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Dian Bay Resort & Spa – reviews, photos

3.0 of 5
Dian Bay Beach, St. John's, Antigua
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Dian Bay Resort & Spa
Ranked #20 of 28 hotels in St. John's
3.5 of 5 stars 90 Reviews
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London
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Mixed feelings but the resort was quirky”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2009

Spent two weeks here with my partner in 2006. It was not what we expected and we were dissapointed at first. The food was the same night after night and the rooms where not the best but after we excepted that it was probably what made the holiday and the fact it is closed now means we won't bother to return to Antigua.

The staff were very friedly during our stay. The food was nice despite similar menus each night. Although they happily rustled up sandwiches when we missed meal times. The bar which was included was great and we lost count of how many rum cocktails we got through. The resort is small yet there were 10 other guests at most during the stay which made it feel very romantic, dinning alone quite often and having the beach/pools to ourselves.

We did at one point check out but on finding the alternative hotel was dire (no tv's in room or air con) we returned and really enjoyed ourselves.

  • Stayed August 2006, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Fareham, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Stay away unless you like a grotty room”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2008
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Public areas were all okay, the bedrooms however and the service of front desk staff was just shocking. There were only 6 of us there at any one time in August - peak summer months.

My credit card was also cloned here and I can only assume this was from the carbon copy they took at check-in.

Staff lovely - such a shame their talents are wasted here.

Situated in an incredibly remote location now probably taken over by the new Verrandah resort on the opposite bank, I bet the baby pelicans have found somewhere else to dive and eat.

Lovely pool area with nice secluded beach, only one member of staff paid it any attention, the main guy just slept in his hut all day. Sail boats all rotting and covered in sand - such a shame, as a little money and TLC could transform it.

  • Liked — staff and food
  • Disliked — rooms
  • Stayed August 2007, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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lincoln, united kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Closed Hotel”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Just to say that the Dian Bay Spa is now closed until further notice.

I stayed here in August and had a lovely time athough there were only between 6 to 8 people in the hotel at any one time. We had the beaches to ourselves, our own bar staff, and Shamantha the waitress was great.

But the biggest problem we had was the lack of investment in the property, the towels and sheets were very worn and much washed, the staff were de motivated. We had actually gone there to learn to sail but found there were no sail boats to do this with! there was a heap at the back of the beach of old sailboats.

The rats running around the dining room and bar area were a cause for concern as were the occasional cockroachs when it had rained a lot which it did after the hurricane.

But for all of that we were made to feel welcome and had a wonderful time.

I am sorry to see it close but It really needed to one the Verandah had opened.

  • Liked — No children, quiet relaxing area
  • Disliked — Rats
  • Stayed August 2007, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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Stayed September 2007
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“Not all it is cracked up to be...”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2007
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people found this review helpful

I will NOT be back to this resort! The staff was the best part of the entire resort, they were really nice. But the accommodations that the hotel listed were not offered. It was supposed to be an all-inclusive resort, but they had no buffets, the portions were very small. Breakfast and lunch was the same each day, and dinner was so little that if you wanted more to eat, you had to pay extra. The bar ran out of the house liquor all the time--which was included, but the top shelf liquor was available but at a price, not included in AI. They even charged us for a bottle of water. The picture of the beach is very deceiving...it is SO small. I would recommend Antigua but go to a different resort...stay at the Jolly Beach resort or the Grand Pineapple. They are much better!

Stayed November 2007
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  • Dian Bay Hotel
  • Dian Bay Resort All Inclusive
Address: Dian Bay Beach, St. John's, Antigua
Price range (per night):* INR16,523 - 19,771

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