Admiral’s Inn and Gunpowder Suites

The original 18th-century Admiral’s Inn building sits in a quiet corner of Nelson’s Dockyard, while Gunpowder Suites, Boom restaurant and the infinity pool rest on a private headland just across the water. Guests enjoy access to both, easily reached by a short walk or a trip in the hotel’s private boat.

Admiral’s Inn offers 32 rooms and suites each with its own character and history. From the Admiral’s Deluxe room with sea view to the Admiral’s Superior room with garden view and patio to the fabulous Gunpowder Suites with incredible views of the sea or gardens and situated close to the pool.

Admiral’s Inn and Gunpowder Suites offer a fabulous infinity pool with stunning views. There are also day beds with canopies dotted around the property.

Free transportation by boat is provided to Galleon Beach only a few minutes away.

The Powder Room Spa at Admiral’s Inn and Gunpowder Suites offers a variety of treatments from massage and facials to manicures and pedicures.

Admiral’s Inn and Gunpowder Suites provide complimentary internet access. There is also an amazing art gallery displaying a rotating collection of works by talented Caribbean artists. Admiral’s Inn and Gunpowder Suites provide complimentary transportation by boat to Galleon Beach on Antigua.

Tea and coffee making facilities in all rooms.

Admiral’s Inn and Gunpowder Suites offer two fabulous restaurants. Pillars which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and Boom which is open for lunch.

Kayaks and paddleboards are complimentary for guests to use, and Admiral’s Inn and Gunpowder Suites provide complimentary boat transfers to Galleon beach which is approximately 5 minutes away.

Admiral’s Inn and Gunpowder Suites is situated right in the historic Nelson’s Dockyard which is like stepping back in history to the days of Admiral Horatio Nelson. It is the only continuously working Georgian era dockyard in the world! The museum is fascinating and you can visit the Old Bakery and the Saw Pit Shed.

Devil’s Bridge is a dramatic limestone arch formed by centuries of crashing waves and well worth a visit.

Shirley Heights offers incredible views of Antigua and on Sundays local families flock to Shirley Heights to enjoy barbecued food, rum punch and live bands.

Antigua is famous for its many sailing regattas held at certain times of the year, but you will have to book Admiral’s Inn and Gunpowder Suites early to guarantee your room.

There are many wonderful activities on the island of Antigua.

Travelling from the UK to the British Virgin Islands

The most direct way is from Gatwick to Antigua with British Airways and onwards to Tortola with inter-Caribbean Airways, which is also a non-stop flight. Virgin Atlantic fly from Heathrow to Antigua and the onward flight is with inter-Caribbean Airways to Tortola. Alternatively, BVI Holidays can charter a private aircraft just for you and your party. You will be met when you disembark your transatlantic flight in Antigua, and fast-tracked through immigration and customs and taken to your waiting aircraft.

Travelling from Scotland

Flights from Edinburgh and Glasgow can also be arranged to connect with the Gatwick and Heathrow flights on certain days. Flights from regional airports can be arranged through Paris or Amsterdam to St Maarten and onwards to the BVI.

Travelling from New York, Boston or Miami

If you would like to have a few nights in New York, Boston or Miami before heading to BVI, this can also be arranged. You can either fly onwards via Puerto Rico which is a 35 minute hop over to the British Virgin Islands or again, a private charter can be arranged. There is a direct flight from Miami to Beef Island, Tortola.

Travelling from the USA

Depending on where you are in the USA, you can fly to Miami or San Juan, Puerto Rico and onwards to the BVI, or another option is to fly to St Thomas and take the ferry to Tortola. BVI Holidays can also arrange a private charter from St Thomas into Anegada, Tortola or Virgin Gorda.

Larger aircraft cannot land in the BVI which is why the islands remain unspoilt, uncrowded and uncommercialised.