Valley Church Beach, 0000 Bolans, Antigua & Barbuda
#1 of 3 hotels in Bolans
Guests' ChoiceBased on 284 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
8.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 January 2024
Darwain
United StatesWalking to rooms it’s up hill
Great service
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 24 January 2024
Andrew
United KingdomNoisy fridge in room, had to unplug it at night. Mosquito bites - lots of them! Suspect the fresh water system for showers and wash basins is gravity fed and the water pressure at times was almost non-existent which is a problem when your wife is in the shower with hair full of shampoo! Evening entertainment wasn’t consistently done, some stand-out acts but some were very bland. On one or two evenings everyone abandoned the bar area by around 9pm and went to bed!
Amazing staff, nothing was too much trouble. Very good food, plenty of choice, all freshly prepared and served to table. Good drinks choice. Clean and tidy beaches, good beach bar and bbq, watersports available . We liked the ‘rustic’ and simple no-fuss nature of the hotel, which might not be to everyone’s taste. I’d recommend spending time studying the hotel website and photo gallery before deciding.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Allison
United KingdomNoisy Fridge in room - jolly Beach Neighbors a little noisy in the evening but this was not the fault of Coco Beach Hotel
Very welcoming and friendly staff - Lovely room. Beach Dinner was very well set up
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 January 2024
Rory
United KingdomA very authentic Caribbean hotel. Highly recommended.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Laraine
United KingdomNothing really it was very hilly but not a problem for us.
Loved the laid back friendly atmosphere. Proximity to two lovely beaches. Food and beverages were good quality and branded alcohol and wine choice was excellent.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Matthew
United KingdomThe food was a bit random sometimes cold when arrived and combinations were a bit odd like lamb and prawns. Everything wlse was great. The hotel is amazing
Loved the location, the staff were amazing the cocktails very good
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Julie-ann
Antigua & BarbudaThe room was near the hotel entrance and there was some noise from staff, etc.
Food was good and staff were helpful and friendly
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 December 2023
Madyson
United StatesBeautiful and extremely private. Barely know other people are there with you.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Keith
United KingdomSometimes the food arrived warm at best, even though its cooked to order. The cocktails/drinks were good but I have had better so we mainly had wine. The splash pool in our room developed algae which was a bit worrying, however the hotel had the pool cleaned as soon as I reported it. AC in the room was a bit noisy so much that it had to be on minimum at night, they tried to fix it but it was no better. Snack variety through the day could be improved as we didn't really want to eat a full lunch or bbq most days. Not the hotels fault but the mosquitoes were a real problem and we both got feasted upon, this is part of the deal when going to anywhere tropical so make sure you take precautions (resort provides DEET). Very steep pathways to the rooms, but if you want a great view then this is a necessity and we didn't mind the exercise !
all the resort staff are amazing, Kris the DM went out of his way for guests and arranged a hire car for us and offered us a lift from the marina back to the hotel in his own car! Food is very good and there is no shortage of it! Breakfast was a good choice and I regularly had the eggs benedict with sides, lunch and dinner always 3 courses and the menu repeats weekly. Snacks during the day comprise of an all day BBQ and paninis, the BBQ is really good but the other snacks looked a bit sorry so we didn't indulge! Entertainment every night and Dave and friends on the Thursday were exceptionally good. The chalet was very clean with amazing sunset and beach views. The hotel grounds are kept really well with flowers growing everywhere, the grounds team do a great job here. Very comfortable firm bed, which is important for me with a dodgy back.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Nial
United KingdomNothing
Great location. Amazing beaches
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Stew
United StatesFood was great location was excellent
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Tanya
United KingdomNothing.
The location and the views
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 28 November 2023
Misho
United KingdomVery friendly staff. great food. great beaches. what else oyu can ask for?
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 25 November 2023
Isabelle
CanadaThe room itself has AC but the washroom does not. Not a big deal for us but if you are someone that requires a lot of prep time in there it gets very hot. Not a resort for folks with mobility issues since it's on the cliff side and you do need to go up and down to get around. They seem to have issues with the beer kegs on the beach - slow to get them in the am and lots of foaming when they pour.
We stayed at Cocos from Nov 11-18th. We had booked the Sunset View cottage but upon check-in they informed us we had been upgraded to the Premium cottage which was awesome. We had a great view of the sunset from our room. Before we arrived, we were asked about our mini bar preferences and they were respected and replenished daily. The room itself has a good working AC and a bug net on the bed which we used. I am prone to bug bites so I appreciated that they provided bug spray. We spent the week on Valley Church beach side since they were renovating on the Joly Beach side for a few days. We loved the beach bar and grill and had lunch there all but one day. The main restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and has a different menu each day along with daily specials which tented to be very good. Really enjoyed the variety of drink menus (with and without alcohol) at the bars. We were down at the beach at 830am each day and we were always able to get our favorite spot. The staff at the resort are all very friendly, chatty and accommodating.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Caroline
United KingdomThe only thing that could have been slightly better was the Jolly beach side of the property. The bar was closed due to undergoing refurbishment which is probably the reason why, but the creek could have been cleaner, and the pool which was on that side we didn't feel was as up to standard as it could have been as there was always a fair bit of debris in it. Not that we overly minded but people (including us) clearly preferred the Valley Church beach which was always far more busy and cleaner.
The location and views were amazing, we loved watching the pelicans dive into the sea right outside the dining area. Apart from the odd course, the food was really very good, all a la carte, and a good selection of wines available in the all inclusive package. The drinks were pretty much all included as well in the package, including premium spirits, and they were not tight on portions! The staff were all incredibly friendly and helpful, and always there to help if you needed it. The room was also lovely, rustic, but we prefer that, we had a sunset view room, and it was a gorgeous view. They also supplied mosquito spray in the room (as well as a full net), and the minibar/drinks cabinet as well as the shower amenities (shower gel, shampoo, conditioner) were all of good quality and well stocked. All in all we loved it and would go back.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 14 November 2023
Yorkston
United KingdomThe location of the property is stunning with two gorgeous beaches to choose from. Food and cocktails were amazing. The staff were so friendly and helpful.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 12 November 2023
Cianfrone
United StatesNothing
Cocos is so Serene and Tropical....Beautiful Cottage s overlooking the Beautiful Carribean Sea...grounds are Lush and full of Palm trees ferns flowers...it's like being in a Jungle on the Water Staff are very Pleasant Food is Excellent..... We Love Cocos that's why we got Married here last November and came back this November for our 1 Year Wedding Anniversary
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 25 October 2023
Andrea
United KingdomThe bar in room was not correct even though we filled out requirements prior to travelling and this took 2 days to get right, they also run out of Rum, not heard of in Antigua.
Loved the location and beach was lovely. Views from restaurant was amazing, outside shower in room was really different. Staff were super friendly.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 October 2023
Dmitrii
United KingdomWhile we really enjoyed the stay it'd be fair to notice some room for improvement: - Jolly Beach was covered in a lot of seaweed and there was a stream of brownish smelly water coming from somewhere inland to the sea through the beach right next to the hotel. So, there were very few people at this beach throughout our stay. It also seemed like they held private dinners very close to it. We spent all our vacation at another beach which was excellent - There was a constant shortage of beach towels. Sometimes it wasn't possible to exchange them for a couple of days - While clean and well maintained, the hotel (cottages, public areas, utensils, etc.) shows signs of wear and tear. Some renovation might do good for them Also: - There were a lot of annoying midgets at the beaches in the morning before ~9am and in the afternoon after ~3pm. Don't forget about applying the repellent - The access to the hotel can't be found via Google Maps and the road sign is very small. Our local taxi driver had to do a couple of detours to finally find it
- Valley Church Beach is great. It is secluded, very clean, and has nice views - The staff people are all amazing. Everyone is incredibly friendly and works hard to make your stay enjoyable. They went above and beyond organizing a trip to Stingray City for us on very short notice - The food is delicious. Especially at dinners, where the menu is rotating daily. The only weak spot was desserts as many of them weren't that good - When visiting Antigua definitely recommend Stingray City experience and "Bernie's Snorkeling Antigua W.I" for snorkelling
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 12 October 2023
Geoff
United KingdomMy only criticism would be that the air con in the room could have been better, wasn't powerful enough.
Amazing hotel, the beaches were utterly amazing. Staff were friendly, had an amazing time.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Richard
United KingdomRubbish in the gardens. Some buildings looked ‘tired’.
Location (including the view from our cottage and the beaches). Food and drinks. Staff.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Gina
United KingdomEverything
Very authentic, friendly, clean, great food and good vibe
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 22 September 2023
Patricia
United Kingdomecxellent choices
The selection was excellent
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Maksim
United StatesNothing, everything was perfect
Amazing property, great food, amazing staff and it course TWO separate beaches
Stayed in September 2023
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