Virgin Holidays View
This lovely, low-rise hotel is spread over 40 acres of tropical landscaped gardens, offset by almost a mile of the beautiful white sands of Jolly Beach. The 8,000sq ft fantasy pool is an inviting place to relax. The in-house entertainment team will keep you occupied during the day with activities such as volleyball, water polo and pool aerobics. There’s also a wealth of activities to enjoy at Jolly Beach including tennis, basketball and water sports on the beach. Those seeking a more laid back holiday can enjoy a bit of pampering with one of relaxing treatments offered at the Palms Wellness Centre which includes a spa and beauty salon. Dining options include Indian cuisine at Utsav, Italian at Bocciolo, and lovers of seafood should head for Lydia's which is situated right on the beach.
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: Coconut Grill (barbecue, grills and sandwiches, open daily), Hemispheres (breakfast, lunch and dinner), Ristorante Bocciolo (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). 5 bars. Restaurants and bars (à 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 and Jacuzzi, 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 (3-11 years) and Teenz club (12-16 years). Palms Wellness Centre incorporating Spa*, gym and Beauty Salon*. Nearby Jolly Harbour golf course*.
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 with partial or full ocean view 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 persons.
Earlybird Standard Rooms – book early and receive a discount on your Standard Room, subject to availability. Otherwise Standard Room upgrade applies.
Room Upgrade
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.
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 or 2 adults and 3 children.
Additional information
*Denotes local charge
All Inclusive
All meals and snacks, all locally produced drinks by the glass and all activities unless otherwise stated.
DRESS CODE: For adults and children – casually elegant at Bocciolo restaurant (no shorts, T-shirts, vests, jeans, trainers or flip-flops).