Best All Inclusive Beach/Resort for the day

[tryptaker]

On our day in Antigua, we would like to go to an All Inclusive resort for a beach day. We would like something within a reasonable distance to the pier....great beach, decent food and grounds. I have considered Sandals but think it is on the high end of the $$ scale. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

[terryde]

We just returned from Jolly Beach resort, using a day pass. I tried to post a long review but don't see that it went through! The cost was reasonable for us. $75 for 9am to 5pm, or $60 each for 10:15 am to 5pm. We elected for the $60 each. For that it was a great, quiet (this time of year), elegant resort. There was a buffet continental breakfast included, fruit, juices, coffee, pastries. Then from 12-2 another buffet for lunch including a great curry garbanzo soup, salads, desserts, main dishes including a chicken one and pork vindaloo, and they were grilling. Also from 12-5 a grill next to the largest pool with burgers, dogs, chicken strips, fries, and the best jerk chicken ever. The bars were open when we arrived. The one near the restaurant (left after you enter) had two serve yourself machines for virgin pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris, with a bottle of rum to add your own. The bar by the big pool (includes a swim-up bar) was making anything you want. The beach is very close, and the price includes non-motorized water sports. We used a Hobie cat catamaran (sail yourself) and there were also kayaks. They have jet skis for rent, a few vendors on the beach that don't harass you but have stands set up, a gift shop with reasonable prices. You won't find much air conditioning there, but even on a very hot day breezes kept it cool.

[cruzegirl]

We just returned from Jolly Beach resort, using a day pass. I tried to post a long review but don't see that it went through! The cost was reasonable for us. $75 for 9am to 5pm, or $60 each for 10:15 am to 5pm. We elected for the $60 each. For that it was a great, quiet (this time of year), elegant resort. There was a buffet continental breakfast included, fruit, juices, coffee, pastries. Then from 12-2 another buffet for lunch including a great curry garbanzo soup, salads, desserts, main dishes including a chicken one and pork vindaloo, and they were grilling. Also from 12-5 a grill next to the largest pool with burgers, dogs, chicken strips, fries, and the best jerk chicken ever. The bars were open when we arrived. The one near the restaurant (left after you enter) had two serve yourself machines for virgin pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris, with a bottle of rum to add your own. The bar by the big pool (includes a swim-up bar) was making anything you want. The beach is very close, and the price includes non-motorized water sports. We used a Hobie cat catamaran (sail yourself) and there were also kayaks. They have jet skis for rent, a few vendors on the beach that don't harass you but have stands set up, a gift shop with reasonable prices. You won't find much air conditioning there, but even on a very hot day breezes kept it cool.

 

How was the snorkeling? Is there any snorkeling? Thanks.

[Sunsetters]

How much was the taxi to Jolly Beach?