Reviews of Tamarind Hills Resort & Villas 4 stars

The staff was excellent. Especially Nafona. She was a big help to me even before I arrived at Tamrind Hills. Along with Tonya, they made my experience fantastic.

This property is nestled in a serene, picturesque setting, offering the perfect escape for relaxation. An added bonus is that the resort also manages a collection of elegant private villas, ensuring a wide range of accommodations for every guest. All units are immaculately maintained, reflecting the resort’s high standards, and the exceptional, attentive staff made our stay even more memorable. We thoroughly enjoyed the pristine beach and the variety of exciting water sports included in our stay. The communal pool is equally charming and inviting, ideal for unwinding under the sun. Many of the villas also feature their own private pools, adding a luxurious touch for those seeking extra privacy. Overall, this is a highly recommended property for anyone looking for a beautiful, well-managed, and relaxing getaway.

There is very little not to love about this charming and well-maintained property. It’s important to note that the location is a bit secluded, as it sits outside of bustling St. John’s, which adds to its peaceful, private atmosphere, but does require some planning. For those who enjoy cooking, the villas are well-equipped, and it’s highly recommended to stock up on groceries, as the on-site restaurant, while delicious and beautifully presented, is on the pricey side. The friendly and attentive service at the restaurant certainly adds to the experience, making meals enjoyable despite the cost. There is also the option to order takeout through a convenient local app, though we found it to be a bit unreliable at times. Overall, the property offers a tranquil, upscale experience, perfect for those seeking both comfort and flexibility during their stay.

Rooms, restaurant was great and beach was paradise

The room was spacious, pristine clean and well appointed. The food at the restaurant was excellent (if a tad pricey) and the staff were all delightful. The beach is absolutely stunning and the grounds of the hotel are great for relaxing in.

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The property was lush, gorgeous, and designed beautifully.

This is my second time at Tamarind hills - the first in 2021 before the communal hotel parts were built. I had such a great stay the first time I wanted to return to see the hotel. The resort itself is very luxurious and the communal areas are lovely. and of course stunning views of turquoise water and white sandy beaches which is the absolute highlight. There are activities such as water sports, croquet and even an indoor golf simulation course - the concierge can also help organise excursions and massages. It would have been nice to have some evening entertainment on some of the days to elevate the experience as the resort felt very quiet in the evenings. House keeping was exceptional the rooms were kept very clean, and even had an evening turndown service as an extra special touch. The bed was enormous and extremely comfortable. The kitchen was also well equipped if you wanted to do your own cooking. Most of the staff were very friendly especially the operations director. Some of the serving staff did seem a little inexperienced for a ‘5* experience’ but the beach waiters were great. Do factor in ‘island time’ for service at times though, we didn’t mind as we felt so relaxed throughout our stay. I found the food reasonably priced for the island perhaps it has changed from previous reviews but it’s comparable to London restaurants (around 30$ for a main). The lunch menu was extensive with more options if you sat in the restaurant for lunch. The food in Antigua is not amazing in general as prices are high due to importing goods, so we found the restaurant very good compared to other restaurants we’ve been too.

Minor details which didn’t affect our stay too much but to help elevate the experience for future guests: We had breakfast included with our stay, but if you didn’t the prices would have added up quickly. We weren’t bothered by this personally but for a high priced ‘luxury’ resort the breakfast service at 7.30 normally wouldn’t be ready till 8am. Additionally, as the hotel became busier they switched to buffet style which was fine as we were aware there was a menu at the start of the stay that we could order from, but for other guests they might have felt there was only the buffet on offer as the menu wasn’t offered during the buffet time. Additionally a couple of days there were no towels available until 8.30/9am. As the name suggests the rooms are situated on the hilltops and you need to climb many stairs to get back up to the room. Luckily we’re young and fit but It would be nice especially for older guests to have a golf buggy service from the beach / reception to rooms. Also in the morning (until 8.30am) and evenings (after 4.30pm) there are sand flies and mosquitos at the beach so do be prepared with bug spray as we weren’t!

Beautiful location. Lovely views. Super clean perfect beach

Gym is very sub standard. Restaurant portions were absurdly small and very expensive but decent quality.

Excellent facility and staff. The service was paramount. The management team is top notch. I highly recommend.

The studio, facilities and the beach are stunning!! The staff is completely service-oriented and delightful. After touring the island we realized we chose the absolute best spot. Highly recommend it!

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Beautiful beach and nice rooms

$15.00 small water bottle with each meal 😳 almost forced on us. Bugs flys mosquitos everywhere.

The villas are so beautiful and comfortable. The beach is amazing .

The restaurant and food are very basic and super expensive .there were no activities . The gym is very small and ill equipped . On one of the days they offered a yoga class and the instructor didn’t even show up! The nightly rate is very expensive!

Tamarind Hills is an upscale oceanfront community with modern villas, beautiful landscaping, and exceptional views of the ocean. It was a pleasure waking up to views of the ocean and lush landscaping every day. The community has two onsite restaurants, bar, with direct access to private beach. The onsite restaurant food quality and selection is good. It is a great place to relax and unwind, very quiet. We enjoyed 8:00 am yoga classes. Additionally, we took advantage of paddleboarding and kayaking equipment available for guest use. It is offered at no cost and staff has motorized boat to check on you. The suites are well appointed with big outdoor deck and fully equipped kitchen. We enjoyed spending evenings on our private deck enjoying jacuzzi and marveling ocean views. The staff goes extra mile to make sure your stay is great. Big kudos to restaurant manager Suresh and chef Mohsine for providing extra care and making our experience memorable. Overall, villas are good for a relaxing family vacation but if you are more into activities and sightseeing I would recommend booking tours in advance with tour operators Adventure Antigua and Tropical Adventures.

The onsite gym is relatively basic - could use an upgrade but it is not a big deal as you will likely spend more time outdoors enjoying beach.

The beach was amazing and the staff was super nice and welcoming

Perfect beach and comfortable rooms

Terrible service, expensive and horrible food. Poor management

The Beach House was beautiful and spacious. The view was gorgeous, water was wonderful.

We really just don’t like the flies. Apparently it was fly season (early November) and there were sooooo many, especially if eating outside. I don’t know how it could be controlled better but it did inhibit some of the enjoyment.

Love the space and decor of our room! But somethings in the room needs updating! Luv that we were right on the beach and could look out onto the clear blue water first thing in the morning! Property itself is gorgeous

For the price of the stay shuttle service should be included for short distant trips! There was numerous flies in our room. Need more outside lighting at night!

The location of this resort was wonderful. They had 2 beach areas - a quiet area and a more lively one with food and bar service. The Staff was exceptional and extremely helpful. The villa I stayed in, Beach 3, was out of this world. I would highly recommend this place.

I cannot think of any thing I didn't not like.