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Elite Island Resorts

Every resort, ranked

6
resorts ranked
2
countries
4.4
average guest rating
4.6k
reviews analysed

Elite Island Resorts is a Caribbean all-inclusive group anchored in Antigua, where it runs a cluster of properties (Galley Bay, St. James's Club, Hammock Cove, Pineapple Beach, The Verandah) alongside outposts in Grenada and Saint Lucia. It is the dominant all-inclusive name on Antigua, spanning romantic adults-only beach resorts and family-friendly ones under a single umbrella.

Last reviewed July 2026 How we score

The style is classic Caribbean rather than modern-mega: mid-sized, beach-led resorts that trade sleek newness for location and a relaxed, repeat-guest feel. Quality varies by property and age, from the upscale, newer Hammock Cove to long-loved but older stalwarts. The ranking below sorts them on real guest ratings so the range shows clearly.

Guests
Both: adults-only and family resorts
Where
Antigua (core), plus Grenada and Saint Lucia
Price positioning
Mid to upscale, by property
Signature
Antigua's leading all-inclusive cluster; classic beach resorts
Top end
Hammock Cove (adults-only, newer, upscale)
Nightly rates in our catalog
$152–$1061/night pp

Where Elite Island Resorts scores strongest

8.9/10
Romance
8.6/10
Beach
8.4/10
Service
8.4/10
Quiet

Chain averages across the Elite Island Resortsresorts we've scored.

Where Elite Island Resorts operates

Map of Elite Island Resorts resort locations

6 resorts mapped stars are five-star properties

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The case for

Book Elite Island Resorts if

  • Travelers set on Antigua who want the island's widest all-inclusive choice
  • Couples wanting a romantic, adults-only Caribbean beach resort
  • Repeat Caribbean visitors who value beach and vibe over brand-new hardware
The caveats

Know before you book

  • Quality and age vary a lot across the portfolio; the newer properties are a clear step up
  • Antigua-concentrated, so it is an island choice as much as a brand choice

Frequently asked questions

Which Elite Island resort is best?

The newer, adults-only Hammock Cove tends to top the group, but the right pick depends on whether you want adults-only or family and which beach. The ranking above compares every Elite Island property in our catalog on real guest ratings and category scores.

Are Elite Island Resorts only in Antigua?

Antigua is the core, with the largest cluster, but the group also runs properties in Grenada and Saint Lucia. Our resort pages show each property's location and what its all-inclusive plan covers.

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