Hermitage Bay

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.

Our August stay at Hermitage Bay in Antigua was absolutely beautiful and relaxing. The private beach alone is a huge selling point and made the experience feel peaceful, intimate, and secluded in the best way. The highlight of the trip for us was definitely sushi hour, such a fun and unique touch that we looked forward to every day. Honestly, the best sushi day ended up being when the fill in chef was running it. Everything that day was especially fresh, flavorful, and memorable. The food overall was very good, but the jerk chicken was hands down our favorite meal during the stay. So flavorful and perfectly done. What really made the experience stand out was the staff. Everyone was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout our trip and made us feel genuinely cared for. One thing to keep in mind: transportation arranged through the hotel can be quite expensive. Also, the resort is a little far from the city, so we didn’t get to experience as much of the local culture as we would have liked. That said, we were there for rest, relaxation, and a reset, so for that purpose, it was honestly perfect. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and would absolutely return.

Everything was spectacular from the service to the quality of our hillside villa (with private pool) to the food and the drinks to the activities. Breathtaking! We especially enjoyed the French restarant in residence, which was open daily for lunch and for Saturday night dinner. Plus, sushi happy hour at the beach bar was a great experience. We loved the included beach activities, including snorkeling, paddle boarding, kayaking, and a guided hobie catamaran ride. Great cocktails and wine list (although for the dessert wine by the glass we would have preferred port wine as the dessert wine). Sunset from our hillside villa was a dream come true. We booked with 2 Hilton free night certificates and Hilton points for a 3rd night. no problem combining those 3 reservations, so we didn't have to change villas.

Having been fortunate enough to travel widely in search of truly special places, there are very few destinations that draw you back more than once…. but Hermitage Bay is one of them. I’ve now returned again, this time with my wife and somehow it has exceeded even my already high expectations. What makes this place so unique isn’t just the breathtaking setting, but the people. I was genuinely taken aback that members of the team remembered me from my previous visit. The welcome we received felt incredibly personal, not like guests checking in, but like a returning member of the family. That level of warmth and authenticity is something you simply don’t find often. Experiencing Hermitage Bay with my Wife made it even more special and she completely fell in love with everything the atmosphere, the privacy and the effortless sense of calm that the resort creates. The food continues to be outstanding. Dining at La Petite Maison was a real highlight exceptional quality, beautifully presented and full of flavour, all in a setting that perfectly complements the experience. Returning here has only confirmed what I already knew…. Hermitage Bay isn’t just a place you visit, it’s a place you come back to!

Hermitage Bay continues to be exceptional. New from our prior visit is the happy hour sushi and the option for an 8-course Omakase dinner. While the happy hour bites are delicious, sushi chef Arseniy made the Omakase experience a night to remember. Arseniy’s creations for this meal were divine. But his best value add for the resort is his easy and natural repertoire with the guests. While this is a point of emphasis for all staff, Arseniy takes it to a new level. We look forward to another Omakase experience with him upon our return!