Catamaran Hotel Marina

8.4

Excellent

226 Guest reviews

8.4

Excellent

226 Verified Reviews

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Cleanliness8.8/10

Service9.0/10

Comfort8.2/10

Condition7.8/10

location7.8/10

Neighborhood8.2/10

Quality10/10

Value10/10

Amenities7.8/10

Liked the beach proximity.

This was my second time staying at the Catamaran hotel. My experience again was lovely and peaceful. The location is perfect, because I like quieter hotels. I don't enjoy the big hotel chains, because they can be loud and I feel the experience is not always enjoyable. The other pro of this hotel is that it has a private beach and beach loungers which is very nice. Close to English harbour and all the main tourist attractions e.g. Shirley heights , Nelson dockyard to name a few. Pigeon point beach is a nice quiet beach and is 9 minutes away in a taxi. In summary, if you prefer a quiet, peaceful and enjoyable holiday, then I recommend this hotel. Friendly staff, nice service and very friendly tourists. Cons The restaurant was closed which was a real shame, because the food there was very nice when I was here in January 2024. Breakfast was below standard, not much of a variety, and the selection of foods vary limited and often disjointed. I would recommend going elsewhere for breakfast as there are local shops and places to eat. Overall, great experience and lovely holiday. I will definitely be coming back again next year.

A lovely quiet hotel, with decent sized rooms, staff are accommodating and friendly.

Nice family friendly hotel on the beach

Lovely small hotel tucked away at Falmouth harbour, nice, quiet and relaxing, staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast delivered to the room could have been better quality. The hotel is a bit of a walk away from the main road and transport facilities, so need a car to get around. Otherwise enjoyed the stay for five nights, would certainly recommend it for a couple or family

Very nice atmosphere! Very, very quiet! Nice little restaurant and bar on the property. Staff and service was great.

I think ….a couple of things. One was the ability to check in well beyond our check in time but that might be because it wasn’t too busy (and check out time is 12 noon!!) Two was its location on the beach, with a perfect blend of the essence of the Caribbean..proximity to beach, ambience and coziness both on and off the beach. It is a beautiful, secluded, well shaded and quiet place to disconnect. And Whiskey, the three legged feline, captivated all in our party! Would highly recommend!!

On beach front close to Falmouth , small hotel so limited facilities but location excellent, all rooms with beach front downstairs or beach view from balcony upstairs

Nothing in the room worked. Staff was nice enough but it’s a hostel at most. AC not working and I was bounced around 2 rooms 5 times. For the price I paid I would not recommend.

You cannot beat the location of this little hotel. It has real charm and is completely authentic. Do not expect the Ritz or what you would get in Europe - it’s basic but functional. The pool is a bonus and having Cloggy’s so close was fantastic. English harbour town has everything you need and a trip on the Kayaks is a must!

Though my stay was more business oriented, the stay was very peaceful and easy to get work done in a very relaxed setting. Room was very comfortable and staff was helpful and friendly. It is a very peaceful and safe location, perfect to work from, the veranda of the room (each room has separate area) that overlooks the bay/harbour was ideal to wake early in the mornings to work.

Great location… very old, tired and sad rooms… nobody there when I arrived to check in… no phone number… got lucky, reached someone… waited 45 minutes for them to arrive. But nice view… someone needs to dump some money into fixing it up…

Great stay. Great location to visit my daughter who is working at Falmouth harbour. Great that there is a little boat to take you across to pigeon beach for free and kayaks also for free. Breakfast brought to the room which was more than a continental breakfast. Pity no lunch options and the restaurant is lacking for the evening. Hardly anyone uses it. Plenty of sunbeds but not many padded cushions for the wooden ones ??. I did however enjoy my stay and Rufus who picked me up from the airport was excellent and became like a personal driver for myself and my daughter at a reasonable cost.

Property was fine, our 2nd story room was fine. Water pressure a bit low for showering.

Great view

Nice property with wonderful views of the Falmouth Harbour. A clean and safe beach just steps from the balcony. Breakfast delivered to the room every morning. Several restaurants within walking distance. We had a wonderful stay.

Lovely large room with large terrace overlooking the beach and marina. A quiet and beautiful location for a relaxing holiday. Would recommend having a car to get around.

For a longer stay you'll need a car as not much within walkable distance. Perfect for us though to stop 3 nights here. Staff great as we found throughout Antigua. Hotel is a bit shabby in places but perfectly good to stay in and right on a small beach. Air con unit in our room was brand new and worked great.

Nice spot on the beach. Area is quiet. Very outdated rooms. Could hear the constant walking and shuffling from room above. Restaurant at hotel served good food, but not enough for the price plus much of the menu items weren't available. A complimentary breakfast was brought to the room every morning which was nice.

We went in October (low season) and weren't told in advance that the hotel restaurant would be closed and there was no indication on the Expedia website either. However, our apartment was equipped with a full sized cooker, microwave and fridge/freezer which were brand new. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, gave a personalised service and were happy to cater for our particular needs. We really appreciated the great care the team took of their guests. The hotel, located in the Nelson dockyard National Park, has historic sites and secluded beaches within easy reach and is close to two convenience stores as well as on the bus route, although a hire car is better to explore the rest of this beautiful island. We would not hesitate in recommending this family run hotel and would very happily stay there again.

Lovely small hotel; great staff, on the beach

We loved our post-sail 4 nights at the family owned/run The Catamaran. On the beach in a quiet part of Falmouth Hbr. Not fancy rather, comfy and homey. Good amenities, very close (walkable) to 2 good restaurant/bars. Owners were delightful.

Our first day we were greeted by Fiona, who invited us to eat with her family.. The Food was fantastic and so was the kindness of Fiona and her family. That was really impressive..

Need to have a light blanket for each bed.

A family of 4 stayed for 5 nights just before Xmas. Amazing beach front view, close to nice restaurants and to pigeon point and galleon beaches. Great to have breakfast brought to our room each morning. Staff were very friendly, and thoroughly cleaned our room each day. Be prepared for mosquitos. Due to the season, insects outside made loud noise each night, and when that noise quietened, the roosters nearby started yelling nonstop from 5am in the morning. Nothing wrong with the hotel, but something to be aware of.

Good spot for a stop over

Nice place to find by accident as we had an extra night in Antigua. Fitted out apartment and continental breakfast brought to the room. Good beach area and pool. Very quiet at the moment. Lovely weather helped our stay even more

Boat ride included

i like the QUITE place, and beatiful view

Pros - The hotel is locally owned. The owner is very personable and relates well to her guests. The property is fairly clean and there is also daily room cleaning. The unit is clean and adequately furnished with a comfortable bed, small dining table, and a kitchen. Breakfast was delivered to my room every morning. Kimberly was extremely hospitable and welcoming. Cons - When I arrived at the hotel after 4pm, (according to the website, check begins at 3 pm) the concierge was annoyed at the time I arrived because she let me know that she was off the clock as soon as I got out of the taxi. The restaurant was closed and I was told that it was closed because it's off season and there weren't enough guests at the hotel for it to be open. By the way, the website stated that there are two restaurants onsite however, there is only one. The restaurant did open on my third and fourth night there due to having more guests. There is a restaurant up the road from the hotel (Sweet T's) however their menu consists mainly of burgers. The beach is murky and muddy so I ended up going to Pigeon Point Beach which is close to the hotel for a $24USD round trip taxi ride. The concierge who is related to the owner had the most disgusting attitude whenever I asked her a question about going on tour or something that I needed. I ended up booking tours with Suntours Antigua to avoid dealing with her. If you're going to stay here, you need to rent a car because cabs are very expensive.

Incredibly kind staff. Beautiful setting with calm beach right outside my room. Different breakfast every morning but very good, with fresh fruit always. Would go back in a heart beat!😁

Peaceful and lovely

We loved this charming little slice of Antigua. The hotel, the beach, the Harbour - so placid and peaceful. Very easy to get around from here but we almost did not need to. Loved the option of using the free kayaks - went across the harbor to Pigeon Point beach a couple of times. Fun and gave me the feeling that I’d “earned” my beach time. Breakfast in the morning was tasty as well.

Decent hotel on the water. Unfortunately beach out front is a no go as the gooey mud on the bottom makes for an uncomfortable swim. However, Colin, Anik and others who run it are very nice people who will do all they can to assist you. Location is great as there are many good restaurants and grocery stores nearby. Comes with a nice continental breakfast as well. Overall, a nice place to stay as you can head out to discover the many beaches on the island and explore.

The place is nice and relaxing. The staff are friendly. The area is clean, we have the ocean view room. The only thing I did not like is the sound of the chicken that wakes you up so early, other than that everything is great.

We had a wonderful vacation. We enjoyed how close it was to English Harbor. It was a very relaxing trip. Thank you to a wonderful staff.

We got the basics we need. Property was the right location for our IT.

The hotel and its beach are really beautiful – a seriously stunning setting. The rooms are comfortable and well equipped, including kitchens. The owner is very kind and friendly. Unfortunately, the hotel was undertaking construction when I visited, which had not been communicated, and it made relaxing on the beautiful beach almost impossible. The construction work even took place on a Sunday. What's more, two male staff members came on to me, including commenting on my body in a bikini, which made me feel really uncomfortable and like I couldn't sunbathe again. It was all friendly, but yes, made me feel deeply uncomfortable. Anyway, it's a beautiful place!

Colin and his mom were absolutely fantastic. My wife and I stayed 1/27-2/3 and we loved it. Couldn’t ask for a better location, perfect weather, beach front, harbor nearby.

Very nice, small hotel with its own beach and pool. Staff are friendly and the rooms are clean and comfortable. It is well located to drive to restaurants and attractions and a couple of fun dining places within walking distance.

Fiona was warm and welcoming when we arrived. Room was spacious and sparkling clean, slightly better as pictured on website. Staff was friendly and polite. Housekeeping was thorough. I would not choose to come to this resort if I didn't have outside plans on the island throughout the week, however it was a clean and comfortable place to sleep, the breakfast was lovely each morning and the server was adorable and remembered from day to day our prefences. The beach area was well kept. We would recommend this property to others and found it was perfect for what we expected and what we needed. It looks like they are builing additional rooms, and that said, construction was not at all disturbing and did not infringe on our peace and quiet.

Very welcoming. Loved the view from our balcony, breakfast on the deck inches from the water and convenience for amenities of English Harbour.

Good

Wonderful location at a good price.

Lovely ground floor room with a patio area. Kitchenette was much appreciated. Daily excellent maid service kept the sand at bay. Breakfast was plated and included fruit, yoghurt and a carb. This was very pleasant and just enough. Would have been nice to have the option of a buffet or a little more food. Breakfast was served in the adjacent restaurant which is right on the water and really lovely. It is possible to get a really good dinner at the Cuban restaurant but service and availability of options was a little random. Loved mornings watching the yachts and birds come and go. We took out kayaks and went over to pigeon bay beach with great snorkeling.

Good hotel marina, optimal position, wonderful view, clean and quite

Basic, but comfortable clean and cheerful. The service is a bit random (whether things are open or not like the restaurant, or getting the ride to pigeon beach, or getting beach towels).

The view was exquisite! It was very peaceful. The staff was very friendly. Loved the proximity to English Harbor!

Will definitely return.

Catamaran hotel, Antigua

Great boutique hotel for anyone looking for a more authentic stay away from the resort concept. Rooms are basic but certainly suited our needs, regularly cleaned and having direct access to a lovely little beach and pool we really enjoyed. We had a terrace and loved spending time just taking in the amazing view. The local Italian restaurant was pleasant, staff lovely and food good. However we were recommended that as we arrived as essentially the only option. We did not return and the only reason for that was the price, we felt exceptionally expensive compared to other places. We ate at The Galley Bar at Nelsons dockyard, lovely for a lunch and well priced. Pillars, stunning location, good food, service and still cheaper than the Italian near the hotel. Sweet-T is the go to for ice creams and lunch/dinner - very well priced food. We also ate in a couple of places around the English Harbour marina that were all good. Hired a jeep from Big S in old English harbour, the best car hire service we have ever experienced. We will most definitely return, and as long as you aren’t expecting resort standard then this is a perfect place to stay.

Stayed there Feb 2022: The staff were excellent and friendly!!!! Very helpful and always there to answer any questions. The accommodations were fantastic and very clean! Luv it!!!! Mike and Barb

Super chilled break

Peaceful and relaxing break beside Falmouth Harbour quay. Continental breakfast with fresh fruit was delivered to the room each morning. The kitchen facilities mean you can stock the fridge and relax on the beach chairs or balcony. The water is clean for swimming but a trip on the kayaks or a dingy for a small fee can take you to Pidgeon Beach across the harbour for a swim. You will need a car or taxi to get to English Harbour.

We loved our stay at The Catamaran Hotel, the staff go out of their way to make your stay special and the location is great for accessing Falmouth Harbour. Also the hotel boat to Pigeon Point Beach was so convenient

Quiet & Relaxing & comfortable

Loved this small unpretentious hotel in a super spot - very quiet & relaxing- would definitely stay again …

Great location, right by the beach. You definitely need a car

The property is located on the water. Great view of the ships. Use of kayaks was a plus. Great breakfast delivered every morning. Staff very helpful in making reservations and suggestions. They have a DR that makes house visits for COVID testing when you need it to return to the US. Overall, a great stay!!! Thank you.

Unresponsive staff. We had to cancel our stay at the last minute due to Covid and we asked by email if they could confirm in writing that no refund will be offered. This was for us to be reimbursed by our insurance. The Catamaran Hotel never bothered answering. Basically, it's okay t grab the money with no hassle but the minute you ask for a little gesture toward customers there is nobody at the end of the line. It made me almost glad we didn't go.

Great place.. right in the water, super quiet and tranquil

Restaurant was not open.

Great location-friendly efficient staff

Right on the beach. Very helpful staff. Very small coffee maker. Not enough utensils, plates, glasses, pans, etc. Restaurant closed. Not much close by. MOSQUITOS.

Very authentic and friendly. Not luxury but oh so much more! Owner and staff outstanding! Older but very clean and well maintained. Stay here for a true island experience! And give Fatima and Colin our best!

Great find

Fiona and the team go out of their way to make you feel at home . Highly recommended!

Fantastic staff, but the resort is VERY tired. Plastic undersheets, dark walls (with suspect wiring) and rot in the steps up to our unit. Beautiful views, sandy beach but muddy ocean floor. Very good value BUT needs a makeover.

Best hotel!

This hotel is perfect - the location is amazing and the pictures (even though they look great) do not do it justice. The beach area is so peaceful and the hotel has great little touches such as free use of kayaks, hammocks on your veranda and great beach beds. I cannot recommend this place enough. Colin the manager is great as well and very helpful!

Super relaxing

Great relaxing spot with easy beach and pool access. Would have loved to have the onsite restaurant open but Covid limited things. Very very nice staff ! Could use the water sports kayaks etc which made it extra fun !

Car essential. No where to eat. Marina water. Excellent view though

They need to communicate and be more transparent.

It’s super good location to English Harbour, lovely beach in front of my room and 2 restaurants, but I didn’t know until arrival that the restaurant on-site was closed. They hosted a wedding which was beautiful, but meant no access to the beach and I was not informed before hand.

Fantastic

What can I say the place was fantastic the service was superior they couldn’t do enough to please you. They really know how to take care of their guest. Anyone going to Antigua you must stay at this facility is great !

Beautiful place with a private beach with amazing views and a pool. Rooms are huge and prefectly clean with everything you need. Staff were brilliant!! so helpful. Shops and stuff a short walk and then a pleasant 25 min walk to English harbour and Nelson dockyard etc... Would defo go back

A family run hotel which made it even more special, all the staff and family members went out of their way to help us enjoy our trip. Lovely fresh breakfast, free sailing lesson, huge rooms, comfy beds and a view to die for in the morning was s6a77d to leave. Lovely little supermarket up the road and Sweet T's which sells food and drink but we didn't get to try. Hope I get to come back. Thank you so much. Oh and nice rum punch on arrival

The small beach and views. Quiet hotel with a nice pool.

Fantastic time!

Keep up the good work! Had a very nice and quiet evening. Well positioned next to a nice Italian restaurant as well. Will be back for a longer stay.

A real gem. After spending five days sailing to Antigua we opted to get off the boat and stay at the hotel tied to the marina. What a pleasant surprise! The property is a charming little hotel at the head of the harbor with beautiful views. The room was clean and very adequate, and a real bargain for the price. The office staff are very accommodating and went out of their way to help us check in late at night. The hotel is a short taxi ride away to the action in English Harbour, but there is a nice little restaurant at the hotel and at the end of the street, and a more upscale haunt at the marina just a few feet away. I am usually a five star hotel traveler, but was totally charmed by the Catamaran Hotel.

It was very peaceful and very calm. I like that the staff was very understanding, generous and hospitable. I would definitely be returning

The service in the restaurant was terrific, and right on the water, magic spot. We were there off season so the restaurant was only open for breakfast and lunch, but breakfast was included and really good. Close to English Harbor and the Antigua Yaught Club was great.

Fantastic beach location

A fantastic apartment right on the beach. Fiona was very friendly and welcoming and the room was spotlessly clean. Would definitely stay here again

great beachfront location and views. wonderful owner and staff who were friendly and very helpful. breakfast and lunch were excellent. the only thing that would have improved our stay was if the restaurant were open for dinner due to so many others being closed for the carnival festival.looking forward to our next visit. l owner and staff who were friendly,courteous and

Family friendly hotel

Lovely setting. Quiet people friendly. A very enjoyable experience. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay would highly recommend this hotel.

Es un lugar súper tranquilo. La vista es espectacular y disfrutas del espacio.

Property on the water yes but far away from everything

Loved walking out of the room front door straight onto the beach. Noisy neighbours!

Mixed Bag

Very Good hotel. But restaurant closed for dinner and hot water was an issue for one night. Excellent customer service. But no front desk or security guard at night.

Our room was ocean side and I love the view. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this place!

Loves that it was right on the beach and had options to eat that were in walking distance

A definite YES for Antigua

Beautiful hotel, beautiful views, small, quiet - great price!

Pleasant hotel in good location

Pleasant hotel in good location

Convenient location, pity Bar not open in evenings

Fabulous stay in this quiet corner of Antigua

The Catamaran Hotel was absolutely ideal for us. We had an upstairs room with it’s own balcony and views of the little beach outside the hotel . Staff were lovely and it was a very peaceful location . Highly recommend as it’s agreat place.

I like that the area was convenient and that there was a small beach right outside our door. I didn't like that the WiFi was very slow or non existent this should be stated at time of booking, also even though it stated we received a free breakfast we never did.

Nice hotel with a view

Small hotel with about 12-16 rooms, hotel is somewhat older but everything was very clean and well maintained; nice view over harbor, balcony/patio outside each room, beach and pool were on smaller side but enough to cool off. Restaurant was not open for dinner when we were there (was open for breakfast and lunch). However, there are several other restaurants close by and town is a 5-10 min cab ride/20-30 min walk. Reception staff was very friendly and helpful in explaining options and whats close by. Wifi reception not in room (our room was farthest away from reception), only in lobby, restaurant area but also on beach, always good! Rooms closer to reception would likely have wifi from room or balcony/patio.

scenery of bay and boats cannot be beat. much help adj to new location

Peaceful location, friendly and accommodating staff.

Business stop over

Had a great stay whilst there for work. People friendly and a good location

Antigua stop over

Stay for a couple of nights with work and thoroughly enjoyed it. A bit further out of the town than some of the hotels but this made it more peaceful.

Seven night stay here with family. Would certainly return. Must be one of the best views in Falmouth Hatbour. Hotel is old and worn but full of charachter. Staff are warm and friendly. Breakfast is basic and one needs to explore the numerous local restaurants if not cooking in which we did on three nights with included kitchen facilities in our room. We had cooker fridge large sink coffee maker toaster and plates and cutlery for four. Balcony with exceptional seaview. Sailing dinghies and canoes were a great bonus which we used every day . Water was clear and warm with no rubbish seen anywhere. Opposite end of Island to the airport which took about 45mins in a hire car. English Harbour is about 1.5miles away witj Nelsons Dockyard a must to visit

Lovely hotel n a beautiful position with comfortable rooms. It is a shame that breakfast is so inadequate. Very slow and not much food for a large group. We only wanted tea, fruit and toast but everything was brought to the table grudgingly and only enough for two! Otherwise the hotel is brilliant. We will return but next time we will make our own breakfast in the room.

Walk out of your room right into the private beaxh

Nice quaint older small hotel right on the beach..and close to several marinas

Friendly people

Kudos to the friendly people and local 3 legged cat! The breakfast is NOT breakfast, it is coffee and toast. The hotel is nothing fancy but sufficed for my business trip as my options were limited. It is an older, typical island place.

Really enjoyed our stay, staff were lovely and very helpful; very clean and food was great too ! Highly recommend

Very clean and fantastic customer service. Good value for money

Wonderfully

A great break

Lovely hotel with friendly and helpful staff family friendly. Great location on the beach very relaxing with local amenities very accessible. Each room has fridge and basics to give flexibility for eating and drinking. Adjacent restaurant good for breakfasts.