Four-star Two MICHELIN Keys Jumby Bay, offshore, Antigua
Jumby Bay Island
A car-free private island of three hundred acres off Antigua, ten minutes by boat, where hawksbill turtles nest on the beach and nobody signs a bill.
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- MICHELIN
- Two Keys
- Island
- About 300 acres, car-free
- Forbes Travel Guide
- Four stars, 2026
- From Antigua
- About ten minutes by boat
The hotel
From sugar estate to private island.
The island was once called Long Island. In the eighteenth century it was a sugar plantation, in the 1940s a sheep ranch, and in the 1980s it became a resort. The planters' house of the 1830s still stands at its heart, restored as The Estate House, and Blackhead Persian sheep still wander the paths. There are no cars; guests ride bicycles along the island's lanes.
Three beaches ring the island behind coral reef, and on Pasture Bay the Hawksbill Project protects the endangered turtles that come ashore to nest. The resort, part of Oetker Hotels, runs on the motto "no signatures, no keys": meals, drinks and activities are included. The MICHELIN Guide gives it two Keys. On Saturday nights there is a barbecue on the beach, and Forbes Travel Guide rates the resort four stars for 2026.
- The Hawksbill Project Endangered hawksbill turtles nest on Pasture Bay Beach, and the island's programme watches over them.
- The Estate House Italian dinners in the restored plantation house of the 1830s, with the 1830 Bar inside and a terrace upstairs.
- Racquets and water Two tennis courts, two pickleball courts and a basketball court, plus the 22 Knots watersports centre and three pools.
Rooms & suites
Cottages, villas and estates.
Accommodation comes in three forms. Some have private pools, outdoor soaking tubs or outdoor showers. Counts differ between sources, so we give none.
- Rooms and suites Cottages The resort's rooms and suites, all-inclusive like the rest of the island.
- For families Villas Three, four or five bedrooms. Three nights minimum.
- Houses Private Estates Houses of five to eleven bedrooms, also three nights minimum.
Dining
Three restaurants and four bars.
Venues as listed by the resort and by Forbes Travel Guide. Shown for information.
- The Estate House Italian In the restored house of the 1830s
- The Veranda Open-air, by the sea Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Sandbar Restaurant One of the island's three restaurants
- 1830 Bar Cocktails Known for its Antigua Black Daiquiri
- Genny's Bar & Shack Bar One of the four bars
Recognition
Awards and listings.
- Two MICHELIN Keys Current selection
- Forbes Travel Guide Four stars, 2026
Good to know
Before you go.
- Arrival Check-in from 4 pm, check-out by noon.
- Children Welcome at any age, with the Jumby Explorers Kids Club and babysitting on request.
- Minimum stay Three nights in the villas and private estates.
- All-inclusive Meals, drinks and most activities are included, with no bills to sign.
Getting there
Flying to Antigua.
V.C. Bird International takes nonstop flights from London and North America, and Signature handles private jets on the same airfield. From the resort's jetty on Antigua, a short drive from the terminal by our estimate, the boat crosses in about ten minutes.
- Bridgetown 1 h 00
- Miami 3 h 10
- New York 4 h 05
- Toronto 4 h 45
- London 9 h 00 long-range jet
Questions
What guests ask first.
- How many MICHELIN Keys does Jumby Bay Island have?
- Two. The MICHELIN Guide lists Jumby Bay Island with two Keys.
- How do you reach Jumby Bay Island?
- By the resort's boat from Antigua, a crossing of about ten minutes. There are no cars on the island; guests use bicycles.
- Can we see turtles at Jumby Bay?
- Hawksbill turtles nest on Pasture Bay Beach, where the Hawksbill Project protects them.
- Can SkyCourtage arrange the flight to Antigua?
- Yes. We arrange Business and First Class seats on scheduled airlines and private jet charter to Antigua, with one final price, our margin included. The hotel is booked with the hotel or through our booking partner.
Also in Antigua
Other hotels worth the trip.
Staying at Jumby Bay Island?
Book the room, then the flight.
Rates and availability come from the hotel itself. For the journey to Antigua, a Business or First Class seat or an aircraft of your own: tell us the date and we come back with one final price, our margin included.
Opens the hotel's own website. We have no arrangement with the hotel.