Winter Escape

The hotel is old but our room was clean with a comfortable bed, working air conditioner and fully functional bathroom with plenty of hot water. Located on one of the islands' best beaches (we toured the island to compare), Dickenson Bay, it also has the best location on that beach. Food was adequate. Being a small resort (which we prefer) it's impossible to offer the variety you would get at the larger resorts without substantial waste. Bar service was provided during hours that were more than a [... read more]dequate. The hotel is located in a perfect spot for airport access, golf course and shopping in downtown St. Johns. We would love to visit this island again and based on the price to stay at this resort versus other locations, wouldn't hesitate to stay at Halcyon Cove again.

RETRO RESORT

This resort is older but has been well kept for the most part reno's are on going with little distrbance to it's guest. We loved the 60's feel felt like you where in a 007 movie. All staff are happy helpful and energetic they will go out of there way to help you! The food was the best a great selction and always fresh. The beach is very nice and not crowded unlike the 5 star next door we always had a chair and shade when we needed it and we did not have to get up a 5am to out your towell on a ch [... read more]air to save it . It is a smaller resort there for it is easy to get to know other patrons and staff. The shows each night where great always different,they even had karioke one night!! If you are looking for the biggest bang for your buck this is the place cost effective r and r is what i called it . had a great time keep up the great work thanks again hope to see you all again soon!!!

Nice beach, Shame about the resort

The good first. Great beach, nice staff, good food. The staff were nice, but I found I had to engage most of them, they weren't necessarily friendly to me until I started a conversation. The negatives: the resort is old and run down. The workers were nice but service was slow. For example one night I waited forever to get water while I watched four employees sitting eating at a nearby table, each with large bottles of water. That kind of thing got frustrating. Internet didn't work unless I went  [... read more]to the lobby. TV was limited to a couple English channels. Apparently they stopped lending out water equipment to guests, but it was advertised as part of the package. The water in our room was discolored which isn't the end of the world, but we barely had enough water pressure to keep the shower on- no matter what time of day or night. We found a large cockroach in our room, but at least there was only one...

Great time at a great place!

We (6 adults) just got back for a great vacation at the Halcyon Cove Resort (Nov 8-15th). Yes, the place is abit dated and in need of some TLC. But what lacks in "Wow Factor" is made up by the incredible staff at the resort. They are amazing! Always doing everything they can to make sure you have everything you need. A big Thank You to Fenton, Heather, Roxanne and everyone else who made our stay one of the best ever!!! Food was great (nice variety), weather was perfect. we had ground floor rooms [... read more] (ours was 343). Very basic rooms (but you are only sleeping in them), the were clean and the beds were comfortable. Location of rooms was great, as we were central to pool and ocean (and the bar!). If you are looking for late night partying, this is not the place to go, everything shuts up around 11:30pm. All in all, a great resort, we can't wait to go back!

Beautiful and relaxing!

The beach with the beautiful cliff was an incredible view to wake up to every day. The colour of the ocean incredible! Hotel was clean, staff always friendly and helpful and food pretty good. Would come back here over and over!

Good value for money

lovely beach, same water as a posh 5-star next door. good variety in the food. room quality varies, apparently, but we got a gfreat one with water view. staff very helpful. we took no options and did not leave the resort but just lay on the beach all week

Ok resort

this hotel needs updating the staff was great the food good but if you have late flight you only have use of hotel food and drinks till 3 after that if you want anything you have to pay for it. The grounds were well kept need more places to eat