We stayed for 4 nights in Jul 07 for part of our honeymoon and loved this place. It is extremely romantic - the rooms are absolutely top end with dark wood, white linens everywhere, outdoor lounge, private infinity pool, outdoor shower, etc etc. Everything you want and more.

The food is top end as well - we actually had to stop ourselves eating so much as it was bordering on gluttony! But it was just so good - the fish gujons are incredible.

The pool is very good - easy to relax in but also can do lengths. The bar is nice and the views out to the bay are great. The spa is excellent.....

I'm running out of ways to say "great". This hotel is everything you expect it to be. It is not cheap, but it won't disappoint.

We were at HB in Aug 08 for our honeymoon. I must say, this resort was absolutely amazing. By far the best I have stayed at. The hillside cottage, toward the top of the hill, was incredible and very private. We loved the infinite pool and the outdoor rain shower. It seemed every time we left the cottage and came back, the room had been cleaned and our bed made up again yet we never saw anyone coming or going. Our mini bar was always stocked with whatever it was we requested.
As you have probably read here, the service was impeccable. Everyone was very friendly and happy to accommodate with any request that you might have. The food, in my opinion, was top notch. There wasn’t one meal that I wasn’t happy with. And the menu changed every day to give you a variety. I don’t eat seafood and was concerned about not being able to find something to eat. That was never a problem. We looked forward to every meal.
In the evening we would go have a couple drinks at the bar. Lynda and Carlton were great. We really enjoyed getting to visit with them each night. My favorite drink was the Coconut Crush (with rum). They would offer to make it different ways and change it up. Or we would just let them surprise us with one of their local favorites.
We really enjoyed the water sports also. Devon was great. First we snorkeled around the reef that is about 10 feet off the beach. The next day we went kayaking. It was jelly fish season and I must say, I have never seen so many jellyfish! There were hundreds. I was a little scared at first but then we found out they aren’t the stinging kinds. If you get some of the jelly on you, it may make your skin itch a bit but you can rub it off with sand and be fine. So we kayaked up and around the cove and found the most beautiful private island. As we walked down the beach, through a path, we discovered another private beach, more beautiful than the first.
All in all, this is one place we would definitely like to come back to. It’s so quiet, peaceful, romantic….perfect.

I wanted to write a review for this place and give it a plug. My wife and I had our honeymoon here during the middle of August 08 and we both loved it. It is a great place for a couple’s getaway. We stayed in the second from the top suite for 7 nights and the views were absolutely breath taking. The stairs up and down were not as bad as some people have said. Besides, they have a shuttle service for people not wanting to walk. We only took that once. The walk up and down was part of the experience and we enjoyed it. I believe my other feelings are the same as everyone else’s on here and will spare you the repeating of other comments. I will try to provide a few things I haven’t seen anyone talk about though. First, I did want to say hello to Carlton at the bar. He is a great person and will go out of his way to make you feel 100% relaxed and happy.

This wonderful resort sits on the western side of the island and is located right near the front of a good sized bay. This location makes for a small wave height (below knee level waves) so the water is very clear since not much current kicks up sand from the floor. The beach is a mix of shells and sand which is nice for shell hunting. A small sized reef sits about ten feet out from the beach and runs the length of the beach front, which is a nice place for snorkeling. There’s a dirt road that runs out past the main lodge and water sports hut out on the hilly peninsula located next to HB, and if you take a ten minute walk on it you’ll find a very fine sand beach sitting all alone and waiting for someone to stumble upon it. And if that one has someone on it then just keep walking about another five or so minutes because that road has a few hidden beaches off of it for you to explore if you choose to do so. The bumpy road leading into the resort is not that bumpy. It’s like any other dirt road in a developed country. If you’ve been down one in the US or the UK then this is no different. The meals were fine for both of us. My wife is a bit picky with her food selection and she was almost able to eat something different everyday. So they do have a good variety of foods. And if eating on an allotted time table is troublesome for you all with a huge time zone change in your travel then you can always get food from the bar’s menu during the day.
They do have cigars on site, which are good cigars, but I’d suggest taking the shopping trip into St John’s and buying some from one of the cigar shops there for the variety they can offer.

To answer the ultimate question: Yes, we will return to Hermitage Bay sometime down the road. There are a lot of other places in the world that we want to see so it might be awhile, but we will go back there someday. I have no doubt in my mind that anyone looking for the laid back vacation will enjoy your visit to Hermitage Bay.

SWEET 36!!!

My wife and I vacationed at Hermitage Bay from July 10 thru July 20, 2008 and we must preface our review by saying words can not describe our experience, but we will give it a try just the same.

Hermitage Bay is a resort that makes you forget about the stresses of your job and everyday life. The grounds of the resort, your suite, the spa, the gourmet dining, the beach, and the pool, are all designed to relax you and put you at perfect peace. Along with the physical beauty of the resort, the amazing staff made this vacation one to remember.

As the days dwindled away, we enjoyed pure serenity while in our private plunge pool, napping on our day bed, listening to the soft tunes coming from the surround sound, taking quiet walks on the beach, and not to mention watching awesome sunsets from our verandah. This was definitely a vacation we will remember and treasure for the rest of our lives!

We would be remiss if we failed to recognize the man responsible for making our stay at Hermitage, perfect in everyway. Michael, the resident manager, is top notch! Not only does he work endless hours to ensure your satisfaction, he personally goes out of his way to ensure every visitor is treated like a VIP. His demand for attention to detail and prompt service makes all the difference in this small boutique resort. If you incur a problem, which we did not, he is definitely your go-to man. Michael has truly taken a 25 bungalow resort and turned it into a world class destination.

We would also like to recognize our Hermitage Bay family starting with Indie and Latitia! Thank you so much for your conversations, laughter and hugs. Your desire to provide top quality service coupled with world class dining made this trip one of a kind. To the rest of our family members who also welcomed us with open arms and made us feel at home: Fred, Charmaine, Debra, Denise, Rozlyn, Johann, Jessica, Annette, Stephen, Jean, Victoria, Yoshika, Latoya, Marian, and Kempton; thank you for your smiles and outstanding service. All of you made the term “All Inclusive” a reality. To Tajah, the best bartender on Antigua…thank you for all the delicious mango drinks you fixed my wife and CONGRATULATIONS on winning the 2008 Mango contest, you really are the best! To Devon and Michael, thank you for the Hobie Cat lessons, the harbor tour, and most of all your personalized service with the water sports. A special thank you goes to Althea, a wonderful woman who made sure our suite was always clean, and stocked with what we wanted. Your kind words and sweet notes made us feel like we were home. To Jennifer, Judith, and Maryann; thank you for your warm greetings, phone calls ensuring we didn’t need anything, and for ensuring we received several messages from our teenaged daughter. Last, but certainly not least, a special “thank you” to Horayne for being such a blessing to us.

We will close by saying, if you ever get the opportunity to stay at our home-away-from home, don’t hesitate, you will not be disappointed. You may even gain an extended family by the time you leave!

Yancey and Serita Taylor
Las Vegas, NV.