I chose Antigua over Curaçao for my vacation based on a great past experience at Jolly Harbour Villas, but sadly, this stay was disappointing. While check-in started off well thanks to one kind staff member, the rest of the front desk team was consistently unhelpful and unfriendly.
Our A/C unit broke down on Thursday night—it was loud, leaking, and unusable. Though a technician came, he never returned as promised, leaving us to spend the night with just a ceiling fan and mosquitoes. Despite speaking with the property manager the next morning (who did seem concerned), the staff offered no clear answers or solutions. We were finally told the unit was fixed, but it still didn’t work. Only on Saturday evening—right before checkout—were we offered a room change, which was far too late.
For the amount spent, this experience fell far below expectations. I’ve visited several Caribbean islands and never had service this poor. I wouldn’t stay at Jolly Beach again, though I must say the restaurant staff were excellent. I truly wish I had booked another hotel.