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Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites

3.5 star property
Beach hotel with 2 restaurants and bars

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Nelson's Dockyard, English Harbour, Antigua
  • Place, Galleon Beach
  • Place, Shirley Heights
  • Place, Nelson's Dockyard
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. John's (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.)

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Superior Room, Hill View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 192 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 395 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, Harbor View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room, Harbor View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 221 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Loft, Harbor View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Loft, Harbor View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 689 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Gunpowder Suite, Harbour View, Balcony | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Gunpowder Suite, Harbour View, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Double Room, Dockyard View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room, Dockyard View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 192 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double or Twin Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, Harbor View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, Harbor View

  • 250 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

English Harbour

Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites places you next to Nelson's Dockyard and a short stroll from other popular sights like Pigeon's Point Beach. This 3.5-star hotel has 32 guestrooms and offers conveniences like 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Clarence House - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Nelson's Dockyard - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles

Getting around

  • V.C. Bird Intl. Airport (ANU) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loose Cannon - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Shirley's Heights - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bar-B's Café - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Academy Café - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Famous Mauro Pizza - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites

Beach hotel with 2 restaurants and bars
Guests of Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and spa treatment rooms. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 50 per vehicle one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage and tours/tickets. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a meeting room, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Ceiling fans, safes, and ironing boards are also standard.
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 29.21 for adults and USD 29.21 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • BOOM
  • PILLARS

Things to do

  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Magnifying mirror
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1788
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.00 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 29.21 for adults and USD 29.21 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.00 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no 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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites?

Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do within easy reach of Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites?

This hotel is located in English Harbour, just steps from Nelson's Dockyard and Clarence House, and within a short walk of Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites. You'll also find Pigeon's Point Beach and Admiral House less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa available at Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites?

Spa services at the hotel include Swedish massages, deep-tissue massages, and body wraps.

Does Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites include a casino on the premises?

No, Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites?

This waterfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and an ocean-view restaurant.

Does Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites has 2 restaurants, and serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites though service animals are welcome.

Does Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

What is the closest airport to Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites?

The closest major airport to Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites is V.C. Bird Intl. Airport (ANU), which is 13.4 mi away (34 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a furnished balcony or a furnished patio where guests can enjoy harbor or garden views.

Does Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites offer wedding services?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites.

Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 167 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meda

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

E.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Admiral’s Inn was an excellent stop in our Antiguan vacation. The property is exceptional and full of the island’s history. Other than the grounds crew getting early starts to their chores, the stay was quaint and quiet. The surrounding Nelson’s Dockyard area is awesome! Take the short hike to Fort Berkley for incredible views. We had a beautiful meal at the on site restaurant for our anniversary. Another night we walked the short distance to town for a local meal. Overall I highly recommend this hotel to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

liya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen, Henderson

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Guildford

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location but slightly dated hotel

Good points: Great location with bars and restaurants along the road. Loved being able to get the free boat to the main restaurant in the morning, and the ride to the beach. Service was fab. View from the room was lovely, perfect to watch the comings and goings of the boats. A particular highlight of my stay was a fantastic massage - well worth the extra cost. Not so good points: As is the nature of the hotel, it's all a little dated, with features needing an update. Little things in the room showed lack of attention to detail, e.g. the shower pressure was rather weak, the hairdryer didn't work (though there was a spare!) and the alarm clock was set to the wrong time and would occasionally go off. Also the WiFi was intermittent, rather annoying when the main form of communication with the reception was through WhatsApp.
View from sunbed by pool
View from restaurant
Pool
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel sits within the UNESCO world heritage site of Nelsons Dockyard which creates such unique experience being surrounded by history and the warm tropical climate one hopes to find. Admirals Inn was very welcoming and comfortable as if it were a home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ballav

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning, with a lot of history!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Admiral’s Inn gives us a wraparound Antigua welcome! We’ve stayed there before but this time we were delayed and had missed our dinner reservation… but if it was a problem, the staff were still as charming as ever, the dinner was delicious and our room, number7, had been renovated to a high standard since our last trip. All wonderful, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were particularly helpful storing some provisions and carrying all luggage to nearby location for our boat rental.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb location - great service - charming rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, whitestone

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Everton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Food was very tasty too
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne, Red Hills

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my time and the staff was awesome!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a great place to stay. Staff is so friendly and so attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, Shelby Twp

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

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