Jumby Bay Island

Item: Jumby Bay Island
Rating: 5
Author: U.S. News & World Report

Jumby Bay Island | Long Island, Antigua [SEE MAP]Long Island, Antigua [SEE ADDRESS]

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Jumby Bay Island

Jumby Bay Island | Long Island, Antigua [SEE MAP]Long Island, Antigua [SEE ADDRESS]

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Overview

Travelers praise the resort's chic accommodations, ample amenities and superb customer service

A stay here is expensive

If you're seeking over-the-top luxury on Antigua, look no further than Jumby Bay Island. For a pretty penny, you can bask on this small private islet 2 miles off the northeast coast of Antigua and soak up the rays on its powdery white sands. Despite its cost, recent guests thought their money was well-spent: With spectacular vistas and top-notch service, visitors had very few complaints. As for digs, Jumby Bay's Rondavel rooms reside in octagonal cottages, and each features a four-poster bed, a private courtyard, a wraparound terrace and an outdoor shower. If you can shell out some additional coin for a private villa (read: estate), you'll get your own pool and direct beach access. The resort itself offers land and water sports, three pools, a tennis club and The Jumby Bay Spa. When hunger sets in, you'll have your pick of three sit-down dining venues, which serve everything from casual poolside fare to Italian-inspired dishes to upscale Caribbean cuisine. A grab-and-go beach shack with West Indian-style street snacks (think: fresh seafood and wraps) is available as well. All meals, snacks and beverages are covered by the resort's all-inclusive room rates.

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Location: Long Island

Hotel Class: 5.0-star

Property Type: Boutique hotel, 40 rooms

Primary View: Ocean

Style: Traditional, Modern

Best For: Families, Couples

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Critic Reviews

Fodor's

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This refined resort proffers all the makings of a classic Caribbean private island hideaway, right from the stylish airport sedan pickup, private launch, dockside greeting, and registration at your leisure. The main beach is simply sublime – except when jets whoosh by.

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Frommer's

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It's a 10-minute boat trip to reach this luxury island retreat, a ride you may be sharing with moguls and captains of industry and their well-tended broods. ... This all-inclusive resort, alone on its own 300-acre island, has just about anything you might desire.

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Condé Nast Traveler

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With 40 villas off the coast of Antigua, there's no need to worry about getting off the all-inclusive island. You'll be plenty busy on one of the resort's three tennis courts, three pools, more than four miles of beach, and kids' club, for when you want to be anything but busy.

Guest Reviews

A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by TripAdvisor. A total of 690 have reviewed the Jumby Bay Island, giving it a rating of 4.5, on a scale of 1-5.

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4.5 (based on 690 reviews)

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Guest Rooms

Jumby Bay Island's standard Rondavel guest rooms are located in octagonal-shaped cottages and feature wraparound terraces with sea views and bathrooms with private courtyards and outdoor garden showers. The traditional West Indian colonial-style decor includes four-poster beds and dark wood furnishings, accented with tropical fabrics and accessories. All guest rooms come with amenities like fully stocked minibars, Nespresso coffee makers, Bose sound systems, 42-inch flat-screen televisions and iPod docking stations. Upgraded villas offer extras like private pools, direct beach access and golf carts.

James Heeley bath amenities
All-inclusive room rates cover in-room Wi-Fi access and evening turndown service
Complimentary loaner bikes in each room

Standard room size: varies square feet

Internet (free)
Premium channels
Workspace/desk
Minifridge
Bathrobes/slippers
Minibar
Shower/tub combo
Separate shower
Separate tub
Wireless Internet
Guest rooms with patios and balconies
Adjoining rooms available

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Location & Parking

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Located on a 300-acre private island 2 miles northeast of Antigua and only accessible by boat, this former sugar plantation – a haven for celebrities and A-listers – is arguably one of the Caribbean's most exclusive resorts. Guests can enjoy two pristine white sand beaches and lush tropical landscapes. The resort does not allow automobiles, but visitors can get around by one of Jumby Bay's loaner bikes.

Round-trip airport transportation costs $85 per adult and $40 per child; free for children 2 and younger
Closest airport is V C Bird International Airport
Outside of resort's amenities, most things to do will be located on the main island

24-hour valet parking
24-hour self-parking
Airport shuttle (with fee)
Car service

Within walking distance of:

Grocery store
Movie theater
Theater
Shopping
Bus stop
Train station
Subway/metro stop
Restaurants
Beach

Dining

Jumby Bay's upscale restaurant, The Estate House, features three colonial-style dining rooms, an outdoor lounge and a wine room where guests can savor modern Caribbean fare for dinner. For afternoon tea, Italian-inspired dishes and beach barbecues (select evenings), travelers can visit the oceanfront Jumby Bay Veranda. A pool grill and a beach shack with West Indian-style street bites are available as well.

Bars inside The Estate House and The Jumby Bay Veranda
Private beachside dining can be arranged
All meals included in resort's all-inclusive rate
Culinary classes hosted at The Jumby Bay Veranda

Number of restaurants: 3

Cuisine Types: Spanish, Italian, American

Fine dining
Casual dining
Quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace
Bar/lounge
Room service
24-hour room service
Free breakfast

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Pool

Jumby Bay offers an infinity pool, a family pool and a designated quiet pool. The 82-foot-long Verandah Pool is surrounded by gardens and features four lap lanes, as well as aqua fitness classes and poolside reflexology. On the far end of Jumby Bay Beach, the lagoon-style Infinity Pool overlooks the Caribbean Sea and offers poolside service from the Pool Grille. An additional infinity pool is available for a quiet dip and sunbathing.

Complimentary paddleboards, snorkeling gear, kayaks, Sunfish sailboats and more at both beaches

Family pool
Infinity pool
Whirlpool/hot tub
Adults-only pool
Lap pool
Wading pool
Lazy river
Seasonal
Indoor
Outdoor
Indoor/outdoor combo
Pool bar
Lifeguard on duty
Poolside service
Waterslide
Deck chairs or cabanas

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Spa

Inspired by the island's sugar mill ruin, the spa features an open-air pavilion with a plunge pool, vaulted ceilings and stone entryways. The spa houses five private treatment suites equipped with showers, fine linens and private relaxation terraces with sea views. Available services include island-inspired massages, facials, waxing and manicures and pedicures.

Kids spa menu
Sauna and steam room
Treatments incorporate local ingredients like coconut, aloe and lemongrass

Services offered:

Massage
Facial
Body treatments (i.e. scrubs, wraps)
Salon services
Outdoor treatment area
Steam room
Sauna

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Kids

In addition to offering free family-friendly amenities like bicycles, water sports equipment, two beaches and two swimming pools, Jumby Bay features the Jumby Explorers kids club. Here, children can participate in supervised games and land and water activities, such as cooking classes, zip line excursions and nature tours. One of Jumby Bay's most unique activities is the Hawksbill Turtle Program, where kids can watch a turtle nesting on Pasture Bay Beach and help release the hatchlings into the sea. Kids can also "adopt" a turtle and track its progress through the summer season on Jumby Bay's Facebook page.

All-inclusive room rates cover kids club activities
Free guided snorkeling tours
Kids spa treatments

Kids club (free)
Cribs
High chairs

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Fitness

Jumby Bay's 24-hour fitness center features a yoga pavilion and strength and cardiovascular equipment, including treadmills, isometric machines, stationary bicycles and a variety of weight-training machines. If you'd rather get in your exercise in the water, the property's private beach offers a variety of complimentary water sports equipment, such as paddleboards and kayaks. Jumby Bay also has a tennis club with three courts, a ball machine and complimentary courtside amenities, including loaner rackets, water, sports drinks and towels.

Tennis lessons, tournaments and clinics available for an additional fee
Two of three tennis courts feature lights for nighttime play
Free loaner bicycles
Boot camps and yoga and Pilates classes (charges apply)

Weight equipment
Cardio equipment
Yoga mats
Free fitness classes
Premium fitness classes (with fee)
Bicycles (free)
Tennis (free)
Guided runs
Paddle boats (free)
Motor boats

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Business

Jumby Bay does not have designated meeting rooms. However, private villas can be booked for corporate events and business gatherings with up to 40 people. For even more space, the entire island can be reserved. Other venue options include Jumby Bay Beach and the property's various eateries. A 24-hour business center is also available for guests to use.

Group activities can be arranged through resort
Jumby Bay Beach can host up to 180 guests for receptions

Number of meeting rooms: None

Business center
Meeting rooms
Meeting and event planners available

Wedding

Outdoor wedding and reception venues at Jumby Bay include the unique sugar mill ruin, The Point on Jumby Bay Beach and the secluded Pasture Bay Beach. The resort's tropical gardens and oceanside pool deck and dock are also available for outdoor functions. For intimate indoor celebrations, one of the property's private villas can be reserved. The largest option, Jumby Bay Beach, can accommodate up to 180 guests for receptions or 100 people for banquet-style functions.

On-site wedding planners
Resort can assist with wedding cakes, floral arrangements, photography services and evening entertainment

Maximum wedding guest capacity: 180

Hotel hosts weddings
Outdoor space for weddings
Wedding planners available

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