Hermitage Bay

Watersports

The Caribbean islands are famous for their stunning shorelines, and Antigua is no different. At Hermitage Bay, guests can feel the thrill and the wind in their hair with a range of non-motorised watersports, including windsurfing, kayaking, paddleboarding and Hobie cats. Alternatively, take a stunning sailing trip to Bird Island, Green Island and Cades Reef to see some of the most picturesque spots on the island. Those who are fascinated by the secrets of the underwater world will relish Antigua’s famous snorkelling and diving opportunities, whether taking a PADI-certified open water course or simply snorkelling off the resort’s shores. All of these activities are led by a team of experienced instructors.

Fishing

Avid anglers will jump at the chance to experience traditional Caribbean deep sea fishing at Hermitage Bay. The fishing in Antigua is second to none, with marlin, kingfish, wahoo and barracuda swimming the shores. Various charters with skippers are available to give you a taste of island fishing and find the best big game catches.

Cooking courses

If there’s one thing everyone who visits the Caribbean raves about upon their return, it’s the food. Learn how to recreate some of Antigua’s most mouthwatering dishes with Hermitage Bay’s cooking courses. The whole family will enjoy the fun of cooking with local produce, some of which comes from the hotel’s organic kitchen garden, under the guidance of a fantastic professional chef.

Farm tours

Discover where the delectable Antiguan food you’re tasting comes from, join one of the resort’s farm tours. Visit local farmer, Mr Christian’s smallholding, where you may have the chance to see and taste tropical fruits such as ackee, custard apple, sugar apple, soursop, cashew, genip, shaddock, West Indian cherry, guava, dumbs, tamarind, noni and as many as 14 different types of mango - depending on the season.

Tours

Hermitage Bay resort also runs various discover tours around Antigua for the adventurous guest. Attend a historical tour to visit the Georgian-style English Harbour, Nelson’s Dockyard, and explore countless local arts and crafts boutiques. Alternatively, join an eco-tour to visit the hinterland, including the mangroves and reef systems of Antigua. For a jaw-dropping experience, book in on a helicopter tour to see the majesty of Antigua from above.

Entertainment

Hermitage Bay is a hub of entertainment and culture. Most evenings feature dinner accompanied by the serenading of local musicians to set the atmosphere for an unforgettable night. Savour a relaxing drink at the bar or dance the night away on the platinum sand beach of this elegant Caribbean resort.

Hermitage Bay perfects the elusive art of maintaining a natural, small-island feel whilst offering the finest facilities you can expect of a luxury Caribbean hotel.

Sports facilities

To get energised and feel your best on the beach, visit Hermitage Bay’s modern fitness centre for a refreshing workout. The gym is fitted with state-of-the-art Technogym and Jordan Smith workout machines, which you can use under the guidance of the resort’s expert personal trainers. Alternatively, do some calming laps of the swimming pool, or visit the nearby Jolly Harbour to enjoy four floodlit tennis courts and one glass-backed squash court, attended by a resident tennis pro, who you can arrange private lessons with to hone your racquet skills.

Golf

Golf lovers won’t want to miss the chance to visit The Jolly Harbour course. This is an established par 71, 18-hole championship golf course, and is open to visitors on a daily fee basis. There could be no better to spend an afternoon than golfing with friends in some of the world’s most inspiring surroundings.

Garden Spa

Sitting peacefully among the luscious hillside gardens overlooking Hermitage Bay, the Garden Spa is the perfect retreat for guests in need of a little rebalancing. Surrounded by gorgeous flowering frangipani and oleander, the spa reconnects visitors with nature through a range of healing rituals designed to correspond with the Chakra systems of the body and bring about physical, emotional and spiritual renewal. Experience the relaxing effects of music and aromatherapy in your own personalised spa journey.

Wellness

Antigua has a way of inspiring its visitors to live a more well-rounded life, and if you find yourself wanting to embark on a journey of health and mindfulness during your stay, you’re in the right place. Join the resort’s dawn meditation and yoga classes on the hotel’s spa deck, enjoy a Pilates class or even book private yoga, pilates and meditation sessions at your discretion.