Bolans

Travel Guide

Valley Church Beach showing general coastal views, tropical scenes and a beach
Valley Church Beach showing a beach, general coastal views and tropical scenes
Valley Church Beach featuring general coastal views, tropical scenes and swimming
Valley Church Beach featuring tropical scenes, general coastal views and a beach
Valley Church Beach showing a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Set back from Antigua’s dazzling southwestern coast, this community is bound by forested hills and has easy access to restaurants and beautiful beaches.

Escape into Antigua’s lush greenery in Bolans, a town in the island’s Saint Mary region. Pretty hillsides veiled by tropical greenery surround the township on three sides, while soft white sands and cerulean-blue waters beckon to the west. Find your own idyllic corner in Bolans, where you can relax in boutique accommodations, explore awe-inspiring beaches or pursue an exciting adventure. Check out the leafy neighborhood and stroll along promenades lined with palm trees.

To the west, explore the Jolly Harbour Marina complex and admire its collection of luxury boats and yachts. Shop here or sit down for a meal or snack. Book a sightseeing cruise or a snorkeling tour. You’ll see glimmering schools of tropical fish in the bay’s clear waters. Rent watersports equipment and travel to one of the exquisite beaches framing the island’s western edge.

Lignum Vitae Bay is a breathtaking stretch of coast along Jolly Harbour. Find a shady spot beneath the trees along Valley Church BeachOpens in a new window. Dig your toes into powdery sand and look out toward the hypnotic blue horizon. Local fishing boats pass by, sending ripples across the sheltered bay. Go for a swim and enjoy the invitingly warm waters. To the south, Darkwood BeachOpens in a new window is renowned for its snorkeling sites and lively beachside bar. Take a break from the beach and head to the golf course for a round with friends.

While in Bolans, treat yourself to delicious food in local restaurants. Fresh seafood and tropical fruit are the star flavors in Caribbean cuisine. Relax at beachside bars and sip cocktails while looking out over gorgeous sunset views.

Bolans’ nearest airport is Antigua’s V.C. Bird International Airport, which is 9 miles (15 kilometers) northeast of the town. Bolans has a range of resorts and hotels. Stay in deluxe resort accommodations and pamper yourself with a spa treatment or enjoy a retreat in a rustic beachside villa.

Jomp Turners' Guest Apartments

Jomp Turners' Guest Apartments

Bolands
$110 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$110 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this apartment in Bolans. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Jolly Beach and Jolly Harbour Golf Club are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
Clean and Good Value
"This was just what we needed for a convenient one night stay before taking out a charter boat."

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2025

Jomp Turners' Guest Apartments
Jomp Turners' Guest Apartments

Jomp Turners' Guest Apartments

Bolands
$120 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$120 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this apartment in Bolans. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Jolly Beach and Jolly Harbour Golf Club are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Convenient for Jolly Harbor
"Very nice service and communication from the host. Very clean and simple accomodations."

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2025

Jomp Turners' Guest Apartments
Royalton CHIC Antigua, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only

Royalton CHIC Antigua, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only

4.5 out of 5
Halcyon Road, St. John's, Saint John
$414 nightly
The price is $414 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$414 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in St. John's. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (408 reviews)
"Resort is beautiful, pool areas and staff are great. Food at the restaurants were just ok. Stayed there for 5 days and really enjoyed myself. Food truck options were good"

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Royalton CHIC Antigua, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Jomp Turners' Guest Apartments

Jomp Turners' Guest Apartments

Bolands
Stay at this apartment in Bolans. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Jolly Beach and Jolly Harbour Golf Club are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
Clean and Good Value
"This was just what we needed for a convenient one night stay before taking out a charter boat."

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2025

Jomp Turners' Guest Apartments
Jomp Turners' Guest Apartments

Jomp Turners' Guest Apartments

Bolands
Stay at this apartment in Bolans. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Jolly Beach and Jolly Harbour Golf Club are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Convenient for Jolly Harbor
"Very nice service and communication from the host. Very clean and simple accomodations."

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2025

Jomp Turners' Guest Apartments
Antigua Village Beach Resort

Antigua Village Beach Resort

3 out of 5
Dickenson Bay, St. John's, Antigua
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in St. John's. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (390 reviews)
"Loved the area and staff is great housekeeping is so warm and loving everyone has become family will definitely stay here again also views at the restaurant steps away is amazing"

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

Antigua Village Beach Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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