Keyonna Beach

We traveled to Keyonna Beach for the first time in November and it exceeded our expectations. The resort itself is beautiful with all the lush vegetation, the beautiful beach and water, and it's overall location. The overall vibe of the resort is very relaxed and quiet, which is exactly what we were looking for. There were daily activities that were offered, some included and some at an extra cost. We participated in the cooking class, which was great - the chef was kind enough to provide us the recipe for the curry chicken so that I can make it at home. We also did the hike to Mount Obama which was FANTASTIC but be prepared for a very steep uphill climb. We did the trip to Jolly Harbor, which I would not recommend as that area is under construction and there really isn't anything to see. We also did a sailing trip with Treasure Island Cruises, which the staff at Keyonna booked for us. We highly recommend that trip as it was on a sailboat that actually sailed, and they took us to a coral reef for a guided snorkel which was amazing - one of the best snorkeling spots we've been to. So many different fish and coral, and we even saw a few sting rays! The rest of our trip was spent relaxing on the beach. The Bali bed cabanas are one of the best amenities at the resort, as are the two lounge chairs...knowing we didn't have to worry about reserving a place to sit on the beach was so nice. The water is warm and beautiful, and great for floating, which we did a lot of in the hammock float mats. Do be warned that there is a steep drop off when you walk out into the water and you do need to be aware and careful getting out. For most of our time the water was very calm and we spent a lot of time swimming. The resort has a shower by the beach so you can rinse off the salt water when you get out, which we really appreciated. One of the best parts of the resort is the service, which went above and beyond and was so friendly and welcoming. This is the type of place where the staff gets to know you by name. The front desk staff were great - Aurelius, Daniel, Rocky, and Lydia - always super helpful and so personable and fun. The housekeeping staff also deserves recognition as our room was always spotless every day - which is a feat when we were coming back and forth from the sandy beach. They also paid such close attention to details - changing the water in our flower arrangement daily (we were there for our anniversary and the staff had placed a beautiful flower arrangement in our room with a card as a welcome), restocking the fridge and coffee, and even changing out the water in our outdoor foot bath we used to rinse off sandy feet. The attention to detail was above and beyond. We also loved the outdoor shower - one of the best features in our opinion. We also need to recognize Tevin and Devon, the two waiters who kept us hydrated and fed while sitting on the beach all day. Both guys were so friendly and attentive, learning our preferred beverages and refilling our drinks at times without being asked. Tevin even found us out floating in the water one day to take our drink order! If you like pina coladas, ask Tevin to make you one - his were the BEST! During our stay we also did the beach dinner and it really was worth it. The setting was beautiful and we were able to select our 5 course meal from a separate menu ahead of time. I highly recommend the mahi-mahi offered at the beach dinner - it was my favorite meal of the whole trip. If you don't do the beach dinner, don't worry - the food was wonderful the whole time. We liked that it was all plated, and there was variety every day. Favorites at breakfast - egg/veggie wrap, french toast, and of course the fresh daily pastries! Lunch favorite was the jerk pork wrap from the grill - it's got a kick to it but the flavors are delicious. Dinner was always great and we appreciated the different daily menus. Desserts were fantastic - the coconut ice cream and the coconut rice pudding were the best. We also loved the open air eating - coming from a cold climate, we were happy to spend as much time outside as possible! Dinner time live music was also something we enjoyed and appreciated. We saw lots of wildlife - different birds, lizards, frogs, and of course, the mongoose! They were very entertaining to watch in the mornings and evenings. The frogs and crickets are quite noisy at night but it becomes background noise. We did not have issues with mosquitoes - we sprayed our legs with the bug spray they provided before going to the beach and before going to dinner and we were mostly fine. We pulled the netting down around our bed before we went to dinner and didn't have an issue there either. They do fog the resort in the evening several times a week - while the benefit of managing the bugs is great, it's really noisy and we tried to stay away from that. Wish they could do that later in the evening, after sunset. Overall, if you are looking for a truly relaxing vacation, in an authentic Caribbean environment, where you feel well taken care of and pampered, this is the place for you. We routinely found ourselves feeling so lucky to be there, and we hope to return.

Keyonna Beach is utopia! Small, calm, quiet, beautiful swimmable beach, individual plunge pools and the best staff I have had the pleasure of meeting! Keyonna Beach is a great place for couples to spend time together and relax, and enjoy the sun and water. No parties, no swim-up bars, no music playing day and night. A great place to chill. They do have wonderful bands each evening with dinner. Our favorite was the R&B band but they were all wonderful. The staff could not have been kinder and more helpful. No request seemed unreasonable. The grounds are lovely, though some of the walkways could use a few more lights. Completely safe and oh so romantic! Oh, and the outdoors showers were the best! My favorite place ever in the Caribbean and I am looking forward to being a repeat patron!

Keyonna is a resort everyone should experience. It's not like any other place I have ever stayed. It's uniqueness with the individual villas, pools, and open air restaurant made you feel like you spent a lot more than you did. When you combine this with the staff that makes everyone feel like a VIP, it's unbelievable.

Our stay at Keyonna Resort was, unfortunately, one of the most uncomfortable and distressing vacations we’ve ever had. From the moment we arrived, the resort felt nothing like the peaceful, boutique retreat we expected. We went in with high hopes, especially after reading so many glowing reviews. The situation became immediately concerning when we learned—only at check-in—that the entire property is fogged with pesticides every other day from 5–6pm, right before dinner. This was never disclosed on the website or in any pre-arrival communication. Staff asked about food allergies, yet made no inquiry about respiratory issues or chemical sensitivities, despite routinely exposing guests to unidentified chemicals. The problems didn’t end there. We saw a rat (not a mongoose!) run through the dining area, which completely ruined our appetite and sense of sanitation. In our room, we found cockroaches in the bedroom, leaving us unable to relax or sleep comfortably. The resort supplies Raid insecticide sprays in the room—adding yet another layer of chemical exposure we never asked for. It became clear the property had serious pest and hygiene issues that the staff, despite their kindness, simply could not resolve. After just two days, we were so overwhelmed and uncomfortable that we asked to be transferred to their sister resort, COCOS. Even then, I was already at the point of wanting to go home. We kept leaving the property just to escape the environment, spending far more money than expected in an attempt to salvage our trip. Although the staff at Keyonna were genuinely warm and tried their best, the conditions of the resort made the stay unbearable. Between the undisclosed pesticide fogging, the rat in the dining room, cockroaches in the bedroom, and indoor Raid sprays, this was a vacation we couldn’t wait to end. We cannot recommend Keyonna Resort based on our experience.

Honestly our favourite place, I’ve have not written a review on here before, but wanted to for these guys. It is BEAUTIFUL, pristine beach, great snorkelling , perfect sunsets and rum punch, delicious food, comfy beds, incredible wildlife, amazing team (that’s how to do hospitality!), cannot wait to go back (for the third time!).