The Escape at Nonsuch Bay

From the moment we arrived at Escape at Nonsuch Bay, we knew we were in for something special. Keirah greeted us with genuine warmth and enthusiasm, instantly setting the tone for a relaxing and joyful stay. Her welcome Rum Punch was the perfect touch, refreshing and delicious as we checked in and began to unwind. Our first room was stunning, with a breathtaking view that made us feel like we were living in a postcard. Initially, we thought the heat was just part of the Caribbean charm in August, but we soon realized the AC wasn’t working. No worries—within moments, the staff had us moved to another equally beautiful room with crisp, cool air. The transition was seamless and handled with care. The heart of our afternoons quickly became the poolside patio, where Charles and Cadeja, our incredible bartenders, remembered our drink orders by day two; 2 shots of tequila and Banana, Bailey’s and Coconut (BBC) or Piña Coladas with a generous pour! Their friendly service and attention to detail made every drink feel like a treat. We loved sipping cocktails while playing checkers and chess in the shade. While the snack selection on our arrival day was limited (we arrived near the end of service), it was no issue. What truly blew us away was the quality of the meals. Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners were consistently flavorful and satisfying, with two options for an appetizer and two or three options for the main course, or you could opt to get multiples of one, honestly so much so that we didn’t even need the afternoon snacks. But we’d stocked up on a few goodies from a local market, for late night snacks. One unforgettable highlight was the Antiguan Goat Water. After hearing from our driver that goat is a delicacy, my partner asked the server if it would be on the menu. Though it wasn’t planned, the Chef went out of his way to prepare it for a lunch option and it was hands down one of the best meals of our lives. Rich, savory, and deeply comforting, it left us speechless. To top it off, the Chef gifted us the recipe and walked us through how to make it, asking only that we keep his secret if we ever serve it back home. That kind of personal touch is rare and deeply appreciated. We also had late dinner reservations most nights, and while lobster had run out on two evenings we asked for it, the Chef made sure we had not one, but two lobsters on our final night. Again, the flavors were authentic, bold, and unforgettable. A note for future guests: the resort is nestled in nature, so expect some birds and bugs, it’s part of the charm, and the staff does their best to manage it. Keirah continued to be a superstar throughout our stay, helping us book and adjust excursions, arrange taxis, and even secure a boat taxi to the resort’s private beach. Since it was the off-season, we had the beach almost entirely to ourselves for over two hours. Escape at Nonsuch Bay exceeded every expectation. The views, the food, the service, and the genuine care from the staff made this a trip we’ll never forget. We’re already dreaming of our return. Highly recommend to anyone seeking a true Caribbean Escape. Read less

Omg best 68th birthday ever. Day n night front desk, maintenance, wait staff, Rosa massage n driver Tevin was the best. They made my stay comfortable n enjoyable. Restaurant surprised me at the restaurant with the banner. Internet went out n maintenance was on it right away. Wait staff was friendly n gave me best surprise ever. Rosa was so good I didn't want to wake up after massage. Tevin was my driver, history teacher n security guard. I didn't wanna leave. Lobster catamaran was the best with the crew, people n food. I miss waking up in the morning n listening to the birds with the patio doors open. Thank u guys for helping me escape. Read less

We stayed for a week. Check-in was a bit of a faff having to do it online. The lady on reception was so helpful. Booking our hire car and taxi to the airport. The food was lovely on the whole. BBQ night was a massive disappointment for us as we arrived at our 8pm meal time to find the only choice we were left with was chicken or chicken. Chicken breast or jerk chicken. Other guests told us that if we had come to the BBQ earlier, we would have had a choice. Twice when we arrived for our 8pm evening meal solt, we kept waiting and ignored for 15 minutes. While we totally understand that the restaurant can be busy, it would have been polite to acknowledge that we were waiting and suggest we wait at the bar until they were ready for us. We were fully aware the bar shut at 10.30pm. But by 9pm, we and a few other guests were made to feel very uncomfortable sitting by the pool having a few drinks by the bar staff. They served our drinks in paper cups, were rude. On my last evening, I asked for a cocktail at 10.25pm and was told by the bar lady that she couldn't make it. When I questioned why she made my cocktail and slammed it on the bar in front of other guests. It's a shame a few staff could be so rude in the evening as we found the staff during the day really lovely. We found the main claustrophobic and noisey as we could hear everything that was going on above us from reception. The pool was also difficult to get in and out of. We loved getting the speed boat back and forth to the beach every day. We can really recommend the guided snorkelling trip to Green. We saw loads of turtles and were very well looked after. Our room was gorgeous. We loved our plungepool. Read less

The Escape at Nonsuch Bay was the best choice for our honeymoon destination. Private, well kept, good food and service. All staff were very helpful and friendly. We booked several excursions through the resort (turtle snorkeling, champagne sunset cruise) which were great additions to our stay. Only downfall is beach access. Though you can walk or take a short boat ride, it is not directly accessible from the resort, so it may be difficult for some guests to get there daily. We did travel to the west side of the island (about an hour drive) to visit some other beaches, and the resort staff were able to book us a taxi which was convenient. The mosquitos are also very present, so bug spray is a must. Overall, the Escape provided a beautiful and luxurious honeymoon experience where we felt truly relaxed and could to celebrate together. Read less

We had such an incredibly relaxing stay at The Escape; we had the best holiday. The rooms were beautiful and the plunge pool (plus air con!) was such a treat. The main pool had a great view and was so relaxing - the complimentary massages one day was a lovely surprise. The food was delicious and there was always enough choice - mahi was so yummy, bbq night was great and the banana bread for breakfast was heavenly. We loved the local musicians that were in the restaurant for dinner roughly every other day. The hotel is remote but if you go there knowing that, you'll find it's perfect for a relaxing stay. Despite this, there was still lots to do in between chill days - would highly recommend the sea turtles (we had the whole bay/beach to ourselves to explore and snorkel), going to Stingray City and Shirley Heights for the view, bbq and steel drum band was a particular highlight. The hotel shuttle to the beach was good fun, but the beaches at English Harbour and Long Bay are seaweed-free and like paradise. Arranging everything with reception was so easy and hiring a car was really easy and worth every penny - we rented for 2 days and saw the whole island. The staff at The Escape were also brilliant, nothing was too much trouble. The team helped us to organise the best holiday, fed us the most delicious food and kept us topped up on frozen daiquiris - what more could you want?! Read less