Hermitage Bay

Nestled high amongst the hills, the secluded Hillside Pool Suites offer guests panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea and of the bay. These retreats are tranquil and offer a secluded space to unwind. Each suite has a roll top bath, outdoor shower and a minibar that is restocked daily. A private deck is complete with sun loungers and a double day bed. It makes for the perfect spot to soak up the sound of the waves and for gazing at the stars come nightfall. Guests are greeted with champagne, fresh fruit and pastries upon their arrival, making the trip all the more luxurious from start to finish.

Spanning the length of the beach and just steps away from the ocean, the beachfront suites offer elegant interiors and undisturbed views of the sea. There is an outdoor shower for guests to use as well as private decking with a double day bed and chairs. The mini bar is restocked daily and these suites are just a short stroll away from the main lounge, restaurant and pool. Enjoy champagne, fresh fruit and pastries upon arrival.

Surrounded by lush green foliage, these elegantly styled suites are complete with their own private decking area, a double day bed and chairs. A luxurious outdoor shower will complete the island experience and the shoreline is just steps away. Garden views can be enjoyed from the balcony and the Garden Spa is conveniently close by. The mini bar is restocked daily and guests are treated to champagne, fresh fruit and pastries upon their arrival.

This beachfront restaurant offers guests freshly prepared breakfasts, lunch underneath parasols and afternoon cocktails as the sun sets. Candlelit dinners can be enjoyed against the sounds of steel drums, calypso and jazz bands. Produce is sourced from the local organic garden and prepared by the executive head chef. Seafood is caught fresh and menus change daily, always combining local favourites with modern cuisine.

Being an all-inclusive resort, Hermitage Bay wants to ensure that your stay is completely catered to. Guests can therefore enjoy limitless cocktails and beverages during their stay as well as a generous seasonal menu that changes each day. The dining includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon snacks as well as canapés at cocktail hour, a selection of house wines and a choice of pink or white French Champagne in winter and Prosecco in the summer.

Home to its very own Garden Spa, guests can indulge in a unique range of therapies that correspond with the Chakra systems of the body, bringing about physical, spiritual and emotional renewal. These treatments can take place in the spa itself, nestled high in the hills with a view of the tropical gardens and the bay, or guests can take treatments in the privacy of their own suite between 10am and 7pm.

Those looking to reduce stress and evolve some skills may choose to take part on yoga, Pilates or even meditation at the resort. A state of the art fitness centre is also available to guests for those who want to maintain their fitness during their stay.

A wide variety of water sports are available at the island resort such as snorkelling, windsurfing, kayaking, paddle boarding, Hobie Cat sailing and sunfish sailing. Due to the naturally hot climate year round, it’s the perfect chance to try a new sport. For those who want to explore what lies beneath the waters, guests can take part in scuba diving, visiting the nearby Cades Reef. PADI open-water four-day certification courses are also available and it makes for the perfect chance to swim through crystal clear waters and explore a colourful reef. Private boat charters can also be rented for full-day exploring.

The island resort has two golf courses on the island that are open to visitors and guests are welcome to take lessons with resident professionals. Floodlit tennis courts and a glass-backed squash court are also located on site, with the chance to take lessons for each of these sports.

Guests are welcome to explore an authentic Antiguan small-holding on the island by taking a farm tour, exploring where the food on their plates is sourced. A guided tour to one of the local fruit and vegetable suppliers will have guests tasting tropical fruits such as mango and guava.

Antigua is an island of culture and rich history and can all be explored during a four-hour day trip. Eco tours can be taken to more remote areas of the island by local guides, visiting the mangroves and reef systems. The Georgian style English Harbour, Nelson’s Dockyard and arts and crafts boutiques can also be visited on local excursions.

The island resort believes that it is important to employ individuals from the surrounding community, promoting economic and social growth while doing so. They also believe in fostering an environment where employees can aspire to achieve their potential at all levels within the resort and the company. Local fishermen are employed to provide fresh fish to the resort and Hermitage Bay also tries to source most of its produce and materials from the local area, creating a more sustainable community. In turn this reduces air miles and the resort’s overall carbon footprint in the process.

Food is sourced from the resort’s organic kitchen garden. The resort believes in using the freshest of ingredients in its restaurant so they grow their own fruits, vegetables and herbs on site. This keeps food miles to a minimum and ensures that the quality of produce is second to none. It also eliminates the amount of packaging and waste that is needed as the food is picked daily for meals as and when it is needed.

Eco-tours are free to all guests who want to learn about the food sustainability at the island resort, touring with the gardeners. Guests can tour the organic gardens with chefs and they can also visit the reefs on excursions, learning about just how vital the ecosystem below water is. Stakeholders are also educated on the recycling and composting of kitchen waste and the community is also given environmental awareness training.

Sustainable building materials have been used for the construction of the island resort, built so that it naturally blends in with the landscape of the bay. The natural landscape is one of the reasons the location is such a hot spot for tourists and by using indigenous and local materials, it increases the employment of community businesses in the process.

The island resort is built on 140 acres of tropical paradise. The tropical woods sets the tone of the property and sitting on undeveloped land along the beach is just one part of the resort’s environmental initiative, making sure that there is minimal impact on the preserved parts of the island.

The island resort makes conscientious efforts to use solar energy technologies to power Hermitage Bay

The island ensures that the natural biodiversity is protected by only using natural detergents for laundry and natural beauty products in the hotel suites.