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Hawksbill by Rex Resorts

3.0 of 5
Five Islands, St. John's, Antigua
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Hawksbill by Rex Resorts
Ranked #13 of 27 hotels in St. John's
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Couples
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Business
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
Date Rating
Wisconsin
Contributor
18 reviews 18 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Nothing complicated here, just a classic beauty. At first blush, this hidden jewel is quietly understated. Sitting on nearly 40 acres, this remote resort offers four picturesque beaches shaded by gently swaying palm trees. You won’t feel rushed or hurried here, nor will you stumble across plastics washing up on these sundrenched beaches. There’s a reason why fashion icons and... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
26 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
75 helpful votes 75 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

This resort has gone downhill a bit since last visit, The location is great but visitor numbers are down having a knock on effect on quality and service I think the majority of staff try hard but they seem to think its days are numbered and its everyone else fault, yes the economy is slow around the world but siting... More

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Swindon
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW via mobile

What a great feeling as the taxi crested the hill and the vista of the Hawksbill Plantation stretched out before us. Yes we have been before. Yes we are in our early 50s. Our room is lovely in a basic caribean sort of way. Our view is the most beautiful sea view ever framed by tropical trees and the whole... More

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Reading, England, United Kingdom
2 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Pros:- + The grounds are beautiful and immaculately kept + Nice beaches + Friendly staff who genuinely seem to care Cons:- - The food is abysmal. I gave most of my food to the starving stray cats under the table. Unfortunately even they turned their nose up at some of it! - The hotel is frequented by "older" Brits and... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

They are not the ones in the water but the ones who run the Water sports !!!. Do not part with any money until you have received your goods, we found out the hard way. Sorry for the delay in posting this review but we were hoping that the hotel would have contacted us with regard to our complaint but... More

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wolves
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

stayed in in june 2010 not the date listed below (couldn't find date on drop down). The room we stayed in hadn't be decorated in a while may be 10-14 years but it was very tidy and cleaned daily for us. Stayed all inclusive for 10 nights. Has no air con in out room but had large overhead fans which... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Still living in its 1960's heyday, beach chalets (variously described by other guests as "quaint" and "back packers beach cabins") very basic. Food very unimaginative and less interesting than I would cook at home. Staff very friendly, but limited beach facilities and no evening entertainment (apart from canned music). Island has little to offer except for its beaches. Overall a... More

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Cape Cod, Massachusetts
2 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

What can we say - Hawksbill is simply outstanding!! We have traveled all over the Caribbean - we were married in Tortola, BVI 26 years ago and have spent time in Mystique, Grenada, St. Lucia, St Maartin, Virgin Gorda, Grenada, Barbados, Angulla, Aruba, and many other Caribbean Islands - for the past 13 years we have found ourselves coming back... More

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west midlands
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

We first stayed here in September 1990 & have just returned from our eleventh stay, having visited on a "day basis" quite often when cruising the Caribbean in winter time. We have never seen the grounds looking better & noticed that Sylvia is still conducting her garden tours. The food is as good as ever, with Sean still bringing new... More

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Belleville
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

April 14-21.Blaine and Evelyn, Ontario, Hawksbill stay was very enjoyable, nice place to relax. Grounds were very well kept and the property is definitely one of a kind. My favorite spot was sitting on the cannon in the evening as the sun went down. Food was good and my favorite was the butter fish at the beach restaurant. I fed... More

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What travellers say

  • Water sport(11)
  • Tree frogs(10)
  • Honeymoon Cove(9)
  • Ceiling fan(8)
  • Very good(7)
  • Little tired(6)
  • Garden tour(5)
  • Beach club rooms(3)
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE(3)
  • Eden Beach(3)

Additional Information about Hawksbill by Rex Resorts

Address: Five Islands, St. John's, Antigua
Region: Caribbean > Antigua and Barbuda > Antigua > Saint John Parish > St. John's
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#7 Family Hotels in St. John's
#8 Romantic Hotels in St. John's
#9 On the Beach Hotels in St. John's
#9 Top resorts Hotels in St. John's
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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Also Known As:
Hawksbill By Rex Hotel St. John`s
Hawksbill By Rex Hotel
Hawksbill Antigua
Hawksbill By Rex Antigua
Hawksbill Hotel Antigua
Hawksbill Beach Resort
Hawksbill Resort Antigua
Hawksbill By Rex Resorts Antigua/Saint John Parish

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