Kwilson51 Posted January 28, 2015 #1 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Good morning, as our cruise soon approaches, I had made plans to spend the day at Coconut Beach with a day pass. However, they have informed me due to the hurricane they will not be letting us use any chairs either at the pool or the beach. Not making for a great day in my mind..... Looked at a couple other resorts for a day pass but wondering if anyone has an idea of a good public beach with a bar/restaurant? Not to far by taxi and hopefully not the most crowded on the island..... Any suggestions would be most appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FraudBroad Posted January 28, 2015 #2 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Valley Church Beach has a bar/restaurant called the Nest. Hope that helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwilson51 Posted January 28, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Do you know how far this beach is from the port? And would this be the beach of choice for everyone (crowded). Thanks for your advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FraudBroad Posted January 28, 2015 #4 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Here's a thread with more information: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2100550 I think it's about 20 minutes from port. You can do a search and people have posted information on how to take the public bus there. Regards, Natalie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted January 28, 2015 #5 Share Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) Good morning, as our cruise soon approaches, I had made plans to spend the day at Coconut Beach with a day pass. However, they have informed me due to the hurricane they will not be letting us use any chairs either at the pool or the beach. Not making for a great day in my mind.....Looked at a couple other resorts for a day pass but wondering if anyone has an idea of a good public beach with a bar/restaurant? Not to far by taxi and hopefully not the most crowded on the island..... Any suggestions would be most appreciated! For a class venue away from the cruise crowds, stay the day at Jacqui O's Great views, food, cocktails, sevice, loungers, inside seating. Take lunch, but book early as it is a favourite of many. Also, you never know who will turn up and join you. https://www.facebook.com/JacquiOsBeachHouseAntigua Edited January 28, 2015 by PORT ROYAL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwilson51 Posted January 28, 2015 Author #6 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Great information.....i think I have my answer....... ThankS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted January 28, 2015 #7 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Do you know how far this beach is from the port? And would this be the beach of choice for everyone (crowded). Thanks for your advise. Valley Church will be heaving with Cruise Crowds - Fold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat54 Posted January 29, 2015 #8 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Valley Church is a beautiful beach. However the last time we were there it was extremely crowded. Not very enjoyable. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveysbydesign Posted January 29, 2015 #9 Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) Darkwood beach! Amazing beach, low crowd, good food and friendly staff! We took the bus, only cost $1.50 each way. Bravo was our bus drive, he was great... Shelmore runs the rest./bar at Darkwood and was super friendly! Edited January 29, 2015 by loveysbydesign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLC535 Posted January 29, 2015 #10 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Darkwood beach! Amazing beach, low crowd, good food and friendly staff! We took the bus, only cost $150 each way. Bravo was our bus drive, he was great... Shelmore runs the rest./bar at Darkwood and was super friendly! Looks beautiful...but I hope you meant $15 each way....:eek:;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveysbydesign Posted January 29, 2015 #11 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Looks beautiful...but I hope you meant $15 each way....:eek:;) oops...$1.50 each way pp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLC535 Posted January 29, 2015 #12 Share Posted January 29, 2015 oops...$1.50 each way pp Even better ;):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted January 29, 2015 #13 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Darkwood beach! Amazing beach, low crowd, good food and friendly staff! We took the bus, only cost $1.50 each way. Bravo was our bus drive, he was great... Shelmore runs the rest./bar at Darkwood and was super friendly! Do not forget to mention the road noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveysbydesign Posted January 29, 2015 #14 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Do not forget to mention the road noise. We did not hear any road noise at all, not even one single car...just the sound of the ocean! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGDAN1975 Posted February 10, 2015 #15 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Port Royal must be the owner of JaquiO`s haha or he loves it beyond belief ! -D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveysbydesign Posted February 10, 2015 #16 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Port Royal must be the owner of JaquiO`s haha or he loves it beyond belief ! -D Yea, that and he must hate the owners at Darkwood as he bashes them on many posts! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG13 Posted March 6, 2015 #17 Share Posted March 6, 2015 So Darkwood is a bar/restaurant? Are there umbrellas and chair there you can rent? If I wish to take a taxi there what beach is it on or an address or will a driver know? I've also not heard anyone mention where to catch a taxi. Husband has early onset parkinson's disease so a taxi is a better choice of transportation for us. I was planning to go to Coconut Beach Club, but read that's been damaged by hurricane so need a new option. Thanks. Yea, that and he must hate the owners at Darkwood as he bashes them on many posts! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveysbydesign Posted March 6, 2015 #18 Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) So Darkwood is a bar/restaurant? Are there umbrellas and chair there you can rent? If I wish to take a taxi there what beach is it on or an address or will a driver know? I've also not heard anyone mention where to catch a taxi. Husband has early onset parkinson's disease so a taxi is a better choice of transportation for us. I was planning to go to Coconut Beach Club, but read that's been damaged by hurricane so need a new option. Thanks. Yes it is a bar/restaurant. You can rent chair sand they are under a covering. There will be plenty of taxis/vans right at the dock. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g147242-d151567-Reviews-Darkwood_Beach-Antigua_Antigua_and_Barbuda.html https://www.facebook.com/DarkwoodBBR http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g147242-d151567-Reviews-Darkwood_Beach-Antigua_Antigua_and_Barbuda.html#photos Good pics. here! Edited March 6, 2015 by loveysbydesign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG13 Posted March 6, 2015 #19 Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) Well, there goes plan 1. There is only ship in port that day so hopefully Valley Church won't be too busy. Never been there so we'll start here. I think Jacqio's sounds like a nice experience but will save it for the next trip. The cabanas look lovely. I'd just like to know more about it first. I think it will be a better choice for us as my husband has balance issues and being dropped off at the beach will be easier. Good morning, as our cruise soon approaches, I had made plans to spend the day at Coconut Beach with a day pass. However, they have informed me due to the hurricane they will not be letting us use any chairs either at the pool or the beach. Not making for a great day in my mind..... Looked at a couple other resorts for a day pass but wondering if anyone has an idea of a good public beach with a bar/restaurant? Not to far by taxi and hopefully not the most crowded on the island..... Any suggestions would be most appreciated! Edited March 6, 2015 by PG13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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