About the hotel

This hotel is situated in Nelson's Dockyard in the historic English Harbour on the southern point of Antigua. It is approximately 16 miles from the airport and 14 miles from the capital St. John's.||Built in 1789 and renovated in 2003, the historical hotel consists of 14 studios on 2 floors. Perfectly located on the waterfront, this beautiful intimate Antiguan hotel offers laid-back charm and the rich culture of the Caribbean melds with the colonial history to create a luxurious romantic setting. Facilities include a lobby with a 24-hour reception and a safe, as well as shops, a bar, a restaurant and WLAN Internet access. there is a museum and taxi service also baby sitting service is available||Each of the rooms are named after one of Lord Nelson's ships and are uniquely furnished, many with antiques and period pieces which enhance the weathered brickwork, hand-hewn beams and brass. Amenities include an en suite bathroom, a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, a radio, Internet access, air conditioning and a fully-equipped kitchen with a fridge, a washing machine and ironing set. A living room or living area in the studios also features as standard. Furthermore, most suites have exquisite views of the harbour and some include a balcony or a terrace.||There are beaches within easy reach and can be accessed via the harbour ferry or by taxi. Dive programs include the traditional Caribbean underwater attractions plus the added feature of some historical artefacts left by the ships of Nelson's Leeward Islands fleet. Special dive packages are offered. Furthermore, land and water excursions, sailing, tennis, horse riding and golf are available and the hotel also features an entertainment programme.||A breakfast is offered each morning and there is a set menu offered at lunch.