Admiral's Inn & Gunpowder Suites
Nelson's Dockyard, English Harbour Antigua
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#3 of 4 hotels in English Harbour
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A charming, historic boutique hotel set in a secluded section of 18th century Nelson's Dockyard, offering casual elegance and friendly, personal service, provides the perfect backdrop for relaxation, romance, special events and being active if you choose. The 32 rooms and suites are housed in 4 historic buildings on the waterfront and a headland 100 yards across the bay. The hotel offers a small non-swimming beach, spectacular infinity edged pool, a spa and two excellent open-air restaurants, Pillars and Boom. There is a complimentary boat shuttle to the swimming beach in Freeman's Bay and kayaks to explore the harbour. The perfect hotel for relaxing in peace and quiet or for finding plenty of activities (sailing, scuba diving, hiking, snorkeling, yoga) and fun (several restaurants and nightlife) only 5 - 10 minutes away. A great spot for honeymoons and weddings for 2 to 200.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Yoga classes
Bar / lounge
Bicycle rental
Canoeing
Babysitting
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Infinity pool
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Poolside bar
Snorkeling
Squash offsite
Tennis court offsite
Car hire
Meeting rooms
Massage
Concierge
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
24-hour front desk
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Air conditioning
Private beach
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Private balcony
Safe
Iron
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Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
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Family rooms
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Languages Spoken
English, French, Russian
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78Somewhat walkable
Grade: 78 out of 100
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The staff and service was excellent; very high touch! The food at the on-site restaurants was fresh and well prepared. The service in the restaurants takes longer than necessary, but that’s island time I guess. Plan for a long sit down dinner. Stayed in the junior suite at Gunpowder, it was very nice, clean and had a large covered deck that we enjoyed. There are restaurants to walk to easily enough and there is plenty to do. We stayed for 3 nights which was a good amount for things to do in this area.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: Reservations seem to be required just about everywhere! Plan ahead.
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What can I say about this incredible boutique hotel? Within a day of arriving, it felt like my own home filled with friends and creature comforts. The staff are without exception, truly unique. Welcoming, hospitable and so incredibly friendly. As a solo traveller, there is something very special about being greeted by name by all staff members, I truly felt as if I belonged there. I can’t really name all those who made my stay so perfect as they were all outstanding but Montana, Shama, Cecil and Cordia really excelled themselves. Housekeeping were excellent, my room prepared promptly every day, Reggie in the bar and his delicious gin and tonics really hit the spot and the salads in Boom restaurant after a sublime swim in the infinity pool, all added to a perfect experience. My room, Room A was very comfortable with its terrace and daybed and I really appreciated having filtered water, so no plastic. The grounds are beautifully maintained and the hotel being in the World Heritage Site of Nelson’s Dockyard is surrounded by fascinating history. I rarely return to the same place for my holidays, but Admiral’s Inn has been exceptional and I will return. Was this helpful?…
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled solo
Room Tip: Parking is available outside Admiral’s Inn, within the dockyard. There is an excellent...
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I stayed at AI 8 years ago when my brother rowed the Atlantic, therefore AI held very special memories for me. I returned with my husband last week. Wow, the AI and the English Harbour did not disappoint. It’s one of the most special places to stay. We decided to make it even more special by booking the Gunpowder Suites. We were given room 1. It was amazing. Stunning views of the harbour and the pool. The rooms are lovely and cleaned daily. The staff are all so lovely and friendly and make you feel so welcome. We asked for a late check out and were granted that as our room wasn’t booked the day we were leaving. Defo take mosquito spray as they manage to find you, especially around 4-6pm. Just love the nostalgia of this place, getting the little free boat back and forth. The pelicans, wow you can watch them dive all day. Will defiantly return again to this hotel. Food is fabulous and the staff can’t do enough for you. The area: The supermarket down the road is open 6am-8pm. Perfect for jet lag. Staff helpful and friendly. Pigeon beach a short walk away and one of the most beautiful beaches. Falmouth harbour a short walk away from gunpowder suites so easy to get there and walk back in the evenings. Galleon beach stunning and Cecil will take you over to it on the little boat. Would 100% recommend staying here for all or at least part of your holiday. The views are to die for. We met a couple who split their holiday, did 2 days AI and then 2 days at St James. They hated SJ! If you were to do a split shift holiday then I would definitely recommend staying at the AI at the end of your stay because once you’ve stayed here nothing really compares.…
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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One of the most unique hotels in the world, great views in an historic setting. Views were stunning. We stayed in the suites, very charming and comfortable - who needs a TV when you have the wonderful pool and dockyard right next door. When we stayed, the staff would give us a lift in the evening back from the bar in the main hotel to the suites. Food in both the restaurants was great with polite, friendly and attentive service - breakfast and dinner in the main hotel with fabulous views over the water, lunch in the restaurant next to the pool good too. Food in the evening was high quality, the bar serving great cocktails. Loungers for sunbathing and pool swimming were plentiful and comfortable. Pool is good for swimming as well as splashing about. Some gorgeous beaches nearby (walkable) with good cafes. The dockyard itself is incredible. One of the managers (Sandrine?) gave us some good tips for the area, and was very helpful and friendly. The Scottish bar manager was also lovely, she immediately recognised we spoke with the same accent, had a great chat. It goes without saying that this is not a cheap hotel. As a special treat, it was worth every penny, so treat yourself and enjoy. There are cheaper food and drinks in the dockyard, but would recommend at least one meal in the main restaurant, and don’t miss the bar.…
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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First, there are no TVs in the room. How delightful. The rooms are wonderfully rustic but with the relevant modern touch in the bathrooms. I came in late and the gentleman there was super. I only stayed for a night so just had the breakfast. If I had a disappointment is that the coffee was bland, you could hardly tell it was coffee. But would go again.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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The hotel is fantastic. The footsteps of Nelson echo in the hotel and nearby dockyard. Lovely staff. It is worth paying the extra for a balcony as we did. While you are adjusting to the time difference it allows you to watch the sunrise with a coffee and decompress. Antigua is expensive. As are all Caribbean islands. If you take a Gunpowder suites room as we did there will also be an element of logistics to your stay. Travelling back and forth by dory for restaurants, bar and amenities. The boat stops at 6pm and then you will be walking. There is a cheaper option to stay in the main building in the infirmary rooms where you have a patio and comfy swing seat. The gunpowder suites provides the pool side and the environment is lovely. It is possible to reserve a cushioned seat and get a beach towel. This is also the lunch restaurant where the view is simply fabulous. A little raised and typically with a lovely breeze. The food here can be expensive, but there are also cheaper options on the menu. Breakfast and the evening meal are provided in Pillars the main building restaurant. The bar is also located in the main building. Great spot for a meal and evening drinks. Breakfast is reasonable and gives you the option to stick to a formula. We ate in Pillars on the first night and pushed the boat out. One of us drinking. The bill came to £130. Which equates to a meal for two in the Ivy in the UK. Breakfast can also be expensive, so unless money is no object it pays to explore. You can easily spend £200 per day just on food. More if you like a drink. If you take a suite it gives you a fridge, balcony, aircon and a large and high ceiling environment. We went to a nearby supermarket, Covent Garden to get drinks, water and snacks. We also then ended up going to Epicure in St Johns and getting breakfast items and drinks. Although cost was an element, it was also because I have specific dietary needs and they were not available through the menu. The hotel is a great base. They'll help you get to Shirley Heights for bbq and the reggae band. Take a paddle board and explore the harbour. I had not been in a canoe for 35 years. Gives you a different perspective on some of the beautiful ships with pleasing lines. Also great exercise. It is worth mentioning there is a season in Antigua that runs from November to June. From July onwards some places close. Also July to November is considered the rainy season. We are here in July and some places close. Some places operate in a reduced hours or day capacity. The sun and location is fantastic. We loved it.…
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Date of stay: July 2022
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I spent the week in early May 2022 at the Admiral's Inn during Antigua Sailing Week. The location and grounds are very special and historical. The grounds are kept up nicely and are really spectacular. The Admirals Inn rooms are average. Granted, I realize this is a historical building, but improvements could be made to make it a bit more comfortable for people. Adding a coffee maker and a small refrigerator would be huge! Not having coffee service in the morning in the room was frustrating - especially for those coffee lovers like me! The bed was average and could be updated. Adding a fan to the rooms would be nice as well. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful though. This resort is over priced for what you get in a basic standard room. Admiral's Inn is definitely charming but the rooms are very lacking and distracting from what could have been a spectacular stay! The restaurant "Pillars" for breakfast was subpar. They offered the basic breakfast fare that wasn't that great. We opted to eat other places in the morning (La Brasserie) yum! Everything seemed much too overpriced at this resort.…
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Book with caution! Incredibly overpriced for a basic standard room. No facilities in the room except air conditioning. No fridge, no fan, no kettle, no TV -just one jug with tepid water on the bedside table with 2 glasses - room is so tiny the bedside tables are placed sideways. The bed is 2 single mattresses pushed together which leave a big gap down the middle. The bathroom is very dated with the wardrobe and safe box inside. The woodwork is chipped and grubby and the once white fluffy towels are drab and yellowed - some with lipstick stains in patches. Dogs incessantly barking. Large groups of drunken yachties being loud and offensive in Boom restaurant then peeing in the garden as they left. The following day an extended family with multiple children arrived with inflatable toys and took over the whole pool area - vocally & physically! No pool towels in the morning on either day. Boom staff erratic - sometimes quite cold and aloof. Pool area not cleared very frequently so morning coffee cups and drinks glasses left on tables for long periods- staff just walked past them! All in all a very disappointing and expensive 2 nights - expectations certainly not met!…
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Traveled solo
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This hotel oozes character and it is also very comfortable. Staff were friendly and right on the ball. They were terrific at helping us arrange taxis and COVID tests. We stayed here for 3 days and I was sorry to leave. This location is fantastic: quiet and peaceful but close to attractions and other restaurants. I loved it!
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Date of stay: March 2022
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This is one special place! The historic aspect of the Admiral's Inn is charming and does not detract from a very pleasant stay. The staff members are very efficient, responsive and warm. We enjoyed a three-day stay and enjoyed every moment. The location is amazing -- right in Nelson's Dockyard. Our room (in a separate building) was very comfortable and surprisingly quiet. The food and beverage service was great. Other restaurants, beaches and shops are a short walk/taxi ride away. If you love boats and history -- this is the place for you.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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PRICE RANGE
$270 - $357 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
the admiral`s hotel nelson`s dockyard national park
LOCATION
CaribbeanAntigua and BarbudaAntiguaSaint Paul ParishEnglish Harbour
NUMBER OF ROOMS
32
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Frequently Asked Questions about Admiral's Inn & Gunpowder Suites
Which popular attractions are close to Admiral's Inn & Gunpowder Suites?
Nearby attractions include Nelson's Dockyard (0.07 miles) and Admiral's House Museum (0.05 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Admiral's Inn & Gunpowder Suites?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Admiral's Inn & Gunpowder Suites?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay.
Is parking available at Admiral's Inn & Gunpowder Suites?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Admiral's Inn & Gunpowder Suites?
Conveniently located restaurants include Incanto Restaurant & Lounge Bar, Abracadabra Restaurant and Bar, and Boom.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Admiral's Inn & Gunpowder Suites?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and yoga classes during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Admiral's Inn & Gunpowder Suites?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, and Russian.
Are there any historical sites close to Admiral's Inn & Gunpowder Suites?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Shirley Heights (0.8 miles) and Fort Berkeley (0.3 miles).
Does Admiral's Inn & Gunpowder Suites have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the harbor view available here.