We have just returned from a wonderful honeymoon at Blue Heron, which was everything we dreamed of and more. It may not be 5-star luxury, but for a really relaxing holiday in a comfortable, friendly environment and an idyllic location, it must be hard to beat.

Whilst our beachfront room was relatively basic, it was clean and had everything we needed, with a very comfortable bed and a view from the balcony to die for! The quality and choice of food was always good and although the service was sometimes slower than you might be used to elsewhere, this would only be a problem if you hadn't yet adjusted to the more relaxed pace of life in the Caribbean. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating, especially the bar staff. Errol was particularly amusing in his reluctance to serve you anything without rum in!

We would certainly recommend the circumnavigation of the island by catamaran. With informative commentary, snorkelling, lunch and free drinks all day included, the 7-hour trip is good value for the US$120 price and an excellent way to see Antigua.

We would also recommend checking in online at the hotel for the return flight. It costs a few dollars, but we waitied until we arrived at the airport and almost didn't get seats, and then not together, as the flight had been oversold.

We enjoyed getting to know some of the other guests during our stay - hi to Mike & Karen, Emma & Jay, Phil & Nika, and all the others we met. Once we have saved up enough to return to the Caribbean, we would definitely choose Blue Heron again.

Neil & Clare Renfrew

I last visited in 2005 and the transformation is amazing. The new manager, Ms Adams has worked wonders in her short time there. She is a dynamic hands-on, who quite happily fills in in any capacity if needed. The food was of a much higher standard with lots of variety. The staff are unbelievable. Nothing was too much trouble and in fact should be rated 5 star for the effort they all made. Had a look at the new refurbished rooms, which I beleive are available from the end of this month. The bathrooms are a great improvement.
If you are looking for a beach holiday this is a must, sitting on one of the best beaches in the world. If you want nightlife Jolly Harbour is only five minutes away in a taxi and you can return to the tranquil for a good nights sleep. This hotel is also quite central for any trips you might like, with taxi's readily available and a bus stop right outside to take you to St.Johns for some great shopping.
Make sure you take plenty of mosi spray, 'cos they are everywhere. Also the sand flies can give a nasty bite too.
If you don't enjoy this place it would be your own fault.

Firstly, this property has the most stunning and uncrowded beach. Unfortunately, it seems to soley rely on that fact as the rest of the property is hideous. Whilst the rooms could be considered to be 'clean', they are poorly maintained. The food is extremely limited and not to a very good standard. At times the staff appear surly and dissinterested. The pool area is small and uninviting. There are so many beautiful hotels on this island why go to this one?

My wife and I stayed at the Blue Heron at the end of August last year. The location was spectacular and the beach was beautiful.
The staff were very helpful and the guys on the bar were a real laugh.
Our biggest problem with the resort was the rooms. They were very basic and in need of a lot of TLC. The aircon never really worked, but did sound like the end of the world, and the fan shook more than it cooled. This would have all been acceptable, if the hot water had worked. For nearly a week didn't work, or worked for a bit.
All in all, the holiday was ok, but we'll never go back.