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Hotel Policies & Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
All-Inclusive Details
Guests can choose a European Plan (room-only) or an All-Inclusive plan. For the All-Inclusive plan, the majority of amenities and activities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for meals, drinks, gratuities, or use of nonmotorized water-sports equipment.
All-Inclusive food and beverages Three meals daily Afternoon tea/pastries Unlimited nonalcoholic beverages and house-brand drinks at restaurant and bar Taxes and gratuities for all plan inclusions
Not included: Optional meal items such as lobster and steak; premium-brand drinks; bottled water; wine and champagne by the bottle; gift-shop snack foods.
All-Inclusive activities and equipment
Water sports
Not included
Airport taxes may or may not be included.
Policies
Children under age 12 are not permitted at the resort except December 19 through January 7; in restaurants and bars after 7 PM, adult guests are required to dress in resortwear, which for men means long pants and collared shirts.
Property Amenities
An open-air,thatched-roof health spa overlooking the sea offers nail care as well as massage, facials, and body treatments (surcharges for all). A reception-building computer provides wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge) and complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access.
Although guestrooms do not include televisions, guests may watch television in an open-air lounge.
Rooms
Cocobay Hotel offers 47 West Indian-style, pastel-colored guest cottages with corrugated aluminum roofs and wood verandas furnished with wood chairs and woven hammocks. Cottages don't have air conditioners, televisions, radios, or telephones. Ceiling fans and multiple wood louvers provide cooling options.
Copper sconces, white drapes, and white netting suspended from ceilings for draping beds contribute contemporary touches to simple, rustic decor that includes wood-platform beds, wood-beamed walls and peaked ceilings, and dark-wood floors. Tile bathrooms include open showers (no tubs) and doors leading to veranda sections with twig screens so guests can bathe privately in fresh air. Other amenities include compact refrigerators, safes, coffee/tea makers, and fresh flowers.
Room Amenities
Dining
Note: In restaurants and bars after 7 PM, adult guests are required to dress in resortwear, which for men means long pants and collared shirts.
Rafters - Open-air, nonsmoking restaurant on bluff with views of Caribbean Sea, Jolly Harbour lights at night, and island of Montserrat during day. Buffet breakfasts and lunches. Thursday local-specialties buffet dinner with live music. Sunday barbecue buffet dinner with live music. À la carte dinners five nights weekly. Afternoon tea daily. Reservation required. Dinner dress code: resortwear (long pants, collared shirts for men).
Sample à la carte dinner menu for Rafters
Note: A different menu is offered for each à la carte dinner. Guests may select one appetizer, the intermediate course, one main course, and one dessert. The following menu is for illustrative purposes only.
Appetizers:
Intermediate course:
Main courses:
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Bar - Open-air bar/lounge on bluff in wood building adjacent to tree-shaded courtyard. Views of Valley Church Bay, Jolly Harbour, open sea. Open early morning to late night. Dress code after 7 PM: resortwear (long pants, collared shirts for men).
Sheer - Fine-dining restaurant/bar open to resort guests and the public for dinner. (Note: Meals and drinks at this restaurant are not included in the All-Inclusive plan and must be paid for separately.) Bluff-edge view of sea. Sheer white curtains separating intimate dining pavilions with thatched roofs, wood floors, tree-branch latticework, log railings. White table linens and chair coverings. À la carte menu with choices such as grilled quail with navy-bean stew, smoked-goose terrine wrapped in seaweed, shark soup with okra, grouper with pancetta bread pudding, potato-crusted lamb loin, citrus-dusted scallops, grilled lobster with South American bouillabaisse. Reservation required. Dress code: resortwear (long pants, collared shirts for men).
Recreation
Extending from the resort's bluff to a hilly point separating Little Ffryes Bay, which the resort overlooks, from Big Ffryes Bay is a 305-m (1,000-ft) beach furnished with thatched shades and lapped by the calm Caribbean Sea. The resort supplies snorkeling gear, kayaks, and small sailboats.
An 18-m (59-ft) pool on the bluff's edge features an infinity edge overlooking the sea. A wood sundeck furnished with padded wood lounges borders the pool. Farther along the bluff's edge lies a six-person spa tub.
An independent dive center offers an introductory scuba lesson in the pool when there's sufficient demand. This Antigua resort's staff books banana-boat rides from outside operators on request. Three times weekly, the resort offers guided nature walks.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near this Antigua resort; fees may apply.
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“absolutely awesome”
Cocobay was great.. The service from the hotel employees and management was superb. The breakfast was pretty good and the lunch was certainly not bad either but dinner was INCREDIBLE every night. We had dinner at Sheer Rocks one night and it was also unbelievable. The staff was so incredibly friendly, and the resort and the views were gorgeous. We were surprised with a complimentary upgrade upon our arrival as well as 2 glasses of rum punch (very tasty). Our stay was absolutely above and beyond our expectations and we're looking forward to our next trip to Cocobay!
“Best vacation ever!”
Our vacation was so peaceful and so relaxing. The staff is absolutely amazing. I highly recommend getting a room with a pool just because it adds to the experience, although im sure it great without it too. We will definitely be back next year!
“Terrible, will not go back; save your money”
The Cocobay Hotel is awful. It is run down, needs complete renovation and actually, demolition and new construction would be better. The "All Inclusive" food was not good at all; it was "Fill 'em up" pasta, rice, potatoes carbs and lunches offered some sort of grilled fish. Dinners were not much better and the wine was horrible. After the 4th night we couldn't eat the food any longer and went out to dinner next door at Sheer Rocks. The bed was invested with fleas and no amount of fumigating cleared it up and a room change was no better. The staff was friendly but non-caring and the location was remote. There were bugs in all the rooms, the towels were small and cheap and grounds were overgrown. We were ready to go home after a few days. We have traveled extensively throughout the Caribbean and this was easily the worst. Don't waste your money.
“Beautiful location; great pool”
I loved the hotel because I just wanted to relax and enjoy the island. It is one of the most beautiful views in the Caribbean from an infinity pool overlooking the crystal blue water. The service is great...friendly people. It is not a great hotel for single travelers...I was the only one there...and is more geared for couples. It is an all-inclusive resort, so included all meals, which I also personally don't like. I enjoy riding around the island and exploring other places, but felt I was losing money if I didn't eat lunch or dinner at the resort.
“Perfect getaway”
I just vacationed in cocobay and wished i would have stayed longer it was the most relaxing and beautiful place , i am already planning on returning back i recommend cocobay to everyone its gorgeous and the food is great !
“Great Trip!”
We had a great trip and thoroughly enjoyed our time at Cocobay. The staff was friendly, the grounds are well kept, and the location is amazing. I would recommend bringing a watch or clock because there are no clocks in the room and it can be hard to keep track of meal times. The location of the hotel is lovely, however it isn't particularly convenient to anything else. If you're interested in exploring the island, I would recommend renting a car because the taxis can become quite expensive. Bring bug spray! The mosquitos are viscious and I was covered in bites by the end of the trip! We had a great time and definitely recommend it!
“Definitely will go back.”
Beautiful location on a headland. Individual cabins with views - each has a great verandah with hammock and deck chairs. Beach is right there. Small number of guests so quiet, intimate, romantic. Food was excellent.
“Can't wait to go back”
It's important to qualify the fact that this resort is rated 3.5 stars on most sites. Please understand that our review is written with what our expectations are of a 3.5 star resort. I feel sometimes the reviews travelers write are unfair because they seem to expect the elements of a 5 star without wanting to pay the price 5th trip to Antigua for my husband and I. First time at Cocobay and we will be going back. There are a couple of things that are important to us and Coco's had them all. The beach was very nice. The clear green Caribbean water is beautiful, the beach was sandy and very pretty. Beach goers save chairs and locations early in the morning.Quite a few topless bathers, an fyi for parents considering children We are typically not pool people, but the pool here was beautiful, with a great view out to the Caribbean. The position of the resort was such that there everywhere you are the views are spectacular The Staff are the friendliness and most responsive of any resort we've visited The food was always very good and at times exceptional. There was a small gift shop that is very well equipped for a small resort. The rooms are about 9 yrs old, have a very "campy feel" you can open the door to the deck from your bathroom and create an outdoor shower feel. Mosquito nets are necessary, bring bug spray or some type of protection. This place is managed well, runs efficiently, and according to the manager has very little staff turnover. We loved it, and will be returning.
“Just Fabulous”
It's amazing how private your cabin is. Dotted on a hillside overlooking the ocean, all views are great views. The private infinity pool off of our back deck was a wonderful way to cool down and yet never lose the view. Privacy is created with a trellis thick with gorgeous flowering vines and shrubs busily maintained by hummingbirds. There is also the resort's infinity pool with what has to be an award winning view - ocean but contrasted with hilly landscape forming bays where boats sail and birds soar. It's location near the bar is convenient. The restaurant is open air. Netting helps keeps many of the begging birds out, but not all. Cover your juice when you leave the table to go to the buffet. A few ceiling fans would have helped to make the environment more comfortable. The service was professional, efficient and courteous. The food was attractive- artful even, and quite delicious. There were variety, options and just the right amount. As well, there us always afternoon tea. The main beach was quite nice but as was noted in another review, there are sand fleas. We opted for the smaller beach in the cove. It's a quiet place. Evening entertainment is periodic and varied. A small boat is available to take for a sail. There is a central room with a large flat screen and couches -you can keep up with sports scores and news, if you wish.
“Awesome!”
The hotel was the rustic West Indies style with open air rooms cooled by ocean breezes. The staff was excellent!
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Valley Church Valley Church, NA Antigua and Barbuda
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Location Highlights
The preferred airport for Cocobay Hotel is St. John's (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.) - 14.5 km / 9 mi.
Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.
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Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda: This English-speaking island was once Great Britains most important Caribbean outpost. Now, the coral reefs that attracted the Royal Navy make the island a paradise for snorkelers and scuba divers, and the winding coastline features numerous secluded, sandy beaches. English Harbour and neighboring Shirley Heights are rich in landmarks that evoke the islands colonial past.
Valley Church Valley Church, NA Antigua and Barbuda
