Jumby Bay Island Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$$
Outside the door
The brand
Oetker CollectionCar-free island estate
Guests cruise car-free paths on assigned bicycles, drifting between quiet sandy bays, calm turquoise waters, and shaded hammock groves.
“Flooded with natural light, the rooms have sky-high beamed ceilings… so they feel immensely private without being fenced in.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Staff address guests by name, delivering chilled champagne and dispatched beachside bar carts.
Remarkable
A 300-acre private island with three white-sand beaches, catamarans, and turtle-watching excursions.
Notable
Restored colonial plantation structures layered with woven cane, rattan, and quiet sea-inspired palettes.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – The best resorts in the Caribbean & Atlantic
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in AFAR.
It’s situated on a 300-acre private island off the shore of Antigua, home to three white sand beaches, sheltered by coral reefs…
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Three white-sand beaches ring the private 300-acre island, including Pasture Bay's protected turtle nesting grounds, just off Antigua's northern coast.
The rooms
Soaring beamed ceilings shelter four-poster mahogany beds, while private courtyard bathrooms open to alfresco soaking tubs and stone rain showers.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Three outdoor pools span the grounds, including an 82-foot pool and an oceanfront infinity pool beside the grille.
Yoga and fitness
A shaded open-air pavilion hosts morning yoga and Pilates, beside a 24-hour gym set under vaulted ceilings.
The spa
Open-air treatment suites look toward the sea, offering tamarind body scrubs and bamboo massages infused with local botanicals.
At the table
Dining spans fine West Indian dinners at the restored plantation house, beachfront rotis, and cocktails at the rum shack.
The secluded Caribbean luxury resort is a sun-seeker's paradise accessible only by boat, which adds to its exclusivity and charm.
How it began
Anchored by an 1830s plantation manor, the private island was preserved by resident homeowners before joining the Oetker Collection in 2017.
“A private-island resort six minutes by boat off the coast of Antigua, Jumby Bay is one of the Caribbean’s top luxury, all-inclusive stays.”
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Bronze
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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.