Elite Islands Resorts
Antigua's Finest All-Inclusive Collection
Elite Island Resorts is one of the Caribbean's most respected all-inclusive collections, with seven properties spanning Antigua, Barbados, and Panama. Each resort offers its own distinct character — from intimate boutique escapes to lively beachfront retreats — but all share the same commitment to service that delivers on every promise.
Dining across the collection goes well beyond the expected. Multiple restaurants, specialty menus, and locally inspired cuisine are standard across the properties — this is not the buffet-only experience of another era. Select properties take the service level even further, assigning a dedicated guest ambassador who handles dinner reservations and excursion bookings before you think to ask. The details are handled. You just enjoy.
One of the Caribbean's finest all-inclusive collections, with stunning properties across Antigua. I have firsthand knowledge of each property, having personally inspected them all.
Hammock Cove
The crown jewel of the collection. Perched on Antigua's northeast coast, this adults-only, 5-star retreat offers private freestanding villas — each with its own infinity-edge plunge pool and dedicated guest ambassador. Exceptional dining led by Executive Chef Marco Festini, six bars, a world-class spa, and catamaran excursions — all included. For travelers who want the absolute best, this is it..
Galley Bay Resort & Spa
Tucked between a sweeping white-sand beach and tranquil tropical lagoon, Galley Bay has a quieter, more romantic feel than its sister properties. The Gauguin Cottages — nestled between the beach and lagoon with private plunge pools — are among the most intimate accommodations in Antigua. Fine dining at Ismay's is guided by a Michelin-starred heritage, and the rum tastings at the Rum Shack are not to be missed.
St. James Club & Villas
Set on a secluded 100-acre peninsula on Antigua's southeastern coast, St. James's Club is the collection's most family-friendly property — though it works equally well for couples and groups. Two white-sand beaches, six pools, five restaurants, and a warm, relaxed atmosphere that feels genuinely welcoming. The villas perched above Mamora Bay are ideal for families or small groups traveling together.
The Verandah
The most social and lively of the collection — perfect for multigenerational families, girlfriends' getaways, or anyone who wants a vacation with energy and variety. Four swimming pools, two beaches including the beautiful Lover's Beach, pickleball, silent discos, catamaran excursions, and five restaurants. The two-bedroom plunge pool villas overlooking Lover's Beach are a standout. Carefree, sun-soaked, and unapologetically fun.
Pineapple Beach Club
Antigua's "Most Laid Back All-Inclusive" — and it earns the title. Set on 30 acres with a quarter mile of pristine white sand beach, this adults-only property has an unhurried, authentically Caribbean feel that's hard to find elsewhere. Don't miss the Outhouse bar, where the rum flows and the legendary BBQ is worth every bite. No surprises on the bill either — taxes and service charges are all included in the rate.