Beach Hotels in Five Islands Village

Apologies for repeating the WelshGirlCardiff review from Aug 2022 - but she is spot on! Hawksbill is a 3-star resort and does not pretend to be a 5-star 'Sandals' resort with regimentally lined beach umbrellas hiding the natural beauty of the Caribbean coastline. The four beaches each offer something slightly different from easy swimming areas, to rocky snorkelling opportunities and the beautiful clothing optional Eden beach. The latter is the longest and less than ten people on the beach at any one time. A water was available from the cooler brought down from the resort. The food variety was fine and plenty of it, with catering and table staff friendly and accommodating. The requirement to book you evening meal preference was no issue with no strict enforcement, probably just an efficient way of gauging the cooking requirements for the evening. Vegetarians may feel aggrieved at the choice but for us this was not an issue! Caribbean flavours served throughout the day with the bars serving a variety of local cocktails along with the more familiar ones. All served with smiles and friendliness. The little Sugar Mill shop in an old Martello Tower on the resort sold tobacco, drink and souvenirs with a lovely helpful lady always chatting away and cheerful. Natural beauty oozes through the resort with goats roaming, pigs visiting the beach to cool down, the occasional mongoose scampering around, ducks scavenging with a variety of birds providing birdsong and occasionally raiding the sugar sachets in the rooms if you left the door open! The two cats collectively having 7 and a half legs, know how to cajole guests for some nibbles. There are many reviews pointing out specific issues they had with the resort: Paul M - You have to pay for water?? If you have a bottle there is free water from water coolers around the resort. Chervil R - Slow WIFI? It worked, but you have Caribbean beaches, azure blue sea and sunshine is this really an issue? Comments about staff being rude and unhelpful must have been visiting a different place! We booked the all-inclusive 14 day break through a British Airways package. Airport taxi transfer was efficient with a guided tour all the way to the resort. Welcome at the resort was friendly, informative and we were escorted to our beach front bungalow. 12 steps to the beach, 18 steps to the sea. Yes, the rooms were a little tired and the resort was closing for 5 months for a refurbishment, but did it matter. No, not one bit.

The staff were incredible and made our experience amazing. Particularly the Royalton fit team: Shannan, Shaquelle and J’amalyn. Their classes were challenging, yet they made every class so much fun. I couldn’t recommend them enough. Each class is so accessible to people who have never done any fitness before to people who work out all the time. The instructors were so enthusiastic and and made each classes personalised to our abilities. They knew our names and even followed up if we didn’t go to a class, it was so nice to be noticed especially in such a big resort. They are very talented and I hope their efforts do not go unnoticed, because they made our experience! Thank you royalton fit team!!

When you stay at Galley Bay Resort & Spa in St. John's, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Galley Bay and Landing Bay Beach. This all-inclusive property is 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Dickenson Bay Beach and 9 mi (14.6 km) from Jolly Beach.Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this property include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon.This property is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Enjoy Caribbean cuisine at Sea Grape Restaurant, one of the property's many dining establishments, which include 4 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 5 bars/lounges. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 98 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.

When you stay at Galley Bay Cottages in St. John's, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Galley Bay and Hawksbill Beach. This beach apartment is 7 mi (11.2 km) from Dickenson Bay Beach and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Jolly Beach.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and laundry facilities.Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.