Visiting Curtain Bluff is more than just a vacation–it’s an experience. Just ask any of the thousands of guests who have taken respite at our extraordinary resort through the years. Or better yet, hear it from the luxury travel experts in our recent press.
Country & Town House
All-Inclusive Holidays Reimagined At Curtain Bluff – Resort Review
Pioneers of all-inclusive hospitality in Antigua since 1962, Curtain Bluff wrote the commandments on how to nail resort life, delivering decadence, comfort and adventure in one harmonious set-price package. But savvy stalwarts recognise the importance of growth and this is one grande dame that is continuing to evolve, capturing the essence of the exclusive all-inclusive trend – no fads attached. Conceived by local legend Howard Hulford and launched in 1962, Curtain Bluff remains privately owned and run by the same family. This independance has allowed the resort to develop and maintain a soul and character of its own, to remain agile in the face of travel trends and to align itself with fundamental guest needs versus ticking corporate boxes or adhering to brand protocols.
August 1st 2023
Men's Journal
4-Day Weekend in Antigua and Barbuda: Sublime Beaches, Hiking Trails, and the Friendliest Folks in the Antilles
You’re in the Caribbean, so a waterfront stay is non-negotiable. In the 1960s, U.S. war fighter pilot Howard Hulford made his vision of paradise a reality here. Oozing old-school cool, this exceedingly comfortable 72-suite, all-inclusive boutique hotel on the southern coast is legendary. Lazing away the day on Curtain Bluff’s palm-tree studded, white sand beach might sound tempting, but ensure you take advantage of the myriad offerings included in the room rate. Sail a Hobie Cat, go water skiing, or join a reef snorkeling trip. The property’s beachside restaurant, The Sea Grape, offers a buffet and à la carte menu featuring local staples like the flavorful, spicy soup known as “goat water.”
June 29th 2023
Glamour UK
I found paradise and it's this beachfront Caribbean hotel
Curtain Bluff may have grown since its inception, but it still retains the warm, familial atmosphere of an independently-owned property that so many blockbuster resorts and hotel chains lack. Hulford died in 2009, but his wife Chelle still lives in a villa perched at the top of the bluff, where she hosts weekly cocktail parties for guests. There's no tipping here; instead, donations are taken for the Old Road Fund charity, funded by Curtain Bluff and its guests, which gives back to the local community through education, healthcare, building repairs and community projects. It's no wonder 65% of Curtain Bluff's guests are repeat visitors, with some coming back every year for more than three decades.
June 22nd 2022
The Times
Best all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean
The fact that it’s built in the shade of a loose forest of palm trees means that the only disturbances at Curtain Bluff are likely to be coconuts falling on to the cushion-soft golden sand. As well as championing relaxation for adults, this is also a family-friendly resort, with water sports, tennis and crafting classes all tailored for children. Sitting on a promontory, the resort has two beaches with very different temperaments — surf on one side, serenity on the other. Under the same ownership for the past 60 years, rather than grow stagnant, Curtain Bluff has been refined into something very special.
June 15th 2023
Luxury Travel Advisor
NEW LUXURY HOTELS IN THE CARIBBEAN
This summer, Antigua’s Curtain
Bluff will be investing in a
multimillion property renova-
tion, timed to be completed for
the property’s seasonal reopening
on October 21, 2023. During
this season’s closure period, the
hotel’s two Hulford Collection
Suites, Morris and Grace Bay Pool
Suites, and a selection of Junior
Suites will go through a complete
refurbishment, unveiling a lighter
and more modernized final room
product.
June 1st 2023
New York Post
Want to work where summer never ends? Relocate to the Caribbean
When you step onto the sand at Curtain Bluff resort in Antigua and gaze out at the Caribbean Sea, a question comes to mind: Why didn’t you get out of the city sooner?
As you take a gardening class, enjoy an open-air yoga session or perhaps lob a few balls on the tennis court before feasting on crispy crab cakes, another question floats into your sea breeze-dappled brain cells: Can I move here?
The answer is that for some, that island dream is a reality.
May 28th 2023
Caribbean Journal
A Major Renovation for This Antigua All-Inclusive
One of the top all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean is embarking on an “extensive” renovation project with plans to reopen in October, Caribbean Journal has learned.
The Curtain Bluff resort in Antigua is launching a “multimillion-dollar” renovation timed for completion for the reopening of the property for the season on Oct. 21, 2023.
The makeover will include the hotel’s two Hulford Collection Suites; its Morris & Grace Bay Pool Suites and several Junior Suites. The units will receive a “lighter and more modernized” room aesthetic.
May 26th 2022
Travel + Leisure
The 14 Best All-inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean, According to T+L Readers
This Antigua resort offers 72 rooms and suites just steps from the beach, including some exclusive accommodations with private plunge pools overlooking the turquoise sea. Room rates include meals, beverages, and activities such as scuba diving and water skiing.
May 23rd 2023
Luxury London
Curtain Bluff: An Antiguan idyll of laidback luxury
We’re lingering over coffee and mimosas at breakfast on the shaded terrace of the Tamarind restaurant at Antigua’s Curtain Bluff and, surreptitiously glancing over, I see that he’s not wrong. Said gentleman, who is deep in discussion over the morning’s headlines with his impressively tanned wife, looks right at home – although, as we later discover, this probably has less to do with his age and the location than the fact the couple has been visiting Curtain Bluff each year for more than three decades.
May 5th 2023
Travel + Leisure
Travel + Leisure 500 Hotels 2023
The beauty of waking up somewhere new, on the other side of earth.
May 1st 2023
Sheer Luxe
13 Amazing All-Inclusive Holidays
Nestled among the palm-trees on a rocky outcrop between two secluded coves on Antigua’s south side lies the idyllic haven of Curtain Bluff. With two spectacular private beaches offering surfing waves as well as tranquil waters, this is quite possibly the most beautiful corner of Antigua. Opened in 1962 by Howard Hulford, a former Second World War fighter pilot, and now owned and run by his wife Chelle, this all-inclusive family-run luxe sanctuary is situated within easy reach of the historic English Harbour, where Admiral Nelson and the Royal Navy established its base during the 18th century and now home to a fleet of superyachts.
March 13th 2023
U.S. News & World Report
Best Resorts in Antigua
With just 72 rooms and suites nestled into a cove on Antigua's southern coast, Curtain Bluff emphasizes its Caribbean setting – wild nightlife and modern luxuries are secondary. Reviewers are quick to stress that this all-inclusive resort doesn't cater to the party crowd. The property offers an immersive vacation experience – guest rooms don't include televisions. Instead, you'll get floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the sea.
February 7th 2023
Fodors
20 Best Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean
Before you arrive at Curtain Bluff, the posh comforts begin with expedited customs at the airport. After a 40-minute shuttle, the wonders of this magnificent retreat come into focus. This is one of the most luxurious resorts in the Caribbean’s “land of 365 beaches” as Antigua is known. Breathtaking sandy stretches and turquoise waves are complemented by sophisticated rooms and award-winning cuisine. In fact, gourmet grub is a major selling point.
April 12th 2022
Global Traveler
The Best Luxury Resorts for National Tennis Month
Very few resorts can claim the quality and beauty of the courts, the tennis program, pros, equipment and events that travelers can find at Curtain Bluff. The property's Tennis Center has four championship hard courts centered around a Pro Tennis shop - all in impeccable condition and lit for night play. Boasting resident pros, guests of all levels can work on their backhand, serve or just beat a close rival! Curtain Bluff plays host to many tennis events each year, including Antigua Tennis Week in the spring and Tennis Challenge Week, held here each November. Families join former Davis Cup player Dick Stockton for a fun-filled week of tennis, relaxation, and celebratory events.
May 2nd 2022
Matter of Form
The Future is Female: A Celebration of Women in Travel & Hospitality
We sit down with leading ladies in hospitality to hear about their journeys, who inspired them and their advice for others. With special thanks to Karen Kapaldi (Coral Reef Club & The Sandpiper), Petit Miribel (Sol y Luna), Toya Turner (Curtain Bluff Resort), Olivia Morrow (Jamaica Inn), Henrietta Lloyd (Travel Experts - Cazenove + Loyd) and Emma Hartland-Mahon & Sarah Richards (Travel & Hospitality PR Gurus - J Public Relations).
March 8th 2022
The Times
25 of the coolest hotels in the Caribbean
With its rocky outcrop, two knockout private beaches — a wild one for surfing and a calmer bay suiting snorkelling — and 72 luxury rooms, Curtain Bluff constitutes an elegant, old-school all-inclusive in the south of Antigua. Suites — tiled, cool, refined — open right on to the sand, and there are two restaurants, all the usual watersports and a popular kids’ club. Overseen by Chelle Hulford, the wife of late fighter-pilot founder Howard, who opened Curtain Bluff in 1962, the staff are delightful to boot.
September 2nd 2022
Global Traveler
60-Year-Old Family Resort in Antigua Still Invokes Mid-Century Luxury and Beauty
Two-story Curtain Bluff, with its stunning location along two beaches and on a bluff above the Caribbean Sea, opened in 1962 with 22 guestrooms. This year, the property celebrates its 60th year as one of the most popular resorts in the Caribbean. During expansion stages along the way, more rooms were added (72 rooms currently), along with a freshwater swimming pool, suites with plunge pools, four tennis courts, a dock and sailboats, fitness center and squash court, and two lovely beachside dining venues.
May 30th 2022
Readers Digest
The 25 Best Resort Hotels in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas
Tucked between two beaches on the south coast of Antigua, Curtain Bluff sets the standard for relaxed island luxury, and its aesthetic redefines contemporary Caribbean sophistication. Guest rooms, which all face the ocean, are dominated by shades of blue and turquoise, and coastal furnishings, freestanding tubs, and large terraces enhance the upscale appeal. Other selling points include tennis and squash courts and the largest wine cellar in the Caribbean. The all-inclusive rate covers all food and beverages (even the mini bar), windsurfing, wakeboarding, snorkeling trips to Cades Reef, waterskiing, kayaking, yoga, and Pilates.
November 27th 2022
Family Vacationist
Best Antigua All-Inclusive Family Resorts
Talk about a dramatic setting. Antigua’s all-inclusive Curtain Bluff Resort is settled snug on a rocky promontory. Both sides of the resort are privy to that Caribbean Sea, and all accommodations are situated right on the sand or just a few steps away. Picture floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea. All that and this kid-friendly beach resort is a five-star property, too.
December 14, 2022
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Travel and Leisure
The 100 Best Hotels in the World
Curtain Bluff's location on a sliver of sand on the Caribbean means water activities are plentiful. But you can also sign up for pickleball lessons or squash, or let everything wash away with a treatment at the 5,000-square-foot spa. There are elegant beachfront rooms, as well as ones perched on a bluff, but the very best are the signature suites that come with private plunge pools.
October 12, 2022
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The Times UK
The 25 Best Resort Hotels in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas
Straddling two beaches — the calm Caribbean Sea on one side, the wild Atlantic on the other — Antigua's Curtain Bluff doesn't ever let you forget where you are, with 72 beachfront rooms and suites overlooking the water. Beyond its envious setting, though, there are plenty of welcome distractions, including delicious restaurants and water sports like scuba diving, snorkeling, paddleboarding, waterskiing, and sailing. No wonder it's a hit with honeymooners.
October 7th 2022
Times Travel
Best all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean
Built in the shade of a loose forest of palm trees, your only disturbances at Curtain Bluff are likely to be coconuts falling on to the cushion-soft golden sand. As well as championing relaxation for adults, this is also a family-friendly resort, with water sports, tennis and crafting classes all tailored for children. Sitting on a promontory, the resort has two beaches with very different temperaments — surf on one side, serenity on the other.
July 13th 2022
Travel and Leisure
I’ve discovered the secret to the perfect midlife holiday
In my experience there are three holiday life stages. The long nights one. The adventures one. And the one we are in now (the mid to late midlife stage), when the emphasis shifts towards rest, rebooting and maybe a spot of self improvement. Now you want that week you booked in Antigua in March to have a purpose.
June 13th 2022
The Times UK
Best all-inclusive hotels in Antigua
Curtain Bluff Resort is built on a promontory that juts out into the Caribbean, with a beach on either side. You can choose to stay either in a Bluff Room, and look down at the sea and along the coast from on high, or in a Beach Front Room, just steps from the water. The all-inclusive rate covers plenty of activities such as water-skiing, scuba-diving, yoga and tennis, and you can add on extras such as cooking classes and island tours.
July 5th 2022
Brides
Top 50 Honeymoon Destinations
Between the two islands you can find yourselves alone on powdery white sand, or on a catamaran sailing between the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea at sunset. Head to all-inclusive resorts such as the opulent and recently renovated Curtain Bluff (where tennis, sailing, water-skiing, snorkeling, kayaking and bocce are included)
18 January 2022
Luxury Travel
15 Best All-inclusive Resorts According to T&L readers
This Antigua resort offers 72 suites and rooms just steps from the beach, including some exclusive accommodations with private pools overlooking the turquoise waters. At this all-inclusive resort, room rates include meals, beverages, and activities like water skiing.
15 January 2022
The Times UK
Best Caribbean resorts for families
Much more than a luxury all-inclusive resort with free-swinging hammocks, two private beaches and watersports galore, Curtain Bluff is a memory-making headquarters, with families returning as part of a year-on-year sea-and-sand ritual. On the kids’ programme front, the children’s club is included in the hotel rate, and there’s a free tennis clinic, plus sailing...
7 January 2022
Indagare
Where to Go With Kids This Spring
Curtain Bluff in Antigua has a low-key atmosphere and exceptionally warm service from staff who make every guest feel at home, no matter their age. Kids can feel active and independent here, enjoying the basketball court, swings, pool and more. The rate is all-inclusive, which encompasses activities, whether you want to go deep-sea fishing or, play squash or join a tennis clinic.
25 January 2022
The Times
My Escape to Antigua
On my first morning in Antigua I wake early for a swim, bob on my back in the warm water and watch while the clouds that have delivered an overnight shower turn gold as the sun rises. A lone dog trots about the coconut palms along the beach and a couple of turtle doves warble in contest with the clamorous tree frogs. It’s almost business as usual.
09 January 2021
The Sunday Times
10 best active holidays for 2021
Former world No 1 Tracy Austin and two-time Australian Open champion Johan Kriek lead a team of overqualified stars on this ultimate name-dropper’s tennis camp. It’s a five-day course, with the celebrity coaches also joining in with the mini-tournaments.
03 January 2021
The Times
My escape to Antigua
On my first morning in Antigua I wake early for a swim, bob on my back in the warm water and watch while the clouds that have delivered an overnight shower turn gold as the sun rises. A lone dog trots about the coconut palms along the beach and a couple of turtle doves warble in contest with the clamorous tree frogs.
06 January 2021
The Points Guy
Onsite COVID-19 tests may be the most valuable hotel perk of 2021
In late 2020, COVID-19 tests started to become an amenity offered at hotels and resorts. Now in 2021, travelers entering the U.S. — citizens included — are required to present negative COVID-19 PCR or rapid antigen test results taken within 72 hours of entry to the U.S.
13 January 2021
The Week
Luxury travel bucket list: dream holidays, hotels and destinations
If you enjoy a spot of tennis in the sun then why not serve up an ace trip to the Caribbean. Curtain Bluff in Antigua has world-class tennis facilities and plays host to many events each year. Two notable events are Antigua Tennis Week (every spring) and Tennis Challenge Week (every November).
1 December 2021
Travel Weekly
Here are Caribbean and Mexico resorts offering Covid testing
Antigua’s Curtain Bluff is providing in-room antigen and PCR testing. Both types of tests are being offered for $250 per person.
15 January 2021
Conde Nast Traveler
International Resorts Step Up Testing Options In Response to New CDC Rules
On January 12, the CDC announced it would be requiring all international travelers, including U.S. citizens, to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test from within 72 hours of departure in order to board a flight to the States. Many Caribbean and Central American hotels and resorts—two of the few areas accepting American travelers amid the ongoing pandemic—were surprisingly well-prepared.
27 January 2021
The Sunday Telegraph
Escape To Rum, Blue Skies And 365 Beaches
Views are something I can’t get enough of when we move on to our next accommodation, Curtain Bluff Resort, located on the island’s south side. I admire the energy of players on the tennis courts, a pursuit for which the resort is renowned – indeed, I suspect that it inspired the setting for the beginning of Our Kind of Traitor, written by John le Carré, who died during my stay.
31 January 2021
Your Best You
10 Feel Good Getaways
It's hard to imagine a finer place to relax than Antigua in the Caribbean. On this beautiful and friendly island is the glamorous beachside Curtain Bluff resort.
As you drive through the gates you move from real life into what seems like another world, where you every whim is catered for under the palm trees by an army of smilling staff.
02 February 2021
U.S. News & World Report
2021 U.S. News Best Hotels Rankings
With just 72 rooms and suites nestled into a cove on Antigua's southern coast, Curtain Bluff emphasizes its Caribbean setting – wild nightlife and modern luxuries are secondary. Reviewers are quick to stress that this all-inclusive resort doesn't cater to the party crowd.
02 February 2021
Veranda
Curtain Bluff Hotel
Curtain Bluff offers all the ease of an all-inclusive resort with the grace of the beach clubs of a bygone era. A staple resort on the island, Curtain Bluff features elegant beachfront rooms along with well-appointed suites that can be rented out by floor to keep the family close by.
28 April 2021