Trade Winds Hotel

Here for one night as a stopover. The front desk reception woman very friendly with a wonderful smile. The room and bathroom appeared recently renovated. Deck with a view amazing. Bartender Kenroy is a rock star. Be sure to have his signature rum punch. The food variety and quality very good. Room for improvement would be restaurant service. A bit inattentive and slow, except for the guy bussing tables. He was very busy and provided great customer service, jumping in to help wherever needed.

The positive: Huge room, comfy bed, nice bar, and restaurant and pretty good food. The negative: There was an overpowering smell outside of my room that I could only describe as cat urine? It permeated everything… the whole area of the guest rooms smelled so strongly it was absolutely overwhelming. I don’t know how nobody else has commented on this in the reviews, but there were a lot of cats there. Other than that people seem to like it. 🙏🏼

Lovely Christmas and New Year at the Tradewinds Hotel, Antigua Sometimes it’s nicer to find hotels that aren’t part of massive companies. A sweeter stay — welcoming and warm (thank you, Lissette, Mellisa, and the other really lovely girls on the front desk). Lovely, large rooms, and full credit to the cleaners who work hard to keep everything spotless. Is there room for improvement? Always. But right now, I just want to congratulate the Tradewinds for making our stays as glamorous as advertised, and for giving us truly memorable, scenic experiences. The Tradewinds is one of those places, with its internal Bay House Restaurant serving up delightful meals and drinks. Many thanks to the very friendly bar staff, working hard to serve those romantic cocktails we usually only dream about while at work. And it’s not just the cocktails — it’s the romantic setting, looking out over Dickenson Bay, where you can pause, stand, and take it all in while you sup. You don’t get this without the hard work that goes into planning and organising these meals. Thanks to matradee (think was Kevin), and the handsome French chef, and all the girls for serving us so well. Props also to one of their recommended drivers ( B Local 268, Brandon ) for getting us into the areas booked for excursions. To close:
 These resorts can be seasonal in how they earn. When you hear about massive storms like Melissa, and the damage they cause to lives and businesses, you begin to appreciate the effort these countries go through to make our hard-earned holidays as delightful as the brochures we see online and in magazines. Antigua doesn’t always get hit as hard, but it is not immune to storms. So when everything is pulled together to make this happen for us, I simply want to show my appreciation. Jamaica next. Let’s help build the Caribbean. — Am & Kev

Kenroy was not only a great bartender, but a fantastic embodiment of hospitality. I have worked in the industry for a long time and felt right at home with him behind the bar. He was extremely attentive to bar guests while getting the piles of service tickets, yet nothing shook his personality and attention to detail.

We had an exceptional experience at Tradewinds Hotel Antigua, and I am excited to share just how memorable our stay was. The property offers stunning views and the environment feels calming, warm, and intentional. Whoever decided to situate this hotel facing the sea view did a big favor for anyone who experiences a stay here. Our room was impeccably cleaned and refreshed every single day (no asking), and the amenities were consistently maintained. Every staff interaction reflected genuine hospitality - polite, attentive, and eager to accommodate - no matter which department we encountered. I'd like to especially recognize Ms. Marsha from the restaurant team, whose services shaped much of our positive dining experience. With her attentive and thoughtful care, we chose to enjoy breakfast and dinner at the hotel daily, except when exploring the island. All the staff at the restaurant deserve high praise. Tradewinds delivers comfort, service, and atmosphere that an experienced traveler looks for. I highly recommended it for anyone seeking an elevated yet welcoming stay in Antigua.