Antigua
Caribbean · Antigua and Barbuda
Best Months
Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May
Rec. Nights
5 nights
Airports
ANU (V.C. Bird International)
Avg. Cash
$342 - $2,985/night
Best Value
Overview
Antigua is a coral island nation in the eastern Caribbean famous for its white-sand beaches and some of the finest sailing waters in the Atlantic. English Harbour, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, draws superyachts from around the world.
For points travelers, the Royalton Antigua (Marriott's all-inclusive portfolio) allows members to redeem Bonvoy points for all-inclusive stays — covering food and beverages throughout the stay for dramatically higher effective cents-per-point value.
Beyond the beaches, Antigua has a charming capital in St. John's with a colorful public market and colonial architecture. Direct flights from major East Coast US hubs make it easy to reach.
Cash vs Points
Hotels in Antigua range from $342 to $2985 per night. Points redemptions offer 1.69+ cents per point value.
Points Hotel Recommendations
6 properties in Antigua bookable with points, sorted by value
| Hotel | Program | Check-in | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hodges Bay Resort & Spa, an HQ Luxury Resort & Residences | Wyndham | 30,000 | $599 | 2.0¢ | Apr 8 | |
Hermitage Bay, an SLH Hotel | Hilton | 230,000 | $3,704 | 1.6¢ | Apr 12 | |
The Inn at English Harbour, an SLH Hotel | Hilton | 140,000 | $980 | 0.7¢ | Apr 10 | |
Tamarind Hills Resort and Villas, an SLH Hotel | Hilton | 130,000 | $895 | 0.7¢ | Apr 10 | |
Royalton CHIC Antigua, an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only | Marriott | 115,000 | $492 | 0.4¢ | Apr 8 | |
Royalton Antigua, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort | Marriott | 128,500 | $543 | 0.4¢ | Apr 8 |
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Transfer Points Strategy
Find the best transfer path for your credit card points
If you have Points:
Hodges Bay Resort & Spa, an HQ Luxury Resort & Residences
If you have Hilton Honors Points:
Hermitage Bay, an SLH Hotel
If you have Marriott Bonvoy Points:
Royalton CHIC Antigua, an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only
How to Earn Points for This Trip
The best hotels in Antigua use Wyndham Rewards, Hilton Honors, and Marriott Bonvoy points. Here’s how to earn them:
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
Hilton
$150
Annual Fee
130,000 Hilton Honors points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Automatic Hilton Honors Gold status
- Earn 12x at Hilton properties, 6x at restaurants and supermarkets
- Free weekend night reward after $15K in calendar year spending
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
Hilton
$550
Annual Fee
175,000 Hilton Honors points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Automatic Hilton Honors Diamond status (top tier)
- Earn 14x at Hilton properties, 7x on travel and dining
- Free weekend night reward annually + one after $60K spend
The Platinum Card from American Express
Amex MR
$895
Annual Fee
Up to 175,000 Membership Rewards points after $12,000 spend in 6 months — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly, earns Marriott Bonvoy points directly
- Up to 175K MR signup bonus - one of the highest available
- Earn 5x on flights booked directly with airlines
- Transfer 1:1 to Marriott Bonvoy or 1:2 to Hilton Honors
Bilt Mastercard®
Bilt
$0
Annual Fee
earns Hilton Honors points directly, earns Marriott Bonvoy points directly — only card that earns points on rent — transfers 1:1 to all major hotels
- Earn 1x points on rent with no transaction fees (up to 100,000 pts/yr)
- Earn 3x on dining and 2x on travel
- Transfer 1:1 to Hyatt, Marriott, IHG, and Hilton
American Express® Green Card
Amex MR
$150
Annual Fee
40,000 Membership Rewards points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly, earns Marriott Bonvoy points directly
- Earn 3x on travel and transit
- Earn 3x at restaurants worldwide
- $189 CLEAR® Plus credit
American Express® Gold Card
Amex MR
$325
Annual Fee
60,000 Membership Rewards points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly, earns Marriott Bonvoy points directly
- Earn 4x at restaurants worldwide and at U.S. supermarkets (up to $25K/yr)
- Earn 3x on flights booked directly with airlines
- $120 dining credit ($10/mo at select restaurants)
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Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May
Getting There
ANU (V.C. Bird International)
Visa & Entry
Check your country's requirements
Budget
From $342/night
Packing Essentials
Pack for the climate
Cultural Tips
Respect local customs
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