This beautifully positioned adults-only resort has a range of individual pastel-painted cottages with some of the most spectacular views on the island. There's two plunge pools and two infinity pools, one perched on the cliff edge, and you'll find yourself relaxing here as soon as you see the view. The main restaurant is on three different levels and enjoys alfresco breezes, while Sheer Rocks restaurant offers delicious gourmet cuisine with individual booths for extra privacy all overlooking the beautiful bay. There's a 'Wellness Cottage' that offers a range of wonderful treatments. On either side of the bluff lie two beautiful beaches, with a third within walking (or kayaking) distance!
Amenities
Kayaking
Sailing
Snorkelling
Honeymoon
Wedding
Bar
Evening Entertainment
Internet Access
Restaurant
Safety Deposit Box
Spa
Close to Beach
Where is it
On its own secluded headland near Valley Church. 20 minutes to St John's. Transfer time from Antigua Airport: 40 minutes.
Hotel information
65 single-storey Cottages and Suites. All with large terrace, hammocks, air-conditioning, WiFi, coffee-maker, fridge, a shower only, safe and hairdryer. Garden View Cottages have 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
All Inclusive of: all meals (for dinner there is an All Inclusive menu which is included), all local beers and spirits, house wine by the glass and all above activities unless otherwise stated. Please note: there is also a separate menu with such items as lobster, steak and jumbo shrimp at an additional charge. Sheer Rocks Restaurant and Bar is not included and carries a charge at all times.
Deluxe View Cottages enjoy better locations and views than Garden View Cottages, with semi-partial sea views or garden views and 1 king-sized bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Deluxe Cottages with Pool enjoy superior seaview locations, and have their own private plunge pool featuring ocean views, a double vanity unit in bathroom and bathrobes, and 1 king-sized bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Premium Pool Suites have the best oceanfront locations and are more spacious, with private outdoor double ended slipper bath, private balcony with hammock, plunge pool, and complimentary mini-bar with premium drinks included, with 1 king-sized bed sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Booking Bonus: Book by 05 Dec '25 and save up to 30% when travelling before the 30 Jun '27 for a minimum of 3 nights. Terms and conditions apply and discount built into the rates.
Rafters Restaurant (serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with views over the ocean). The Bar & Lounge at Rafters (drinks throughout the day, afternoon bar bites). Sheer Rocks* (gourmet restaurant and bar on-site but which is independent of the hotel, and is not included in the All-Inclusive basis. Reservations required, open Wednesday - Sunday, serving tapas in the day, and a la carte and tasting menus in the evening). Sandy Ground Sunset Terrace (poolside bar, serving grilled paninis in the day alongside a range of drinks, as well as themed dinner on select evenings including pizza parties and Caribbean Market Night. Cocoa Coffee Cafe (hot and cold drinks with savoury and sweet treats available, open from 7.00am-3.00pm). All restaurants are non-smoking. Floating pool dining options available on request*.
Live subtle entertainment 5-6 nights a week.
4 pools including 2 infinity swimming pools (1 on cliff edge) and 2 plunge pools, with floating meal options and pop-up cocktails. Fitness studio, yoga and fitness sessions* (available upon request). 'Wellness cottage' with treatments*. Non-motorised water sports including snorkelling, kayaks, and stand-up paddle-boarding. Sailing and sunset tours*. Guided walks by on-site 'medicine man'.
Boutique. Complimentary WiFi access throughout the property. TV room. Book exchange area. Iron and board available on request.
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).
3 nights between 12 Apr—21 Dec.
5 nights between 22 Dec —11 Apr.
* Denotes local charge.
Dress code: in the evening collared shirts with sleeves are required for gentlemen. Smart attire for ladies.
Please note: this is an adults-only property. Guests aged 18 years and over are permitted.
Please note: Sheer Rocks restaurant is independant from the hotel and closes for 1-2 months during the summer. It does not necessarily close for the same period every year.
Based on 3409 reviews
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Honeymoon
Nov 17, 2025HaileyBriannNapa, California
We had the pleasure to spend our honeymoon at Cocobay. The staff here was absolutely amazing and went above and beyond to make the stay fun and memorable. Already planning on returning. Kemlin, the front desk manager, Sasha, the coffee shop associate, and Jarvine a front desk associate are absolutely amazing people. The food at the resort and…
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We had the pleasure to spend our honeymoon at Cocobay. The staff here was absolutely amazing and went above and beyond to make the stay fun and memorable. Already planning on returning. Kemlin, the front desk manager, Sasha, the coffee shop associate, and Jarvine a front desk associate are absolutely amazing people. The food at the resort and service was phenomenal as well. Thank you everyone at Cocobay for making this trip one to remember!
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Anniversary trip!
Nov 11, 2025sandersrossColumbia MO
We had a great stay at Cocobay Resort! It’s definitely a place to come to just for relaxation and to enjoy each others company. We thought the food and resort grounds were good. It might have been nice to have some nightly entertainment just because there isn’t much close by. Overall a great stay and would definitely recommend.
Great Experience
Nov 9, 2025Don BEaton Rapids, Michigan
Great experience!!! We renewed our wedding vows with our family, and this resort went above and beyond in helping put this together. Staff were excellent, friendly and great. A shout out to Kelim who was outstanding. This was our second stay and is our favorite place. The food was outstanding especially our wedding dinner. The views are…
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Great experience!!! We renewed our wedding vows with our family, and this resort went above and beyond in helping put this together. Staff were excellent, friendly and great. A shout out to Kelim who was outstanding. This was our second stay and is our favorite place. The food was outstanding especially our wedding dinner. The views are great. Cocobay Resorts helped to create a lifelong memory. Thank you.
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Unloved & tired
Nov 8, 2025Richard L
My wife and I have just returned from a week at Cocobay Resort in Antigua. Having researched several hotels, we chose Cocobay due to the overwhelming number of glowing reviews.
The resort itself is set in beautifully maintained gardens with truly stunning sea views. The location alone is enough to slow your pace and reset your mind.
Most of the…
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My wife and I have just returned from a week at Cocobay Resort in Antigua. Having researched several hotels, we chose Cocobay due to the overwhelming number of glowing reviews.
The resort itself is set in beautifully maintained gardens with truly stunning sea views. The location alone is enough to slow your pace and reset your mind.
Most of the customer-facing team were wonderful. A special mention must go to Kemlin, who couldn’t have done more to assist us, and Sacha in the coffee shop, who was consistently warm, friendly and a real pleasure to chat with. Both Kemlin and Sasha deserve 5 star ratings!
We’d also like to recognise:
Kerry
Cheryl
Delleeka
Kaitlin
Big smiles, great personalities, and a joy to encounter each day.
We appreciated that all meals, including breakfast, were served to the table rather than buffet style. The menu changed daily and while the choice isn’t extensive, the food was consistently tasty and well prepared.
It was disappointing, however, that a small handful of staff in the restaurant and bar were simply not suited to customer-facing roles. A shame, as the majority worked so hard to create a welcoming experience.
The biggest challenge for us was the condition of the resort itself. The hotel is tired, exceptionally tired. It is in urgent need of refurbishment. Although our room was tidied daily, the level of cleanliness fell short. Walking around barefoot resulted in the soles of our feet turning black, and the wooden furniture, including the nightstands and dresser, felt sticky to the touch.
Basic in-room comforts you would expect at this level, such as slippers and robes, were missing. We requested both. We were given robes but told the hotel does not provide slippers at all.
The pool areas also felt neglected. Cleaning appeared infrequent and lacked attention to detail. A takeaway coffee cup sat beside a sun lounger for three full days. A wall-mounted ashtray was overflowing with cigarette butts. The sun loungers themselves are worn, stained and in very poor condition.
The toilets near the restaurant and pool were, at times, genuinely unpleasant. In fact, they were so poorly maintained that the airport toilets felt luxurious by comparison.
The fitness studio is described online as “intimate”, but in reality, minuscule, outdated and unloved would be far more accurate.
One afternoon the hotel ran out of bottled water for roughly five hours. In all our years of travelling, we’ve never experienced that at any resort, at any price.
In summary, Cocobay has all the ingredients to be extraordinary: the setting, the views, and some genuinely outstanding staff. But right now, the hotel is trading on past reputation and needs investment, care and renewed attention to the basics. We hope to see it restored to the level it deserves. Until then, it’s difficult to recommend at its current standard
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Amazing Resort!!
Nov 6, 2025Taylor S
CocoBay is amazing! Couldn’t recommend this place more. The food was delicious and the staff is so friendly. Please stay here!
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