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Hodges Bay Resort & Spa is a multi-million dollar development designed to be the pinnacle of contemporary luxury. It is set to assume iconic status as a flagship development for Antigua, offering versatile & luxurious suite and residential accommodations, innovative dining options as well as extensive leisure and sporting facilities for adults and families alike. The property is a breakfast-inclusive hotel with various high-end culinary choices and a self-catering option for villa guests. Elegant Inclusions with each stay provide daily breakfast, water sports, state of the art fitness center and classes, beach & pool ambassador service, Wi-Fi, Kids Club & Teen Lounge. Enjoy a chic pool vibe with daybeds and VIP cabanas or adults can indulge in privacy at their very own Caribbean facing infinity pool with swim up bar. Hodges Bay is located on the North of the island, just 10 minutes from V.C Bird International Airport.
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Hodges Bay Resort & Spa is frequently celebrated for its scenic setting and variety of amenities, although loungers and towels occasionally fall short of guest expectations. Nestled close to town and beaches, its location is generally favored, but might be challenging for those with mobility issues. Guests are charmed by the comfortable, ocean-view rooms, despite some cleanliness and maintenance shortcomings.
The hotel's ambiance and decor receive accolades, yet some guests highlight room furnishing flaws and disruptive noise from entertainment. While staff interactions range from commendable to disappointing, the perceived value is often criticized, with guests feeling the service doesn't justify the cost.
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The most beautiful hotel I’ve ever stayed in and not just cos it’s really cool, full of amazing art and set on a perfectly lovely Caribbean beach but everyone there makes you feel so welcome from the great team on reception who helped with any queries you had to the team at breakfast and supper, the bar team, the housekeeping crew and the guys who take you out in the speedboat to the hotels private Island, Prickly Pear,
From the moment you walk in, after a long flight from England, and you are offered a glass of champagne, you know this is a special place. We had an Oceanfront One bedroom Suite which had a sitting room and sofa bed with a small bathroom/cloakroom, and a door to the patio overlooking the beach. This room opened onto the main bedroom(comfiest bed ever, beautiful linens) which also had a door to the outdoor patio so it meant that my son could sleep in without me disturbing him so I could sit out early and watch the world waking up. The main bathroom led off the bedroom - bath and shower(not a power shower, life is lived at a more gentle pace here but it does the job).
This really is a haven of tranquility, I’d stayed on Dickinson Bay previously as everyone told me how great the beach was but one of the things I loved about Hodges was that it was so private, all you heard was the sound of the gentle waves and the birds in the palms.
There are three pools, all different, all lovely and the pool bar is a great place to hang out and make new friends, the all day menu is really good and we liked everything we tried - yummy pizzas, chicken wings, burgers, fish tacos - I could go on… the only downside was the inconsistency of the cocktails , sometimes they were amazing and other times the mix wasn’t quite right, the same went for the cocktails on Prickly Pear too. The food in the restaurant was nice though we only ate there once as we wanted to explore the Island and we also had two days at the Cricket.
Breakfasts were excellent, a lovely choice of fruits, hot foods which always had interesting side, pastries, great service and the view on a morning is just idyllic.
This is a stunning holiday destination, great for all ages, families, solos, couples, I was there with my son who recently moved to London to work and it was great to be able to share the holiday(and the cricket) with him. I can highly recommend our tour guide Carrick of Daily Routine Enterprise who works out of St John’s and looked after us the whole week - really reasonable rates, highly knowledgeable and the nicest guy.
It’s not a City hotel where everything is pristine and you have to dress for dinner - if you want that, go somewhere else but if want to to recharge your batteries, relax, chill out and enjoy the vibe then this is for you.
Thank you to everyone there for making our stay so memorable - we’ll be back!
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â Oceanfront rooms are incredible, the sound of the waves is beautiful and the peace and quiet....
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Response from J Webster, General Manager at Hodges Bay Resort & Spa
Responded 11 Nov 2024
Thank you for the nice review of the resort. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We will work on being more consistent with the drinks
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When I visited in 2024, the property looked like it had been neglected for quite some time. The flower beds were overgrown with weeds, the bushes needed trimming, and many areas were just bare dirt. The buildings were in need of fresh paint, and the island hut was in disrepair—walking on the deck, I was genuinely concerned it might collapse beneath me. The pools were empty, and any furniture that remained was worn out, with ripped cushions.
Despite the condition of the resort, the service and food were excellent. My bed was comfortable, though my room lacked basic amenities—it felt more like a hospital room, with no chair at the desk, no kettle for the provided tea bags, and only a drip coffee maker with a bag of ground coffee. Given the pricing and the fact that the resort wasn’t all-inclusive, I was hesitant to return. However, after speaking with staff during my previous visit, they assured me improvements were coming, so I decided to give it another try.
I’m happy to say that I noticed a significant difference! The food remained just as delicious, with some positive menu changes, and the service was still top-notch. The resort itself, however, looked much better—beaches and pools had comfortable lounge chairs that invited relaxation, the island hut had been repaired and even offered snorkeling equipment, and my room was much more inviting. This time, I had a Nespresso machine, a proper chair at my desk, and extra pillows on the couch and bed, making the space feel more comfortable.
It’s great to see the resort making real improvements. While there’s still more work to be done, I appreciate the progress and will definitely be back again.
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Date of stay: February 2025
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â Bring sun screen
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Response from J Webster, General Manager at Hodges Bay Resort & Spa
Responded 1 week ago
We are delighted that you chose to visit us again and appreciate your recognition of our improvements. It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
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First impressions were really positive but as our stay went on there were some disappointing issues. First the positives:
On arrival we had a lovely welcome and were given a glass of champagne. Good start! Staff on the front desk are efficient and helpful.
The hotel lobby is stunning with great artwork throughout the building and we were given' the tour' en route to our room. We had been upgraded to a suite which was huge, beautifully appointed and had great ocean views from the terrace. The bathroom was nicely decorated although there are no bath robes or luxuries in place, something you expect from an expensive hotel like this.
Prickly Pear Island is a great alternative for lunch and the hotel beach and pool.
Now for the negatives - only one restaurant was open. Having been to Antigua on a number of occasions we chose this different location - knowing it to be a bit remote - happy that there were 3 restaurants at the hotel. It was disappointing therefore to find only White Sands open. It was open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and also all day dining. The main problem was that although the food was really good, the menu is limited. Not only were the other restaurants not open but the space was empty giving the feeling that the hotel was only just opening for the season. There were also few guests. With a lack of restaurants nearby you needed to hire a car or take a taxi to be able to eat elsewhere.
There was also no indoor bar open and you had to go to the Drift Bar by the adult pool. That's fine if the weather is settled but when we were there it was extremely windy all the time which made sitting outside a bit of a challenge.
Staff were generally friendly but it didn't always come naturally to them. . The loungers around the pool and on the beach are in very poor repair with ripped cushions and there was a lack of beach towels.
Housekeeping was a bit hit and miss with clean towels either not left in the room or the ones that were left were of poor quality. The glass balustrade on the terrace was never cleaned but then neither was the terrace. There are also a lot of glass balustrades around the hotel which were never cleaned either which doesn't give a very good impression. Complimentary water, coffee pods and creamer weren't always replaced and there was no water available around the hotel. It would be so easy to put some water stations downstairs near the spa or in the lobby and at the family pool, or someone to just come round with water.
The staircase leading to our suite had no lights on it and at night was dangerous. Four times we reported the issue but the lights were not replaced. Let's hope somebody doesn't fall down them and injure themselves
With a new manager ,who has only been there a few months, trying to get everything up to scratch is going to take a bit of doing. The hotel needs some serious money spent on some of the basics that you expect from a hotel of this calibre. It would be interesting to go back in 12 months time to see the progress that has been made.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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I was really excited to stay at Hodges bay as it’s where Ashanti stays when she comes to Antigua and it’s on the pricy side. We were greeted with drinks upon arrival, our room was ready more or less straight away, the pool was always empty so my kids loved that. The beach however we couldn’t use because it was constantly covered in seaweed, they would have staff trying to clear it every morning but it was a never ending battle. Downside of the hotel is, the cleanliness, there are a lot of cobwebs and leaves on the floor in the passages, the shower had spots of mould on it. We had to remind them to refill the fridge everyday with water. The breakfast was so limited and boring, not a huge selection at all. Dinner the same. There’s absolutely no nightlife entertainment at the hotel it’s genuinely so quiet you can hear crickets. Very boring for my kids. I would expect a hotel that charged so much for a stay to atleast have entertainment and things to do there. I wouldn’t stay again but it was good to try for myself. I’d rate it a 4/10
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Jonathan Webster, General Manager at Hodges Bay Resort & Spa
Responded 1 Aug 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you were unhappy with your stay. We will be sure to address the cleanliness concerns and explore better options for our breakfast buffet. We appreciate your input, as it helps us improve our services.
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I stayed at Hodges Bay Resort with my family on Friday 21st July. We chose the hotel and the 2BR suite because of the location and the description and images of the rooms on the website. The reality was very different. The size of the rooms was OK, but the furnishings and decorating were not up to standard, and ultimately the room was not suitable for 4 people:
• The lounge room has a small older style 2-seater couch, a chair, and a small side table that was being used as a coffee table - nothing else. • The dining area had only 3 chairs. • You needed to slide the bedside tables out from the wall to access power points in the bedrooms and a chair was missing from the desk in the main bedroom • The outdoor balcony off the main bedroom had a piece of wood in the center with no furniture. • No Iron (not a big deal) • The extractor fans in both bathrooms turn on with the lights and were unbearably noisy – like a plane taking off. As a result, you could not use the lights to shower or bath. • The picture on the television was grainy/ pixelated, making it impossible to make out facial expressions or watch sports.
On the positive side, the staff were very friendly/ attentive and the location of the hotel is great.
I met with the hotel manager and took her through the above. She was sympathetic and judging by her facial expressions she had heard some of this before. She offered a $150 discount, which was welcome but inadequate given the cost of the room.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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This review is based on the fact that this hotel is holding itself out to being a 5 star hotel. To be fair, the beach is beautiful BUT incredibly small. Maybe 12 lounge chaises on the beach and 20 by the pool. Good luck getting a beach towel. About 1/3 of the cushions were slashed and the wicker on the chairs was frayed. Now the staff at the front desk, the bars and water front were really friendly and helpful but you had to find them. They rarely approached you to see if you needed anything. The waitresses at the one and only open restaurant were rude and resented you even being there. I could never get water or coffee without having to get up and ask the hostess for some. The food was bland and no where near what anyone would call 5 star. Their attitude might be partially based on the hotel keeping the service charge AND any additional tip that you give. If you want to tip anyone who provided you good service, do it in cash, don’t put it on the check because they will never receive it.
The rooms were pleasant but the seat cushions were stained and there were numerous cracks in the plaster. (This is after a renovation 5 years ago) we had an ocean front room and the view was amazing. Be aware that this hotel is on the Atlantic side of the island so the water is clear but not warm like the Caribbean side.
Now am I being hypercritical, I think not. There is an actual definition of 5-star. It incorporates facility ecxcellence, an extra effort to food quality, and a customer service that goes above and beyond. So while the beach and prickle pear island are beautiful I would equate this hotel to a Holiday Inn that hasn’t had any updates or maintenance since it opened
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Go to the other side of the island for warmer water, more food choices and better value
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Response from Jonathan Webster, General Manager at Hodges Bay Resort & Spa
Responded 1 May 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your stay. In response to your concerns, we've taken immediate action by replacing and adding loungers to the beach, Prickly Pear, and both pools. Additionally, we are actively working on renovations to enhance the quality of our rooms. We are committed to improving customer service to ensure that every guest receives exceptional service.
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I am lying in bed unable to sleep while writing this review due to a very loud party happening on the resort. I assume it's the wedding we saw today. It's a surprise to have this level of noise in a hotel of this caliber. I thought this only happened in all-inclusive cheaper resorts.
This hotel has the potential to be great but it falls flat.
Beautiful view, nice beach although it's a bit small. Having a private island where you can snorkel sounds amazing ONLY if you can get the 20 chairs, maybe 6 umbrellas they have. It's like the amazing race, guests kayak and paddle board there to claim chairs before the boat shuttles starts. And some rude guests would actually take up 10 spaces with one person going there first and staff just allows it to happen. A 5 stars resort that charges so much per night should not have their guests fight for chairs, shuttle to the island AND towels. There was no organized line to go onto the shuttle boat, it doesn't matter if you get there first and wait patiently with your bag for 40 minutes, when the boat comes, agressive guests would go into the water to try to get on the boat first while some tell the staff to take their item of clothing to put on a chair for them. All these were allowed by staff leaving families with children or those who follow the unwritten rules and etiquette without transportation nor chairs. If you're not an aggressive person or you want a stress free vacation, just think of going to the Prickly Pear Island a write off.
Staff were hit and miss, some of them were friendly but some seemed annoyed when guests asks for services.
Rooms and bathrooms were clean which is important to me. I enjoy hot showers but the water is luke warm only most of the time.
We still have a few days left on this resort. I hope we will get some better experience before we leave.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â Location, ambiance are better than all-inclusive resorts, but service is worse. You won't feel...
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We went in late February as a couple in our late 20s for 7 nights in a junior suite. We prefer to stay in our resort so spent the entire time there. We used most of the facilities except the “kids” pool.
Positives: Contrary to some of the recent reviews, we felt the services and facilities were of a standard expected for this price point in the Caribbean. The resort is not spotless but we had no issues we wanted to raise during our time there.
Breakfast is only a few metres from the beach front with a stunning view.
We think we went at a fairly quiet time as we had no issues getting sun loungers anytime at the pool or beach, that was mentioned in previous reviews. There wasn’t a culture of reserving beds as there were lots of options.
The bed was at least a large king and was very comfortable. We slept so well here. The fridge did make some white noise and you could hear the birds outside but we liked this.
The food in the restaurants/bar is good and reasonably priced for a resort. We ate exclusively here as our preference but there are restaurants a short drive away. There is a good range of food between the bar, white sands, prickly pear and NaCl. The fine dining NaCl restaurant in particular was delicious and only open Thursday-Saturdays. Cocktails were reasonably priced and very good too.
Most staff were really friendly and went out of their way to be helpful. In particular Craig who manages the beach bar was very attentive and personable.
Guests can go to prickly pear via a short boat journey. There are also kayaks and paddle boards for guests to use, plus 2 pools and a hot tub.
Negatives: As other reviews have mentioned, some of the staff were really quite rude. We found this in particular with the waitresses at breakfast or the white sands restaurants, if you asked for some water or milk for the coffee they seemed almost offended. This was never anyone in management or reception and some of the other waitresses were so lovely.
The resort is not exclusive in that people not staying here can pay to use the facilities for the day. It wasn't an issue when we were there as it wasn't too busy but could imagine in peak season it might get a bit crowded.
Overall we will definitely recommend to friends and family and would consider coming back ourselves. The location is beautiful.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The hotel could be lovely but the rooms seem very worn out. The cleanliness and maintenance was really not up to standard. Whilst the cleaners seem to do a good job with the basics there was mould and limescale behind the sinks and showers and along the floors in the bathrooms (because the showers have no screen) the bath had a rusty drain cover that was sharp where the chrome was peeling off so we couldn’t use the bath. There were dirty mugs in the cupboard and a cracked and chipped cup on the tray. The windows had algae growing on them and one was completely rotten so they put a wardrobe in front of it. Unfortunately this also blocked the door to one of the bathrooms. One toilet seat was completely yellow and another has a cistern that had a massive crack. The sofas were filthy and stained and one was broken and sunk when sat on.
We had a three bedroom villa with 6 guests. The patio had one sun lounger and two wooden beds. One was broken and neither had cushions so we couldn’t sit outside
The beach is very small and there weren’t enough umbrellas for everyone as they only had 4 for the entire hotel. The mismatched sun beds had dirty broken cushions.
There are two small pools but the one near the beach is adult only so with children you have to cross the road or walk through reception to use the pool so there is no nipping between beach and pool easily so we didn’t use the pool at all
The walk to the restaurant from the room was past the wheelie bins and every night there were Cockroaches on the paths. There is then a very steep set of stairs or several smaller sets of stairs to get to the restaurant.
The hotel is built on a steep hillside and there are steep steps everywhere. Even the ground floor rooms have a staircase going down to the door. When we booked with specified with the agents and then directly with the hotel that we had someone with a wheelchair. The location is completely unsuitable for anyone with mobility issues. We had to move after 2 days as we couldn’t get the person in a wheelchair out of the room. They even had to eat breakfast on the room as the restaurant is down a very steep set of stairs.
The staff were friendly and helpful especially Tango and the reception area is beautiful. The staff did their very best to help with the wheelchair but they all agreed it’s not the right Location. They went out of their way to help us move.
Overall it could be beautiful and the staff are really trying but it feels like it needs some investment to get the maintenance right. I think it would be lovely for younger adults but not families and not anyone with mobility concerns
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â Avoid if you have mobility issues or struggle with lots of stairs
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Response from J Webster, General Manager at Hodges Bay Resort & Spa
Responded 19 Oct 2024
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your candid review. We sincerely apologize for the maintenance and cleanliness issues you experienced during your stay. This is certainly not the standard of service we aim to provide, and we understand how these concerns impacted your overall experience.
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I'd visited Hodges Bay twice before - once in 2018 after it had just opened and another time in 2021. Both times the experience was wonderful - beautiful property with friendly staff and great service. However, when I returned for a third time most recently with my family, it was a huge disappointment. While the resort remains beautiful, when you take a closer look you'll notice that things are falling between the cracks and it's due for a serious update and maintenance. For one, the seat cushions were dirty to the point we did not feel comfortable sitting on them and we requested multiple times that they be cleaned or changed and that never happened. The carpet in the room was filthy and stained, the glass on our balcony was rusting and needed to be replaced and overall, the accommodations just did not feel clean. I started to feel uncomfortable to even put my baby down on the bed because it seemed that there was not a focus on cleanliness and I was skeptical if even the sheets were bing washed thoroughly. Most notably, we had to call daily to ask for our room to be cleaned and one day housekeeping did not even come until 7PM (after multiple calls to the front desk). In addition, the service and food have gone down significantly - waiters were rude, food was bland and presentation was flat out sloppy. It's hard to write this review because I used to think so highly of Hodges Bay and it is a resort that has a ton of potential. What I experienced was far below what I would expect of any 5 star hotel, and even a 4 star. I would not consider returning to Hodges Bay or recommending without a significant transformation in service and operations.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Response from Jonathan Webster, General Manager at Hodges Bay Resort & Spa
Responded 24 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We regret to learn that your recent stay did not meet your expectations. Your comments regarding the service areas, particularly the concerns surrounding daily housekeeping, have been duly noted and will be thoroughly investigated. Please be assured that we are actively working towards restoring the resort to its original pristine condition. Your feedback serves as a valuable tool in our continuous efforts to enhance the quality of our services and guest experience. While we understand your current sentiments, we sincerely hope that you will reconsider Hodges Bay for your future travels.
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There are more places to choose from in the St. John's area.
PRICE RANGE
S$674 - S$951 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
CaribbeanAntigua and BarbudaAntiguaSaint John ParishSt. John's
NUMBER OF ROOMS
122
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