Antigua’s Jolly Beach Resort Has Two Pools, the Island’s Longest Bar, and the Caribbean’s Best All-Inclusive Value 

Wake up to the sound of the sea. Step outside and the sand is already beneath your feet. Wander down to the buffet for breakfast, head straight for the beach, and let the day unfold however you want. Maybe it’s a swim before lunch at the grill. Maybe it’s a cocktail at the swim-up bar, laughter with new friends, or a long stretch in the sun with nothing to do at all.

At Jolly Beach in Antigua, the formula is simple — beach, pool, dining, repeat. It’s cheerful, fun, and endlessly easy. The essence of the all-inclusive is alive here: your meals, your drinks, your tennis, your paddle boarding, all taken care of, leaving you free to focus on the only thing that matters — enjoying the Caribbean.

There’s a certain glow to Jolly Beach in the afternoon light. The sea turns from turquoise to indigo, the sand glows white, and the whole place feels like it was designed for nothing but leisure. It’s Antigua at its most iconic — a mile-long stretch of perfect sand with a resort that gives travelers everything they need, without the price tag. It really is a magnificent beach — one of those stretches of sand that stays with you. That you savor long after you’ve returned home.

And at Jolly, you walk out of your room and the beach is right there. Palms sway in the breeze, the water is calm, and the horizon feels endless. Here, the Caribbean dream isn’t just accessible — it’s affordable.

The Best-Value All-Inclusive in the Caribbean

Jolly Beach has become known as the best-value all-inclusive resort in the region, and it makes perfect sense: it’s the all-inclusive experience, expertly distilled, set on one of the world’s best beaches.

The property combines Antigua’s unmatched natural beauty with a classic Caribbean resort experience — at a price point that makes extended stays possible. It’s the kind of place where couples and groups find their vibes, whether it’s long afternoons by the pool, games on the sand, or lingering over dinner as the sun sets.

With its 12-and-older guest policy, Jolly Beach leans into a more grown-up, laid-back atmosphere, making it ideal for friends, romantic escapes, and parents traveling with older kids. Rates are some of the most competitive you’ll find anywhere in the Caribbean, with unlimited dining, drinks, and even non-motorized watersports included. The value is extraordinary.

Taste the Flavors of the Caribbean

Food is central to the Jolly Beach experience, and the resort’s dining program is as abundant as the setting. Days start at the redesigned buffet and courtyard restaurant, with breakfast served from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., followed by themed lunches and dinners. For lunch under the sun, the beachfront grill sits between the sand and the Fantasy Pool, serving grilled favorites and quick bites well into the afternoon.

In the evenings, the open-air Italian courtyard offers à la carte dining amid tropical gardens, while the island’s longest bar — a historic beachside spot — pours cocktails late into the night. Add in the poolside swim-up bar, the coffee shop serving some of the best brews in the Caribbean, and an assortment of tropical-themed bars, and you’ve got a resort that makes dining and drinking a core part of the vacation.

Your all-inclusive package covers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and unlimited house-brand beverages by the glass. From a casual snack to a full-course dinner, there’s always another flavor of Antigua to try.

Pools, Activities and Pure Relaxation

Beyond the beach, Jolly Beach offers two freshwater pools, tennis courts, and daily activities. Water sports like kayaking and paddleboarding put you right on the Caribbean Sea, while land games and cultural events keep the energy going all day. Or you can simply do nothing at all — stretched out on the sand with just the the sound of waves.

Antigua, Right at Your Doorstep

Jolly Beach is perfectly located for exploring Antigua. You can sail to offshore islands, tour historic Nelson’s Dockyard, or simply take in the 365 beaches the island is famous for. But the truth is, you may not want to leave Jolly Beach at all.

How Much It Costs for Your Vacation

This beach. These pools. This island. The starting price right now? A decidedly budget-friendly $199 per room per night — note — per room, not per person. That means a couple can spend five days on a sugar-white-sand beach, all-inclusive for $995. That’s hard to beat anywhere, particularly for an all-inclusive vacation.

How to Get There

Antigua’s VC Bird International Airport is served by nonstop flights from major U.S. cities like Miami, New York, and Atlanta, along with connections from London and Toronto. From the airport, it’s just a 25-minute drive to Jolly Beach, where the sand is always waiting. Flights from Miami are about $488 roundtrip right now, according to Google Flights.