When you stay at Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites in English Harbour, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Admiral House and 3 minutes by foot from Nelson's Dockyard. .This beach hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Pigeon's Point Beach.
What's nearby
Clarence House - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Nelson's Dockyard - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Pigeon's Point Beach - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
Shirley Heights - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
Galleon Beach - 9 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
V.C. Bird Intl. Airport (ANU) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
Shirley's Heights - 7 min drive
Admirals Inn Antigua - 1 min walk
Sweet T's - 3 min drive
Pillars Restaurant - 1 min walk
Indian Summer - 11 min walk
About this property
Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites
Beach spa retreat walking distance from Nelson's Dockyard
Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials.
Make yourself at home in one of the 32 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Enjoy international cuisine at PILLARS, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
PILLARS - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
BOOM - This poolside restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves brunch and lunch. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service is available.
Languages
English, French, Russian
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Limited on-site parking
24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Airport shuttle on request
Free beach shuttle
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM: USD 20 for adults and USD 20 for children
2 restaurants
2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
Room service available
Restaurants on site
PILLARS
BOOM
Things to do
Bike rentals
Outdoor pool
Spa services
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
Corner/local shop
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
ATM/banking services
Banquet hall
Corner/local shop
Guest services
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
A meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
Pool sunloungers
Terrace
Spa
Body scrubs
Body treatments
Body wraps
Facials
Manicures and pedicures
Massage - deep-tissue
Massage - hot stone
Massage - Swedish
Massage/treatment rooms
Outdoor treatment areas
Treatment room
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Front entrance ramp
Magnifying mirror
3 steps to reach property
Well-lit path to entrance
More
Designated smoking areas
Mosquito nets
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
More
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between August 30 and October 28.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 6 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 20 for children
Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Admiral's Inn Gunpowder Suites English Harbour
Admiral's Gunpowder Suites English Harbour
Admiral's Gunpowder Suites
Admiral's And Gunpowder Suites
Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites Hotel
Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites English Harbour
Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites Hotel English Harbour
Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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The Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites provided an unforgettable start to our honeymoon in Antigua. The customer service was exceptional—warm, attentive, and incredibly accommodating. The property itself was charming and impeccably maintained, offering a perfect blend of comfort and elegance. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to begin our journey. Highly recommended!
An incredible property. So many restaurants and bars in walking distance. The 18th century buildings are amazing and so unique. The staff has been wonderful. They made our bad situation of being stuck without a flight for a few nights an adventure to remember. If we come back to Antigua this is exactly where we will go!
The property is lovely. The staff is very accommodating. I would recommend staying in the garden stuites. The restaurants are good and offer vegan options. The bartender Reggie offered delicious drinks and Shama the asst mgr arranged a changing room after we checked out in order to swim and have lunch while waiting for our next boat accommodations on another property a few hours later. I would stay again.
The online pictures don't do it justice to just how beautiful Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites are. The buildings are late 1700's and early 1800's. It was such a cool step back in time! There are several (at least 15) places to walk to and get different foods (Italian, Carribean, Seafood and more). The best restaurant hands down was Pillars at Admiral's Inn. Lunch at Boom (Gunpowder suites pool) was good also. We stayed on the Gunpowder side for 4 nights. After two nights we asked to be moved to a pool view room. They accommodated us mid-day even though they would have to re-clean our current room. Thank you, Admiral's Inn. We will be back!
We had a lovely, relaxing time at the Admiral's Inn. We loved staying in the historic district! Thoroughly enjoyed interacting with the staff members, particularly Reggie behind the bar. What a personable and interesting man!
I would say a big Thank you! to Shama(Mgr),Cecile,I believe her name is tamara. It wasn’t a pleasure trip, we were at a funeral and Shama, hospitality is on a different level. She checks in with me and my sister to see how everything is going. The staff is great! It starts with great leadership. Upgraded of the rooms is needed, I wish I can take Shama, with me to work in my company! Great job everyone!
Business Traveler room needs up grading
Standard room is way too small. Bathroom area too small. Ideal for a child or teenager.
Room doors loocks need to be upgraded.
But overall was good.
A very nice hotel, to stay for a few days as we did before returning home.
Courteous, helpful and friendly staff
Various dining options and other nearby restaurants
David
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Paul
23 July 2023
100% Recommended! Superb stay
First visit to Antigua and chose the Gunpowder Suites/Admirals inn for our stay. I’m so glad we did, the staff are amazing and nothing is too much bother they attend to your every need and more!
Fabulous setting in English Harbour. Amazing restaurants are within walking distance. I would definitely stay here again. Boom restaurant serves excellent food.
Beautiful location, wonderful history and surroundings. Plenty of choice of restaurants and bars to walk out to. Staff in Boom restaurant, particularly Shareen were lovely however staff in Pillars blew hot and cold so tended not to eat there. Room was rustic and spacious (loft3) but lacked insulation/ sound proofing, maybe due to age of building and restrictions but able to hear next door’s conversation and everything going on outside so awoken every morning early, owner did rectify some of the outside noise once bought to his attention but surrounding noise still a problem although it is a working dockyard so came down to our choice of room which although the largest was not the best for relaxing in.
Overall a lovely place, great atmosphere, would recommend.