Hodges Bay Resort & Spa

Trendy ‘South Beach’ chic comes to Antigua, in this contemporary beachfront development in the north of the island. With its secluded setting on a white-sand beach, Hodges Bay Resort & Spa by Elegant Hotels is designed to be different for the normal Caribbean offering. Every stylish element of this 9-acre estate is refined and relaxing, all creating memorable Antiguan experiences, in its lush, tropical landscape with glistening pool and glorious sunsets.

If visiting St. John’s, the island’s busy capital, the Antigua and Barbuda Museum is worth a quick look, with its displays on the island’s history, colonial artefacts and even a cricket bat wielded by Viv Richards. Jabberwock Bay, a beautiful National Park, also nearby, offers world class opportunities for kite-boarding.

Guests can choose from a number of luxurious and modern guest rooms, apartments and villas are all designed in neutral tones, with natural wood finishes, contemporary lighting and stylish artworks. Private terraces or balconies all enjoy pool or ocean views, while premium amenities such as rainfall showers and state-of-the art technology, add to the sense of comfort and well-being that each room offers.

The resorts features a great array of dining options, from 4 on-site restaurants, a signature coffee shop, a deli and juice bar, an al fresco poolside grill, and 5 bars. Enjoy international cuisine at S.A.L.T and globally-inspired tapas at Cielo Tapas Bar and Lounge, while White Sands has a Mediterranean themed menu and is the main dining outlet for breakfast, lunch and dinner – serving buffets and casual a la carte fare. Day time refreshments are available at the Driftwood Bar, while the rooftop lounge at Cielo is perfect for a sundowner and the rum bar at S.A.L.T. is where to head for exotic cocktails.

With an adult infinity edge pool on the ocean and a main family lounge pool with daybeds and VIP cabanas, guests need never wander far. However the complimentary non-motorised water sports such as paddle boarding, snorkelling, kayaking and Hobie Cat sailing should not be missed. On land there’s tennis, golf nearby and a 24-hour fitness centre that also offers Yoga, Pilates, aerobics and spin classes.

The resort has five treatment rooms, sauna, steam rooms and a relaxing indoor and outdoor spaces offer relaxing space in which to enjoy treatments and therapies that feature Antigua’s island scents and spices.