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The Waterfront Inn - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in English Harbour

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Interior
Breakfast area
Shared fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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The Compton Building, Dockyard Drive, English Harbour
  • Place, Nelson's Dockyard
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Pigeon's Point Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Galleon Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. John's (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Elite Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Elite Double Room

  • 260 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • 170 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

English Harbour

The Waterfront Inn - Hostel places you next to Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites and within a 10-minute walk of Admiral House. This 18-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, concierge services, and a terrace.
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What's nearby

  • Admiral House - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Clarence House - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nelson's Dockyard - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Pigeon's Point Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Galleon Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • V.C. Bird Intl. Airport (ANU) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Catherine's Cafe Plage - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sweet T's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Academy Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Skullduggery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Famous Mauro Pizza - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Waterfront Inn - Hostel

Hostel in English Harbour
The Waterfront Inn - Hostel features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Helpful staff can provide concierge services, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a communal living room.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Electric kettles are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Terrace

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: XCD 8.10 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.

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 and cash
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

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.
  • 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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

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.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

The Waterfront Inn
The Waterfront Hostel
The Waterfront Inn - Hostel English Harbour
The Waterfront Inn - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to The Waterfront Inn - Hostel?

This hostel in English Harbour is within a 10-minute walk of Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites and Admiral House. You'll also find Nelson's Dockyard and Pigeon's Point Beach less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at The Waterfront Inn - Hostel?

As of Dec 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterfront Inn - Hostel on Jan 1, 2026 start from $74.75, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at The Waterfront Inn - Hostel?

No, there isn't parking at this hostel.

Does The Waterfront Inn - Hostel have a casino at the property?

No, The Waterfront Inn - Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Waterfront Inn - Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Waterfront Inn - Hostel?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like concierge services and a terrace plus some rooms include bay views.

Does The Waterfront Inn - Hostel have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Waterfront Inn - Hostel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Waterfront Inn - Hostel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Waterfront Inn - Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Waterfront Inn - Hostel.

Are there connecting rooms at The Waterfront Inn - Hostel?

Yes, this hostel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to The Waterfront Inn - Hostel?

The closest major airport to The Waterfront Inn - Hostel is V.C. Bird Intl. Airport (ANU), which is 12.8 mi away (36 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Waterfront Inn - Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at The Waterfront Inn - Hostel.

The Waterfront Inn - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I always have a lovely stay at the Waterfront Inn. Simple and inexpensive but can’t beat the friendly staff and location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

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

Perfect for a relaxing, worryless stay

This is a place has your typical hostel needs well covered. The common area is super pleasant, it's in a terrace, so there's no lingering kitchen smells. I got a private room, it had bunk full size beds,it was comfortable. There was a shower and a sink. There's not hot water, but you really don't need it, in Antigua, even the rain feels warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

cody

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like taking cold showers and enjoy getting run over by speeding drivers outside your hostel door, this is the place for you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Melanie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Keyless entry was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glen Christian, George Town

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay here. Very nice location and safe area. A lot of places are within walking distance. First class to Kim for making my vacation extra special. She is the best!

4/10 Poor

Conrad

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good,the outside of property is much better than the inside.Rooms lack basic amenities,eg.toilet,A/C,safety box, refrigerator,TV,soap....TMTM.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the ease of everything on this property. The lockers have hooks so you can use your own personl lock to secure your stuff. There a doctors office on site to get your covid test before you fly back into the US. They even do your laundry and fold it for a small fee (around $13). The manager if most helpful if there is anything you need to know around the island she will guide you and help you with a huge smile on her face. I have been to many hostels before and this is my favorite one.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Dean

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Amazing on site staff, but double check amenities

The on site staff (I mainly interacted with Kim) is fantastic, & they do an amazing job at keeping the property looking great. However, be aware, that when it says a superior room is "bathroom & shower", it is only a shower & a sink; THERE IS NO TOILET IN THE ROOM. This was not a huge deal; it's just when you think when you're getting your own bathroom & don't have one, it is a bit of a disappointment. Also, it says that a superior room has air conditioning, & we did not have air conditioning; there was a ceiling fan & floor fan instead. If you have a rental car, you need to find off-site parking, which was not an issue, but just know not to look for a parking lot to pull into. It is a beautiful, open patio; we watched NYE fireworks from there bc we did not want to be around crowds bc of COVID, & it was a fantastic view. Also, very convenient location to walk everywhere; we did not get into our car once while we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

John James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and a good value. You also meet loads of cool people.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

thought it was great

Maybe because there was only one other guest there during my stay,but I thought it was great, very convenient, close to many restaurants, the kitchen facilities were great. A quick walk to Nelsons dockyard , grocery store was about 1km away
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

David

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

Great to meet folks!

Single rooms are adequate for an inexpensive stay, but the real PLUS is the open front porch and eating area. An excellent place to gather and meet folks at night. easy walk to the harbor and neighboring bars and restaurants. Very nice staff and owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carl

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

Antigua trip for Sailing

I recently had the pleasure of staying at the waterfront Inn Hotel both before and after my RYA sailing course in Antigua. The experience was fantastic with such a great location, clean and tidy with great views of the Marina. It is literally on the doorstep of everything that is happening in that part of Antigua. The owners of the hostel are so friendly and helpful being a wealth if knowledge on the area. The international mixture of guests of all ages makes the communal areas and fully equipped kitchen a hive of relaxed conversations and trip planning. With plenty of space on the elevated terrace area to find a space to work, just chill out alone using the fast internet or grab a book from the collection and lose an hour or two. I really enjoyed my stay there and look forward to my next visit. Carl
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Simina-Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely guesthouse, centrally located in English Harbour. From here the nicest beaches are easily accessible, as well as Shirley Heights. There's a taxi service just across the street (Del) and the bus stop to town is just down the road. The dorm I stayed was spacious, clean, had an aircon and the bed was very comfy. The common area offers anything you need, comfy lounge to hang around with fans, the kitchen is well equipped with everything you need and the Wifi works very good in case you need to work. I can highly recommend this stay in Antigua! :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sebastian

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Claus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Ralf

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nicht ansatzweise zu empfehlen

Jeder weiß, dass Antigua teuer ist, aber hier ist die Gegenleistung eine Katastrophe. Fast 80$ für ein 6 qm Zimmer ohne WC mit einem viel zu großem Ventilator. Entweder das Doppelte für eine anständige Unterkunft oder zu Hause bleiben.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Je suis restée 1 semaine au Waterfront Inn et j'ai beaucoup aimé. J'étais dans une chambre individuelle (Ensuite B) et c'était parfait. J'avais une terrasse privée, tout le confort nécessaire (climatisation, salle de bain privée, bouilloire, etc.). Les photos sont conformes à la chambre. La localisation est idéale. Proche des restaurants (celui en face du Waterfront est excellent) et bars, des plages (Pigeon et Galleon), de la Marina, d'un supermarché, des transports en commun (ligne 17) J'ai rencontré des belles personnes. Kim est très gentille, à l'écoute, prête à aider, souriante. Les deux dames qui s'occupent du Waterfront aussi sont géniales et font un boulot colossal pour garder cet endroit propre et accueillant. Petits hics : il n'y a pas d'eau chaude et en fin de journée, les moustiques sont de sortie et ont très faim.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Olabisi

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

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