Runaway Bay Travel Guide

St John's
Runaway Bay Beach showing general coastal views, rugged coastline and a house

Popular places to visit

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Dickenson Bay Beach

4.5/5(39 reviews)

Enjoy white sands, blue-green waters and thrilling watersports at this Caribbean beach, which is conveniently located close to the town of St. John’s.

Dickenson Bay Beach
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Galley Bay

4.5/5(18 reviews)

Stay at the acclaimed resort to experience its pampering spa treatments and enjoy excellent views of the white-sand beach.

Galley Bay
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Runaway Bay Beach

4/5(16 reviews)

Enjoy the utterly serene ambiance on this isolated strand, go horseback riding and gaze up at the rocky Corbinson Point.

Runaway Bay Beach
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Heritage Quay

3.5/5(18 reviews)

Rest in the public square, visit the casino and check out the array of duty-free products in this two-story open-air mall.

Heritage Quay
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Deep Bay Beach

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Bring your kids to swim in this flat and placid bay and enjoy the spectacular views of endless blue water from the 18th-century fort.

Deep Bay Beach
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Fort James

4/5(14 reviews)

Admire the view of the Caribbean Sea and St. John’s and examine the powder magazine and gun emplacements of this beachside fort.

Fort James

Things to do

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Under the Sea snorkeling(Stingray/Kayak/ Power Snorkel available)

£119
Per adult
Under the Sea snorkeling(Stingray/Kayak/ Power Snorkel available)
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Straight to the Beach

£51
Per adult
Straight to the Beach
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Swim With Turtles

£55
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Swim With Turtles
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Top hotels in Runaway Bay

Hawksbill Resort Antigua - All Inclusive
Hawksbill Resort Antigua - All Inclusive
3 out of 5
Hawksbill Beach, Five Islands, St. John's, Antigua
The price is £163 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
£163
per night
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Stay at this beach hotel in St John's. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (391 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and professional. Resort was quiet and relaxing. Wonderful destination"

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Hawksbill Resort Antigua - All Inclusive
Royalton Antigua, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Royalton Antigua, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
4.5 out of 5
Five Islands VIllage, St. John's, Saint John
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The price is £344 per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
£344
per night
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in St John's. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.4/10 Good! (596 reviews)
"I absolutely loved my stay. Food was delicious, every single staff member went above and beyond, and were very friendly. The shows, poolside dancing, music, everything was so fun! I feel refreshed and rejuvenated, I will definitely return in the future."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024

Royalton Antigua, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Cocobay Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only
Cocobay Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only
4 out of 5
Valley Church, Valley Church, Antigua
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Valley Church. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (850 reviews)
"The resort was beautiful and the staff was exceptional."

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2024

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Cocobay Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only
Jolly Beach Antigua - All-inclusive
Jolly Beach Antigua - All-inclusive
3 out of 5
Bolans Village, St. Mary's, P.O.Box W2009, Jolly Harbour, Antigua
Stay at this beach resort in Jolly Harbour. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The resort was exactly what I was looking for. Somewhere quiet and peaceful. The room was comfortable although the AC wasn't working properly at least the room was at a good temperature perfect for resting. Both the pool and the beach were beautiful, not crowded and clean. There was no loud music ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2024

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Jolly Beach Antigua - All-inclusive
The Escape at Nonsuch Bay - All-Inclusive - Adults Only
The Escape at Nonsuch Bay - All-Inclusive - Adults Only
4 out of 5
Hughes Point, Freetown
Stay at this 4-star all-inclusive hotel in Freetown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private plunge pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (460 reviews)
"My husband and I stayed 6 days and we loved being able to connect and unwind. The stay was lovely and the staff that attended to us were great. This hotel is definitely a place to relax and reconnect with yourself or your significant other. We appreciate the great service provided by Wane at the ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024

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The Escape at Nonsuch Bay - All-Inclusive - Adults Only
Royalton CHIC Antigua, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only
Royalton CHIC Antigua, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only
5 out of 5
Halcyon Road, St. John's, Saint John
The price is £425 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
£425
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in St John's. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Dickenson Bay Beach and Galley ...
6.4/10 (29 reviews)
"The concert on the stage every night"

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024

Royalton CHIC Antigua, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only
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Other neighbourhoods around Runaway Bay

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Marina Bay

Marina Bay might not have many top sights, but Dickenson Bay Beach and Runaway Bay Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Marina Bay
Dickenson Bay Beach showing tropical scenes, general coastal views and rocky coastline

Dickenson Bay

4/5(8 area reviews)

When in Dickenson Bay, you can plan a visit to Dickenson Bay Beach and Runaway Bay Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Dickenson Bay
Dickenson Bay Beach showing tropical scenes, general coastal views and rocky coastline

Paradise View

4/5(9 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Paradise View and surrounding area, you can visit Dickenson Bay Beach and Runaway Bay Beach.

Paradise View
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Green Bay

While there might not be top attractions in Green Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Jolly Harbour Marina and Heritage Quay.

Green Bay
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Crosbies

Though Crosbies may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hodges Bay and Dickenson Bay Beach.

Crosbies
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Scotts Hill

While Scotts Hill isn't home to many top sights, Jolly Harbour Marina and Heritage Quay are some notable places to visit nearby.

Scotts Hill

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