About The Inn at English Harbour

Colonial-style cabanas and two-story villas house 28 regally appointed guestrooms across 19 acres of wooded headland near the entrance to English Harbour. Rooms feature marble or mahogany floors, canopy beds, spacious modern bathrooms and verandahs or balconies. Each has been recently upgraded with flat-screen televisions, iPod docking stations, air conditioning, and wifi internet access. The fine dining Terrace Restaurant with wine cellar and the Stone Bar reside in The Inn’s original stone house amid landscaped gardens, while the casual Hanis Bistro is set beachfront near the resort’s private pier. Additional amenities include an intimate spa, an infinity-edge pool, tennis courts, a library/tea room, an upscale boutique, and a private white-sand beach. Two minutes by water taxi resides the nightlife of English Harbour. St. John's is approximately 18 km away and the international airport 20 km.

The Inn at English Harbour: Stay an Extra Night on Your Idyllic Summer Getaway

You’ve been watching and waiting for your chance to escape from the ho-hum boredom of your everyday routine and head for a breezy, tropical paradise. Make that dream a reality – and even let it linger – with a new summer promotion from the beguiling Inn at English Harbour on the captivating Caribbean island of Antigua.

From May 14 through Aug. 31, The Inn at English Harbour will add a seventh night to your vacation, if you book a six-night stay. Room rates, which start at $600 a night, include taxes and service charge as well as a scrumptious English breakfast and a delightful three-course dinner.

Bask under breezy palm trees on The Inn’s uncrowded, soft-sand beach, against the backdrop of beautiful, wooded hills that shelter the harbour, picturesque sailboats that gently sway on the waves and sunny, blue skies that sparkle overhead. Use a complimentary kayak to take a peaceful ride out in the harbor to view the resort from afar. Head to the pavilion-style Reef Restaurant and Beach Bar, nestled on the beach, for a lovely breakfast, lunch or dinner, for relaxing music from a Cuban band or a piano, or for a fun Caribbean cocktail to top off the perfect day.

If stress has you tied up in knots, plan to stop in at The Inn’s spa for a massage that will release the tension in your muscles. The Swedish massage, for example, uses long-flowing strokes to soothe muscles and improve circulation while The Muscle Melter, a deep-tissue massage, decreases pain and loosens tight muscles. An adjacent beauty room offers facials, along with mani-pedis, waxing and every kind of hair treatment.

Enjoy a bit of sightseeing by heading to the nearby bustling town of English Harbour, just two minutes away via water taxi. A graceful and evocative historic district, English Harbour is focused on fifteen square miles or Nelson’s Dockyard National Park. With shops, restaurants, clubs, nature paths, historic sites, a dock and more, there’s something for everyone to do.

Retire to your spacious, air-conditioned suite after a long day, beautifully appointed with dark, mahogany floors and handsome wood antiques that evoke the grandeur of colonial days. The Inn’s rooms also feature the amenities befitting this upscale resort -- mini-bars with refrigerator, cable TV, direct dial telephones, and safes – as well as new, flat screen televisions, iPod docking stations, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi Internet access.

Capture Your Beloved’s Heart at the The Inn at English Harbour

Antigua, West Indies – Fulfill your notions of the perfect romantic summer getaway with steamy days, succulent meals, quiet beaches and luxe accommodations at The Inn at English Harbour, ideally situated on Antigua, a tropical paradise known as the Heart of the Caribbean.

Surrounded by colonial charm and breezy, lush gardens, The Inn at English Harbour beckons to lovers in search of a quiet haven from the outside world with its superb sandy white beaches; smiling, exceptional service and recently renovated accommodations. Summer rates start at $450 a night and include tax and service charge as well as an English breakfast and a three-course dinner. Guests who book a six-night stay during the summer months will also receive a complimentary seventh night.

When you arrive at The Inn, you’ll be shown to one of 28 guestrooms, all lovingly refurbished and renovated. The Inn’s two Beach Cabanas nestle directly on the sand while traditional structures from The Inn’s inception house four waterfront hideaways. Enjoying both privacy and centrality, The Inn’s 16 Junior Suites and 8 Deluxe Junior Suites dwell just the right distance from the resort’s infinity-edge pool, in colonial-style buildings. Renovations have dressed all the suites in the deep sophistication of polished mahogany floors and appointed them with handsome wood antiques, evoking the grandeur of colonial days. Spacious up-to-date bathrooms deliver the indispensable conveniences of modern times with separate toilet and bidet, twin washbasins, a shower of earthy green slate, and Penhaligon’s fine English toiletries.

Savor each other’s company while lingering over a succulent meal at the Terrace Restaurant, a formal dining establishment that sits on a hillside with a stunning view of the sandy beach, the crystal clear waters, and the mountains in the distance. The Reef Restaurant, a beachside establishment, offers an open-air venue with a more casual ambiance.

Plan an excursion to visit the nearby town of English Harbour, packed with natural beauty and historic legend. Nelson’s Harbor, a popular site to visit in English Harbour, was once used by the Royal Navy during the 18th and 19th centuries as its base of operations in the Caribbean Sea. Named after Horatio Nelson, Nelson’s Dockyard features many restored historical buildings, forts and artifacts as well as restaurants and other tourist attractions. Travel to nearby Shirley Heights, which can be reached via a walk known as The Lookout Trail, and experience live music and a barbeque.

For more information about The Inn at English Harbour, visit http://www.theinn.ag or, to make a reservation, call +1 (268) 460-1014.

The Inn at English Harbour: Pamper the Mom in Your Life With a Relaxing Escape to Antigua

Turn a five-day stay into a weeklong getaway with complimentary sixth and seventh nights at this intimate, boutique resort

Antigua, West Indies -- Moms spend much of their time looking after everyone else – be it their husbands, parents, kids, grandkids or even pets -- and leave very little time to take care of themselves. Give the Mom in your life the rare chance to focus on herself with a relaxing, seven-day Caribbean getaway to The Inn at English Harbour on Antigua.

The Inn, ideally situated on 19 acres of wooded headland next to the entrance of the historic town of English Harbour, recently finished a dramatic $1.5 million renovation that brought a fresh face to nearly every corner of the colonial-style resort. Spacious, updated, air-conditioned suites merge with a private beach, quiet walkways, an infinity edge pool and beautifully landscaped gardens to create an ideal setting for mom to pamper herself while marveling at tropical wonders.

Book a five-day stay at The Inn anytime between May 3 and May 14 – and nights six and seven will be complimentary. Room rates start at $600 a night and include taxes and service charges as well as an English breakfast and three-course dinner.

When you arrive at The Inn, you’ll be shown to one of 28 guestrooms. The Inn’s two Beach Cabanas sit right on the beach, only steps from the Caribbean, while the 16 junior suites and 8 deluxe junior suites dwell in colonial-style buildings just the right distance from the infinity-edge pool. The elegant suites evoke the grandeur of colonial days, with polished mahogany floors, handsome antiques, tall ceilings and inviting queen-sized beds. Upscale amenities includes a separate toilet and bidet, twin washbasins, a shower of earthy green slate and Penhaligon’s fine English toiletries as well as cable TV, direct dial telephones, flat-screen televisions and complimentary WiFi access.

For a truly indulgent experience, moms can add a visit to The Inn’s Spa, newly built in 2008. Enjoy a Swedish Massage, which uses long-flowing strokes to soothe muscles, relieve tensions and improve circulation. Or, sign up for The Muscle Melter, a deep-tissue massage that’s designed to decrease pain and loosen tight muscles. An adjacent beauty room offers facials, along with mani-pedis, waxing and every kind of hair treatment.

During her stay, Mom can take some time to tour the nearby bustling town of English Harbour and sneak in some shopping. Developed as a base for the British Navy, the harbour served as the fleet headquarters of the Leeward Islands during the late 18th century before gradually being abandoned in the 19th century and then closed in 1889. Today, Nelson’s Dockyard has been completely restored, with shops, restaurants, clubs, nature paths, historic sites and more.

For more information about The Inn, visit us at www.theinn.ag or, to make a reservation or receive more information about the Mother’s Day special, call (268) 460-1014 or email theinn@candw.ag.

Pamper the Mom in Your Life With a Relaxing Escape to Antigua

Moms spend much of their time looking after everyone else – be it their husbands, parents, kids, grandkids or even pets -- and leave very little time to take care of themselves. Give the Mom in your life the rare chance to focus on herself with a relaxing, seven-day Caribbean getaway to The Inn at English Harbour on Antigua.

The Inn, ideally situated on 19 acres of wooded headland next to the entrance of the historic town of English Harbour, recently finished a dramatic $1.5 million renovation that brought a fresh face to nearly every corner of the colonial-style resort. Spacious, updated, air-conditioned suites merge with a private beach, quiet walkways, an infinity edge pool and beautifully landscaped gardens to create an ideal setting for mom to pamper herself while marveling at tropical wonders.

Book a five-day stay at The Inn anytime between May 3 and May 14 – and nights six and seven will be complimentary. Room rates start at $600 a night and include taxes and service charges as well as an English breakfast and three-course dinner.

When you arrive at The Inn, you’ll be shown to one of 28 guestrooms. The Inn’s two Beach Cabanas sit right on the beach, only steps from the Caribbean, while the 16 junior suites and 8 deluxe junior suites dwell in colonial-style buildings just the right distance from the infinity-edge pool. The elegant suites evoke the grandeur of colonial days, with polished mahogany floors, handsome antiques, tall ceilings and inviting queen-sized beds. Upscale amenities includes a separate toilet and bidet, twin washbasins, a shower of earthy green slate and Penhaligon’s fine English toiletries as well as cable TV, direct dial telephones, flat-screen televisions and complimentary WiFi access.

For a truly indulgent experience, moms can add a visit to The Inn’s Spa, newly built in 2008. Enjoy a Swedish Massage, which uses long-flowing strokes to soothe muscles, relieve tensions and improve circulation. Or, sign up for The Muscle Melter, a deep-tissue massage that’s designed to decrease pain and loosen tight muscles. An adjacent beauty room offers facials, along with mani-pedis, waxing and every kind of hair treatment.

During her stay, Mom can take some time to tour the nearby bustling town of English Harbour and sneak in some shopping. Developed as a base for the British Navy, the harbour served as the fleet headquarters of the Leeward Islands during the late 18th century before gradually being abandoned in the 19th century and then closed in 1889. Today, Nelson’s Dockyard has been completely restored, with shops, restaurants, clubs, nature paths, historic sites and more.

For more information about The Inn, visit us at www.theinn.ag or, to make a reservation or receive more information about the Mother’s Day special, call (268) 460-1014 or email theinn@candw.ag.

Inn at English Harbour: Take the Family to Antigua for Spring Break

Spring Break will be arriving soon and – with the kids off of school and the parents exhausted from the dreary winter – it’s the perfect time to escape to the tropical climate and family-friendly activities at The Inn at English Harbour on the captivating Caribbean island of Antigua.

The Inn, ideally situated on Antigua next to the entrance of the historic town of English Harbour, recently finished a dramatic $1.5 million renovation that brought a fresh face to nearly every corner of the colonial-style resort. Spacious, refurbished suites combined with impeccable service, fabulous amenities, fun excursions and warm-weather activities offer families with children over 10 the perfect opportunity to reconnect with one another while creating lasting vacation memories.

While at The Inn, plan for fun, relaxing days with the children on the resort’s private, silky white sand beach, protected from the effects of currents or tides by its own private jetty. Use the resort’s sun beds and umbrellas to enjoy the warm, Caribbean sun and cooling trade winds while lounging on the beach. Kids can experiment with the resort’s complimentary snorkeling equipment to view life under the sea. Or, paddle out to the quiet harbor waters in a complimentary kayak and enjoy a stunning view of the vast sea and beautiful, wooded coastline. For an extra charge, families can also try water-skiing, scuba diving, sunfish sailing or deep-sea fishing.

After spending the day on the beach, retire to your spacious junior suite. The air-conditioned suites feature dark, mahogany floors and handsome wood antiques that evoke the grandeur of colonial days. Lower-floor suites offer a large verandah leading on to lush, peaceful gardens while upper-floor junior suites feature a large terrace/balcony with vaulted ceilings. The rooms boast king, queen or twin-sized beds with plush, high-count Egyptian cotton sheets. Spacious up-to-date bathrooms deliver the indispensable conveniences of modern times with separate toilet and bidet, twin washbasins, a shower of earthy green slate, and Penhaligon’s fine English toiletries. The Inn’s rooms also feature the amenities befitting this upscale resort -- mini-bars with refrigerator, cable TV, direct dial telephones, and safes – as well as new, flat screen televisions, iPod docking stations, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi internet access.

Through May 10, 2010, rates start at $940 a night for the family-friendly junior suite, which includes taxes and service charges. The rate also includes an English breakfast as well as a three-course dinner.

Fulfill Your Romantic Notions

Romance burns most passionately under the dazzle of a Caribbean sun. Add the colonial charm of Antigua’s Inn at English Harbour -- made even more beguiling with a $1.5 million and The Inn’s Romantic Notions promotion – and couples are destined for a blissful communion.

Nineteen acres of wooded headland provide a backdrop of bewitching serenity, while the two-minute proximity to the nightlife of bustling English Harbour makes The Inn a romance destination both idyllic and chic. Opt for supreme privacy and early-morning swims with a beachfront cabana, or for the sultry beauty of hillside gardens and an easy stroll to The Inn’s cooling infinity-edge pool. Book at least a four-night stay from now through Aug. 31, 2010, and then add in the Romantic Notions promotion, to receive:
- A complimentary three-course dinner for two at the Terrace Restaurant;
- A 60-minute couples massage at the resort’s spa;
- A private veranda or terrace with your room;
- Upscale amenities including iPod station, flat-screen televisions, and wireless internet access;
- Complimentary use of the fitness centre;
- Complimentary use of equipment for tennis, kayaking and snorkeling; and
- A room upgrade, if available. Lounge all day in the heavenly cloud of a queen-sized bed dressed with floating canopy and sumptuous padded headboard, or seclude like a princess bride and her groom behind the voile drapery of a king-sized mahogany four-poster. Emerging to sample the sea air’s refreshing brine, your feet will grace floors of Italian Brera marble or supple polished mahogany, and your dangling robe will brush handsome colonial-era antiques as you approach the open-sea views afforded by your spacious verandah or private balcony. Up-to-date bathrooms deliver the indispensable conveniences of modern times, as do a trove of new in-room amenities such as flat screen televisions, iPod docking stations, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi internet access.

Come evening, couples will experience the aphrodisiacal wonders of food-sharing. The Inn’s highly acclaimed Terrace Restaurant intensifies the headiness with its rustic, stone-walled setting, candlelit tables beneath a star-filled sky, and the posh flair of English Silver Service. Or, for a more casual dining experience, visit the Reef Restaurant and Beach Bar.

Room rates start at $600 per night. For more information about The Inn at English Harbour, visit www.theinn.ag or, to make a reservation or find more information about the Romantic Notions package, call +1 (268) 460-1014.

Create lasting family memories with an escape to a tropical paradise

Today’s active lifestyles leave everyone in the family – from Mom and Dad with their family, work and volunteer responsibilities to the 10-year-old with his sports, homework and chore lists – seeking a respite from the heavy workload. So, take a break and whisk the family off to The Inn at English Harbour, on the captivating Caribbean island of Antigua, and enjoy some quality time together while creating fun-filled memories that will last a lifetime.

Plan to spend a fun, relaxing day with the children on the resort’s private, white sand beach, which includes its own private jetty to protect the coastline from the effects of currents or tides. Use the resort’s sun-beds and umbrellas to enjoy the warm, Caribbean sun and cooling trade winds while lounging on the beach. Watch the kids as they use the resort’s complimentary snorkeling equipment to view life under the sea. Or, take a complimentary kayak out into the quiet harbor waters and enjoy a stunning view of the vast sea and beautiful, wooded coastline. For an extra charge, families can also try water-skiing, scuba diving, sunfish sailing or deep-sea fishing.

Take a family excursion and visit the nearby town of English Harbour, packed with natural beauty and historic legend. Nelson’s Harbor, which was once used by the Royal Navy during the 18th and 19th centuries as its base of operations in the Caribbean Sea, is a popular place to visit in English Harbour is Nelson’s Dockyard. Named after Horatio Nelson, Nelson’s Dockyard features many restored historical buildings, forts and artifacts as well as restaurants and other tourist attractions. The Clarence House, a residence built for the future King William IV when he served in the Royal Navy, is another historical attraction. Take in a stunning view of the harbour and the Caribbean with the view Shirley Heights, which can be reached via a natural walk known as the Lookout Trail. Live music and barbeque are featured at Shirley Heights. The Dow’s Hill Interpretation Center, also along Lookout Trail, features an impressive multimedia presentation of Antigua’s history.