Jolly Beach, Antigua

Antigua, Caribbean

Virgin rating

Standard King
Standard
Standard Room bathroom
Supersaver double
Superior King
Superior King
Superior Queen
Superior
Island Spa
Standard King
Standard
Standard Room bathroom
Supersaver double
Superior King
Superior King
Superior Queen
Superior
Island Spa

The hotel

In an idyllic location, sat on one of Antigua’s best beaches and surrounded by 40-acres of tropical gardens, Jolly Beach Antigua offers simple and good value accommodation for all. Lively in atmosphere, there’s always plenty to do, so get the gang together and head to the beach for some water sport action. Or perhaps even an impromptu game of tennis. Keeping everyone entertained wont a problem, but we bet you'll also love relaxing at the ‘Quiet Pool’, or heading to the spa for some much-deserved pampering.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Kayaking
  • Scuba Diving
  • Tennis
  • Wheelchair access
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

On the southwest coast of Antigua on Jolly Beach, Jolly Harbour is within walking distance. Transfer time from airport: 35 minutes.

Hotel information

There are three different room options to choose from; Supersaver, Standard and Superior. All rooms have air-conditioning and ceiling fans, offer partial or full views of the ocean, private patio or balcony, cable TV, blackout drapes and hairdryer. 

Supersaver Rooms are the smallest rooms but are ideal for single travelers or couples. These rooms have resort views and/or partial ocean views, 1 double bed and private bathroom with shower.

All Inclusive option: includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. Unlimited house-brand alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages by the glass. Non-motorised water sports including kayaking and paddle boarding, activities and entertainment.

Standard Rooms have ocean/and or beach views, 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds, with private bathroom and shower.

Superior Rooms are ideal if you want extra space and amenities. They offer a small sitting area, tea/coffee-making facilities, safe, mini fridge, private bathroom and bath/shower and1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

The Palms (casual buffet-style, serves breakfast and a rotating international dinner menu), Coconut Grill (open-air bar and grill, grilled fares and quick bites for lunch), Pizza Factory & Bar (casual Italian cuisine, lunch and dinner). Cool Bar Pool Bar, Sand Bar (open on a rotational basis), The Coffee Shop.

2 swimming pools: a small Quiet Pool and a Fantasy Pool with waterfall, music and daily activities. The Island Spa*. Fitness center. Non-motorised water sports including kayaking, paddle boarding. 2 tennis courts and an outdoor basketball court. Game room.

Wi-Fi access is complimentary in the courtyard and lounge. Gift shop. Concierge desk. Complimentary housekeeping is included every 7 days, and additional housekeeping services are available at a cost of $10 per room, per day - payable locally at the resort.

This hotel has a resort fee of $12 including tax per room, per night, (payable locally, subject to change).  

Please note: a government room levy of $5 per guest, per night applies (payable locally, subject to change).    

* Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (39)
  • Very good (24)
  • Average (9)
  • Poor (11)
  • Terrible (15)
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Dec 3, 2023 GoPlaces30842880547

Just returned from 2 weeks at Jolly Beach resort & hotel and what a fabulous time we had! We love this hotel. Yes it’s 3 star…but hey we know that when we book it! The bedrooms are basic, but it’s clean, the shower is great and the bed very comfortable. Great pillows, loads of wardrobe space and drawers. Lovely balcony. Recommend upgrading… Read more
Just returned from 2 weeks at Jolly Beach resort & hotel and what a fabulous time we had! We love this hotel. Yes it’s 3 star…but hey we know that when we book it! The bedrooms are basic, but it’s clean, the shower is great and the bed very comfortable. Great pillows, loads of wardrobe space and drawers. Lovely balcony. Recommend upgrading to a Queen Room for space - 2 x double beds. Didn’t have one bad meal - the food is excellent! The staff are the friendliest and the most accommodating in the world! Judith and her singing brings character and an Antiguan welcome as always. Sandra is just the best waitress along with others whose names I can’t remember except for Maleke & Jason. And Carlos runs the long bar perfectly and his cocktails are heavenly! The gardens are beautiful. The steel band brought the Caribbean vibes perfectly. Just expect 3 star rooms - but the rest is lovely with a hotel on one of the best beaches on the island. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Cheap and cheerful hotel, had a great stay.

Nov 19, 2023 K5005AMiand England, United Kingdom

I'll start by saying that more than a few reviews of this hotel seem to have been submitted by people expecting 5-star luxury, when they've only paid the money for a basic 3-star experience. Others, like myself, have more realistic expectations and were very happy! Brief thoughts as follows: Location - perfect. On a truly stunning beach, and short… Read more
I'll start by saying that more than a few reviews of this hotel seem to have been submitted by people expecting 5-star luxury, when they've only paid the money for a basic 3-star experience. Others, like myself, have more realistic expectations and were very happy! Brief thoughts as follows: Location - perfect. On a truly stunning beach, and short transfer time to/from airport. Rooms - dated, but clean. Sufficient storage space. Bed perfect, a very comfortable mattress. Food/drinks - not a huge variety but what there were, were very good, and all food was cooked through properly. Staff - almost without exception, an absolute credit to themselves and the hotel. Always smiling and happy to help. Keen to ensure guests are enjoying their time, which isn't always the case (I'm looking at you, Jamaica!). In summary, this hotel is under new management, and in the early stages of a total refurbishment from an extended period of closure after the pandemic. Objectively it's far from perfect, but subjectively it's great, in no small part due to the quality of staff they currently have. Much better value for money than some of the so-called luxury branded chain hotels. Just go there, chill out, and enjoy the hospitality of a wonderful island. Read less
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Nov 17, 2023 Allan M South East England, United Kingdom

Wasted enough time on the hotel without wasting more time writing how bad this place was for us. Most staff where amazing, quite a lot where lazy and couldn’t be bothered, as some of the managers also said.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great value, great location

Nov 16, 2023 Stormchaser69 Fresh Meadows, New York

This is a 3 star resort on a 5 star beach. The grounds are beautifully kept. The beach is gorgeous. The food is very good (minus the steak at the Italian restaurant and teriyaki steak at buffet, please buy a better cut of meat). My favorites were the bbq buffet, (minus the ribs)otherwise everything was delicious, and the roti at Indian buffet… Read more
This is a 3 star resort on a 5 star beach. The grounds are beautifully kept. The beach is gorgeous. The food is very good (minus the steak at the Italian restaurant and teriyaki steak at buffet, please buy a better cut of meat). My favorites were the bbq buffet, (minus the ribs)otherwise everything was delicious, and the roti at Indian buffet . Drinks are plentiful. Entertainment each night was a DJ, and one night steel bands. The long bar had their grand opening on our first day there . Thankfully that kept us a bit entertained after dinner . The resort needs to get back daytime and evening entertainment . The supermarket is less than a 5 minute walk away from the resort. The harbor is there as well as Petals restaurant , which we stopped for lunch one day. I recommend it. We had the standard king room, not huge ,but served our purpose. The bathroom could use a face-lift and a really food scrub down, but the beds were clean and comfortable. Would I return? For the price we paid, it's a great value and relaxing , but unless they got back daily entertainment , the answer is NO. Read less
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Nov 11, 2023 love2travelMontreal Montreal, Canada

The Jolly Beach is rated correctly as a 3.5*. The rooms do need a makeover but this is minor. The beach at this resort makes up for any imperfections of the rooms. The beds are comfortable and so are the pillows. Pros and Cons Pros: the beach is Incredible No problem getting chairs Pools: are nice, clean and no problem getting chairs Food: very… Read more
The Jolly Beach is rated correctly as a 3.5*. The rooms do need a makeover but this is minor. The beach at this resort makes up for any imperfections of the rooms. The beds are comfortable and so are the pillows. Pros and Cons Pros: the beach is Incredible No problem getting chairs Pools: are nice, clean and no problem getting chairs Food: very good, yes it can have more variety but the quality and taste is good. Drinks: the staff does not hold back on alcohol, everyday they have a drink of the day Very quiet resort, perfect for relaxing. No one bothers you to buy this or that. Staff is really friendly, ask for June at the breakfast restaurant, she's great Cons: sand flies are deadly, so many bites, insect repellent is a must Room: house keeping is done once a week, if you want your room cleaned daily there is a daily charge, I think it's $10.00 USD per day Towels are not changed daily, you need to ask at front desk to change them No mini fridge in the room and no bottled water is provided. If you want water, there is a grocery store 5 min walk from the resort, this is what we did we bought a bottle of water and then filled it up daily at the bar No entertainment at the resort, this needs to be changed, some form of entertainment is needed at night as there is nothing to do Excursions: look for Cloud on the beach, supper friendly and very knowledgeable of the island, his prices are reasonable, we booked 2 excursions with him and had a great time. I rate my vacation a 4**** Read less