Cocobay

Our vacation to Antigua was exactly what we needed. My girlfriend and I both work extremely demanding careers. I’m a business owner, entrepreneur, and college and career counselor, while she’s a nurse. Our lives are very structured, fast-paced, and filled with responsibility. We weren’t looking for a vacation packed with activities—we were looking for peace, relaxation, and an opportunity to simply slow down and enjoy each other’s company. We chose Antigua because neither of us had ever been there before. After researching several resorts, we intentionally avoided the large, crowded resorts. We wanted something that felt intimate, peaceful, and connected to the natural beauty of the island. CocoBay Resort immediately stood out, and we’re so thankful we trusted our instincts. From the moment we arrived, we knew we had made the right decision. What we didn’t expect was that the people would become the most memorable part of our trip. Every single person we encountered welcomed us with genuine warmth, kindness, and positive energy. To me, character and energy matter more than anything, and CocoBay has assembled an incredible team of people who truly care about what they do. This wasn’t the typical “customer service” experience. These were real conversations with real people. We learned about Antigua from the people who call it home. They shared stories about the island, local markets, festivals, nightlife, culture, and their own lives. We shared ours as well, and somewhere along the way, many of the staff stopped feeling like employees and started feeling like friends. Those interactions transformed what would have been a great vacation into an unforgettable one. The food was phenomenal. The views were breathtaking. The location was beautiful. The atmosphere was peaceful. Everything about the resort exceeded our expectations. But what truly separates CocoBay from other resorts isn’t just the scenery—it’s the people. I sincerely hope everyone we mentioned by name receives the recognition they deserve. Even if we’ve accidentally forgotten someone or misspelled a name, please know that every person who made our stay special contributed to an experience we’ll never forget. If this review reaches the resort’s owners, general manager, or leadership team, I want you to know that you’ve built something special—not just because of the property itself, but because of the incredible people you’ve chosen to represent it. Those individuals are the heart and soul of CocoBay. Special Thank You We also want to give a very special thank you to the incredible people who made our stay unforgettable: Inderra, Kathleen, Lisa, Kemlin, Jarvine, Jermaine, Kerry, Sandy, Gamoy, Shaneka, Alecia, Glendale, Von, and Lorenzo. We sincerely apologize if we misspelled anyone’s name or accidentally left someone out. We truly tried our best to remember everyone we met and even wanted to take pictures with each person because every interaction meant something to us. Each of you welcomed us with genuine kindness, laughter, warmth, and hospitality. You didn’t just provide great service—you created an experience that we’ll remember for the rest of our lives. You represented Antigua with pride, and because of you, we’ll forever associate this beautiful island with even more beautiful people. We hope this message reaches the owners, management team, and everyone responsible for CocoBay Resort because these individuals deserve to be recognized in some way, shape, or form. They are the reason guests like us leave not only talking about the breathtaking views and amazing food, but also about the incredible human beings who made us feel at home. Thank you for making our vacation more than just a trip. You made it personal. You made it memorable. And you reminded us that the greatest luxury any resort can offer isn’t just a beautiful room or a stunning beach—it’s people who genuinely care. Thank you for giving us more than a vacation. You gave us an experience we’ll always remember, friendships we’ll cherish, and a reason to return to Antigua. We’ll never forget you, and We’ll absolutely be back sooner than later. With gratitude, Trevon & Tamara Read less

My wife and I recently stayed at Cocobay Resort, and it was one of the most relaxing vacations we’ve ever had. The resort is absolutely beautiful, with breathtaking ocean views, peaceful surroundings, and a true Caribbean atmosphere. The staff made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Kemlin the manager /Jarvine ,Jamila ,Anshouna .Everyone was friendly, attentive, and genuinely cared that we had a wonderful stay. The food was delicious, the cottages were charming and private, and watching the sunset each evening was unforgettable. If you’re looking for a quiet, romantic getaway to relax and disconnect, I highly recommend Cocobay Resort. We left with wonderful memories and are already looking forward to coming back. Thank you to the entire Cocobay team for such a fantastic experience! Read less

We spent the week here for our 10 year anniversary and it could not have been more perfect. The environment was exactly what we were looking for. Incredibly relaxing!! The staff was incredible and super friendly! We picked this resort over the others due to the food reviews! I loved the rotating menu and plentiful options. And once the food arrived, it was hands down the best food I've experienced. The bartenders get to know you and have excellent recommendations. The pools are absolutely perfect! They dont get too hot so jumping in to cool off is just right. It's a very peaceful and quiet resort with light music playing by the pools and in the restaurant. The walks to the rooms is like an everyday nature walk! The ocean water is fairly calm so relaxing in the water on the sand is easy!! This is definitely the place to come to relax, unwind, and spend quality time! Read less

We had the most wonderful time at Cocobay!! The views and property were just amazing!! Truly a place to just go relax and take some time away. The convenience of the pools near to the beach and all amenities in close proximity was an added bonus. Huge shout out to the Front of House Ambassadors and the daily communications. Kept us in check and were a huge help! Read less

Beautiful place. We had a relaxing 2 weeks here at the beginning of July. Welcome drink on arrival. Room is lovely, set in gardens, we had one with a plunge pool, which we really liked, quite private. Pretty birds come to your terrace. Good large comfortable bed with mosquito net ( which we didn't use - did not see or hear any mosquitos). Good overhead shower in bathroom, good toiletries: soap, body lotion, shower gel, shampoo and hair conditioner. There is a fridge in the room. Drinking water is provided. There is also a coffee machine and tea and coffee, but you can order a fresh coffee to be delivered to your room in the morning by scanning a QR code - a nice touch. Food: the meals were excellent, plenty of choice, 3 courses at lunchtime, 4 at dinner (we could only manage 3). Wine was very good, or you could order a cocktail. Very good breakfast with fruit, yoghurt, pastries, full cooked breakfast with choice of eggs, and a daily special, like pancakes or waffles. If you are still hungry(!) there are paninis at the beach bar, cakes and pastries and biscuits in the coffee shop, and in the afternoons there are cooked bar snacks. Once a week there is also an evening barbeque/buffet which was very good. There are also days when there is a choice of lunch in the restaurant or BBQ on the beach. Service is very good, pleasant attentive staff. There is no night life as such, but most evenings there is music in or around the restaurant, small band or singer. While it is an adults only hotel, occasionally small children would be wandering through the bar/restaurant area. Sheer Rocks restaurant is set just below the hotel restaurant and access is through the hotel, so there are families from other hotels or resorts walking though, a bit surprising. Sometimes stopping in the bar with their children. We never went to sheer rocks, food at the hotel was just so good we didn't feel the need to go anywhere else. Snorkelling: it is very good for snorkelling from the beach. There is a reef between the buoy near the shore and one further out, in an arc. We saw rays, barracuda, large star fish, lobster, huge array of beautiful fish like parrot fish, squirrel fish, shoals of brightly coloured fish. One thing, though, although the hotel provides snorkels, they were quite hard to come by especially in our first week. Even first thing in the morning there were none available, but we later noticed other guests using the black hotel snorkels even though there had been none. It appears that some selfish people were taking them and keeping them overnight so they could have them throughout their stay, meaning there were none available for anyone else. There is no system for booking them out or returning them. So probably worth taking your own. The beach itself is lovely, clear calm sea. We never had any difficulty getting sunbeds, there are plenty, set in twos under wooden parasols. Beach towels are provided. The swimming pools also looked nice, but we preferred the beach. There is waiter service for drinks on the beach. We would definitely recommend and hope to return. Read less