Hermitage Bay - All Inclusive

We fell in love with this hotel. From the first minute we got there, we felt in paradise. The staff is charming, every one of them, and they make you feel very cared for and pampered. The food is at the height of the top resort. Our suite directly overlooks the paradise beach with magical sunrises, a more than generous size and a successful decoration. No doubt we will return very soon. Thank you, Rachel and your team, for treating us so well

As far as we are concerned, there is no place in the world better than Hermitage Bay. We celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary on May 31, 2024. The reason we chose Hermitage Bay for this celebration is because we spent our honeymoon there 10 years ago. We had such a special, amazing trip that we promised ourselves we would return. I am so glad that we did; I can't imagine a more special celebration than the one we had. From the moment we stepped out of the airport and was greeted by the staff driver, every single staff person made us feel like we were on the most special trip of our lives. Actually, to be honest that feeling started the minute we booked and received a personalized, warm, and thorough email preparing us for our stay. The team is truly a master class in customer service. There are a lot of beautiful, luxurious places in the world but Hermitage Bay stands out because of the setting, the food, and especially the staff. We love that the setting is low key but extremely high quality. We love that it exists in the natural environment and uses food from its own garden. The chef is phenomenal. I'm not a foodie, but I was taking pictures of my food at meals and looking forward to every opportunity to eat. The live music, the spa, and the daily Pilates and yoga take things to the next level. Above all, the staff make the experience uniquely special. Our connections with them made our trip what it was. We reconnected with several staff who were there 10 years ago for our honeymoon and met new staff who felt like family by the time we left. Whatever Hermitage Bay is doing to recruit and nurture this caliber of staff, they are doing it right!

Amazing. I went for my 50th birthday with my husband, and it turned out to be as special, relaxing and beautiful as I had hoped. The place manages to run everything so that it feels very relaxing and chill, without guests seeing all the work that must go on behind the scenes to pull that off! The beach and view are gorgeous - the food is wonderful -- lots of options that happen to be healthy too and lots of vegetables and fruits always. Open minibar and fresh treats everyday in room...You never have to sign anything (it's all-inclusive) -- I literally had no issues or little annoyances the entire time. We were in a hilltop suite which was fabulous had a great wraparound terrace with dip pool (you can see from photo). They have morning yoga or pilates and you can also book privates with the teacher, who was terrific. A few notes to bear in mind -- the walk to hilltop rooms is like a little hike on the paved path, but you can always take a golf cart so not an issue, just would mention that those rooms are not a fit for anyone super unstable on their feet. But their are rooms on the beach too (they may be smaller, not sure). Book spa appointments in advance of going ideally. The spa is small and laid back -- I only saw one therapist working there but I enjoyed my appointments.

Hermitage Bay made my honeymoon experience the absolute best. Fast pass through customs line and personal transfer to the resort was excellent. Staff was extremely friendly and the food and drink options made the trip. Beach was beautiful!

I couldn't imagine a better vacation. If you're looking for a low-key, relaxing vacation in a gorgeous location with outstanding food, this is the place for you! The hillside pool suites, staff, afternoon and evening live musicians, and food were superb. We visited 10 years ago for our honeymoon and again now for our 10 year anniversary. Hermitage Bay is still perfection! I told my husband we have to go back again for our 15 year anniversary!

The Hermitage Bay lived up to all of the wonderful things we read on Trip Advisor. This is a truly special place with an incredible group of amazing people who believe in the quality of service that they deliver. The combination of natural beauty and comfort is unparalleled. The sea water is calm, warm, and extremely clean. The food is delicious and the menu changes daily but there is still something fresh and healthy for everyone. We took a trip to English Harbor with a fantastic driver named Luz - saw the sunset from Shirley’s and enjoyed the steel drum band. This place is hard to leave!

We just returned from a 9 night stay at Hermitage Bay, and what can we say…what a truly amazing experience it was! 5 stars doesn’t do this beautiful and private boutique hotel real justice. It really is top notch across the board in every way. What really separates this hotel from all of the many others we have stayed at across the Caribbean is the people. It sounds cliche, but you really feel like part of their family. We got to know so many of the staff so well that it was very hard to say goodbye. And that’s never happened to us before. It’s what will draw you back and make you want to return annually. We had to hug so many people before we departed! We’ve never gone to the same hotel twice in the Caribbean before, but this is one we’d come back to annually if we can. It’s that much of a personal touch. And of course, the setting is beautiful and secluded. The food and drinks are really creative and special, and the executive chef is extremely talented. We had a chance to speak with him a few different times to tell him how impressed we were. The restaurant’s meals are so amazing that you won’t find a need to dine anywhere else. Just stay on the property and enjoy how well they do things at Hermitage Bay. The service of ALL of the staff members is among the best we’ve ever experienced. They all felt like good friends by the time we had to leave. If we could thank them all by name, we really would. But for now, we’ll give a heartfelt thanks to some of the many we got to know well: Solange at the reception desk (so many laughs were shared, and she can assist you with anything), Jillian (who we had to say goodbye to 3 or 4 separate times…we loved her humor, ha!), Simone (who we also had to say goodbye to many times over - such a wonderful soul), sweet Jamilla and Zoe who served us in the restaurant (but again, ALL of the ladies were amazing and kind and special in their own way), the boys at the bar and beach and restaurant - Stoney (who also makes an incredible hot sauce, just ask for a sample), Anthony (he’ll be easy to remember…we say that with only love, haha!), Jesse (who also DJs in his free time), Kyle (big things ahead for this young man), Ryan, Jamoll, Koshayne, Clinton (all are pro drink makers and are truly fun to talk to)….and I know we’re going to feel really bad for forgetting to mention countless others who deserve just as much recognition for making every day in Antigua so special for us. Rachel, the general manager, is present most every day and is a pleasure to speak with. She should be very proud of what they’ve created on this part of the island. We’ve never written a review this long or with this much detail, but we felt compelled to. It’s the people of Hermitage Bay who separate them from most other resorts. If you want a truly memorable and unique experience in the Caribbean, do not think twice about reserving your place here. You’ll want to come back again and again. We can’t wait to book our next visit - hopefully same ti

Amazingly perfect. The food was heathy and fabulous. The staff was always gracious and helpful. The landscaping is so nice . The spa and the property were impeccable and alway clean. We enjoyed the nature and the peace and quite.

Amazing resort and the photos do not do it justice. The staff, food, room, location, beach and weather was outstanding led by an amazing manager namely Rachel. It's hard to find a better resort than Hermitage bay and it is well worth saving up to visit this amazing location.