Hermitage Bay

Stayed in December 2025 with my mom, really enjoyed the place and was warmly greeted by Jaquan who was super pleasant to talk to and helpful to get me started. The vibes in December are probably the best if you can make a booking then, because the clientele are generally people that are regulars that month. The owner is often on property as well which is always nice to see. Rachel, the GM can be found on property if you have any executive level issues. Antigua I think is mostly selling exclusivity over all else. We were at Hodges Bay and I thought that was really nice place to stay too if you wanted to do sightseeing since that's just a premium property but not all inclusive. Hermitage Bay is obviously a step up from that but so is their price point. In the Caribbean I thought Grand Cayman Indigo had the best beach access, the Aruba Hilton had the best activities, and Puerto Rico had the best mix of everything if you have a car. But Antigua is a good pick if you value small hotels and privacy. Service/ vibes We had a lovely time for 7 days through Christmas (I think 5 - 7 days is probably the best amount to stay). There's a lot of wonderful service staff at the breakfast lunch and dinner and you get to know everyone by name, such as Annette, Jillian, Elizabeth who's always there to give you a friendly hello. Shauna and Rebecca from the front desk are there to greet you in the morning as well. Important The mosquitos can get a bit much without it. They provide electric mosquito incense which isn't useful, it's a shame they don't have just regular mosquito incense. Villas Villas closer to the top have better views, I really enjoyed mine which was at the far end overlooking the ocean. You can hear crickets at night, I liked it but whether that's a plus or minus is really up to the individual. The walk out shower is a nice touch, but hot water for your tub might be limited. Meals I thought the meals were nice but I hear they were better in the past from guests that have gone for many years (who also mostly go in December). The lamb / octopus was my favorite of the dishes. Grab a coconut if they have one available. Activities Yoga class with Karen and the other instructor was fun as well in their new yoga studio, just use your mosquito spray the hotel offers. The snorkeling tour was included when I was there, the waters are hit or miss, it was a miss in December but a hit in March. If you're bored and want to leave for a bit there's a hill next door for some outdoor paved hiking

We have been all over the Carribean and been to many all inclusives but the Hermitage has set the mark as the best we've ever been to. While most all inclusives set out buffets for breakfast and lunch, the Hermitage provides a fine dining experience for every meal. From the moment we arrived, we could see that this resort was different. The staff is dedicated to making your stay as pleasurable as possible. Rachael, the GM oversees a fantastic staff of servers, front desk, groundskeepers (who will happily identify any of the beautiful flowers and trees on the grounds), room staff (who provided turn down service nightly) and bartenders that are beyond compare. From our daily visits from Simone, the lovely lady keeping our cocktails full to Kyle, the young man who kept the grounds neat and clean while helping out wherever needed. The front desk staff was also lovely and helpful whenever we needed a taxi or advice on where to shop and attractions to visit. The room (in our case a beachfront villa) was absolutely gorgeous with a very beautiful piece of driftwood on the beach just made for photos. The sunsets were something out of a movie and the nightly sushi hour was a real showstopper, with the sushi chef hand making each dish for every guest. The dinner menu changed nightly with the Carribean night being a real standout. There is snorkelingand water sports included with the all inclusive and the reefs do not disappoint. We usually like to roam around a new location while on vacation but the resort was so welcoming and comfortable that we left only to attend the day trip we had already booked. I was truly sad to leave on the last day and will be counting the days until we return. Thanks so much to Susan's Travel in Westfield NJ for setting us up with this resort and a special thanks again to Rachael and her wonderful staff. You guys really knocked it out of the park.

Hermitage Bay made our Antigua trip truly unforgettable. From the moment we arrived until check out, every single staff member went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and taken care of. The reception team, housekeeping, wait staff, and even the buggy service were all genuinely warm, friendly, and attentive — the kind of hospitality that’s rare to find and makes a place feel special. The owner of the hotel truly has a wonderful team of staff. The resort itself is absolutely beautiful, peaceful, and private, with stunning views and an incredibly relaxing atmosphere. The all-inclusive dining was a great experience from start to finish — every meal was excellent, and even sushi hour was something we looked forward to each day. The beach was pristine, and everything felt thoughtful and seamless. What stood out most was how personal and caring the experience felt. I even accidentally left my diamond ring in the safe when we checked out, and the staff immediately contacted us to make sure we got it back. That level of honesty and attentiveness says everything about the people there. You can truly tell the staff care about their guests and take pride in creating an amazing stay. We left already wanting to come back. Highly recommend Hermitage Bay to anyone looking for a luxury Caribbean escape with exceptional service from start to finish.

Some places are beautiful. Hermitage Bay is something else entirely. From the moment we stepped onto the property, jaws literally dropped. A chilled towel snapped us back to reality, and that set the tone for five nights of effortless, genuine hospitality that never once felt like a chore for anyone working there. Rehanna and Solange were such warm hosts, with genuine tears as guests were checking out. Suite 31 on the hillside: private plunge pool, wraparound views, total privacy when you want it. But the magic of Hermitage Bay isn’t the room. It’s the people. Rehanna, Solange, Jillian, Patricia, Jamie, Anthony, Chelsey… they knew us before we arrived and felt like family by day two. This is not stiff luxury-hotel service. This is laughing at the bar, making jokes, FaceTiming our kids from across the property. 200 staff for roughly 60 guests. You feel the warmth from every single one of them. The food matched the setting. Most produce is grown on property, and you taste the difference: pastries, fresh fish, wood-fired pizza, steak, burgers, and Stony’s homemade hot sauce on everything. Do the garden tour with Waba. His passion for those grounds is infectious, and it completely reframes every bite you take afterward. Go to the Sushi on the beach at night. Go to the managers reception hosted by Rachel. She is the orchestrator of this magical place, and talking to her was such a joy. Snorkeling straight off the beach is free, easy, and genuinely spectacular. Peaceful blue water, fish everywhere, no crowds. Hermitage Bay has at most 60 guests at any time. You’ll recognize faces by day one. You’ll miss them by day five. We already do.

We were met at the airport by Hermitage Bay and transported to the resort, upon arrival we were warmly greeted by Shauna and Micheal. Our initial reaction to the resort was incredible, we loved the tropical setting and the beach was everything we were looking for (clear water, reefs, fish, etc). After we arrived and checked in we were taken to our villa, it was immaculate and thoughtfully setup, the beach was less than 100 steps to the ocean, we were very pleased in the first hour. But it got better, far better. The food, drinks and entertainment are all included, we didn't need money or tips for anything, in fact with a day it seemed all of the staff knew us by name. There are two resturants and several bars, each lunch and dinner we had live music. We did tip the staff members that we interacted with and never felt pressured to do so. When they said all inclusive, they meant it. After dinner we danced to the live music and I knew I was in a tropical paradise. The service was the best we have ever experienced and the food was prepared by professional chefs, it was all tasty and fresh. My favorite was the Caribbean night, authentic local food, and a steel drum band. It was very tropical. I was impressed by the quality of everything, the rooms were cleaned every day, the beach was cleaned every day, in fact everything was cleaned everyday. But for us we will always remember is the staff of Hermitage Bay, the staff were the most friendly and caring people we have ever met in any resort or hotel. I feel we met real people who happen to work in a resort, by the end of our 5 day stay we had made a lot of friends there and we felt the warmth, love and respect of the entire staff. The staff was the highlight for us We are a retired couple, 70+ years old and I honestly felt younger each day I was there. We were able to mesh with other couples of all ages and I have not experienced anything like that anywhere else. In closing the day of leaving was very emotional for us, we shared our tears of leaving with several of the staff, real tears. We already deeply miss Hermitage Bay and all of the people who work there. If you want a quality experience, and memories that will last a lifetime then you need not look any further. We are already working on our next visit there, to be honest nothing compares to the total package and experience both in value for the dollar and memories.