"Pros: This is my second time at Tamarind hills - the first in 2021 before the communal hotel parts were built. I had such a great stay the first time I wanted to return to see the hotel. The resort itself is very luxurious and the communal areas are lovely. and of course stunning views of turquoise water and white sandy beaches which is the absolute highlight. There are activities such as water sports, croquet and even an indoor golf simulation course - the concierge can also help organise excursions and massages. It would have been nice to have some evening entertainment on some of the days to elevate the experience as the resort felt very quiet in the evenings. House keeping was exceptional the rooms were kept very clean, and even had an evening turndown service as an extra special touch. The bed was enormous and extremely comfortable. The kitchen was also well equipped if you wanted to do your own cooking. Most of the staff were very friendly especially the operations director. Some of the serving staff did seem a little inexperienced for a ‘5* experience’ but the beach waiters were great. Do factor in ‘island time’ for service at times though, we didn’t mind as we felt so relaxed throughout our stay. I found the food reasonably priced for the island perhaps it has changed from previous reviews but it’s comparable to London restaurants (around 30$ for a main). The lunch menu was extensive with more options if you sat in the restaurant for lunch. The food in Antigua is not amazing in general as prices are high due to importing goods, so we found the restaurant very good compared to other restaurants we’ve been too. Cons: Minor details which didn’t affect our stay too much but to help elevate the experience for future guests: We had breakfast included with our stay, but if you didn’t the prices would have added up quickly. We weren’t bothered by this personally but for a high priced ‘luxury’ resort the breakfast service at 7.30 normally wouldn’t be ready till 8am. Additionally, as the hotel became busier they switched to buffet style which was fine as we were aware there was a menu at the start of the stay that we could order from, but for other guests they might have felt there was only the buffet on offer as the menu wasn’t offered during the buffet time. Additionally a couple of days there were no towels available until 8.30/9am. As the name suggests the rooms are situated on the hilltops and you need to climb many stairs to get back up to the room. Luckily we’re young and fit but It would be nice especially for older guests to have a golf buggy service from the beach / reception to rooms. Also in the morning (until 8.30am) and evenings (after 4.30pm) there are sand flies and mosquitos at the beach so do be prepared with bug spray as we weren’t!" ~Zoe