The Escape at Nonsuch Bay

Apologies for the length of this post but we wanted to give what I think is a fair and balanced view of the Escape. It offers good value for money, but please be aware of the resort realities before committing. We enjoyed our holiday, but will not be returning. Location The Escape is in a very quiet and secluded location to the east of the island. Great if you are happy to relax in resort, but you will need a car or taxi to go anywhere else. The Escape was part of a larger development the majority of which is not operational, so although there are other buildings nearby, it’s largely deserted. Resort The resort is very small. There is one restaurant/bar which links directly to the pool deck. Pool itself is very small with a limited number of sun loungers around it. Two or three chairs/tables on the dock. There are no other communal areas/relaxation spaces. Overall the resort feels tired/a little run down - torn lounger cushions, paint/woodwork in need of a refresh etc. Pool water always looked a little murky/cloudy – we tended to stick to the one in our room. Accommodation Rooms are largely as described but again are showing signs of age, wear and tear. Paintwork scuffed, older fixtures and fittings, faded/marked upholstery etc. Plunge pool was nice and patio spacious but only one arm chair unless you moved one from inside the room. Beach The beach is located on the opposite side of a steep hill where the empty resort buildings are located. Access is via boat from the Escape dock (shuttle twice a day) or you can walk (15 mins). Beach has sun loungers but nothing else. Beach bar not operational during our 11 night stay. It is not nice to swim from this beach – full of seaweed. No one seemed to be addressing this despite what previous posters have said. We paid ($25 a person) to go to Green Island a few times to swim/relax where beach is beautiful and water clear. Other good beaches near-by but all require private taxi transfers. House-keeping Rooms serviced every other day to a really basic standard. Towels changed and bed made, but nothing tidied, floors not mopped, shower/basins not cleaned. During our stay we were given one bath towel and a flannel each. No hand towels. Each room had two beach towels which could be exchanged at reception. These were rarely available leading to us using the same ones for a few days running. Not nice in heat/sun-tan lotion etc. Restaurant All meals served al a carte. Reasonable choice but quality varies hugely. Some good dishes, others poor. Menu seems to be on weekly rotation, so will get some repeats over a 7+ day stay. Bar service was good although could be slow at busy times. Wildlife Others have mentioned the birds on the restaurant terrace. They can be a pest, but it’s not helped by some guests feeding them. We regularly shooed them away and did not find them too bothersome. The mosquitoes on the other hand are out of control. The resort sits over a mangrove forest and the amount of mosquitoes in/around the resort is incredible. No rooms/communal areas have screens and the hotel appears to fumigate infrequently. Despite coming prepared with repellent wrist bands, spray etc we still got bitten multiple times. Some people had 30+ bites. It made sitting outside even during the day very uncomfortable, hence we paid for taxis to do a number of day trips to the beach to get some reprieve. Ill fitting patio and bedroom dooms do not help with mosquitoes making it into the bedrooms – we kept the air-conditioning on very cold to try and deter them. Overall I think a fair rating for the hotel would be 3.5 stars. The staff try really hard and are all very pleasant, but the hotel does need work. Great for 'getting away from it all' but not for those who are looking for a little bit of luxury. Read less

What an incredible hotel. Staff went absolutely above and beyond to make our honeymoon special. No ask was too much and they really do anything to make you feel amazing. The only critique would be that it is a distance from any of the ‘main’ areas, about a 45 min taxi. Taxis came about to 80$USD for a return each time. However it is justified as they drop you off and agree a pick up time, you can also do a multi drop off (we went English Harbour then Shirley heights then back to hotel) the beauty of the hotel does outweigh the taxis tho. It is so quiet and peaceful. We’ve only ever been to big resorts and it was just so nice to chill, not having to race for a sun bed. 3 course meal each night, no buffet. Food was gorgeous and made you feel fine dining. The communal pool is on the small side but it’s a small hotel, plus you have your own pool in ur room so it really wasn’t an issue. My partner has trouble with mosquitos, a few other guests did too, I Didn’t have a single issue so suppose that’s just a gamble you take, but the hotel sell spray and have plenty of citronella candles for you to use. Additionally extras we did and reccomend- turtle snorkel tour- as people who never been snorkelling this was perfect first time and was just amazing to see turtles up close. The island was deserted we were the only people there. Champagne sunset cruise- BOOK THIS! Wow what an experience, ‘Devin from heaven’ was a superstar, so kind and funny, gave us a photo shoot and make the whole experience worth it just in the first 5 minutes. A beautiful sunset boat tour around the bay, drinks and snacks included. 1.5-2 hours. We informed them it was our honeymoon, the decorated our room and even decorated the dinner table on the week anniversary of our wedding day. All in all I couldn’t fault it. It’s beautiful, everything we ever dreamed of and never thought we could afford , was the perfect honeymoon. Read less

Our stay at Escape at Nonsuch Bay Resort was absolutely wonderful! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warmth and genuine hospitality from the entire team. Monique, Charles, Hanna, Kiandra, Merusia, Ally, Kierah, D’hijah, Tymeka, Ivanna, Khadijah, Shanea, Bevicia, and Tishika all made our experience truly unforgettable. It was my husband’s first visit to Antigua, and the staff went above and beyond to ensure our stay was special. Everyone we encountered was friendly, attentive, and eager to make us feel at home. The resort itself is nestled in a quiet, serene part of the island, surrounded by breathtaking beaches and stunning natural beauty — perfect for a relaxing getaway. Compliments to the chef for the delicious meals served daily! Each dish was flavorful, beautifully presented, and offered a wonderful variety that kept every dining experience exciting. We would also like to extend our appreciation to all the staff members not mentioned by name — your care, kindness, and genuine smiles made a lasting impression. Antigua and its people are truly beautiful, and our time at Escape Nonsuch Bay Resort has left us with cherished memories. We can’t wait to return! Read less

We had a wonderful holiday here in October 2025.It is what it says on the box ESCAPE!! and relax. All the staff were really nice and helpful especially Kierah who was really nice and very helpful & Devon on the boat was a laugh a minute! The food was lovely not too much but just right and all home cooked. The room with bay view & pool was splendid. Well done to all the staff!!! Read less