The Escape at Nonsuch Bay Antigua

Travel Date: March 31, 2025

The Escape has so much going for it. Its location is simply idyllic - and, as its name suggests isolated, quiet, peaceful and beautiful. From the restaurant you look over a scene of soft, green hills beyond what looks like a vast lake rather than the sea upon which you...

The Escape has so much going for it. Its location is simply idyllic - and, as its name suggests isolated, quiet, peaceful and beautiful. From the restaurant you look over a scene of soft, green hills beyond what looks like a vast lake rather than the sea upon which you might see the odd fishing boat or small sailing vessel. And at night there is hardly a light to be seen. The beach, similarly quiet and peaceful, lies a 15/20 minute walk away over an admittedly steep hill. We did it every day apart from one. just take your time. You are on holiday after all. And the effort is well worthwhile. Because of its isolated location and the effort needed to get to it we seldom saw more than a dozen other people. The sand is soft and clean. The sea is shallow and despite the efforts of the enthusiastic beach attendant is fairly seaweedy, but it is swimmable and warm and good for a paddle or just a gentle lie-down. There are sun beds aplenty and a hotel run beach bar serving drinks and snacks and fortunately, despite someone suggesting it - no sun brollies as adequate shade is provided by the swaying palm trees which grow on the beach. and always - a welcome, warm breeze. No need to lay claim to a bed here before dawn! Not much else to do really apart from sitting with a good book and hopefully someone you love close by - I guess that's what The Escape is all about! In my estimation, the rooms are lovely - nicely designed, spacious with a comfortable bed, a sink each, nice toilet, good showering even a bath! (Dunno why!), reasonable toiletries, interesting toilet paper and lest I forget a plunge pool which I christened our 'Cement pond'- Remember The Beverly Hillbillies? Prior to our visit, I thought we'd never use it at all. In the event, we used it every day!It was very clean, quite deep but very welcoming with plenty of afternoon sunshine coming on to it and even though we had a 'Garden Room' it still afforded us a lovely view of the sea beyond as well as mongooses, humming birds and flowers closer at hand and wonderful sunsets. Furthermore, our housekeeping lady was brilliant and we never returned to our room without finding it refreshed and pristine. She is to be congratulated. The food was generally very good, sometimes excellent and, very occasionally, disappointing - I know it's only baked beans but they needn't be served stone cold and cremated bacon should easily be avoided. Having said that, it was invariably well-presented and being served at your table is an added bonus whilst on holiday. The portions are not large but certainly adequate although maybe 2 lovely prawns could be extended to three! The drinks too were good. At least we thought so but that's the thing about food. It's a very subjective subject. So maybe , take what I say here with a pinch of salt - large or small. You see it depends on what you like - literally and figuratively food is a question of taste. Anyway, we were generally very happy and the overall dining experiences were lovely, even romantic and even for a couple celebrating fifty years of marriage! And sitting together and talking to other couples of all ages is again what it's all about. So, ok, location, food, comfort etc are all essential ingredients needed to enjoy a great holiday, but, in my view, inevitably it's the staff that makes or breaks any resort. I can only say it would be nigh impossible to meet a more charming, charismatic, enthusiastic and genuinely welcoming and altogether lovely group of people. Universally, they all work extremely hard to ensure you have a good time and always, no matter how tired they might be, greeting you with a smile to give us all a sense of togetherness and belonging. I mention only two by name Khadi and Hanna and only because I said I would and also because they are both new and 'on probation' and because they like ALL the staff are just lovely young people. I am sure they will prosper. They are all very professional and help to make 'The Escape' the special place it is. In conclusion, what more is there to add? There is so much choice out there - cruises, adventure, crowded city breaks etc. but if you want space anytime and a touch of romance with someone you love, then The Escape might be for you as it was for my wife and I. Of course, little improvements are always possible for any establishment, but if you were to ask me if anything was missing from our experience at The Great Escape I would honestly reply 'Nothing really'. My lovely wife and friend however might say - "Well maybe Steve McQueen!' What is she like?? Thanks to you all, we had a great time and hope to be back.

Travel Date: March 31, 2025

What you see is what you get, the accommodation is exactly as advertised. On arrival, in the evening met by a charming young man Jaheim, who showed us to our room, lots of thoughtful touches, escape water bottles, milk in the fridge, coffee pods. What a view to wake up...

What you see is what you get, the accommodation is exactly as advertised. On arrival, in the evening met by a charming young man Jaheim, who showed us to our room, lots of thoughtful touches, escape water bottles, milk in the fridge, coffee pods. What a view to wake up to in the morning, amazing. After a medical situation happened on our first day I can’t praise the staff more highly especially Cheraine who went beyond the call of duty to help us. Food was wonderful as were the staff, a little shout out to our little ray of sunshine Hanna. All the staff at the escape are fabulous, reception, cleaning, gardeners & not forget Jevon the maintenance man who not only showed us how to work the tv & aircon, mended my husband shoes. I could write pages about the escape, but come & see for yourself. There is only one downfall & I feel I should mention it, you do have to eventually leave.

Travel Date: February 28, 2025

The ultimate with a place to go and relax. We are very impressed with the resort and the wonderful team of people who work there and made us so comfortable. Do not pay any attention to any bad reviews listed for the resort - there are those who simply do...

The ultimate with a place to go and relax. We are very impressed with the resort and the wonderful team of people who work there and made us so comfortable. Do not pay any attention to any bad reviews listed for the resort - there are those who simply do not know how to do anything but complain and be miserable. Go and have a wonderful time with anything you may want and need while in Antigua.

Travel Date: March 31, 2025

This has been the best vacation ever. The resort is beautiful and peaceful. The staff beyond words. Anything ypu may need, simply ask. If you truly want to go to a place and have a great time, this is where you need to go. In the future, we will defintely...

This has been the best vacation ever. The resort is beautiful and peaceful. The staff beyond words. Anything ypu may need, simply ask. If you truly want to go to a place and have a great time, this is where you need to go. In the future, we will defintely stay at this resort.

Travel Date: February 28, 2025

We arrived home yesterday after spending a week in this wonderful resort. We wanted a quiet break in a quiet, beautiful place and that is what we got. We were overwhelmed by the beauty of the place, the friendliness of the staff and all that the Escape offered. Our suite...

We arrived home yesterday after spending a week in this wonderful resort. We wanted a quiet break in a quiet, beautiful place and that is what we got. We were overwhelmed by the beauty of the place, the friendliness of the staff and all that the Escape offered. Our suite overlooked the sea with fabulous views, it was comfortable and clean and our plunge pool was a welcome addition in the hot afternoons. We loved the food and although portions may be small for some it was perfect for me as it enabled me to try more of the four courses offered at dinner and 3 at lunch. The bbq on Wednesday was especially good and the steel band accompanying it were talented and obviously enjoying themselves too. We loved the company of the birds at breakfast, they were comical and beautiful. We went on a day tour with Aubrey who was funny and knowledgeable and had the best day out. Green Island was well worth seeing as we had a beach to ourselves and literally swam with wild turtles. All the staff were friendly and helpful from the lovely cleaner of our room to the bar, reception and restaurant staff. Some stood out to us only because we perhaps saw more of them but special thanks to Maxine, Ivanna and Kadijah. The little bar on the beach was great with its swings, cocktails and panninis. We will come back. Thank you so much

Travel Date: February 28, 2025

3rd time, this time with friends. Excellent gastro food (4 course menus), attentive fabulous staff and stunning location. Soooo spoilt! Thanks everyone. Sorry but if I name everyone that was great I’d have to list all. For those thinking of going I’d highly recommend. This is adults only so mostly...

3rd time, this time with friends. Excellent gastro food (4 course menus), attentive fabulous staff and stunning location. Soooo spoilt! Thanks everyone. Sorry but if I name everyone that was great I’d have to list all. For those thinking of going I’d highly recommend. This is adults only so mostly older crowd and quite late evenings but lovely quality entertainment here and there. Bit of paradise.

Travel Date: February 28, 2025

We have just returned from the most chilled,relaxing week. The staff are all lovely but a special shout out to Maxine in the restaurant who is so lovely and friendly , and to Khadijah in the bar who makes the best pina coladas, ladies you made our week extra special...

We have just returned from the most chilled,relaxing week. The staff are all lovely but a special shout out to Maxine in the restaurant who is so lovely and friendly , and to Khadijah in the bar who makes the best pina coladas, ladies you made our week extra special so thank you xx The rooms are well decorated, we had a ground floor garden view and loved watching the hummingbirds from the bed! Beds are extremely comfortable and pillows are soft, shower gel was ok, shampoo and conditioner adequate but I took my own as my hair is fussy, tea and coffee in the room, no bottled water but you are given a water bottle each to keep and can easily fill either in reception or at the bar, I'm usually eaten alive by mozies but they spray twice a week and I got 2 small bites in a week we used Avon skin so soft not a specific repellent Food is great, we were never stuck for a choice, bbq night is good, the drift burger is fantastic! Drinks were fine lots of choices, mollys is their baileys and very nice too, gin was good, beer was good, large cocktail menu The pool area is good, Sun loungers have good quality mattresses, we were never stuck for finding a bed, we thought we'd spend more time in our room using the plunge pool but it was shaded until mid afternoon . Entertainment is very low key but good. Beach is lovely it's quite a long walk very steep hill there and back but a shuttle runs to and from There is nothing in our opinion to make any complaint about and it was exactly as stated, it is a long drive from St John's etc but if you are looking to get away and just chill this is the place it's beautiful

Travel Date: February 28, 2025

Just returned from a fantastic week at The Escape! It really is ‘an escape’ - we have returned so chilled out after our stay. The staff are so polite and friendly and an asset to the hotel. The suites are stunning. Great views, plunge pool, huge bed, outdoor free standing...

Just returned from a fantastic week at The Escape! It really is ‘an escape’ - we have returned so chilled out after our stay. The staff are so polite and friendly and an asset to the hotel. The suites are stunning. Great views, plunge pool, huge bed, outdoor free standing bath… The food was amazing - a different choice each lunch/dinner offering 4 courses for each. Breakfast was the best full English we have ever had abroad with proper bacon and sausages along with many other options available. Not a buffet in sight! Although the pool area is on the smaller side, with such few rooms, we never had an issue getting a sunbed at any time. The pool bar serves drinks and cocktails from 10am each day and offers snack time between 3.30pm and 5pm. Although we never had this as was always so full from lunch! The beach is a lovely small, private beach. Again, no issues with sunbeds or space here. The beach bar is great and offers drinks (including cocktails) and snacks such as paninis and hotdogs that are included as part of the AI. We walked to the beach - it took around 8-10 minutes but it is up and down quite a large hill but a good work out for the calf’s after that big breakfast! There is however a shuttle bus that runs multiple times should the walk not be for you. Highly recommend the turtle trip to green island. We had a personal guide snorkelling with us and saw quite a few turtles! The beach is fab there too. The only minor thing I would say is that we had to purchase drinks for the mini-fridge in the room. We chose what we wanted to fill the fridge with and got 14 beers for $35 USD. I am confused by another review on here from Feb 25 also that offers this place a 1 star. It’s not a true reflection at all - I think they must’ve been staying somewhere different to everyone else as there were no complaints from anyone that we met. We would def return and would recommend to anyone if you really want a lovely laid back holiday. If you’re looking for hustle and bustle, this place isn’t for you.

Travel Date: February 28, 2025

What a beautiful hotel. The views are breathtaking. The staff are really friendly in all departments, from check in to check out. Keirah on reception is a great ambassador for this hotel, really helpful and all smiles all of the time. Greeted with a rum punch on arrival, which is...

What a beautiful hotel. The views are breathtaking. The staff are really friendly in all departments, from check in to check out. Keirah on reception is a great ambassador for this hotel, really helpful and all smiles all of the time. Greeted with a rum punch on arrival, which is always a good thing. The bedrooms are roomy and very clean, with good supplies of tea and coffee plus mini fridge for milk. There is kettle, coffee machine, iron and ironing board. The hairdryer is really good too. Toiletries provided are nice. The bed is comfortable and I think the linen is changed every other day, towels changed daily. Beach towels are also provided. The plunge pool was a little colder than we would have liked but still a lovely addition along with the huge overhanging bed to lie on. The communal pool was small but lovely and never any shortage of beds or chairs. Nice to have the bar that close too! The beach was a 10 minute walk away, it’s a bit of a trek up and down hills, so wear trainers or catch the shuttle there and back which runs every hour or so. Once there you have great views again, the Caribbean breeze and a bar to use included in your package. Restrooms available too. The sea has some fish in there and once we saw a stingray. The seaweed is collected daily by the beach man. We did the excursion to Green island and swam with some turtles. Also had the sunset cruise which was fantastic and canapés and champagne on the dock over looking the bay. The spa is small but we had a lovely couples massage so I would definitely recommend this too. The last and the best part of the holiday was the restaurant. Breakfast was fabulous. A choice of continental, full English or Antiguan special. You could have it all but that’s just greedy. Juice, tea and coffee are topped up for the whole service. If you don’t like birds then I would suggest sitting further inside the restaurant as they do like toast and some guests feed them. (Guilty as charged 😊). Lunch is two or three courses, changed daily. Have the soup - best ever. And the salads. And the pasta. Oh and the burger!! All good. Dinner is fabulous, again changed daily with a good selection to suit all tastes. Beautifully presented and very tasty. Simply cannot recommend it enough. You can have lobster and steak but they come with a supplemental charge which is maybe something the hotel can review. That said we had the lobster Thermidor which was quite possibly the best we have eaten. The wines were also very good, Chardonnay for lunch and Cabernet Sauvignon for dinner. Cocktails were super - strawberry daiquiri very good and plentiful measures of Baileys too. All in all a great couples retreat, if you’re looking for wild nights then this is not for you, but if you want quality food and service, with quiet entertainment on some nights then this is the place for you. A real escape. .

Travel Date: February 28, 2025

Amazing experience! Everywhere you look it’s beautiful, clean, cozy and romantic! The staff is professional and friendly! The food is tasty ! And the beach is great too! There are also great add-ons you can do, we did a picnic at Green island, that we loved a lot. Definitely recommend!

Travel Date: February 28, 2025

If you're looking for a quiet getaway, this resort is perfect! While it's a bit off the beaten path, having a car definitely makes it easier to explore the island. The staff were incredible, always friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed the fantastic cocktails and loved how the menu offered something...

If you're looking for a quiet getaway, this resort is perfect! While it's a bit off the beaten path, having a car definitely makes it easier to explore the island. The staff were incredible, always friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed the fantastic cocktails and loved how the menu offered something new each day. The rooms were absolutely stunning, and the views were beyond breathtaking. We spent some time at the dock, where we were lucky enough to spot different jellyfish in the bay – such a cool experience. Highly recommend this place for a peaceful, scenic retreat!

Travel Date: January 31, 2025

Arrived from UK a little late due to aircraft change and got to resort near dusk. Beautiful grounds but we weren't allowed in past the gate as "our name wasn't on the list"! Managed to get to reception and, long story short, we'd been booked in for Jan 2026! Not...

Arrived from UK a little late due to aircraft change and got to resort near dusk. Beautiful grounds but we weren't allowed in past the gate as "our name wasn't on the list"! Managed to get to reception and, long story short, we'd been booked in for Jan 2026! Not sure if it was the fault of B.A. or the hotel but The Escape was full and no room available. Starting to get concerned when Cheraine, the Manager, re-assured us and with the help of O'neal, the General manager, found us a room at Cocobay Hotel (a sister hotel) for two nights. We were well looked after there and when we arrived back at The Escape we found we were upgraded to a lovely room overlooking the bay with a day bed and plunge pool. After that the holiday went smoothly and we had a very enjoyable and relaxing holiday. Hope to go back!!

Travel Date: February 28, 2025

The bed is hard as concrete. The only bar served the worst drinks imaginable using very little of the bottom shelf liquor available. There is no selection of drinkable liquor in the facility. The food is mediocre and repetitive. The birds infest the restaurant at breakfast like mosquitos. I don’t...

The bed is hard as concrete. The only bar served the worst drinks imaginable using very little of the bottom shelf liquor available. There is no selection of drinkable liquor in the facility. The food is mediocre and repetitive. The birds infest the restaurant at breakfast like mosquitos. I don’t recommend this place at any price. The beach is not close enough to walk so a limited shuttle is sometimes available. We felt trapped.

Travel Date: February 28, 2025

Amazing resort! Nice remote location to really get away from it all, but with all of the amenities of a luxury resort experience. Cozy, intimate atmosphere with only ~30 suites - perfect for couples! The rooms are as advertised, private pools, floor-to-ceiling open air experience. It's all very new and...

Amazing resort! Nice remote location to really get away from it all, but with all of the amenities of a luxury resort experience. Cozy, intimate atmosphere with only ~30 suites - perfect for couples! The rooms are as advertised, private pools, floor-to-ceiling open air experience. It's all very new and clean - very well maintained. They offer a long list of personalized experiences, ranging from sushi in the private pool, to spa treatments, to yoga and nature walks. In addition to the onsite restaurant with incredible open-air dining, the adjoining Breezes property features a top-tier restaurant with amazing views for a change of scenery. Especially loved the staff - the friendliest and most helpful crew I could have hoped for. We had quite a few adventures planned on the island for our stay. Vandyke the porter helped us navigate the island and maximize our experience at every turn, while Cheraine at the front office took care of all the details - even including helping sort out an issue with our rental car. The staff really made the difference here so we could focus on rest and relaxation and not spend our time on logistics.

Travel Date: January 31, 2025

We loved our weeks stay, it really is an escape. Staff were wonderful. Every one was pleasant, cheerful and eager to please. Nothing was too much trouble and they worked tirelessly. Food was very good. Not a buffet in sight but a proper menu that changed with every meal, even...

We loved our weeks stay, it really is an escape. Staff were wonderful. Every one was pleasant, cheerful and eager to please. Nothing was too much trouble and they worked tirelessly. Food was very good. Not a buffet in sight but a proper menu that changed with every meal, even the breakfast had daily specials to mix things up plus the afternoon snacks were a treat. Room was large and comfortable with a well stocked fridge (though I believe that is part of a package), the view was nice as was the private dipping pool. The beach is a short walk away or a quick trip in the scuttle and there's a stocked beach bar down there to enjoy. The pool and pool area is fairly small but never crowded and with hundreds or lovely beaches around it didn't both us one bit. This resort is tucked away in a quiet area of the island a long way for anywhere, it's fairly sedate and serene so this might not be for everyone. We were glad it was like this though. If you want a lively nightlife, a hotel marketed and called "Escape" might not be for you but if was for us.

Travel Date: December 31, 2024

We spent a week at the Escape in December . Our check in was smooth with a nice welcome drink and most helpful staff. We were delighted with the table service meals. Little more ambience than other inclusive hotels to sit and be served is pathway to relaxation . Most...

We spent a week at the Escape in December . Our check in was smooth with a nice welcome drink and most helpful staff. We were delighted with the table service meals. Little more ambience than other inclusive hotels to sit and be served is pathway to relaxation . Most comfy beds and the suites are beautiful, kept very clean with the lovely plunge pool that we enjoyed morning and evening . I usually get bitten badly but went armed and took allergy tablets daily a week before arrival . So just a few non itchy bites . The pool area was relaxing. Some evenings during dinner live music in the background was good for atmosphere. The staff are so friendly and willing to please . I don’t understand any complaints. We arrived late for breakfast on our last day due to packing and confusion with times. The lovely lady still offered coffee. Pastries and cold cuts despite the time. In my birthday the dinner table was dressed with flowers and candles along with a card from the staff. We took the boat trip to green island $50 for 2, it was a lovely afternoon . We also had the champagne sunset cruise with Devon . This was a real experience. He told us so much about the area and we enjoyed the calm evening waters under the stars . Thank you all for making our holiday memorable .

Travel Date: February 28, 2025

Loved every second of our stay at the Escape - the staff are fantastic , the location is perfect for a quiet and relaxing retreat. The rooms are spacious , we had a garden view which was lovely - the plunge pool was refreshing after a long day of sun...

Loved every second of our stay at the Escape - the staff are fantastic , the location is perfect for a quiet and relaxing retreat. The rooms are spacious , we had a garden view which was lovely - the plunge pool was refreshing after a long day of sun . We had a hot stone massage in the wellness centre while we were there - one of the best I’ve ever had . We also took the Private island picnic which was magical and we would definitely recommend . The beach is a short walk over the hill (not as fit as I thought I was !) there is a shuttle service but we enjoyed the walk . The food was excellent - table service a la carte - menu changes every lunch and evening meal , we loved this as we hate the all inclusive buffet experience , restaurant service makes the whole experience more relaxed and civilised ! Chef Dan took the time to come and speak to us and all the guests to get feedback and suggestions which was a really nice touch . We thought the hotel was amazing - far better than the sprawling all inclusive chains with games in the pool and music that makes your ears bleed ! We have booked to return next year and are already counting the days !

Travel Date: February 28, 2025

Got here around dinner time last night. Mediocre to say the least. This morning, got to breakfast at 10am. Was told we are way too late, and that the kitchen is closed. Hot water runs out before you can fill the tub. Overpriced and disappointing. Had a much better time...

Got here around dinner time last night. Mediocre to say the least. This morning, got to breakfast at 10am. Was told we are way too late, and that the kitchen is closed. Hot water runs out before you can fill the tub. Overpriced and disappointing. Had a much better time at a tiny cottage that didn't lie and say it included anything. Spend your money elsewhere.

Travel Date: January 31, 2025

We had a fabulous holiday at this hotel. The staff in every area, from front of desk to, restaurant, bar, cleaning and transport were all excellent, very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Our room was beautiful, we didn't pay extra for a bay view but had a wonderful...

We had a fabulous holiday at this hotel. The staff in every area, from front of desk to, restaurant, bar, cleaning and transport were all excellent, very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Our room was beautiful, we didn't pay extra for a bay view but had a wonderful garden view, I loved the soaking bath on the terrace. The staff had taken the trouble to decorate the bed with happy birthday in flowers and palm leaves for my birthday, a lovely touch. When we do return we would definitely book a bay view as these rooms had spectacular views of the bay. The food was generally excellent, plenty of choice and always served with a smile. We used taxis to visit English Harbor, we visited Nelson's Dockyard and had a wonderful lunch at Catherine's cafe on Pigeon Point beach. We also visited nearby Half Moon Bay, a beautiful beach and had lunch at the Beach Bum twice, excellent!! Book a table if you do visit as otherwise you will wait a long time for food. There is a variety of trips on offer at the hotel, including, boat to Green Island with Devon from Heaven, a must!. The shuttle services to the nearby beach, Nonsuch bay, was very efficient and the little beach bar provided drinks and snacks as part of the package. You could pay to have lunch at 'The Breeze' restaurant, which was lovely, but beware they add 17% tax on top of the 12% service charge, something that we had not experienced elsewhere as the 17% had already been included in the price on the menu in other venues. We took Eastern Caribbean dollars, but US dollars are widely used. By taking cash we were also able to tip the staff at the end of the holiday, which, we felt was well deserved as they all worked so very hard to ensure our holiday was a success. The hotel is more secluded but we didn't really notice because you could easily visit other areas of the island, either by hiring a car or by taxi. This hotel is excellent value for money.

Travel Date: February 28, 2025

It is a quiet place to visit, and loved so much of it. The staff were amazing, we could tell sometimes they were short, but they tried so hard to make everything perfect for each group. Even sometimes through weather situations. The BBQ night with the life band was amazing.

Travel Date: January 31, 2025

Great value, adults only (very mixed ages). Food & drink and staff to be recommended. Room and beds clean and comfortable. Isolated location if no car booked but shuttle available to nearby beach several times a day (also walkable but over a steep hill) and excursions possible. Lovely sunset-facing views....

Great value, adults only (very mixed ages). Food & drink and staff to be recommended. Room and beds clean and comfortable. Isolated location if no car booked but shuttle available to nearby beach several times a day (also walkable but over a steep hill) and excursions possible. Lovely sunset-facing views. Live music some nights and a great steel band play once a week on BBQ night.

Travel Date: January 31, 2025

As a couple we had 9 nights at the Escape. We arrived late after a diverted flight to St Lucia. Food offering on arrival was pretty basic, despite being a All Inclusive resort, Chef Danny, saved the day with his greeting. The rooms are large with very good quality beds....

As a couple we had 9 nights at the Escape. We arrived late after a diverted flight to St Lucia. Food offering on arrival was pretty basic, despite being a All Inclusive resort, Chef Danny, saved the day with his greeting. The rooms are large with very good quality beds. The balcony and plunge pools are fantastic with superb views. Could do with an extra chair on balcony. Little sun hits the pools, so a bit cool. Housekeeping in the room, very good. The restaurant, pool and sitting areas, are a bit tired. Due to the location, birds are an issue in the restaurant, service was varied, from v good, to v poor. The manager of the restaurant worked hard, it looked like staffing was stretched , the hotel was full and they struggled. Food quality is no more than average, at all meals, despite it being A la Carte. Some fish was good. We enjoyed many aspects, of the Escape, however some improvements are required. Good: Location, Rooms, Jetty area for sundowners fantastic, Kayaks, beach very quiet, better than expected, beach shuttle very good. Beach bar for drinks. Jazz singer one evening. Majority of staff happy and work hard. Quiet atmosphere. Improvements required: Restaurant/ bar areas need updating. Pool area, loungers, cushions need replacing. Damage to floor of pool. Doesn't look good. Bar service requires improvement. Food standards and variety. Staff supervision, overall management of areas/poolside to improve standards of service and quality of hotel. This could be very very good.

Travel Date: October 31, 2024

We have recently completely our second trip to Escape. It has declined significantly from a strong 4/5 to a 2/5. This is an honest review from someone who booked to come back within three months of our visit a year ago. Unfortunately we won’t be back after this visit. I’ll...

We have recently completely our second trip to Escape. It has declined significantly from a strong 4/5 to a 2/5. This is an honest review from someone who booked to come back within three months of our visit a year ago. Unfortunately we won’t be back after this visit. I’ll start with the positives. You can’t take away from the position of the resort, the gorgeous a la a carte all inclusive food, the lovely big rooms and the wonderful staff. Every bay view room has a gorgeous view with a lovely plunge pool to take full advantage. The rooms are big and spacious with great amenities - we particularly love the nespresso machine and fresh milk provided in the room daily. The bed is really comfortable too. The staff are wonderful, truly wonderful. From Keara on the desk to Naisha in the restaurant, really lovely people who you are able to have a laugh with. Please ignore all comments stating otherwise. The food is superb. A limited menu but that didn’t affect us at all. We enjoyed nearly every meal. Unfortunately now the bad outweighs the good. The private plunge pool - this was disgusting after about 3 days. The filter clearly wasn’t working effectively and although someone was sent to clean the pool (the housekeeping don’t do this), they did not sort out the actual issue. Therefore in another two days this was yellow, grimy and with black all over the floor. Just to confirm we didn’t go in the pool with anything on our skin such as suntan lotion and bug spray. The air conditioning in the room - this broke three times during our stay. This resulted in us having one night of no sleep due to the rainfall coming from the machine and a second night where it turned on and off every three minutes. We reported this to reception about 4 times. The first time someone came, fiddled and said it was fixed when it wasn’t. This ruined our evening as we had to stay in until he had fixed this, as we weren’t dressed or ready for the evening when he came to look at it. This broke again within an hour, although it was suggested someone went back to the room at 10pm in the evening, due to the mosquito problem, this wasn’t something we wanted, as staff seem to leave doors open regularly when coming in and out of the room. We had to remind reception of the issue the next day. We were then informed we would have to pack everything and move rooms to one two blocks away. This dampened our spirits for several hours, until we were then told it was working again. It worked for a day. The third time this broke was on the evening before we checked out. By this time it was pointless, so we suffered another sleepless night. The birds at breakfast - these are insufferable. They are relentless and if you have any type of fear of flying things, avoid having breakfast or lunch. We only had breakfast three times all holiday. They have insisted they have looked into this but there was no change (other than one small metallic fan) since a year ago. There was bird poo on most chairs and watching them walk all over the open cutlery at lunch was not something that encouraged you to have a meal. Bottled water - this is now no longer available and you have to pay $5 for a 1.5 litre bottle. They provide 500ml water bottles for you to refill (and take home) but this just is not enough water for someone on an evening until the next day. We ended up buying quite a few bottles in the hotel, until we had a car and went to a supermarket. Slow service at food times - there seems to be a massive case of understaffing at the moment. As mentioned above, the staff are excellent, but they always seem to be 1 or 2 short. This results in slow orders being taken, sometimes no drinks being offered or having to go and get your drinks from the bar. Evening entertainment - I’ll just be clear, the resort is small so the bar is attached to the restaurant, and the entertainment is often in the bar or the restaurant. Last year it was a wonderful low key entertainment aligning to the “escape” you were experiencing. Clearly management have taken some comments on here a bit too seriously, and there is now a Friday night “force a microphone in your face and force you to sing night” badged as karaoke. I am all for a bit of fun, but this event starts at 8pm when you are just starting your dinner. Hearing some guests wailing ‘simply the best’ is not what I want during dinner. Many guests went straight to bed after dinner, some even left their food early to escape the awful monstrosity. I went to reception on the second Friday we had to suffer and asked if it could just be turned down, we couldn’t hear each other talk at dinner. I got told tough luck, it’s karaoke night and no one else had complained. The person on reception clearly hasn’t seen other comments on here, or noticed those going to bed at 8.20pm. I suggest management do not make such changes to appease certain guests, as the resort is meant to be an “escape” not a two star Spanish all inclusive in Benidorm. Maybe when you make a change, you ask current guests whether they are enjoying it or not. There were a total of three people out of a full hotel of 80, actually enjoying the evening. For reference, the steel band and jazz singer were both superb and in keeping with the resorts aim. Drinks - the bar and restaurant ran out of drinks on several occasions, including Prosecco, red wine and beer. I know it is a small resort, but when you offer a limited number of drinks, I would expect them to be offered at all times. There was plenty of wine and fizz you could buy in these instances, but nothing was offered if the “free” version wasn’t available. Beach bar - this is NOT open. We loved this last year but got told this wasn’t open this time. False advertising and it is still apparently open on all information screens in reception. Mosquitos - although I completely appreciate this is a natural environment, the amount of bites you get really does put a dampener on your holiday. The hotel fogs twice a week but we know others that do this more regularly, who aren’t based in a mangrove. We sprayed the 50% deet regularly, plus the local “OFF” but still ended up with 35+ bites each. I will add that at no point were we offered any compensation for everything going wrong during our visit, and I found it baffling how dismissive reception were when feedback was given on the entertainment. I always believe that anything can go wrong on any visit and it’s how it’s put right that shows the real quality of a resort. Unfortunately things were not able to be put right for us and we will not be coming back for a third visit.

Travel Date: February 28, 2025

The resort is located in a secluded area, about 40mins away from the airport. There are no tourist attractions close-by. There’s very limited activities on the resort itself. This is a perfect place for couples who want a break from the outside world. The staff were all so kind and...

The resort is located in a secluded area, about 40mins away from the airport. There are no tourist attractions close-by. There’s very limited activities on the resort itself. This is a perfect place for couples who want a break from the outside world. The staff were all so kind and welcoming. We were greeted by two lovely ladies upon arrival. Chariane and I forgot the other woman’s name. We were given rum punch as our welcome drink. The rooms were well-kept and modern. The waitresses were all kind. Special shoutout to Kiki, Amaya, and Benevia. I might have misspelled their names. The food options were limited, but the food was delicious and healthy. The drinks were very good/strong. I had a pleasant stay and would recommend this hotel. I took off one star because of the limited activities offered. Also, we were only given two washcloths for our four day stay. Other than that, everything was up to standard.

Travel Date: February 28, 2025

UPDATED REVIEW: after I left the review below on the last day of my stay, the hotel manager reached out and asked for direct feedback. My understanding is there’s a management change underway and she’s part of the new team. She recognized there’s room for improvement and outlined a few...

UPDATED REVIEW: after I left the review below on the last day of my stay, the hotel manager reached out and asked for direct feedback. My understanding is there’s a management change underway and she’s part of the new team. She recognized there’s room for improvement and outlined a few initiatives already in progress to address issues outlined below. She also offered a discount for our trouble. Those are all steps in the right direction and I believe the overall experience at Escape should improve very soon. The original review follows below since it still represents the experience we had - it would be dishonest of me to change it because I got a discount - not to mention it would look like we were being bribed to change the rating, which I’m sure it’s not how the hotel would like to be pictured here. —- I went there with my wife for our anniversary and we stayed for a week in January 2025. We’ve been to a number of other resorts before so we had high expectations for this one. Our experience was irregular, with a few high points and some bad. Let’s start with the good: the location is breathtaking and the rooms with an indoor pool are impressive and very instagrammable, if that’s your thing. This is a quiet, adults-only resort (although calling it a resort is pushing it a bit - more on that later) so if you’re looking to party all night, look elsewhere. The hotel has a dock and offers a variety of ocean activities, but the highlight is the view from atop a green hill overlooking a pristine bay with dark blue waters. Again: breathtaking. Now for the not so good. While the rooms are well maintained, the outside areas of the resort could use a bit more care, especially when it comes to cleanliness. The hotel is situated on a cliff surrounded by the forest, so birds, cats and other animals come by often - which is great - but they can leave “presents” once in a while. This happened while we were there and the staff basically ignored it until we and (after many minutes) other guests pointed it out, repeatedly. This was a particularly nasty “gift” right beside the pool bar, a very popular and well-trafficked area. We noticed there were more “surprises” around the pool edge - an infinity pool surrounded by a rocky finishing - that still had some very visible and smelly traces of the “accident” on the next day. Not cool. The hotel sells itself as all-inclusive but that’s a misnomer compared to most resorts. Three daily meals are included in the package and the bar is open, but the menu is very limited and room service is always extra, with no in-room menu provided. There’s no poolside snack menu either; if you’re lucky they’ll offer exactly one snack option at some random time in the afternoon and that’s it. There’s only one restaurant included in the package, and this is where all meals are served. Again, the menu is very limited and doesn’t really offer any local flavour. Our impression was that they’re catering to British tourists who don’t understand there are other food varieties outside of steak/chips/plain fish and think Tabasco is a hot sauce. At dinner time they offer two “premium” options at a 37.50 USD surcharge - usually a steak and a lobster dish. I’ve tried both; the lobster was pretty good (still no local flavours though) and the steak was only average. We had to find a local restaurant ourselves to taste actual Antiguan food, which means taking a trip to St. John’s - 16km away going through very narrow streets. The hotel offers a taxi service at 80USD round trip, so bear that in mind if you’d like to explore on your own (or rent a car, but be forewarned that Antigua is a right-side drive country). So, did I have a good experience? Overall, yes. But I expected more from a resort positioning itself as a luxury location - especially regarding food options. In hindsight I’d probably have chosen a place closer to St. John’s to be closer to more of the island’s attractions.