South Coast Horizon Hotel - Old Road

3-star beachfront eco-reserve on Antigua's Cades Bay

Accommodations

South Coast Horizon has 16 rooms, including studios and one-bedroom villas with sea views or garden views. Each unit has a kitchenette with a cooktop, fridge, and microwave, plus a private bathroom and air-conditioning. The hotel provides free on-site parking, daily housekeeping, and a tour desk for booking excursions.

On-Site Activities

South Coast Horizons offers a private beach area with direct access to Cades Bay and a boardwalk through the mangrove to the bay. Guests can rent bicycles or use complimentary kayaks, and guided kayaking and snorkeling tours depart from the hotel. The outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace provide additional relaxation space with views of Montserrat.

Dining and Practicalities

South Coast Horizons Antigua supplies tea and coffee-making facilities in all rooms, and each kitchenette allows guests to prepare their own meals. Jolly Harbour, with its supermarket and restaurants, is a 10-minute drive away. The property has a picnic area with outdoor furniture, plus a garden where hummingbirds and the resident cat Nala are often seen.

Location and Transport

South Coast Horizon is 12 miles from V. C. Bird International Airport and a short walk from Morris Bay beach. The hotel provides a paid airport shuttle and can arrange taxi services with local drivers like Shannon. Darkwood Beach is a few minutes' drive away, and the quiet setting is within easy reach of Nelson's Dockyard and St. John's.

Guest Feedback Highlights

Guests report that the hotel's small size (16 rooms) creates a private atmosphere with few other guests around. The kayaking and snorkeling excursions receive consistent praise for guides Swande Thomas, Andrew, and Captain Alex. The property's eco-reserve setting includes a mangrove swamp with a boardwalk, a historic sugar cane press ruin, and access to Cades Reef for snorkeling.

• Rooms: 16 studios and villas with kitchenettes
• Activities: Guided kayaking, snorkeling tours, and bike rental
• Beach: Private beach area with mangrove boardwalk
• Location: 12 miles from airport, near Morris Bay and Darkwood Beach
• Transport: Paid airport shuttle and taxi arrangements