The Inn at English Harbour, Antigua

Location

Set half on the hillside and half at beach level, The Inn at English Harbour is one of Antigua's classic hotels. A major renovation programme, carried out by the Inn's Italian owners, has given the hotel a stylish new look but its charm remains intact.

Accommodation

From the Beach Cabana Rooms to the Junior and Deluxe Suites, the accommodation at The Inn at English Harbour represents the ultimate in tropical chic, with rich cream fabrics and mahogany four-poster beds adding to the sense of elegance and sophistication. From furnished terraces, they look out across the lawns to a horizon-edge pool, white-sand beach and yacht-strewn bay. The views of English Harbour - one of the most picturesque locations in Antigua - are breathtaking. All rooms come with coffee and tea making facilities, a refrigerator, cable TV, flat screen television, an iPod docking station, a safe, beach towels and a hair dryer.

Dining

Guests can choose between the hotel's two superb restaurants: Terrace Restaurant and Reef Restaurant. Terrace Restaurant is situated in the hotel's original house and provides a glorious setting for afternoon tea or a romantic candlelit dinner on the outdoor patio. Reef Restaurant is located right by the beach and serves a tempting menu of Caribbean and international dishes alongside a comprehensive cocktail menu.

Facilities

The hotel's spa is the perfect place to relax and indulge in a spot of well-deserved pampering, with influences from Asia and the Caribbean providing an environment of serenity and elegance. There's a pool of course, as well as a gym and two floodlit tennis courts. Complimentary water sports include kayaking, snorkelling and sailing, while water skiing, scuba diving and deep-sea fishing are available nearby for a charge. For golfers, the 18-hole championship Cedar Valley and Jolly Harbour courses are just a short distance away.