Halcyon Cove by Rex Resorts

Halcyon Cove by Rex Resorts, Antigua hotel review Visited: September 2009

Posted by greg_bur62

My wife and I stayed here in September 2009 (room only). The price we paid was staggeringly cheap, so we didn't know what to expect, having read some very bad reviews. We need not have worried.

Good points: The location was superb if a bit isolated. Transportation was really expensive, so it's best hire a car.

The rooms were very clean and spacious with superb air conditioning. There was also a drinks fridge and an easy-to-use safe (all included free). Most of the staff tried very hard (Super Mario), but others didn't.

The bad points included patio doors that didn't fit, and a bath that had been painted (inside!).

Drinks were horrendously expensive, so we supplied our own. The island was very beautiful, but everything is expensive.

We had the holiday of a lifetime, though. Many thanks.

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Halcyon Cove by Rex Resorts, Antigua hotel review Visited: June 2007

Posted by barryedwards

My partner and I had a 14-night stay here, and I also found it rather tired. But despite this, the staff was the business. They were polite, efficient, and courteous at all times. The cleanliness was at a high standard with no complaints at all.

We went room only after reading the comments, and ended up doing the American plan (three dinners and seven breakfasts). Yes, the food was repetetive, but enjoyable. If I were to nit pick, they did not fill the coffee pots enough times.

The Lobster Shack close by was a regular dining haunt, as well as The Bay House. Both were a short taxi ride away. Sandals next door is expanding big time, and this may affect the space on the beach.

Also, the local bars were very friendly and attentive.

I would go back again - especially if they gave it a massive face lift to bring it up to date (particularly the very dated bathrooms!).

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Halcyon Cove by Rex Resorts, Antigua hotel review Visited: November 2006

Posted by happy_tr

I stayed here November 2006. The hotel was tired and faded.

The staff was very friendly, but sometimes ineffective. A couple of the reception staff were quite surly when asked to deal with problems (i.e no towels in the room several days running, remote for TV not working for three days, and TV reception awful for most of stay with only news channels available).

The rooms were comfortable and clean, but the bedding sheets had holes in them! Also, the bathroom was clean but very old.

The food was okay. Warri Pier was excellent. We only dined three times at hotel as we were "room only".

The guest suite upon checkout was woefully inadequate. The shower was dirty, tiles were chipped, and there was only one female and one male shower provided. Also, the room was full of mosquitoes and there was no air conditioning. A radical re-think is required.

It is a great pity, as upon talking to locals, Halcyon was the place 20 years ago. It had a great location, the beach was fabulous, and the locals were very friendly. Also, the vendors were no hassle - they were only trying to earn a living, and the services and products provided were cheaper than in town.

Check out Sneaky Pete, Marvin, Marcus and Smokey - they were great guys.

We had a thoroughly enjoyable holiday. I just hope that Rex will invest some serious money and put the hotel back were she should be!

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