Hawksbill Resort Antigua

Antigua, Caribbean

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The hotel

In a beautiful and secluded shoreline location, the adult-only Hawksbill Resort boasts no less than four soft white sandy beaches to explore, including Antigua's only clothing optional beach. Rooms have recently been refreshed and offer simple but clean and spacious accommodations, all clustered behind the beaches and stretching into the resort's 37 acres of lawned gardens. There are daytime and evening dining options on-site or take a taxi into town for more choice. Facilities include a new infinity swimming pool, tennis court and upgraded water-sports facilities and equipment. Simple, charming and traditional, the Hawksbill is value at its best!

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Just 15 minutes from the capital of St John's. Transfer time from airport: 25 minutes.

Hotel information

106 rooms. All with private outdoor space amd patio furniture, ceiling fans, smart TV (with the exception of the Beachfront Bungalows and Royal Palm Beachfront Bungalows), tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-bar*, mini-fridge, WiFi, safe and en suite bathroom. Garden Bungalows are semi-detached on Sea Grapes Beach (2nd row position), with garden views, with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

All Inclusive of: three meals per day, plus soft drinks, spirits, house wine by the glass, local beer, WiFi, government tax, and staff gratuities.

Room upgrades

Superior Sea View Rooms in a 2-storey main building on Sea Grapes Beach with balcony or terrace, partial sea views, and have 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults. Some of these rooms have air conditioning.

Superior Beachfront Bungalows are located on the front of Sea Grapes Beach, with terrace, and 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults. Some of these rooms have air conditioning.

Beach Club Rooms (Royal Palm Beach) all have air-conditioning and terraces with sea views and bath with shower. They are in close proximity to the Royal Palm Beach, with 1 king-size bed, or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Beach Club Rooms (Honeymoon Cove) are located on bluff facing Sea Grapes Beach or Honeymoon Cove, with air conditioning, 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Please note: there are no TVs in any of the rooms, however, there is a TV lounge for guests to use.

3 restaurants and bars. Tamarind Tree (open-air, buffet style restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Serves both local and International cuisine). Sea Grapes Restaurant (light lunches and drinks by the beach). PD’s Grill (à la carte lunch). Weekly BBQ nights. Private beach dinners*. Please note: dress codes apply (please see additional information).

Weekly barbecue. TV Lounge.

Infinity swimming pool. Wellness spa*. Kayaking. Snorkelling. Tennis court.

Room service*. Gift shop.

Please note: a room levy of $5 per guest, per night applies to guests aged 6 years and above (payable locally, subject to change).

This resort may be unsuitable for guests with mobility restrictions as this is a hilly resort with steps throughout.

3 nights minimum stay at all times.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: this property is an adult-only (age 12 and above) resort. From 1st January '26 the minimum age guest will change to 16+ years.

Restaurant dress code: breakfast and lunch – casual T-shirts and regular shorts for men, modest wraps for ladies. Dinner – smart casual with long trousers or Bermuda style shorts and collared shirts for men. Swimwear not permitted.

Please note: this hotel operates a non-smoking policy except in designated areas.

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Jul 17, 2025 Irina K London, United Kingdom

We stayed at the Palm beach bungalow. It was right on the beach, with a private terrace and sun loungers. This beach is rocky and non swimmable, but the advantage is that it is more private there than on the Seagrape Beach. The disadvantage is bugs. You need to spray or go elsewhere. They seemed to disappear on a windy day though. The room itself… Read more
We stayed at the Palm beach bungalow. It was right on the beach, with a private terrace and sun loungers. This beach is rocky and non swimmable, but the advantage is that it is more private there than on the Seagrape Beach. The disadvantage is bugs. You need to spray or go elsewhere. They seemed to disappear on a windy day though. The room itself is large. Nothing special, clean and decent. The pillows were hard as rock though. There are 4 beaches. Palm beach is rocky, you cannot swim there. Just looks good. Eden is a nude beach, we didn't see many people there. Honeymoon cove beach is a tiny one, a few people were hanging out there. The main swimmable one is Seagrape beach. Clean water and you can see fish coming close to you. The beach, however, has an incline and it continues to the water. It is quite a drop, not a shallow sea you can walk in for a few meters. They have a nice infinity swimming pool. It is not big but it was never too crowded. Because the resort is on the heal, the view is pretty good from the pool. Food is just ok. I’d say it’s canteen style. We were not hungry but it’s nothing to remember. Coffee is not good, very watery. There is a coffee machine at the restaurant, and you need to ask them to make you a cup, otherwise they will pure you what they have. They also have instant coffee and tea at the restaurant by the beach. If you book with the resort directly, they give you a complimentary taxi voucher for airport transfer. They also stock your minibar daily for free, which was convenient. Read less
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Jul 16, 2025 GrandTour42872247539

I stayed in room 58 had a garden and sea view which was wonderful waking up to sea waves each morning. the staff are helpful and welcoming the room is comfortable although I found the room very dark and the light has to be on during the day. Food was plentiful but lacked taste and flavour not many choices if you are a vegan or vegetarian… Read more
I stayed in room 58 had a garden and sea view which was wonderful waking up to sea waves each morning. the staff are helpful and welcoming the room is comfortable although I found the room very dark and the light has to be on during the day. Food was plentiful but lacked taste and flavour not many choices if you are a vegan or vegetarian either for breakfast lunch or dinner. It would be lovely to introduce your guests to the Antiguan/Caribbean culture by having a night celebrating your food and culture instead of serving American/ UK cuisine daily. The hotel has no lifts or ramps the steps are concrete therefore not suitable for anyone with any disability. Can you please issue the porters with luggage racks for them to assist with moving luggage safely. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Ideal getaway for R&R

Jul 15, 2025 kuvir Chaguanas, Trinidad

Return visit as we enjoyed our last visit in September 2024. Ideal for a quiet relaxing R&R. Excellent food and variety. There is always yogurt, fruits, smoothies/porridge, waffles, cereal, cold cuts, egg of your choice, sausage, hash brown, french toast, pastries/bread/muffins and a buffet for breakfast with tea/coffee/juices/water Lunch menu… Read more
Return visit as we enjoyed our last visit in September 2024. Ideal for a quiet relaxing R&R. Excellent food and variety. There is always yogurt, fruits, smoothies/porridge, waffles, cereal, cold cuts, egg of your choice, sausage, hash brown, french toast, pastries/bread/muffins and a buffet for breakfast with tea/coffee/juices/water Lunch menu includes a soup, salads with dressings, a buffet of veges, rice, halal chicken/beef, seafood ( mussels/fish/mahi mahi) pork, and local options in various styles ( bbq, chinese,pasta, creole), lovely desserts with drinks both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Dinner is usually a little dressy with live music or dj and the food is the same options as lunch with house wines and a different variety from lunch. Drinks are usually consistent with the only drawback for breakfast being the birds and sometimes flies On the beach there is the Sea grapes Restaurant with a fixed menu and a drinks bar and an afternoon tea station. The fish burger is recommended. The beds are comfortable and the rooms are according to what you pay for whether garden or ocean front. Suggest a short tap instead of container of water to wash sand from feet as you walk. The toilets need to be monitored for functionality. The grounds are wide and so it involves a bit of walking, with some stairs to reception and main restaurant. I would suggest footpaths be widened to accommodate motorized transport for older folks. The other restaurant which has to be reserved has an amazing view of the property and the beach. The beach is lovely with clear calm water where you can actually bathe with fishes or snorkel by the rocks Water sports include paddle boats, a trip on a sailboat with Gerald which is recommended free ride but leave a tip, or jet skis at a cost. It was my 2nd time at Hawksbill (took advantage of reduced cost offer the 2nd time) and hopefully not my last. Read less
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Jul 15, 2025 williamsdocs5460

he location needs many upgrades. Flooring same pattern, door jams weatherized. Was expecting more native food variety. Insulated cups for drinks needes
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Long weekend getaway

Jul 12, 2025 Shontel A New york

I had the most incredible stay at Hawksbill during the July 4the weekend! I stayed in a beachfront bungalow, so I went to sleep and woke up to the sound of the ocean, which is very soothing. The bungalow has its own lounge chairs and table, or there are also lounges with umbrellas available, just outside of the room. The property itself is… Read more
I had the most incredible stay at Hawksbill during the July 4the weekend! I stayed in a beachfront bungalow, so I went to sleep and woke up to the sound of the ocean, which is very soothing. The bungalow has its own lounge chairs and table, or there are also lounges with umbrellas available, just outside of the room. The property itself is beautiful, with amazing views of the sea from several vantage points. The service of staff members from check in, to check out was exceptional! The restaurants were great. Due to limited seating, PD Grill requires a reservation. The views from the restaurant are breathtaking and so relaxing. The food at PD Grill, along with the other two restaurants onsite are great! But what really stood out for me was the consistency of fantastic customer service provided by all of their staff. I also appreciated the water bins provided to wash the sand from my feet, before walking into my room. I also took booked two hot stone massages, for an extra fee at their spa twice. The second massage relaxed me so much that I fell asleep Read less