Our favourite family hotels in Antigua, you'll love them as much as we do

Exploring Antigua’s amazing locations including Shirley Heights, Nelson’s Dockyard and Stingray City is a great way to spend a holiday. But sometimes a bit of chill time whilst the kids have fun with their new found friends is just what the Caribbean doctor ordered.

All-inclusive in Antigua creates the perfect family holiday for everyone; eat and relax at your own pace, in the prefect place; your totally tropical dream location.

Blue Waters & The Cove Suites

Take a break on the beautiful northeast coast of Antigua and you'll soon discover that there's more to life than the daily grind of nine to five. At Blue Waters, beautiful landscaped gardens sweep down to two white sand beaches with an excellent range of secluded accommodation providing everyone with their own little piece of tropical island luxury. Every one of the 28 suites at the Cove have access to their very own infinity pool and if you're looking to really indulge in a bit of luxury, then this is where you start.

A crèche for little ones and a kids' club for older children make Blue Waters a great base for all the gang with a fab range of nonmotorised water sports and swimming pools offering everyone the chance to splash and have fun in the sun every day of the week.

Tennis courts, fitness facilities and the Spa at Blue Waters always get the thumbs up from parents with two beautiful beaches supplying plenty of sand between the toes and sunset strolls. The Palm, Bartleys and The Cove restaurants showcase al fresco and covered dining. Caribbean style with a friendly team on hand to offer the very best in food and customer service.

Carlisle Bay

Contemporary, sleek and on the southern coastline of Antigua; if you're looking for the resort that's got the lot then Carlisle Bay never fails to excite and relax in equal measures. A choice of just over 80 suites allows guests to kick back in style with ocean views for all commanding a well-deserved Caribbean backdrop no matter which way you look at things.

Get your Caribbean critters ready for the time of their lives as the Cool Kids' Club and the Crew Blue & Crush activity programme leads them on supervised adventures from six months to sixteen years old. A paddling pool and jungle gym help to ramp up excitement levels with water sports at the beach always ensuring a good night's sleep for all.

The Blue Spa has six luxury treatment rooms for when the kids are doing their own thing with yoga sessions, an all-day gym and nine tennis courts adding to a fantastic range of fitness and well-being facilities. Nonmotorised water sports, including sailing, kayaking and snorkelling are all complimentary. If that wasn't enough there's a cinema and library, just in case it rains. Four restaurants and four bars cap things off rather nicely and if you're looking for all-encompassing in Antigua then Carlisle Bay is calling louder than a mermaid on a manatee.

Curtain Bluff

Occupying ocean views on the south coast of Antigua, Curtain Bluff is an all-inclusive touch of luxury with an award-winning design to match the first-class service. Plenty of outdoor activities and things to do for all the family make this resort's 72 guest rooms and suites the perfect base to rest, relax and soak up the sunshine in the Caribbean.

The Ceebee Kids' Club never fails to get 3 to 10-year-olds happy and active all day long , five days a week. If that's not enough, your little Antigua explorers will be treated to a full round of sports, water sports and early dinners on the Tamarind Tree terrace to ensure they're rested enough to do it all again the next day.

Although this is a boutique resort in terms of accommodation it certainly doesn't hold back where activities are concerned. Wth five spa treatment rooms, two beaches, weekly beach parties, a fully equipped fitness centre and yoga classes this resort offers a whole heap of fun under the Antigua sun. All-inclusive packages include water sports, fitness classes and dining at Curtain Bluff's Tamarind Tree and Sea Grape restaurants.

St James’s Club & Villas

Antigua's southwest coast is perfect for families seeking shimmering sands and lush green hillsides with the St. James's Club & Villas, an ideal base to experience both backdrops and much more besides. With just over 250 guest rooms, suites and villas you'll have no problem finding the best view to match your brood with an array of sports, fitness and well-being options.

For kids age four to teen the St James's Club offers organised activities and space from where to enjoy life in the Caribbean including children's meal times to ensure sustenance is supplied just in time for an early night.

Two fab beaches and six swimming pools more than make a splash with parents and if you're looking for a few more things to do then how about tennis, volleyball or a few hours at the gym. With nonmotorised water sports, golf and a beauty salon all available there's plenty of good times to go round with a great choice of restaurants and evening entertainment rounding off each and every day rather nicely.

Royalton Antigua Resort & Spa

Located in Antigua’s Five Islands Village along the island’s northwest coast, this sophisticated all-inclusive resort has plenty of exciting amenities for families to enjoy. From non-motorised water sports and cooking classes, to the Clubhouse Kids Club and Hangout Teens Lounge with fun indoor and outdoor activities, the family are guaranteed a good time.

The Luxury Junior Suites are ideal for a comfortable stay, with mountain or bay views from the balcony. For extra pizzazz, why not choose a Luxury Junior Suite Diamond Club, which has a small living area and extra amenities including butler service and 25% discounts on spa treatments for the adults to enjoy.

There is a lovely choice of restaurants to choose from, ideal for even the fussiest of eaters. The buffet restaurant, Gourmet Marche, offers a variety of worldwide cuisines, whilst the Caribbean Restaurant & Grill has a dedicated kid’s area and vibrant island dishes. Fancy a treat? Scoops Gelato & Café Lounge has a delightful choice of delicious gelatos to choose from.