Hotels in Antigua & Barbuda

Hotels in Antigua and Barbuda: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Antigua and Barbuda cost?

The price depends on the standard, the location and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. Rates are lowest in September and highest in March at the peak of the season. Booking ahead usually brings better rates.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in Antigua and Barbuda: most popular towns

Antigua holds most of the hotels, while Barbuda is quieter and less built up. These are the destinations travellers choose most often:

• Saint John's. The capital and main port, the most common choice. A market, shops and the cruise pier make it a good base to start.
• English Harbour. A historic harbour by Nelson's Dockyard, with characterful hotels and restaurants.
• Jolly Harbour. A resort with a marina and beaches on the west coast, popular with families.
• Dickenson Bay and around. Beach resorts in the north of Antigua, close to the airport.
• Codrington (Barbuda). Barbuda's main settlement, a base for wild beaches and the bird sanctuary.

Nightly rates vary between towns. Here are indicative prices per night for a double room:

What to see in Antigua and Barbuda

The islands combine beaches, colonial history and nature, so it is easy to match a trip to your interests.

• Beaches. The most famous are Half Moon Bay and Princess Diana Beach, with white sand and turquoise water.
• Nelson's Dockyard. An 18th-century harbour, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a museum and restaurants.
• Betty's Hope plantation. A former sugar plantation, now an attraction that sheds light on the islands' colonial past.
• Saint John's market. Stalls with local food and exotic fruit, a window into islanders' daily life.
• Indian Cave (Barbuda). A cave with Arawak petroglyphs, home to one of the bat species that live on the island.

How much does a trip to Antigua and Barbuda cost

The currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar, and US dollars are sometimes accepted too. Card payments are the most common, and ATMs are easy to find on Antigua but scarce on Barbuda. A light meal at a street stall costs roughly 4 to 11 dollars, and weekly groceries about 33 to 37 dollars. When paying cash, it is best to use the local currency.

When is the best time to visit Antigua and Barbuda

Peak season runs from December to April, when temperatures are milder and the weather most settled. That is also when prices are highest, with March often the priciest. September tends to be the cheapest month, but it falls in a time when some resorts close. Outside the peak it is easier to find lower rates.

Getting to and around Antigua and Barbuda

The main airport is V. C. Bird International near Saint John's on Antigua. Direct flights run from the UK, Germany, Italy, the US, Canada and other Caribbean islands. Cruise ships also call at the islands. Public transport in the form of minivans operates on Antigua only and leaves when full. Driving is on the left, and a local permit from the rental company is needed. The Barbuda Express ferry runs to Barbuda twice a day, best booked ahead.

Example hotels in Antigua and Barbuda

A few recognisable properties from different parts of the islands for reference:

• Sandals Grande Antigua and Royalton Antigua (large all-inclusive resorts, from approx. EC$ 1,250).
• Galley Bay Resort & Spa and Blue Waters Resort and Spa (intimate resorts, from approx. EC$ 1,050).
• Hammock Cove Resort & Spa (adults-only resort, from approx. EC$ 1,300).