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In an idyllic location, overlooking one of Antigua’s best beaches, with fine white sand and turquoise waters. Surrounded by 40 acres of tropical gardens, the Jolly Beach offers simple and good value accommodation for families and groups alike. Lively in atmosphere, there’s always plenty to do, including water sports, pool volleyball and beach games, perhaps even an impromtu game of cricket on the sand late afternoon. Kids and teens have their very own clubs, promising a fun packed itinerary of activities whilst parent’s can head to the adult only pool or spa for some much deserved relaxation and pampering. There are five restaurants in total, serving everything from international favourites to Caribbean delights and an Italian selection at the Bocciolo Restaurant and bar. Spend the evening lingering over dinner or enjoy some night-time entertainment including live music, karaoke and now a casino, if you fancy a flutter.
Where is it?
On Jolly Beach in the parish of St Mary’s on Antigua’s west coast. Transfer time from airport: 35 min.
Eats and drinks
5 restaurants and bars: Coconut Grill (barbecue, grills and sandwiches, open daily), Hemispheres (breakfast, lunch and dinner), Bocciolo Restaurant and Bar (Italian, serving à la carte dinners), Lydia’s At Crab Hole Village (Caribbean and seafood à la carte dinners and Sunday brunch) and Utsav (Indian à la carte dinner). A la carte restaurants are open on a rotation basis. Reservations are required at à la carte restaurants.
Entertainment
Live nightly entertainment including floor shows and live bands. Full animation team.
Fun and games
2 swimming pools including an 8,000sq ft fantasy pool with waterfall, Jacuzzi and swim up bar, water aerobics, free non-motorised water sports include Sunfish and Hobie Cat sailing, kayaking and pedal boats. Free lessons are available on selected activities. Dive centre*. 4 tennis courts (resident tennis pro* and US$5 racquet charge per person per game), basketball, table tennis, Jolly Kidz children’s club (3-12 years) and Teenz club (13-16 years). Palms Wellness Centre incorporating Spa*, gym and Beauty Salon*. Nearby Jolly Harbour 18-hole golf course*. Casino.
Handy stuff
Internet access*. Hammock lounge. Babysitting facilities*. Gift shop*. Nurse’s station.
Wheelchair access
Wheelchair accessible room with 2 queen-size beds, bath and shower in a Superior Room category.
Room info
464 ocean-facing rooms on 4 floors in various buildings with no lifts. All rooms are ocean facing with balcony/patio, air-conditioning, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, in-room safe* and hairdryer.
Standard Rooms — with 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds, sleeping max 2 adults and an infant. Super Saver Standard Rooms — are compact with one double bed and shower and subject to availability. Children or infants are not accepted in this room type.
Room Upgrade
Standard Triple Rooms — as above but with 1 double bed and a single bed, sleeping max 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
Superior Rooms — have coffee maker, fridge, iron and board, shower and bath, with 2 queen-size beds sleeping max 4 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.
King Superior Rooms — as above but with 1 king-size bed and small lounge area, sleeping max 2 adults and an infant.
Junior Suites — on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors, are larger rooms with a separate living area. They have 1 king-size bed and shower, and are best suited to couples, sleeping max 2 adults.
1-Bedroom Beachfront Cottages — have oceanfront verandas and spacious sitting areas, sleeping 2 adults and 1 infant.
2-Bedroom Beachfront Cottages also available on request and sleep max 4 adults, 1 child and an infant or 2 adults, 3 children and 1 infant.
Minimum stay
3 nights except for 01-06 Jan '13 and 21-31 Dec '13 when it is 6 nights.
Additional information
DRESS CODE: For adults and children — casually elegant at Bocciolo restaurant (no shorts, t-shirts, vests, jeans, trainers or flip-flops).
*Denotes local charge.
Child ages up to and including 16 years.
All Inclusive
All meals and snacks, all locally produced drinks by the glass and all activities unless otherwise stated.