Situated on beautiful Turner's Beach on the Southwestern coast of the Island, Keyonna Beach is a Couples Only, all-inclusive resort unlike any other. With sweeping views of the colourful Caribbean Sea, this intimate hotel offers low-key relaxation and blissful escapism.
From the moment you step into the open-air beachfront lounge you will feel yourself switch into relaxation mode. Seagrape trees prop up wooden beams and thatched roofs, bringing the outside in and the dark wood furniture is complemented by comfy white sofas, lush plants and decorative seashells.
The on-site beach-front restaurant is a multi-tiered, wooden terrace offering al fresco dining beneath a canopy of seaside grape trees. The menu is an eclectic mix of West Indian cuisine and fresh local seafood. A choice of vegetarian dishes is also available and special dietary requirements are accommodated on request. Service is a la carte for all meals and there are no buffets.
There are never any crowds on the long deserted, white sand beach, which is dotted with an assortment of cosy Bali Beds each offering a front row view of the beautiful seascape punctuated by the silhouettes of neighbouring tropical islands. The Bali beds are a perfectly unique way to nap, after a swim, in the arms of your partner or to simply relax together while sipping on the fabulous cocktails and rum punches and enjoying the view.
Spend your days lazing by the pool or ensconce yourself in one of the inviting Carib beach beds and let the rhythm of the waves lull you into a peaceful siesta. Relaxation is the key here but a number of excursions can be arranged locally, such as a rainforest canopy tour or snorkelling and diving at Cades Reef in search of barracuda, moray eels and reef sharks.
The generous-sized rooms and cottages are scattered along flower-lined pathways. They each feature air-conditioning, romantic four-poster beds and refreshing outdoor showers. There are no televisions or radios because the aim is to have you focus exclusively on each other and not be distracted by the monotonous humdrum of everyday life.
All cottages include king-size beds, spacious bathrooms, air conditioning, personalised in-room mini bars and free Wifi. Each cottage also includes a large private verandah with comfy deck chairs from which you can view the spectacular sunsets that paint the horizon each evening
Dining is an elegant but casual affair and The Beach restaurant sits on a raised wooden deck framed with white drapes which provides an intimate setting for romantic dinners.
The beach-front restaurant is a multi-tiered, wooden terrace offering al-fresco dining beneath a canopy of seaside grape trees. The menu is an eclectic mix of West Indian cuisine and fresh local seafood. A choice of vegetarian dishes is also available and special dietary requirements are accommodated on request. Service is a la carte for all meals and there are no buffets.
Enjoy fresh and delicious dishes containing locally grown vegetables from nearby farmers' markets and fish freshly caught by local fishermen. Sample local specialties such as jerk chicken wraps and Antiguan conch fritters. Chill out at the small open-air bar where you can choose from a selection of wines, beers and cocktails.
A new initiative is the visiting chef programme. Seven UK chefs have visited and have shared their culinary expertise with the resort's team of chefs. Recent chefs who have visited, have worked in Michelin-star restaurants - Gordon Ramsay's Restaurant L' Aubergine and Raymond Blanc's Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons to name but a couple.
The all-inclusive basis includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, premium brand liquors, a selection of wines an afternoon snack and a daily restock of your in-room mini fridge.
The all-inclusive basis includes live entertainment twice a week, Wi-Fi, snorkelling equipment and yoga sessions twice per week. There is no shortage of tours and excursions nearby.
A short taxi ride along the coast from Keyonna Beach, South Coast Horizons provides snorkeling and kayaking adventures, commencing through the protected mangroves out to Cades Reef, Antigua's biggest coral reef. Enjoy a walk through the unique and exotic palm tree garden; relax in the shade of 900 palms which include the Date Alexander, the Butterfly and Fan palms and see the collection of exotic birds kept in a purpose built aviary.
The reef provides a collection of numerous dive spots, each offering large amounts of soft coral, such as sea fans, as well as a colorful marine life. It is divided into two sections - the outer area where divers and snorkelers can swim around to their heart's desire, and the protected inner reef where much of Antigua's rich marine life begins. The outer reef is where you can find a variety of large animals, such as barracuda, green and spotted moray eels, lobsters, eagle rays, and nurse and reef sharks.
A part of Cades Reef has been turned into the Underwater Cades Reef Antigua Park, providing excellent shallow diving and snorkeling. Here, anyone can experience the joys of world famous diving in Antigua, no matter what diving level you are, or whether you are seasoned as a diver, or just a beginner.
Situated in the Rainforest about 10 minutes drive from Keyonna Beach, the Antigua Rainforest Canopy Tour is a unique eco-tour through Antigua's lush rain forest where you embark on an unforgettable journey through the verdant forest, high above the trees. There are a series of zip lines, some in excess of 200 and 300-feet long, crisscrossing the gorge varying from 200 - 350 feet high. The tour also comprises short trails and suspension bridges, which are completed with a unique, absolutely safe, 'Leap of Faith', a controlled 36 -foot vertical descent to descend in a fun way!
Direct Flights to Antigua are available on British Airways, Virgin Atlantic from the following airports. Flights may not be daily from all airports and schedules may be restricted during the Covid-19 situation :
| Month | Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25° C | 30 mm |
| February | 25° C | 20 mm |
| March | 25° C | 30 mm |
| April | 26° C | 30 mm |
| May | 27° C | 60 mm |
| June | 28° C | 70 mm |
| July | 28° C | 80 mm |
| August | 28° C | 80 mm |
| September | 28° C | 90 mm |
| October | 27° C | 110 mm |
| November | 26° C | 90 mm |
| December | 25° C | 50 mm |
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