A resort that has all the right ingredients!

Just got back from a week at Jolly Beach Resort. We had a truly relaxing and stress free vacation. A big part of this is due to this resort. While it is an older resort, that clearly needs lots of updates, it makes up for it in many other ways. the rooms were fine and very clean with a great balcony. The staff were simply outstanding, friendly, down to earth and always willing to go the extra mile. The quality and section of the food was a huge strength. I have many dietary restrictions, and thi [... read more]s was not a problem at all. The three a la carte restaurants were very good, with the steakhouse being the front runner. The system to book was a little odd and frustrating as you could only book the day before and it was first come first served. Unfortunately this meant that unless you were willing to sacrifice sleep on your vacation, that you may be out of luck. the desk opened at 7:30. There was enough to do if you anted to be active, yet there was no pressure. We enjoyed being able to walk to the marina where there was a grocery store and restaurants. St. John's is a taxi, bus or shuttle ride away for some good shopping. Finally, I saved the best for last. the beach at this resort is simply outstanding. It is nice and long and just beautiful. You never feel crowded and you are not. an improvement would be for more be for some new beach loungers and for some umbrellas. To sum it up, we really loved our first visit to Antigua and to Jolly Beach.If you want a no hassle and stress free vacation, this fits the bill. If you want a fancy resort, this may not be the place for you.

Amazing beach

The location to the beach is amazing. Beach is gorgeous. Resort itself is a little tired. Needs to have updates. However everything was really clean. Loved the coconut grill had great options for lunch as right on beach no need to change to have lunch.

Beautiful Beach but Tired Resort

I thought the beach was beautiful for Antigua. Beds and pillows were hard, breakfast was the same every day, pool chairs and huts were dated, breakfast the same every day, food selection limited or bad

Amazingly friendly staff

People were exceptionally friendly everywhere, rooms were very clean & views were awesome. The water was beautiful, with no rocks, and lots of seashells along the shore. We would love to go back again.

Courteous and great service

Hotel rooms needs to be updated but it was clean. The grounds were well taking care of. Pool need to be repainted. Beautiful beach. Need more choices for food. Great service, well greeted with a smile.

Amazing resort and people and island

It was a beautiful place we loved it. There was six of us girls that went and we had a blast. We have gone to Jamacia for the last four year but we came to Antigua just to try something different in April and we are coming back in dec we lovvvvvve it

Jolly beach

Beautiful resort, and the most amazing beach I have ever seen, and I have seen lots! The staff was friendly and the food was good. Although this is a older resort It is well kept and clean. And again the beach, WOW!