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Reviews of Catamaran Hotel Marina

3 out of 5
Catamaran Hotel Marina
Falmouth Harbour, Falmouth Harbour, Antigua

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 217 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 217 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 217 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 217 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 217 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ernest

Great location… very old, tired and sad rooms… nobody there when I arrived to check in… no phone number… got lucky, reached someone… waited 45 minutes for them to arrive. But nice view… someone needs to dump some money into fixing it up…
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Great stay. Great location to visit my daughter who is working at Falmouth harbour. Great that there is a little boat to take you across to pigeon beach for free and kayaks also for free. Breakfast brought to the room which was more than a continental breakfast. Pity no lunch options and the restaurant is lacking for the evening. Hardly anyone uses it. Plenty of sunbeds but not many padded cushions for the wooden ones ??. I did however enjoy my stay and Rufus who picked me up from the airport was excellent and became like a personal driver for myself and my daughter at a reasonable cost.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was fine, our 2nd story room was fine. Water pressure a bit low for showering.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Desmond

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Travelled with partner
Nice property with wonderful views of the Falmouth Harbour. A clean and safe beach just steps from the balcony. Breakfast delivered to the room every morning. Several restaurants within walking distance. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely large room with large terrace overlooking the beach and marina. A quiet and beautiful location for a relaxing holiday. Would recommend having a car to get around.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Dean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
For a longer stay you'll need a car as not much within walkable distance. Perfect for us though to stop 3 nights here. Staff great as we found throughout Antigua. Hotel is a bit shabby in places but perfectly good to stay in and right on a small beach. Air con unit in our room was brand new and worked great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Jehan

Nice spot on the beach. Area is quiet. Very outdated rooms. Could hear the constant walking and shuffling from room above. Restaurant at hotel served good food, but not enough for the price plus much of the menu items weren't available. A complimentary breakfast was brought to the room every morning which was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went in October (low season) and weren't told in advance that the hotel restaurant would be closed and there was no indication on the Expedia website either. However, our apartment was equipped with a full sized cooker, microwave and fridge/freezer which were brand new. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, gave a personalised service and were happy to cater for our particular needs. We really appreciated the great care the team took of their guests. The hotel, located in the Nelson dockyard National Park, has historic sites and secluded beaches within easy reach and is close to two convenience stores as well as on the bus route, although a hire car is better to explore the rest of this beautiful island. We would not hesitate in recommending this family run hotel and would very happily stay there again.
Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Need to have a light blanket for each bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A family of 4 stayed for 5 nights just before Xmas. Amazing beach front view, close to nice restaurants and to pigeon point and galleon beaches. Great to have breakfast brought to our room each morning. Staff were very friendly, and thoroughly cleaned our room each day. Be prepared for mosquitos. Due to the season, insects outside made loud noise each night, and when that noise quietened, the roosters nearby started yelling nonstop from 5am in the morning. Nothing wrong with the hotel, but something to be aware of.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good spot for a stop over
Nice place to find by accident as we had an extra night in Antigua. Fitted out apartment and continental breakfast brought to the room. Good beach area and pool. Very quiet at the moment. Lovely weather helped our stay even more
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

oritta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Boat ride included
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

jimenez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
i like the QUITE place, and beatiful view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pros - The hotel is locally owned. The owner is very personable and relates well to her guests. The property is fairly clean and there is also daily room cleaning. The unit is clean and adequately furnished with a comfortable bed, small dining table, and a kitchen. Breakfast was delivered to my room every morning. Kimberly was extremely hospitable and welcoming. Cons - When I arrived at the hotel after 4pm, (according to the website, check begins at 3 pm) the concierge was annoyed at the time I arrived because she let me know that she was off the clock as soon as I got out of the taxi. The restaurant was closed and I was told that it was closed because it's off season and there weren't enough guests at the hotel for it to be open. By the way, the website stated that there are two restaurants onsite however, there is only one. The restaurant did open on my third and fourth night there due to having more guests. There is a restaurant up the road from the hotel (Sweet T's) however their menu consists mainly of burgers. The beach is murky and muddy so I ended up going to Pigeon Point Beach which is close to the hotel for a $24USD round trip taxi ride. The concierge who is related to the owner had the most disgusting attitude whenever I asked her a question about going on tour or something that I needed. I ended up booking tours with Suntours Antigua to avoid dealing with her. If you're going to stay here, you need to rent a car because cabs are very expensive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gordon

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

MR KENNETH

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly kind staff. Beautiful setting with calm beach right outside my room. Different breakfast every morning but very good, with fresh fruit always. Would go back in a heart beat!😁
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful and lovely
We loved this charming little slice of Antigua. The hotel, the beach, the Harbour - so placid and peaceful. Very easy to get around from here but we almost did not need to. Loved the option of using the free kayaks - went across the harbor to Pigeon Point beach a couple of times. Fun and gave me the feeling that I’d “earned” my beach time. Breakfast in the morning was tasty as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Staff & service
Decent hotel on the water. Unfortunately beach out front is a no go as the gooey mud on the bottom makes for an uncomfortable swim. However, Colin, Anik and others who run it are very nice people who will do all they can to assist you. Location is great as there are many good restaurants and grocery stores nearby. Comes with a nice continental breakfast as well. Overall, a nice place to stay as you can head out to discover the many beaches on the island and explore.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

IVY

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is nice and relaxing. The staff are friendly. The area is clean, we have the ocean view room. The only thing I did not like is the sound of the chicken that wakes you up so early, other than that everything is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful vacation. We enjoyed how close it was to English Harbor. It was a very relaxing trip. Thank you to a wonderful staff.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Leslie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We got the basics we need. Property was the right location for our IT.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and its beach are really beautiful – a seriously stunning setting. The rooms are comfortable and well equipped, including kitchens. The owner is very kind and friendly. Unfortunately, the hotel was undertaking construction when I visited, which had not been communicated, and it made relaxing on the beautiful beach almost impossible. The construction work even took place on a Sunday. What's more, two male staff members came on to me, including commenting on my body in a bikini, which made me feel really uncomfortable and like I couldn't sunbathe again. It was all friendly, but yes, made me feel deeply uncomfortable. Anyway, it's a beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Colin and his mom were absolutely fantastic. My wife and I stayed 1/27-2/3 and we loved it. Couldn’t ask for a better location, perfect weather, beach front, harbor nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, small hotel with its own beach and pool. Staff are friendly and the rooms are clean and comfortable. It is well located to drive to restaurants and attractions and a couple of fun dining places within walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fiona was warm and welcoming when we arrived. Room was spacious and sparkling clean, slightly better as pictured on website. Staff was friendly and polite. Housekeeping was thorough. I would not choose to come to this resort if I didn't have outside plans on the island throughout the week, however it was a clean and comfortable place to sleep, the breakfast was lovely each morning and the server was adorable and remembered from day to day our prefences. The beach area was well kept. We would recommend this property to others and found it was perfect for what we expected and what we needed. It looks like they are builing additional rooms, and that said, construction was not at all disturbing and did not infringe on our peace and quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Teresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming. Loved the view from our balcony, breakfast on the deck inches from the water and convenience for amenities of English Harbour.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Colin on 15 Feb 2023
Hello Teresa, Thank you for your review. We are happy you enjoyed your stay with us.

8/10 Good

Vadim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Colin on 15 Feb 2023
Hello Vadim, Thank you for your review.

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Ann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful location at a good price.
Lovely ground floor room with a patio area. Kitchenette was much appreciated. Daily excellent maid service kept the sand at bay. Breakfast was plated and included fruit, yoghurt and a carb. This was very pleasant and just enough. Would have been nice to have the option of a buffet or a little more food. Breakfast was served in the adjacent restaurant which is right on the water and really lovely. It is possible to get a really good dinner at the Cuban restaurant but service and availability of options was a little random. Loved mornings watching the yachts and birds come and go. We took out kayaks and went over to pigeon bay beach with great snorkeling.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Colin on 15 Feb 2023
Hello Mary-Ann,Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you had an enjoyable stay with us. We are now offering cooked breakfast options in the mornings.

8/10 Good

FABIO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel marina, optimal position, wonderful view, clean and quite
Response from Colin on 15 Feb 2023
Hello Fabio, Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you had a pleasant stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Colin on 15 Feb 2023
Hello Eric, Thank you for your review.

8/10 Good

Robert Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Basic, but comfortable clean and cheerful. The service is a bit random (whether things are open or not like the restaurant, or getting the ride to pigeon beach, or getting beach towels).
Response from Colin on 15 Feb 2023
Hello Robert Scott, Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

sheneka

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view was exquisite! It was very peaceful. The staff was very friendly. Loved the proximity to English Harbor!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Feona on 8 May 2022
Thank you! It was a pleasure hosting you. We look forward to welcoming you back to our beautiful Island in the sun...

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Catamaran hotel, Antigua
Great boutique hotel for anyone looking for a more authentic stay away from the resort concept. Rooms are basic but certainly suited our needs, regularly cleaned and having direct access to a lovely little beach and pool we really enjoyed. We had a terrace and loved spending time just taking in the amazing view. The local Italian restaurant was pleasant, staff lovely and food good. However we were recommended that as we arrived as essentially the only option. We did not return and the only reason for that was the price, we felt exceptionally expensive compared to other places. We ate at The Galley Bar at Nelsons dockyard, lovely for a lunch and well priced. Pillars, stunning location, good food, service and still cheaper than the Italian near the hotel. Sweet-T is the go to for ice creams and lunch/dinner - very well priced food. We also ate in a couple of places around the English Harbour marina that were all good. Hired a jeep from Big S in old English harbour, the best car hire service we have ever experienced. We will most definitely return, and as long as you aren’t expecting resort standard then this is a perfect place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Feona on 8 May 2022
Thank you, we appreciate your our feedback and recommendations. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future.

8/10 Good

Joan

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Colin on 12 Apr 2022
Hello Joan, Thank you for your review, we appreciate you staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there Feb 2022: The staff were excellent and friendly!!!! Very helpful and always there to answer any questions. The accommodations were fantastic and very clean! Luv it!!!! Mike and Barb
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Colin on 12 Apr 2022
Hello Mike & Bard, Thank you for your review. We definitely try our best and i am glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super chilled break
Peaceful and relaxing break beside Falmouth Harbour quay. Continental breakfast with fresh fruit was delivered to the room each morning. The kitchen facilities mean you can stock the fridge and relax on the beach chairs or balcony. The water is clean for swimming but a trip on the kayaks or a dingy for a small fee can take you to Pidgeon Beach across the harbour for a swim. You will need a car or taxi to get to English Harbour.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Colin on 12 Apr 2022
Hello Peter, Thank you for your review, we are happy you enjoyed your stay. P.S: Dingy rides to Pidgeon Point beach are complimentary.

8/10 Good

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at The Catamaran Hotel, the staff go out of their way to make your stay special and the location is great for accessing Falmouth Harbour. Also the hotel boat to Pigeon Point Beach was so convenient
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet & Relaxing & comfortable
Loved this small unpretentious hotel in a super spot - very quiet & relaxing- would definitely stay again …
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Natalya

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, right by the beach. You definitely need a car
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reshma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located on the water. Great view of the ships. Use of kayaks was a plus. Great breakfast delivered every morning. Staff very helpful in making reservations and suggestions. They have a DR that makes house visits for COVID testing when you need it to return to the US. Overall, a great stay!!! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021