At times you’ll get the impression you’re in the heart of Italy – at others there’s no denying you’re in the Caribbean. Exclusively for adults, Ocean Point Resort & Spa is a kick-off-your-flip flops fusion of the idyllic Med and the exotic Tropics. From its gardens, where bougainvillea grows among palm trees, to its fabulous Sottovento Beach Club, where chefs will use fresh island produce as you dine just steps from the sea. This may be a far cry from home, with its huge beachfront pool and two seductively sandy coves, but the family owners have created a truly homely space, complete with a resident cat and dog, informal yet comfy guest rooms, and day trips for snorkelling and turtle spotting.
Amenities
Honeymoon
Bar
Free Parking
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Restaurant
Swimming Pool
Beachfront location
Where is it
Located in Hodge's Bay, a 10-minute drive from the Capital of St John's and a 5-minute drive from the local golf course in Cedar Valley. Transfer time from airport: 10 minutes.
Hotel information
Rooms are decorated in a Mediterranean style, and all have a 32" flat-screen TV, fridge, air-conditioning, hairdryer, safe and a private verandah or balcony. Garden View Rooms are located on the ground floor with views of the tropical gardens, 1 king-size or 2 single beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
All Inclusive of: à la carte meals, snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. All entertainment and activities unless otherwise stated.
Ocean View Rooms are located on the first/second floors and enjoy a partial view of the sea, 1 king-size or 2 single beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Ocean Front Rooms are located on the second/third floor of the hotel and offer full views of the sea, 1 king-size or 2 single beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
New Cabana rooms (available as pool view, ocean view or ocean front) are newly renovated and enlarged rooms, featuring a 12 square meter wooden cabana with comfortable seating plus table and hammock. For guests booking these rooms, the first minibar stock will be complimentary, as will butler service. All with 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 people.
Booking bonus: Stay for 7 nights and pay for 6 nights or stay for 14 nights and pay for 12 nights, for travel between 10 Jan '24 - 22 Jul '25. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable.
Booking bonus: Book 60 days before travel or more to receive a 10% discount. Valid for travel between 25 Dec '23 - 24 Dec '25. Offers may not be combinable. Terms and conditions apply.
Sottovento Beach Club (beachfront restaurant and bar serving Asian and international cuisine, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). All meals are à la carte and will be waiter served.
Please note: This hotel is not suitable for customers with coeliac/gluten intolerances.
Large swimming pool. Ocean-front massage centre*. Day trips*.
Please note: a room levy of $3 per guest, per night applies to guests aged 6 years and above (payable locally upon check in, subject to change).
3 nights between 25 Dec-5 Jan and 25 Jan-28 Feb.
Please note: this is an adults-only resort, for guests ages 16 and over only.
Based on 1168 reviews
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Another wonderful time
Feb 21, 202519317Nlbi
Our fourth visit to this lovely boutique hotel with all meals waiter/waitress service. The staff are very friendly and helpful and there is pool service. Always plenty of sunbeds either around the huge pool or on the three small beaches.
Lovely to sit in the restaurant overlooking the sea, with the bar close by.
We have previously had seaview…
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Our fourth visit to this lovely boutique hotel with all meals waiter/waitress service. The staff are very friendly and helpful and there is pool service. Always plenty of sunbeds either around the huge pool or on the three small beaches.
Lovely to sit in the restaurant overlooking the sea, with the bar close by.
We have previously had seaview rooms but chose a garden room with a terrace and access to the pool a few steps away, perfect for a swim before breakfast.
Our room was tastefully furnished in.pastel shades and a small fridge, large TV which we never looked at, and bathroom with walk in shower.
Bedding and towels can be changed regularly but we told housekeeping that we didn't require this every day as we are clean when we come out of the shower and towels dry quickly outside on the towel rail provided. We know that local people do not always have access to water 24 hours day on this small island.
On our last visit we were there at the Staff Christmas Party where one of us was a judge at their Talent Competition and this year we extended our stay to take part again. It was a great afternoon with another gorgeous cake made by the Chef and his staff. The food is varied and beautifully presented.
We had another wonderful holiday.
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A lovely hotel and a fantastic island - I would certainly go back!!
Feb 20, 2025Andrew KCosta Teguise, Spain
Ocean Point Resort and Spar:
Location - 5/5, Beach - 5/5, View - 5/5, Staff - 5/5, Bar - 5/5, Restaurant - 5/5, Evening Entertainment - 5/5, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner - 5/5.
Antigua: The best Caribbean Island I’ve visited (so far) some marvellous beaches, we hired a car for a couple of days and also had an all day Catamaran snorkelling trip…
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Ocean Point Resort and Spar:
Location - 5/5, Beach - 5/5, View - 5/5, Staff - 5/5, Bar - 5/5, Restaurant - 5/5, Evening Entertainment - 5/5, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner - 5/5.
Antigua: The best Caribbean Island I’ve visited (so far) some marvellous beaches, we hired a car for a couple of days and also had an all day Catamaran snorkelling trip around the island.
Only one draw back, there’s a limited number local restaurants to visit (by foot) we tried the following: Mama mia’s, Le Bistro, Cecilia’s, Blue Waters Resort and Canvas! All very good!
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Paradise Found
Feb 18, 2025RGIW1
I have been visiting Ocean Point since 2018 and it never disappoints. What makes it special is the genuine attentiveness and friendliness of every member of staff you encounter, front and back of house, who have a commitment to making you feel like part of the family. That is not easy to achieve and it is hard to maintain year after year but it…
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I have been visiting Ocean Point since 2018 and it never disappoints. What makes it special is the genuine attentiveness and friendliness of every member of staff you encounter, front and back of house, who have a commitment to making you feel like part of the family. That is not easy to achieve and it is hard to maintain year after year but it never fails. Although Ocean Point is undergoing some changes under new ownership the commitment to maintaining that distinctive and impressive standard is already obvious.
The rooms are well-appointed, all with great views and being a small resort nothing is too far away. Bedding and linen are of a high standard and the housekeeping team are first class. If something isn't quite right or not to your liking just say and you will be looked after. The relatively new cabana rooms are well worth upgrading to especially if you are on a longer visit with theur extra space and luxury. They even come with hammocks although I have never mastered getting in or out of one.
Food and drink is provided overlooking the beach. The Black Pearl Bar is a genuine treat with bar tenders who pride themselves on getting to know your regular tipple as soon as they can so the drinks are being poured as soon as they spot you coming. The variety of drinks and cocktails on the all inclusive menu is plentiful although the house spirits could do being reviewed. However, the Italian house red (served chilled) is addictively good. The bar is also the setting for entertainment twice a week. Ocean Point is there to provide a relaxing, peaceful experience so if you're after a hectic nightlife this isn't the place for you.
The restaurant, next door to the bar, is impressive. Emma never seems to sleep and she and her team will make sure you are well looked after all day. The all inclusive menu is fine (and is enhanced by daily specials) although that offering is being revised and expanded in the near future. Vic and his team of chefs do an impressive job. In my time at Ocean Point the continual development of the menus has been the most improved part of the overall experience.
Throughout your stay the constant unobtrusive presence of staff making sure the grounds are in good order, the gardens well maintained and providing an excellent portering service on arrival and departure can easily be taken for granted. They do a wonderful job.
Ocean Point is off the beaten track so it's highly recommended that you book a transfer with your package or if travelling independently ask the wonderful Rossana, the front office supremo, to arrange one in advance. In fact, Rossana can make just about anything happen. She is ably assisted by her wonderful cat Cutie, an unpredictable legend whose customer service skills occasionally let him down. May he never change.
The best way to get around from Ocean Point is either to hire a car or use the taxis at the front of the hotel. Fares are set by the government so you can find it out in advance. Otherwise, just find your favourite perch by the pool or beach and just enjoy being in a great place being looked after by wonderful people.
I am looking forward to returning yet again for a short trip in May.
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Lovely break
Feb 12, 2025sueb429
We have returned today from our stay of 2 weeks.
The staff were all excellent. Spice and Kerry do a great job too many great team members to mention all lead by Emma who works tirelessly. Biggest shout out to Leonie she must work 7am to 11 pm every day.
Room was great we had a cabana room. The growth needs cutting back as this blocked a lot of…
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We have returned today from our stay of 2 weeks.
The staff were all excellent. Spice and Kerry do a great job too many great team members to mention all lead by Emma who works tirelessly. Biggest shout out to Leonie she must work 7am to 11 pm every day.
Room was great we had a cabana room. The growth needs cutting back as this blocked a lot of the view. Bathroom too small and metal of taps rails rusty. Loads of hot water.
Grounds lovely beach amazing.
Food fresh hot but too samey and need fruit and veg.
My main concern was trip hazards. We saw people tripping and one lady fell over. Part of the floor broke yesterday.
The other thing is the dangerous wooden structures on the beach. Everyone bangs their heads husband cut his head quite badly.
All in all a great holiday but upgrading needed.
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Beautiful stay but with issues
Feb 10, 2025Landscape100United Kingdom
Stayed for 10nights in this lovely hotel , Checkin was smooth and quick with porter service for luggage.
The rooms are decent size with fab views overlooking the gardens, beach and ocean.
The rooms are in need of upgrading as very dated especially the bathrooms which are all very very tired.
The showers are terrible and dribble out and…
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Stayed for 10nights in this lovely hotel , Checkin was smooth and quick with porter service for luggage.
The rooms are decent size with fab views overlooking the gardens, beach and ocean.
The rooms are in need of upgrading as very dated especially the bathrooms which are all very very tired.
The showers are terrible and dribble out and occasionally stop mid showering, not a pleasant experience.
Rooms are very clean and maintained very well by housekeeping .
Gardens are lovely, colourful and very well maintained.
The hotel has a fantastic restaurant/bar/seating area right on the ocean front which is beautiful to eat / drink and socialise listening to the waves.
The beaches are immaculate and plenty beds/parasols and never seem over busy or crowded so plenty of room to chill and relax.
The staff, and I mean ALL staff we came across really couldn’t do enough to help you, we’re always polite and friendly.
So everything so far is great HOWEVER the main issue with this resort is the meals , if you go all inclusive you basically have a choice of around 14 starters and main courses of mainly deep fried cheap fast food of burgers, chips, hummous etc and then they have the Signature menu of over 30 quality meals but all these have to be paid for which is terrible when you’ve paid a lot of money to eat well and enjoy.
After 4 days enough was enough so a meeting was had with the manager and he kindly moved us to a new room where the shower was a vast improvement and he instantly accepted the food situation was not acceptable whatsoever and he allowed us to have the remainder of our holiday with full choice of all the menu with no additional costs.
He did say he would be immediately going to make changes but only time will tell, I will look forward to checking future reviews to this had been implemented.
The resort could be made so much better with just a very few small changes like cushions on the sunbeds, drink and snack service throughout the day, in 10 days we saw a staff member once asking if anyone would like a drink on the beach!!
Better food menu is definitely required as I bet it’s been the same for years and a snack menu throughout the day.
A fruit station with quality fruits would be ideal.
There is no Caribbean foods served or anything local which is rather disappointing so maybe do some authentic Caribbean food.
Maybe offer (for additional fee) table for dinner on the beach or island (pier) going out to the ocean for that romantic night.
The resort just needs a few added touches to make the experience a little more of a quality stay.
I do like the idea of the coffee / water stations which reduces plastic bottles etc .
So would I return?? Absolutely IF they make the changes…. Let’s watch this space .
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Another wonderful time
