Best hotels in English Harbour
- Jul 13, 2025
- 5 min read
Updated: Feb 3
This post features two of the best hotels in the English Harbour area for charm, comfort and location. English Harbour is an area of outstanding beauty located on the most southerly point of Antigua, just 40 minutes drive from the airport. It is best known for the world-class annual sailing regatta that attracts a host of participants and spectators for exciting races, parties and celebrations. The other main attraction is historic Nelson's Dockyard now a National Park and UNESCO World Heritage site. Within the grounds is popular Shirley Heights, a former military lookout with bi-weekly parties. Expect a vibrant atmosphere with an abundance of tasty bbq food, soothing steel pans and upbeat reggae bands. The sunset views from here area are amongst the best on the island.
2 of the best hotels in English Harbour
Admiral's Inn, Antigua Yacht Club Marina Resort, Neem View Apartments and South Point are excellent accommodation choices suitable for solo travellers, couples, friends and families. All are well placed for a number of activities, white sand beaches, supermarkets and multiple casual and fine dining restaurants.
When to travel
November through to April is the busiest period whereas between May and October it is much quieter. Fewer venues are open and the chance of rainfall is higher as hurricane season looms for a few months from June. However, flights and accommodation tend to be cheaper and temperatures still remain consistently close to 30°C.
Admiral's Inn
Admiral's Inn is a boutique hotel within the grounds of Nelson's Dockyard. Historically, the main building's upper floors were offices used by engineers working within the dockyard whilst downstairs, turpentine, pitch and lead were stored. Upstairs has now been tastefully converted to a selection of stylish guest accommodation. Downstairs a cosy lounge area with sumptuous sofas and chairs is adjacent to a well stocked bar with its eye-catching plan of Nelson's ship, HMS Boreas.
Beside the main building are pillars that once supported a boathouse with a sail loft above. Sadly it was destroyed by an earthquake that hit the island in 1871. The pillars have since been capped to prevent corrosion.
Room Types
32 elegantly furnished rooms are located around and inside the main 18th Century building on the Admiral's Inn side and across the water on the Gunpowder side. Think exposed beams and brickwork, crisp white bedding and varnished mahogany furniture. Each of the rooms has a kettle, coffee, tea, a Brita filter, safe, hairdryer, iron and ironing board.
Dining choices within Admiral's Inn
Pillars
Pillars is a waterfront restaurant specialising in seafood open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wednesday nights during peak season a Caribbean menu is available alongside the regular a la carte menu, together with a steel band. At the busy lounge bar, popular with yachties, tourists and locals, let Reggie make you a delicious cocktail.
Boom 12-6pm
Boom is a covered restaurant with open sides giving 360 degree views over English Harbour and Nelson's Dockyard with a welcome cooling breeze. Watch pelicans swoop for fish while tucking into a juicy burger, healthy salad or fresh catch of the day. If you would rather dine poolside from a sun lounger, no problem!
Infinity Pool
Pre or post-dining, take a dip in the turquoise hued infinity pool beside the restaurant. Unwind in a lounger beneath a parasol, swaying hammock or day bed. Later, perhaps indulge in a stress relieving reiki treatment or a massage at The Powder Room Spa.
Local Activities
A shuttle boat runs year-round taking guests across the water to the infinity pool and/or Galleon Beach with its shipwreck ideal for snorkelling. Within the dockyard is a museum, bakery, mini supermarket, shops, two other bars and restaurants and scenic walking trails. Within a short walk is Pigeon Point beach, a larger supermarket and hiking trails.
Why choose Admiral's Inn & Gunpowder Suites
Couples
Luxurious accommodation
Couples massage at The Powder Room Spa
Infinity Pool
Picturesque setting
Fine dining restaurants onsite and within walking distance
Solo Travellers
24/7 reception desk
Excellent Wifi
Infinity Pool
Walking distance to restaurants, bars and a beach
Plenty to do within Nelson's Dockyard
Activities close to the local area
Staff get to know you on a first name basis, feels like you are amongst friends
Families
Rooms interconnect
Spacious suites for larger parties
2 local beaches
Infinity pool
Restaurants and bars nearby
Local activities include horse riding, beaches, walking trails and zip lining
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South Point
South Point is a swanky development of 23 luxurious, contemporary apartments overlooking Falmouth Harbour. It is tucked away along Yacht Club Drive yet within a stone's throw of all the amenities English Harbour has to offer.
Room Types
Each of the studios and 2 bed apartments is spacious with full kitchens, generous bathrooms and private, furnished patios. Ground floor apartments have gates that open out onto well manicured gardens leading to the small private beach and relaxing, decked pool area. The location is picturesque, private and peaceful with haunting sounds of foraging turtle doves.
Dining options
These apartments have well equipped kitchens with dishwasher, fridge/freezer with ice maker and outdoor table and chairs. The Covent Garden supermarket is less than 10 minutes walk with a couple of other local stores nearby too making dining at home easy. The terraces of an evening are a wonderful way to dine outdoors with a cool breeze and your favourite iced tipple. However on the evenings you prefer not to cook there are plenty of dining options nearby.
Maia at South Point
The on-site restaurant, Maia offers an exceptional dining experience. Dishes have a Mediterranean, Asian and Middle Eastern influence with an additional extensive sushi menu. Views of an evening are particularly picturesque with twinkling lights over the yacht filled marina and occasional live music.
Swimming Pool
A relaxing, decked pool area is available for guests' use with sun loungers.
Water sports
Kayaks, paddle boards and snorkelling equipment is available to borrow.
Beach
A small secluded beach is situated in front of the apartments.
Local Activities
Hiking trails, Pigeon Point beach and Nelson's Dockyard are close by. A little further afield is a zip lining through the rainforest experience, horse riding and a donkey sanctuary.
Couples
Luxurious accommodation
Picturesque setting
Fine dining restaurants onsite and within walking distance
Solo Travellers
Private and peaceful within walking distance to restaurants and bars should you wish
Activities close to the local area
Excellent self-catering facilities
Good Wifi
Families and friends
Rooms and balconies can interconnect if required
Spacious 1 and 2 bed suites
1 small beach with non-motorised water sports and 2 larger local beaches
Restaurants and bars on-site and nearby
Activities close by
Email me at info.worldwidetravelideas@gmail.com or WhatsApp me on +44 7732 329863 for further information, prices, availability and to make a reservation.
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