(Clockwise from top left) Hermitage Bay, Hammock Cove, The Inn at English Harbour, and Keyonna Beach
Four Antiguan properties have been featured on Caribbean Journal’s “50 Favorite Boutique Hotels for 2026,” recognized for delivering a different kind of Caribbean vacation experience.
The list showcases boutique hotels across the region that are “defined by feeling, not formulas — small enough to know your name, distinctive enough to stay with you long after you’ve left,” according to the publication.
This year’s selections span from the beaches of The Bahamas to the casitas of Aruba, featuring properties with 50 rooms or less chosen by Caribbean travel experts.
Hammock Cove made the list as what the publication calls “more than a boutique resort — it’s one of the most complete properties anywhere in the Caribbean.” The all-inclusive luxury property features an intimate collection of cliffside villas on one of Antigua’s most beautiful bays, with every villa including its own infinity plunge pool.
Hammock Cove (photo by Caribbean Journal)
Hermitage Bay was recognized for its secluded location requiring a winding drive that creates “a sense of arrival that never fades.” The publication describes suites scattered along a secluded beach and hillside, each with private decks and plunge pools, centered on privacy, thoughtful dining, and uninterrupted relaxation.
Hermitage Bay (photo by Caribbean Journal)
The Inn at English Harbour earned recognition for its historic character near Nelson’s Dockyard. The property offers cottage-style accommodations facing a calm bay, with tennis courts, spa treatments, and refined dining. Caribbean Journal calls it “wonderfully calm, elegant, and refined,” recommending the toes-in-the-sand bungalow.
The Inn at English Harbour (photo by Caribbean Journal)
Keyonna Beach rounds out Antigua’s representation with its couples-focused cottages directly on the sand, many featuring plunge pools and open-air layouts. The publication notes everything faces the sea, creating a romantic, relaxed, and intentionally intimate atmosphere with bali beds and locally-sourced food.
Keyonna Beach (photo by Caribbean Journal)
The list features properties designed for different types of travellers, including romantic hideaways, design-forward resorts, adventure lodges, and wellness escapes.
All four deserve it. These properties really do offer a different experience
These hotels showcase Antigua’s beauty without overcrowding it
Hermitage Bay and Hammock Cove are world class. No exaggeration.
Antigua always on the world stage. Great stuff
Such beautiful resorts. Wish more locals could afford to enjoy these properties
Proud to see Antigua standing out among the whole Caribbean
I’ve never stayed at any of these resorts, are they affordable for a week-long vacation, or mostly for luxury travelers?
Congratulations to Antigua and Barbuda.
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