Cocobay

Antigua, Caribbean

Virgin rating

The hotel

This beautifully positioned adults-only resort has a range of individual pastel-painted cottages with some of the most spectacular views on the island. There's two plunge pools and two infinity pools, one perched on the cliff edge, and you'll find yourself relaxing here as soon as you see the view. The main restaurant is on three different levels and enjoys alfresco breezes, while Sheer Rocks restaurant offers delicious gourmet cuisine with individual booths for extra privacy all overlooking the beautiful bay. There's a 'Wellness Cottage' that offers a range of wonderful treatments. On either side of the bluff lie two beautiful beaches, with a third within walking (or kayaking) distance!

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Snorkelling
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Close to Beach

Where is it

On its own secluded headland near Valley Church. 20 minutes to St John's. Transfer time from Antigua Airport: 40 minutes.

Hotel information

65 single-storey Cottages and Suites. All with large terrace, hammocks, air-conditioning, WiFi, coffee-maker, fridge, a shower only, safe and hairdryer. Garden View Cottages have 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.


All Inclusive of: all meals (for dinner there is an All Inclusive menu which is included), all local beers and spirits, house wine by the glass and all above activities unless otherwise stated.
Please note: there is also a separate menu with such items as lobster, steak and jumbo shrimp at an additional charge. Sheer Rocks Restaurant and Bar is not included and carries a charge at all times.

Deluxe Cottages enjoy better locations and views than Garden View Cottages, with semi-partial sea views or garden views and 1 king-sized bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Deluxe Cottages with Pool enjoy superior seaview locations, and have their own private plunge pool featuring ocean views, a double vanity unit in bathroom and bathrobes, and 1 king-sized bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Premium Pool Suites have the best oceanfront locations and are more spacious, with private outdoor double ended slipper bath, private balcony with hammock, plunge pool, and complimentary mini-bar with premium drinks included, with 1 king-sized bed sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Rafters Restaurant (serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with views over the ocean). The Bar & Lounge at Rafters (drinks throughout the day, afternoon bar bites). Sheer Rocks* (gourmet restaurant and bar on-site but which is independent of the hotel, and is not included in the All-Inclusive basis. Reservations required, open Wednesday - Sunday, serving tapas in the day, and a la carte and tasting menus in the evening). Sandy Ground Sunset Terrace (poolside bar, serving grilled paninis in the day alongside a range of drinks, as well as themed dinner on select evenings including pizza parties and Caribbean Market Night. Cocoa Coffee Cafe (hot and cold drinks with savoury and sweet treats available, open from 7.00am-3.00pm). All restaurants are non-smoking. Floating pool dining options available on request*. 

Live subtle entertainment 5-6 nights a week.

4 pools including 2 infinity swimming pools (1 on cliff edge) and 2 plunge pools, with floating meal options and pop-up cocktails. Fitness studio, yoga and fitness sessions* (available upon request). 'Wellness cottage' with treatments*. Non-motorised water sports including snorkelling, kayaks, and stand-up paddle-boarding. Sailing and sunset tours*. Guided walks by on-site 'medicine man'.

Boutique. Complimentary WiFi access throughout the property. TV room. Book exchange area. Iron and board available on request.

There is a mandatory Tourism Guest Levy for all guests over the age of 6 of $5 per person, per night, (payable locally on departure, subject to change).

3 nights between 12 Apr—21 Dec.

5 nights between 22 Dec —11 Apr.

* Denotes local charge.

Dress code: in the evening collared shirts with sleeves are required for gentlemen. Smart attire for ladies.

Please note: this is an adults-only property. Guests aged 18 years and over are permitted.

Please note: Sheer Rocks restaurant is independant from the hotel and closes for 1-2 months during the summer. It does not necessarily close for the same period every year.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Cocobay Antigua is Perfection!

Mar 18, 2024 Christine G Huntington, NY

CocoBay is fantastic! From the moment we arrived until checkout, the service was flawless. We were welcomed with an upgrade - so now our cottage had the cool 'coffee delivery' box and a larger deck with soaker tub (in addition to the beautiful view and plunge pool we expected)! We had no trouble getting seats at the beach or lower level pool,… Read more
CocoBay is fantastic! From the moment we arrived until checkout, the service was flawless. We were welcomed with an upgrade - so now our cottage had the cool 'coffee delivery' box and a larger deck with soaker tub (in addition to the beautiful view and plunge pool we expected)! We had no trouble getting seats at the beach or lower level pool, the upper pool sometimes filled up early. The food offered so many choices daily and the staff remembered our preferences. Of course the sunshine weather and turquoise water is expected on a beach holiday, but CoCoBay set itself apart with excellent service and uniquely appointed private cottages. The entire staff was friendly and helpful. Special shout outs to Efay at Rafters, Gamoy for our sunset cabana service, and Vernon for our hobie cat ride. Tips - book directly with resort for best deals, follow them on instagram for specials, and sign up for priority fast track immigration service! We can't wait to return. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating I will never go back there again.

Mar 16, 2024 Gray T

Nice but small beach, full of beach boys who keep wanting to sell you tours or drugs (not just the soft ones). Notified the resort but they say there is nothing they can do about it, as if they are scared to do something. Old and dirty sunbeds and umbrellas, no one to clean them. When there is seaweeds, it takes 2 people to clean it, a turtle… Read more
Nice but small beach, full of beach boys who keep wanting to sell you tours or drugs (not just the soft ones). Notified the resort but they say there is nothing they can do about it, as if they are scared to do something. Old and dirty sunbeds and umbrellas, no one to clean them. When there is seaweeds, it takes 2 people to clean it, a turtle would be faster at doing it. Director glimpsed once and then disappeared, no manager to check that the staff is working well. For the amount paid I will never return. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Relaxing complete island feel away from the hustle and bustle of real life

Feb 29, 2024 Caitlin B London, United Kingdom

This is a beautiful resort, I think people’s expectations of the Caribbean are often way over the top as I’ve seen it on many reviews for various different places around the islands, island style is never going to be like American style! Embrace it! I visited with a friend we knew it was mostly a couples resort but we weren’t really too phased by… Read more
This is a beautiful resort, I think people’s expectations of the Caribbean are often way over the top as I’ve seen it on many reviews for various different places around the islands, island style is never going to be like American style! Embrace it! I visited with a friend we knew it was mostly a couples resort but we weren’t really too phased by this. For us the food was really great for all inclusive and the best part was they were happy to accommodate our requests for things off the menu or pre cook us some local food on ‘pizza’ night for example as we are not the type of people of come to beautiful Antigua and eat pizza ;) (I know many are which is why that night exists) the staff were all lovely to , again I think some people misunderstand usual West Indian ways if they aren’t used to it , it’s just straight forward. Cocktails were good, can never go wrong with rum and ginger! I loved our room and didn’t even realise it didn’t have a tv until I saw someone else’s review because that’s not something I’d ever need on holiday , we enjoyed our trips to get water and it wasn’t hard to remember to fill up as you left the main area and walked to your room, I admire the effort to reduce plastic use and way prefer this to hundreds of plastic bottles everywhere. A few minor details could be attended to such as maybe a couple drinks in the room fridges like most all inclusives and some extra lighting maybe fairy lights on the trees and walkways would be so pretty and useful. I enjoyed hanging on the hammock on our balcony but sometimes wanted for a little light out there to ! Overall we enjoyed our stay , highly reccomend jet skiing (extra cost) and kayaking (free) and I don’t particularly recommend sheer rocks as you already have the views and yummy food in your resort! Sheer rocks was good for better wine choices and casamigos tequila but not much else! Special mention to sandy who went out of her way to get us soursop although regrettably we never saw her to collect it on our last day!! One day we will be back for it sandy!! Thankyou so much! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful views with not so great service

Feb 29, 2024 katie e

We have just returned from our stay at Coco bay resort. We stayed in the deluxe pool cottage on the top of the hill. Our view was over big ffryer beach and reverse osmosis plant. If you positions you chairs right you got beautiful sunset views. The resort grounds and views are absolutely amazing but that's where it ends. With certain price tag… Read more
We have just returned from our stay at Coco bay resort. We stayed in the deluxe pool cottage on the top of the hill. Our view was over big ffryer beach and reverse osmosis plant. If you positions you chairs right you got beautiful sunset views. The resort grounds and views are absolutely amazing but that's where it ends. With certain price tag comes certain expectations. Our room was beyond basic. One kitchen sized chair, little cabinet with fridge and coffee maker on top and wood bench Main complain was no water in the room. They gave you reusable bottles to refill yourself but I don't think that should be it. Room was clean but no gowns or slippers. Bathroom was way past it's due for update. Two different types of faucets and if you need to charge your phone had to be on the floor. No plugs near the bed. This can be overlooked if the service was awesome but that was not it. I read all the reviews about staff being super friendly. For the first couple of days I was wondering what was I doing wrong because that definitely wasn't our experience. Some of them always looked annoyed just for taking our orders and would start walking away while we were talking to them. By day 3 I started to choose where I sit based on waitress working that section. We talked to few couples and they had the same experience. As I understand the resort is small and therefore it will reflect in food choices but food was just ok. Not horrible not spectacular. We have stayed in similar sized and priced resort on different small island and what makes us want to go there again is not room or view. It's service and staff that makes the experience. Coco bay can have it all with little tweak to their approach Read less
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Feb 25, 2024 Sarahfairy Sproxton, United Kingdom

This was a very special holiday back to the beautiful place we got married 5 years ago. The team were amazing before we even arrived helping me book sunset cabanas, champagne and chocolate dipped fruit etc as surprises for my husband. They remembered us and welcomed us with open arms. Our room was perfect with an amazing view and champagne on ice… Read more
This was a very special holiday back to the beautiful place we got married 5 years ago. The team were amazing before we even arrived helping me book sunset cabanas, champagne and chocolate dipped fruit etc as surprises for my husband. They remembered us and welcomed us with open arms. Our room was perfect with an amazing view and champagne on ice from the management and petals on the bed. Breakfast is not buffet anymore, I missed Blondell and Sonia on the egg station (tho I managed to get a hug from both these lovely ladies so I was happy) however the selection was fab. Try the special waffles, french toast and the homemade granola was luscious. The team ..wow Mr Gore and new manger Effi (sorry about the spelling!) were wonderful in the restaurant. Super gorgeous Saskia was delightful on the bar and will serve you fizz, cocktails and wine all day alongside pool side waitresses doing longer service. Janine and her reception team were always on hand. Kathleen my total favourite lady in the restaurant was a joy to see again. O'Neill the GM was always around and never intruded but was always happy to chat. A new addition is the coffee shop. Lovely coffee and gorgeous cookies ..the girls in here and the young lady who makes the cookies are a credit to Cocobay. Every single person on the team spoke to us and were charming Lunch and dinner in the restaurant were super and the panini's from the sunset bar were lovely for a light lunch. The sunset cabana and cheese board on valentine's was perfect. See photos The Cliff side dining was special and the food delicious ..don't miss the prawn poke bowl! You can see in the photos how delicious they are...with a cold glass of the fabulous Rose! Nothing and I mean northing is too much trouble..it was a perfect holiday Worth noting Cocobay seems to attract nice guests too we met lovely people from all over the world! My final note has to be for the totally phenomenal Kemlin ..she arranged our wedding 5 years ago and she looked after us the whole time this time ..she is a very special lady. In summary .. Romantic ..tick Beautiful..tick Team amazing.. tick Coffee, food ,drinks ..tick Views ..wow Rooms..rustic, cosy and perfect Infinity pool ..just wow Service .. perfect Do NOT hesitate ..it's paradise Read less