Hermitage Bay
Jennings, Antigua
On Antigua’s west coast, where green hills roll down into a soft white-sand cove, Hermitage Bay feels like a secret you’ve just stumbled upon. With only thirty villa suites and a team that welcomes you like old friends, life quickly slows to the pace of the island. This is barefoot luxury at its best—sand between your toes, salt in your hair, and a sense of calm that stays with you long after you leave.
Set across 140 acres of tropical gardens and overlooking the bluest stretch of Caribbean sea, Hermitage Bay is more sanctuary than resort. Recent updates have given it fresh energy without losing its soul: brighter, airier villas with private plunge pools, a lively new Beach Club, the buzzing Tree Bar, and a refreshed restaurant and lounge.
The story
For nearly twenty years, Hermitage Bay has been one of the Caribbean’s best-kept secrets, known for its intimate setting and service that feels more like family. In 2023, Its new chapter has been shaped by the same family behind Marbella Club and Puente Romano, whose legacy of world-renowned hospitality has always been about more than luxury—it’s about making people feel at home. That same spirit now thrives here, in a Caribbean way.
Your stay
Mornings here always start with a view. It might be the sea stretching out in endless shades of blue from a hillside villa, the quiet calm of a garden suite with its own plunge pool, or the sound of waves just outside a beachfront porch. Inside, soft colors and thoughtful details make it easy to relax, while outside, open-air showers and wide terraces blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor.
How to spend your time
Start your day with yoga as the sun rises, take a swim in the calm morning, then linger over breakfast that changes with the day. Spend the afternoon between the beach and the pool, with paddleboards, kayaks, and snorkels always waiting if the mood strikes. For adventure, boats are ready to take you around the island, or even across to Barbuda for lunch. Evenings bring everyone together at the Tree Bar, where sushi is rolled at sunset, live music fills the air, the atmosphere buzzes with energy, and the night sky puts on its show.
Fall in love with
Each villa suite feels like its own little world, shaped by the setting around it. Up on the hillside, villas open to wide, endless views of the sea. In the gardens, they’re quiet, and lush green, with private pools hidden among the greenery. On the beachfront, they sit just steps from the tide, where you can wander barefoot from bed to sand in seconds. Wherever you stay, the spaces flow easily with incredible views.
Expect the unexpected
Every gesture feels personal, every detail thoughtfully considered. That same warmth carries into the kitchen, where Executive Chef Desroy Spence creates dishes that celebrate Antigua itself, using ingredients from the resort’s own organic garden. It all comes together with a sense of belonging—a feeling less like staying in a hotel, and more like being welcomed home.
The best time to visit
Antigua’s climate is pleasant and consistent. January and February are the coolest months—still mild and sunny—but bring a livelier, more social atmosphere. The warmest months are July and August, when the island feels quieter and more relaxed.
More to experience with Querido
Hermitage Bay is a destination in itself. Its warmth, culture, and care stay with you long after you leave, and through Querido, that same spirit can be experienced wherever you go.
How to get there
The resort is approximately 45 min drive from Antigua International Airport.