Morris Bay Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Resort Classic LuxeOutside the door
Blufftop Caribbean institution
Life here unfolds between calm bay waters and rolling surf, held together by decades of easygoing ritual.
“Opened in 1962, Curtain Bluff is Antigua’s oldest luxury resort, and one of the island’s finest.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Two distinct beaches span calm bay waters and surf, with complimentary waterskiing.
Remarkable
Welcoming multi-generational families since 1962, anchored by unbroken traditions and familiar faces.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Curtain Bluff is elegant and low-key, thanks, in part, to its size: it opened in the 1960s with just 22 rooms.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Old Road village borders the property, while English Harbour and the Shirley Heights lookout lie thirty minutes east.
The rooms
Beachfront rooms open straight onto the sand, each with a hammock slung between two palms.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A curved waterfront infinity pool looks out toward the headland, set beside a sun terrace with cushioned loungers.
Spa and yoga pavilion
An open-air timber pavilion hosts morning yoga in the Zen Gardens, steps from the cliffside spa's outdoor soaking tub.
Restaurant
The Sea Grape
This open-air pavilion sits directly on the sand, serving lunch and hosting weekly barbecues with live steel-drum music.
Embrace island life with barefoot luxury living on a 20-acre, palm-covered peninsular with private beaches on either end.
The Tamarind Restaurant
Guests dine beneath a grand tamarind tree, with five-course evening menus followed by dancing to live music on the terrace.
How it began
Howard Hulford built a hotel here in 1962 after local authorities denied him permission for a private home.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.