite small. There is a tendency to be bitten if not by Mosquitos then by Sand Flies - take precautions.
We consider the holiday a success and the Resort value for money.

My partner & I stayed at the Coconut beach in Jan 2005. We had a really nice time, the staff are lovely and the food is excellent. really good food. It is a nice size hotel and there is a friendly atmosphere at the bar. (on Thursdays there is a good fun act, 2 men singers – sing a long – it is fun, life ain’t a spectator sport!!) However they have no premium brands behind the bar, it is all 'cheap' spirits, so watch for the hangovers! The ladies who work in the beauty hut are great, I would definitely recommend a massage. Our room was very large and basic, (why would I want a kitchen on an all inclusive???), the bathroom was a bit shoddy, but the maids always did a good job. Coconut beach is priced to what it is; it isn’t a delux hotel. But I think it may get better with time, they have only just opened as an all inclusive, and it has a way to go before they sort it out. The waitresses have to carry tables from the beach restaurant to the main dining area after lunch, which is bang out of order, Managers - Buy a few more tables!!!!!!! It isn’t very relaxing by the pool to have girls lugging tables past!!! I wouldn’t rave about the coconut beach, but I wouldn’t slate it either, if you have booked it, you’ll be fine, it is a nice place, if you are still looking, make sure you gets lots of info before deciding.

Stayed 5 days in the start of November 2004. If your thinking of staying here please read & this is no lie. I was supposed to stay at galley bay but it was booked out(anyway thats another story) so I thought I would try this place as on the website it stated newly renovated. But not true at all as I think they only did a paint job & a few touches. The place is like walking thru a swamp as the garden area was not nicely landscaped & there seemed to be a swamp nearby. Thats what caused the flies during the day & mosquitoes at night....so try eating when you have bugs flying around you...very frustrating. When management was approached about this issue not only by me but other guests. They made stupid excuses & didn't try to solve the problem.
The room was a decent size but the air con was very old & made a loud noise at night. The bed sheet that I had on the first night had a few blood spots...turned me off I ASKED TO CHANGE IT RIGHT AWAY. The interior doors e.g bathroom doors were still freshly painted/stained & I didn't realise & it stained my shorts(luckily they were an old pair).
The shower head didn't have enough power & the room didn't have a TV or alarm clock but that didn't bother me. The food that was to offer was great lots to offer with gourmet food & the waitstaff/ barstaff bent backwards to please you and were really freindly.
Each room had a hammock outside in the verandah & one guest fell off they had used small hooks to hold the hammocks & he cut himself as he was holding a glass in his hand & had 32 stitches done at hospital.
We also had a wedding package & as soon as I saw the state of their gardens I said there's no way I'm getting married here.....So I organised at there other sister resort at cocobay which the gardens are splendid. But our wedding co-ordinator Nolda who had no communication skills at all told the staff at cocobay that we didn't were we got married, so they decided to marry us in front of the bar. My wife was furious. At least ask us first & we would of picked our spot. After wasting time it starting getting dark hence photos would be done in the dark.
One night we had all of the shareholders attending dinner I can't believe how stuck up they were. They all kept to themselves & didn't introduce themselves to the guests & we all knew who they were. All I can say is that they got my money this time but they will never see my dollar ever again.......