Hotel at a Glance: All-Inclusive Jolly Beach Resort & Spa

Located on the southwest coast of Antigua, this all-inclusive beach resort takes full advantage of its idyllic shoreline: guests will find beachfront pools and balconies facing the ocean. The mile-long beach enables windsurfing, sailing, and kayaking—all part of the resort’s all-inclusive offerings.

• Standard amenities include a private balcony or patio and satellite TV; superior rooms also contain mini fridges and an extra 100 square feet of space.
• Evening entertainment ranges from fire-eating demonstrations to Caribbean-style beach barbecues, and local bands often provide live accompaniment.
• Enjoy a massage or other spa treatment on the beach, in an open-air gazebo, or in a tranquil treatment room. Many services incorporate aloe, nutmeg, and coconut.
• Dining options: Most of the resort’s five restaurants feature open-air dining so that you can enjoy the refreshing trade winds. Try Lydia’s restaurant on the beach for steel-band tunes and fresh catches of the day.

Antigua: Colonial History Blended with Laid-Back Island Charm

On Antigua, the largest of the British Leeward Islands, you can visit a different beach every day of the year. The island has 365 of them, some of which were named by Frommer’s as the Caribbean’s best. Celebrities such as Oprah, Eric Clapton, and Giorgio Armani have been drawn to the powder-soft sands here, building sprawling estates amid the thatch-roofed bungalows. In the northwest, Dickenson Bay is a popular destination with something for every type of beachgoer: umbrellas and loungers, glass-bottom boat tours, and fast-paced watersports. There’s an equally lovely landscape beneath the waves—just offshore, Cades Reef, a 32-foot-deep barrier reef, shelters barracuda, eels, eagle rays, and nurse sharks.

Like other isles of the British West Indies, Antigua retains a lot of English culture from its days as a colony, including a pervasive love of cricket and traditional afternoon teatime. You can see a lot of the island’s colonial roots in its capital city, St. John’s, where Fort Barrington served as an important military defense post for the British Royal Navy as far back as 1652. Today, the stronghold still boasts a powder magazine and gun platform alongside some of the most panoramic views in the Caribbean.

The island’s distinct culture also shines through in its cuisine, which includes conch fritters and cornmeal fungi, a dish similar to polenta. You can sample local flavors at St. John’s Saturday-morning market, which bustles with vendors selling pineapple, breadfruit, and tamarind. Next door, a smaller market showcases crafts, jewelry, and parrots selling the season’s hottest feather extensions.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the best way to travel to the hotel from the airport? The best airport to fly in/out of is V.C. Bird International Airport (airport code: ANU). Transfers are not included in resort rates. Taxis are always available for approximately $24 from the airport to Jolly Beach Resort.

2. Is there an additional occupancy fee, or do I have to purchase another Groupon? The Groupon covers two guests. The maximum occupancy for a standard room and a superior king room is two. Adding occupants above standard in a superior queen room is $126 per night for each additional guest 12 or older; $71 per night for each additional kid 3–11; kids 2 or younger stay free.

3. Will I be approached to attend a timeshare sales presentation? Groupon customers are never obligated to attend a sales presentation. If you are approached and decline a presentation, you will not lose the value of your Groupon or have to pay additional fees.

4. Which activities and amenities are included in the resort credits? No resort credits are offered with this deal.

5. Are dinner reservations required for restaurants? Is there a dress code? Dinner reservations for the onsite restaurants are required at Lydia’s and Utsav. Formal dress code (long pants, collared shirt, and covered shoes) is required at Bocciolo and dress code is casual at the other restaurants. For more information about your dining options, please click here or call 866-905-6559.

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