Hammock Cove

Antigua, Caribbean

Star rating

Nobody Knows rum bar
Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Chairman’s Lounge
Irina’s
Irina’s
On The Rocks
Tranquility Spa
Tranquility Spa
Pickleball court
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Nobody Knows rum bar
Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Chairman’s Lounge
Irina’s
Irina’s
On The Rocks
Tranquility Spa
Tranquility Spa
Pickleball court

The hotel

The hottest hangout in Antigua, Hammock Cove is set to deliver luxury on another level and only for grown-ups, its private villas feature oversized balconies, infinity plunge pools, spa-inspired bathrooms, and mini-bars with an exclusive selection of drinks. Even the location is something special, just moments from the island’s famous Devil’s Bridge National Park, it overlooks a protected bay to give you that all-important Caribbean postcard view. Its ‘nothing’s too much trouble’ ethos extends to its All Inclusive package, with two dining venues featuring extensive wine collections and handcrafted cocktails, and a fitness centre featuring wellness activities and a yoga pavilion.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Located along Antigua’s northeast coastline adjacent to Devil’s Bridge National Park. Transfer time from airport: 25 minutes.

Hotel information

42 private villas. All modern in style and feature an outdoor living area with a balcony, infinity-edge plunge pool, sun loungers, hanging papasan chair and personal cocktail counter and temperature controlled wine cooler (fully stocked). Amenities inside include air-conditioning, tea/coffee-making facilities, smart TV, WiFi, bathrobes, safe and 1 king-size bed. Waterview Villas with cove views, sleep maximum 2 adults.

All Inclusive of: all meals and beverages (brand liquors, wide selection of house wine by the glass, draft beers, tropical coolers and soft drinks by the glass). All activities and entertainment unless otherwise stated.

Waterfront Villas with views of the turquoise bay and white sand beach terrace, sleep maximum 2 adults.

  • Book by 30 Sept ‘25 to receive up to 15% off the accommodation cost between 04 Jan '26 - 20 Dec '26. Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

2 restaurants; Lighthouse (fine dining with International cuisine, weekly 7 meal course dinner and wine sommelier). Irina’s (all day dining including breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, afternoon tea and snacks). 3 bars including Chairman’s Lounge (bar and games room), On the Rocks by the beach and Nobody Knows Bar. 24-hour room service.

Regular evening entertainment at the Lighthouse Restaurant.

3 tier infinity pool.White sand beach terrace and deck. Spa*. Fitness centre. Yoga pavilion. Chairman's Lounge (games room) Non-motorised water sports including paddle boarding and snorkelling. Peddle boats, sail boats. Pickleball court. Garden tours. Nature walk to Devil’s Bridge. Cooking class (once a week) and rum tasting (once a week). Beach BBQ. Bubbles by the beach. Tours available*.

Guest Ambassadors - Guest ambassadors are on hand to offer personal assistant duties.

This hotel has a resort fee of USD $24 including tax per room, per night, (payable locally, subject to change). Please note: a room levy of USD $5 per guest, per night applies to guests aged 6 years and above (payable locally, subject to change).

* Denotes local charge.


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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Well Appointed, Chill, Luxury, Intimate

Aug 28, 2025 howardsxxx

We spent 8/17-23 @ Hammock Cove and had a great trip. HC was exactly as advertised. Well appointed individual villas with plunge pools, privacy, luxury, and tranquility. It is not the Four Seasons, but it fits in the luxury boutique niche. I think the "Ambassador" concept is a great idea, but it kind of missed. Communicating via a "house" cell… Read more
We spent 8/17-23 @ Hammock Cove and had a great trip. HC was exactly as advertised. Well appointed individual villas with plunge pools, privacy, luxury, and tranquility. It is not the Four Seasons, but it fits in the luxury boutique niche. I think the "Ambassador" concept is a great idea, but it kind of missed. Communicating via a "house" cell phone is clumsy and not very efficient. Messages and requests went unanswered for hours or longer. I would prefer a traditional, centrally based concierge that took requests and then dispatched the service or amenity accordingly. Weather - Great as expected. Plunge Pool - Outstanding. Bugs - We did not have an issue at all. Property - Easy to get around, very well maintained, and tropical. Food - Very good, best meal was at the Sir Rob's Steak House (we only went to the Lighthouse 2 nights and not for the 7 course meal.) Breakfast - Irina's was very good every day, service was great. Service - Overall very good, and employees almost always had a smile. Pool - Three tier pool allowed for some privacy. Beach - Small, intimate and on a cove. If you want wide soft white sand and turquoise water, thats not here. Water is blue, clear, and very nice. Water Sports - available, easy access, and in good condition. Bars - Beach bar was always flowing, never a wait. Waiters will deliver a drink to you in the water to one of the 5 lily pads. Gym - Well appointed, dumbbell's to 60lb., cables, modern cardio equipment, clean. Housekeeping - good, but sometimes had to call for service, or additional amenities. Overall I/we strongly recommend Hammock Cove for couples looking to disconnect, unwind, enjoy each other, and take a break from the day to day grind. We took one excursion and had a driver "Marley", who showed us around the island, touching on several historic sites and learning some Antiguan history. Antigua is not built up, and there are very few if any hi-rise hotels, it maintains a chill Caribbean charm. Remember, you are on island time and as I mentioned, its not the Four Seasons, so you may need patience and or need to follow up for a request. Hammock Cove and Antigua lived up to (high) expectations. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating If you love food and want to get away, visit Hammock Cove.

Aug 18, 2025 The D

First and foremost, Hammock Cove exceeded expectations. The staff, the food, the resort itself – all excellent. The villas are huge for two people, they are beautiful and the areas between them are well manicured and make you feel as though you're in a fantasy island. We LOVED getting to know our fellow guests at each bar. The food and drink are… Read more
First and foremost, Hammock Cove exceeded expectations. The staff, the food, the resort itself – all excellent. The villas are huge for two people, they are beautiful and the areas between them are well manicured and make you feel as though you're in a fantasy island. We LOVED getting to know our fellow guests at each bar. The food and drink are the standouts. Each meal was exceptional and paired with a well-thought out cocktail. (Joel is the greatest mixologist.) Spend most of your dinners in the Lighthouse, and ALWAYS do the specialty lunches at the beach. I want to highlight a few staff who were beyond exceptional: Joel – Most friendly, most fun, most inventive cocktails. Make friends with him immediately. Chef Marco – Sweet guy, who is obviously passionate about the food he creates. His food is next level good. Do the cooking class with him! Julio – Single-handedly keeps the beach moving. He runs the watersports, but brought us more drinks than the servers. Go out on the sailboat with him! JaySon – Our primary ambassador. He ran circles around the others, not that they were bad, he was just attentive to everything. Illaria – She remembered our orders, where we preferred to sit, and was so very pleasant. Shawna – So sweet, and makes the best banana drinks! I will return to this resort. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fabulous scene and fab drinks.

Aug 16, 2025 aaronw382 Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Amaretto sour from Daryn at Irina’s. Best one you will ever have, even if you don’t like amaretto sours. She makes the sour mix from scratch. It’s AMAZING. Also, she’s the most pleasant bartender you’ll meet. And she can make ANYTHING.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful Resort… But Unexpectedly “Unwelcome” After 17 Years

Aug 16, 2025 Zeus69 Pontyclun, United Kingdom

We have always regarded Elite Island Resorts as among the very best in the Caribbean. During our second stay at Galley Bay, we obtained a Day Pass and a personal tour of their flagship resort, Hammock Cove, as we had already booked a holiday there for October 2025. What was already excellent became exceptional—the location was breathtaking, and… Read more
We have always regarded Elite Island Resorts as among the very best in the Caribbean. During our second stay at Galley Bay, we obtained a Day Pass and a personal tour of their flagship resort, Hammock Cove, as we had already booked a holiday there for October 2025. What was already excellent became exceptional—the location was breathtaking, and every member of staff we met was among the warmest and most professional in Antigua. As with all Elite resorts, from management to housekeeping, activities, pool staff, bar, and restaurant teams, the service appeared consistently outstanding. The cuisine we experienced at lunch was superb, and the overall resort atmosphere truly first-class. Having been loyal guests for more than 17 years, with over 20 visits across their Caribbean properties and more than £250,000 spent, we were shocked to receive a personal email from the CEO when attempting to book a return visit to Galley Bay in 2026. Not only was our booking declined, but he also authorised the cancellation of our October 2025 reservation at Hammock Cove (Antigua). The only notification we initially received was a short message from our booking agent advising that our reservation had been cancelled. Shortly afterwards, we received a follow-up email from the COO. While stressing that the resorts generally provide guests with a wonderful all-inclusive island experience, he went on to say: “there is no one size fits all when it comes to holiday travel, and no single resort or resort group is perfect for everyone. To that end, we simply feel that our resorts are not the best fit for your future holidays. We wish you the very best with your future travels, even though those travels will NOT include our resorts.” This was followed by instructions to the Director of Sales to cancel our Hammock Cove reservation and issue a full refund. No explanation was provided—simply the door closed on us. After so many years of loyalty, this response left us deeply disappointed and bewildered. In my personal opinion, it appears possible that Elite Island Resorts may be engaging in some form of customer profiling, potentially using social media, to determine which guests fit their preferred profile. If you don’t, you may suddenly find yourself uninvited to return. That said, I cannot fault the quality of the resorts themselves: they remain truly first-class. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A perfect holiday experience

Aug 8, 2025 Marie Louise M

A really fabulous 5 star luxury experience- beautiful villas with plunge pool - a very gorgeous beach - and really friendly guests too - we made lots of friends - the food though is exceptional… lobster on tap - definitely fine dining - weather perfect - hot with only tiny bit of rain - a great time to go - also they service the most delicious… Read more
A really fabulous 5 star luxury experience- beautiful villas with plunge pool - a very gorgeous beach - and really friendly guests too - we made lots of friends - the food though is exceptional… lobster on tap - definitely fine dining - weather perfect - hot with only tiny bit of rain - a great time to go - also they service the most delicious food on the beach from BBq to oysters ! There’s games room, spa, private dining… Read less