The Escape at Nonsuch Bay

Antigua, Caribbean

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The hotel

The Escape at Nonsuch Bay Resort in Antigua is a modern adult-only, All-Inclusive getaway, perfect for couples. While a part of the larger Nonsuch Bay Resort complex, Escape Antigua is located on the other side of the hill which is out of sight and at least a quarter of a mile away from the Residences section of the resort. The Escape features its own fine-dining restaurant, reception, lounge and other public facilities. All meals are provided exclusively at the Drift restaurant located at Escape.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to Beach

Where is it

Located at Hughes Point, on the beautiful Nonsuch Bay on the East Coast of Antigua. Transfer time from airport: 40 minutes.

Hotel information

40 luxury ocean front plunge pool suites designed with comfort, romance and island living in mind. Each suite is designed with a king-sized bed, along with an en-suite bathroom with a separate shower and double vanity basins. The suites also feature an elegant wet bar/coffee centre, along with a seating area perfectly aligned to the views, an outdoor soaking tub and relaxing day beds overlooking the private plunge pool. Available with either a garden view or a bay view, sleeping 2 adults.

All Inclusive of: all meals, snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. All activities and entertainment unless otherwise stated.

Deluxe Plunge Pool Suite - available to book from the 1st July 2025. Suites offer better views and locations than the Garden Views with access to additional amenities.
  • Booking Bonus: Book by 31 July '25 to receive up to 52% off the accommodation cost between 7 July'25–24 Dec '26. Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

Shuttle from The Escape to Nonsuch Bay. Shuttle by boat from The Escape to the nearby beaches of an Offshore Island*.

The Drift Restaurant & Bar is opened for cocktails, breakfast, lunch, and dinner as apart of the All-Inclusive package.

1 infinity pool (separate from all private plunge pools). Spa services*. Kayaking. Yoga*. Nature walks. Resort extras* (floating amenities, private picnics, private dinners and sunset cruise). Guests can also use the beach and beach bar located at the Residences section of the resort. 'Escape with Love' experiences and Resort Extras that can be added to your trip (advance booking recommended).

Complimentary Wi-Fi in rooms and in the lobby reception. Pre-arrival contactless check-in system, allowing guests to skip the check-in line and focus on enjoying their stay.

There is a mandatory Tourism Guest Levy for all guests over the age of 6 of $5 per person, per night, (payable locally on departure, subject to change).

Minimum stay applies.

* Denotes local charge.

Dress code: Tailored pants, collared shirts, casual shoes, covering for bathing suits – no sportswear.

Please note: This is an adults-only property. Guests aged 18 years and over are permitted.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (452)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very disappointed!

Jul 4, 2025 Robert B

Unfortunately this resort proved to be very disappointing. They have a very serious Mosquito issue it absolutely ruined our holiday. You couldn’t sit at the Bar or in the Restaurant/Pool Area for any length of time without being eaten alive. I ended up spending the vast majority of the holiday in my room to avoid the mosquitoes so couldn’t even… Read more
Unfortunately this resort proved to be very disappointing. They have a very serious Mosquito issue it absolutely ruined our holiday. You couldn’t sit at the Bar or in the Restaurant/Pool Area for any length of time without being eaten alive. I ended up spending the vast majority of the holiday in my room to avoid the mosquitoes so couldn’t even use the room pool/sunbed area without being bitten. One fellow guest showed us bites on her legs and said she’d counted 60 bites all over her body and she’d been there 3 days. The room was well maintained and cleaned every 2 days and benefited from A/C and a TV without any channels available to view. The food was poor and meagre portions, although the Chef did well to make the best of the basic ingredients available to him. (don’t expect anything except pork, chicken, fish or the default Burger) Given the quality of the fare on offer, I wasn’t prepared to risk paying an extra $38 for a steak or Lobster (which we were advised was out of season)Why is it even on the menu? Service ranged from friendly and pleasant to grudging and blunt, the latter from staff who clearly didn’t enjoy their job. Somehow they managed to run out of tomatoes for 4 straight days and Sprite and their feature Burger on another day, despite the resort being relatively quiet? The Pool/Bar/Restaurant area is in need of significant refreshing and gives the impression of being tired and uncared for with heavily worn mattresses on the Sun loungers. I have several years experience in Hospitality and have been fortunate enough to travel around the globe and always try to be objective and fair in any reviews. Sadly, this was one of my most disappointing vacations and I felt vexed for my wife who booked the resort in good faith. I cannot recommend The Escape to anyone on the back of our experience. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing hotel.

Jul 4, 2025 Ellie30York York, United Kingdom

We stayed at Escape by Nonsuch in June/July for 2 weeks. What an amazing place! The staff are so welcoming and friendly, the rooms are beautiful and the food delicious. The hotel grounds are beautiful and views stunning. Lots of wildlife to enjoy watching. The reception team really looked after us and even remembered our wedding anniversary!… Read more
We stayed at Escape by Nonsuch in June/July for 2 weeks. What an amazing place! The staff are so welcoming and friendly, the rooms are beautiful and the food delicious. The hotel grounds are beautiful and views stunning. Lots of wildlife to enjoy watching. The reception team really looked after us and even remembered our wedding anniversary! Also a special mention to Maxine and Charles in the restaurant and bar, who were always smiling and happy to see us. The hotel, as the name suggests, is slightly out of the way, which we knew before we booked it, but this is what we wanted, a quiet relaxing holiday.. The beach is a 10 min walk away. It is up a steep hill, so if you prefer you can get the boat taxi to take you round there. We visited Green Island twice and snorkelled with Turtles with a guide during one trip. We also visited Shirley Heights on a Thursday evening, which was great fun. Reception arranged all these trips for us. Overall I’d highly recommend this hotel, especially if you want a romantic, quiet holiday, away from it all. We really could t have asked for more! Thank you Team Escape. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating GREAT ESCAPE

Jun 14, 2025 Paul G Christchurch, United Kingdom

We visited ESCAPE, with my sister and brother in law, for my wife and my 47th wedding anniversary and had an amazing time. The hotel is in the middle of no where, so to visit any of Antigua's attractions is a bit of a trek, but don't let that put you off as you would be missing an absolute gem. The staff are fabulous and provided more than just… Read more
We visited ESCAPE, with my sister and brother in law, for my wife and my 47th wedding anniversary and had an amazing time. The hotel is in the middle of no where, so to visit any of Antigua's attractions is a bit of a trek, but don't let that put you off as you would be missing an absolute gem. The staff are fabulous and provided more than just great service, I have intentionally not named any one member, as I would be having to name them all! , they made us all feel welcome and important, and presented my wife and I with a hand written card on our anniversary a gesture we will cherish. The hotel is situated by a mangrove so the mozzies were a bit of a problem so take some repellent and all will be fine. The food was all al a cart, so you ordered breakfast, lunch and dinner from a menu that changed daily, and was expertly prepared by the chefs and all very tasty. Our room was a garden view room, which was modern, comfortable and came with a private plunge pool and lovely views over the gardens towards the sea , it was cleaned ever other day and was immaculate. We practically never stay at a hotel twice, as we like to visit different areas of a destination, but I think ESCAPE may be different when we come back to Antigua, which no doubt we will as the experience was so good. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Escape at Nonsuch Bay – A Tranquil Getaway with Heartfelt Hospitality

Jun 10, 2025 smalljay32 London, United Kingdom

From the moment I arrived at Escape at Nonsuch Bay, I felt warmly welcomed. Maya, the lovely receptionist, truly set the tone for my stay. She was informative, friendly and always full of great energy. Whether it was answering questions or simply offering a smile, Maya was consistently helpful – she’s a natural in hospitality and made me feel… Read more
From the moment I arrived at Escape at Nonsuch Bay, I felt warmly welcomed. Maya, the lovely receptionist, truly set the tone for my stay. She was informative, friendly and always full of great energy. Whether it was answering questions or simply offering a smile, Maya was consistently helpful – she’s a natural in hospitality and made me feel right at home. As an Expedia Gold member, I appreciated the perks – 20% off food, drinks, and spa services definitely added value to the experience. A big thank you to Van Dyke, who helped me settle into my room with a tour and assistance with my luggage. His friendly chats and constant availability throughout the stay didn’t go unnoticed! The room lived up to expectations – just like the photos. Spacious, with a super comfy bed, a convenient kitchenette, and a dreamy private plunge pool (honestly, my main reason for booking – and totally worth it!). Housekeeping came every two days, and the room was kept immaculate. Just a heads up: the plunge pool area can attract mosquitoes and the occasional critter, so come prepared. The hotel grounds are beautifully maintained. I was greeted warmly at every meal by the amazing staff – special shoutouts to Maxine, Naisha, and Hannah, who were always cheerful, polite, and brought a lovely energy to each dining experience. Only criticism would be that the food could use more variety, stronger flavours, and slightly larger portions but I did love the food on the Wednesday Carribean Night. I recommend two shuttle excursions that the resort offer ($25 return each) – one to Green Island for a secluded beach day, and one to Shirley Heights for incredible sunset views and a lively atmosphere. Both are fantastic ways to break up the seclusion of the resort, which is otherwise fairly remote. I also treated myself to two massages, which were absolutely relaxing – a perfect way to unwind in such a serene setting. The floating breakfast was a highlight! I travelled solo but ordered enough for two and had no regrets – such a fun and satisfying experience. Room for Improvement: • Spa services are a treat, but more competitive pricing would be appreciated. • An on-site ATM would be convenient. • Some evening entertainment would go a long way – it was a bit too quiet some nights. Overall, Escape at Nonsuch Bay is a beautiful, peaceful resort with rooms that truly match the pictures, standout hospitality, and great amenities. A few tweaks could make it perfect, but it certainly lived up to my expectations. Would happily return! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very relaxing but could do with improvement?

Jun 9, 2025 Adella G

The rooms and plunge pool are lovely best part of the hotel. You have to walk to the beach which is very steep in parts. At the moment they have a big problem with seaweed which does not smell good and means you can’t really swim in it? The pool area is quite tired looking and could really do with some new loungers. The food was good most days but… Read more
The rooms and plunge pool are lovely best part of the hotel. You have to walk to the beach which is very steep in parts. At the moment they have a big problem with seaweed which does not smell good and means you can’t really swim in it? The pool area is quite tired looking and could really do with some new loungers. The food was good most days but sadly the staff (apart from Maxine) did not seem happy in their work which was a shock for us as it was our third visit to Antigua and we have always said how amazing and friendly all the staff were? Unfortunately, not the case here. If travelling to this hotel I would recommend hiring a car as you will want to go to the west side of the island to visit the lovely beaches. Read less