Curtain Bluff Review

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Curtain Bluff

  • Address: Morris Bay
  • Mailing: Box 288, St. John's, Antigua
  • Phone: 268/462-8400; 888/289-9898 for reservations
  • www.curtainbluff.com

Fodor's Review:

An incomparable beachfront setting, impeccable service, diligent upgrading by attentive management, superb extras (free scuba diving and deep-sea fishing), effortless elegance: Curtain Bluff is that rare retreat that remains ahead of the times while exuding a magical timelessness. The lavish gardens and legendary 25,000-bottle wine cellar bespeak late owner/founder Howard Hulford's passions, which management is continuing and the loyal multigenerational clientele (yes, families are coddled) shares. Some might find Curtain Bluff stuffy and country-clubby, but guests merely respect one another's privacy. Gorgeous, sunken junior suites—the majority of the rooms—have marble bathrooms, grass mats, Mexican earthenware, deco-funky lamps, and coffered raw-wood ceilings. Stunning duplex suites, in soothing whites and blues, scale the bluff; their hammock-slung terraces alone outclass many hotel rooms. Everyone eventually emerges for exceptional Continental dining and dancing to live bands in the lovely alfresco restaurant, where chef Christophe Blatz also gives cooking and wine-pairing classes. The elegant waterfront spa exemplifies how Curtain Bluff remains a world-class resort that's a bargain in its class. Pros: luxury lodging; sublime food; beautiful beaches; incredible extras. Cons: some find clientele standoffish; lodgings atop bluff not ideal for elderly.

  • Hotel Details: 18 rooms, 54 suites
  • In-room: safe, no TV, Wi-Fi.
  • In-hotel: 2 restaurants, tennis courts, bar, children's programs (ages 4-12), pool, gym, spa, beachfront, diving, Internet terminal, water sports.
  • Rate includes: All-inclusive
  • Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
  • Closed: Closed late Aug.-Oct.
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