The Ocean Inn is a small hotel resort located hill side over looking the famous Nelsons Dockyard. Its proximity to this area means that it is the perfect place to discover the area of English Harbour and the National Park. Click to find out more about: Within the hotel offer the following amenities: Breakfast; is provided in your room rate and is server al fresco on our beautiful gallery where there are truly spectacular views across to Nelson;s Dockyard. Swimming pool - with sun loungers where you can while away many relaxing hours listening to the birds singing and watching millionaire yachts pulling into the harbour. Honesty Bar; relaxing can be thirsty work so to ensure you keep cool you can help yourself to drink throughout the day, and just write down what you drink; and it will be added to your bill on checking out. Communications; if want to stay connected with the world we offer free WI-Fi access throughout the property, Cable Television in all rooms, and telephone service in the main office. Booking Office; if you want to explore the island, hire a car, cruise the turquoise waters, find out about what;s going on; visit our reception and we will be able to help you plan a varied itinerary. Multi-gym; if you want to stay fit while on vacation, then make use of our small multi-gym to stay in shape. In room service – towels and bedding are provided and there is a daily maid service. Security; Safes in which to keep your valuable items may be rented at a cost of US$3 per day. Steps away from the Ocean Inn you will find some of the best entertainment, sport, activities and people watching on the island of Antigua. You have a huge choice of bars, restaurants, galleries, and live music within 10 minutes walk or drive. Must dos are; Shirley Heights on Sundays; the biggest and longest running party on the island. Check it out at www.shirleyheightslookout.com. Abracadabra; fantastic Italian cuisine early and excellent disco later with costume and one off parties throughout the year. The Dockyard; spend an evening walking around the dockyard stopping off for a rum punch and sit and watch the activity on board luxury yachts, dine at HQ,s the Copper and Lumber Hotel or the Admirals Inn and take an after dinner walk along the dock to see how the rich and famous live. Antigua Yacht Club Marina; the walk to the marina passes excellent restaurant such as Trappas, Mad Mongoose for cheaper fare and Karaoke and ends on the board walk of yet more enormous yachts; and some of the best coffee and ice creams on the island available at Sea Breeze cafe. Harmony Hall Restaurant Art Gallery - great food and a truly unique atmosphere in an idyllic setting only 40 minutes drive away. Ultramarine - How about learning to dive with Ultramarine. Check it out at www.ultramarinecaribbean.com. Want to go local; stop at any of the vendors and grills along the way and you will be surprised at how tasty and cheap the food is. If you want to try something different just ask; and all will be explained. You will find nearby access to tennis, squash, yoga, a first class gym, Turkish bath, massages, beauty treatments, hair dressers, and much more. Just ask at or reception for the latest schedules and prices. If you just love to walk there are some excellent treks in the area; Shirley Heights, the Forts, Rendezvous Bay; again ask at reception and they will be able to point you in the right direction. Just remember the sun is incredibly hot, so if you intend to walk in the day please ensure you have a strong sun block and ideally a hat to protect your head, as well as plenty of water. We have two wonderful beaches nearby; Pigeon Beach only 10 minutes walk away, and a great hang our for locals and yachties, and Galleon Beach which is only a 5 minute water taxi out of Nelson;s Dockyard. Banks for changing money, a post office, bakery, gift shops, galleries, a book shop and more can all be found nearby as well as a well stocked supermarket so you are able to buy souvenirs to take home with you. For a the perfect gift, Alexis Andrews has produced a fantastic book full of photographs of Antigua and Barbuda. www.indiancreekbooks.com

All villas have en-suite bathrooms and twin or queen sized beds ensuring you can have a fantastic nights sleep, and in the morning on waking, spectacular views over the harbour and across to Nelson;s Dockyard. Private galleries with superb views over the Dockyard. Refrigerators and tea and coffee makers. CTV and Free WIFI internet access in room. These rooms are located in the main house with spacious in-suite bathrooms and superb views overlooking the pool and the view. Our standard rooms with en-suite bathrooms are very spacious however they do not have a view of the harbour, therefore we offer them at a slightly lower rate. Hair dryers and tea and coffee making facilities. These rooms are very spacious rooms with excellent views of the harbour; however the two rooms share a bathroom with their neighbor. For this reason we offer these rooms at a budget price. The rooms have air conditioning and are perfect for friends or family vacationing together, or for budget conscious travelers looking to save money. Please note: All rooms have linens and towels provided and breakfast is included in the room rate.

A rare glimpse of luxury, history, geography and tropical elegance, all tucked away in a beautiful garden overlooking Antigua’s historic Nelson's Dockyard and turquoise Caribbean waters. You look out of your window, pass the gardener, who is busily pruning the lemon, cherry, banana, hibiscus and bougainvillea trees; the sky is clear blue, the sea is a deeper blue, sparkling with sunlight. A gentle breeze comes drifting in from the ocean, clean and refreshing as you sit on our balcony having your breakfast. For a moment, you think you have died and gone to heaven. But this paradise is real and affordable. In fact, it cost only half as much to live this dream and lifestyle as it would be to stay in your own home. The Ocean Inn is just a 5 minute walk from many activities, including three of Antigua's most modern marinas, home to world famous Antigua Sailing Week, the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta and the Antigua Charter Yacht Meeting held each December. This small Antiguan owned and Antiguan managed hotel offers 12 unique bedrooms perched on the hillside with stunning views of Ordinance Bay and luxury yachts entering and leaving the harbour daily. The amazing thing about it? It offers affordable Antiguan accommodation in an area surrounded by beauty, charm, opulence and luxury. With its superb location it is perfect for vacationers looking for a base from which to discover Antigua. The beautiful Ocean Inn is surrounded by all the charm and calm of our countryside, but still within easy reach of many restaurants, shops, sailing, snorkeling, diving, tennis, horseback-riding, deep sea fishing, and two of Antigua’s finest beaches. It’s also a great stopover for yachtsmen and women looking for a few nights on dry land prior to the next sail, race or yacht charter. But what makes us really special – we believe in giving our visitors the personal care and attention that you can only find in a small Antiguan hotel. A visit with us is a personal experience which we ensure is tailored exactly to your requirements. By ANY choice, The Ocean Inn is your best bet for a wonderful vacation. Copyright The Ocean Inn 2007 - Website Design by in collaboration with

Galleon Beach (see above) is only a mere 5 minutes water taxi ride away from The Ocean Inn. With our location right at the heart of the sailing capital of the Eastern Caribbean it makes sense that many of the exciting things to see and do when in Antigua are about sailing, but we also have great beaches, carnival and of course we love our cricket and rum. Find out a little bit more about these events and pastimes below. Antigua Sailing Week; one of the top 5 sailing regattas in the world held yearly at the end of April or early May, more than 200 yachts descend on English Harbour to race and take part in the many parties and events. A great time to visit the area. Antigua Classic Week; if history is your thing; then Classic week is essential. Beautiful yachts of 40 years or older enter the races, and sail elegantly in the waters off Antigua the week before Sailing Week. www.antiguaclassics.com. Antigua Charter Yacht Meeting; the most important event of the year for yacht owners, brokers, agents, captains and crew. English Harbour becomes the show case for some of the most beautiful yachts worldwide getting ready to receive lucky vacationers setting sail for the Caribbean. www.antigua-charter-meeting.com. Antigua and Barbuda Marine Association; home to the many businesses involved in Marine Trades in Antigua. This website is a great source of news and information about the trades in Antigua. Antigua Carnival; Every year at the end of July into August the whole country heads for St. Johns to celebrate emancipation. A 10 day long party, there are events to suit all ages and desires; from Steel pan shows, to Soca Jump Ups and Last Lap. www.antiguacarnival.com. Cricket is one of Antigua’s biggest loves and continues to play an important role in the yearly sporting calendar. To find out more visit www.windiescricket.com. Antigua Rum - Information about Antigua can;t be complete without talking about rum. Still distilled on the island and a main ingredient in many big party nights, rum is a passion with no fear of waning. Local distillery Antigua Distilleries are responsible for producing the amber nectar as well as brewing the local beer Wadadli. To find out more visit www.antiguadistillery.com. For an excellent island guide which gives you up to date information about what;s happening; visit

Classic Week / Sailing Week Rates. To enquire about availability, rates and booking please fill out our form. We accept credit cards as follows: American Express, Visa along with traveller;s cheques or cash. A deposit of 2 nights per room booked is required. Cancellation policy as follows will get a full refund. Two weeks cancellation policy for guests booking one to three rooms. One month cancellation policy for guest booking four rooms and more. If cancellations are not made within the above periods deposits will be forfeited. If your room key is lost; a fee of US$5 will be added to your final bill on check out. Rates are subject to 10.5% Government Tax 10% Service Charge

 Luggage storage
 Central situation
 Dinner may be served in the room
 Licensed bar
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Swimming pool
 Phone at reception
 TV sets in rooms
 Patio, summer terrace