We have just returned from two weeks at Keyonna beach and it is honestly one of the best holidays I have ever had! A beautiful resort set on the gorgeous Turners beach; A quiet and romantic place if you are looking for ultimate relaxation and to get away from it all.

Room
We booked one of the beach house rooms for our stay, which is the ‘budget’ friendly option. I was worried that we would be missing out in comparison to the beach front rooms which have their own plunge pool etc but there was honestly nothing to be concerned about. The room was lovely! There was plenty of room, lots of wardrobe space and storage. The bed was super comfy and with added protection of a mosquito net. The noise from the tree frogs and bugs at night seemed quite loud at first but we got used to it very quickly and I actually miss it now we are home

The bathroom has a twin sink, separate w.c and a hairdryer was included.
The twin outdoor showers were amazing with a beautiful view of the gardens and the sea but they still remained very private. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash was also provided.
The maid service was excellent with a room clean daily, including fresh linen and towels as required.. and all done with a smile and friendly hello.
Our minibar was also stocked daily with our individual preferences of local beer (Carib), coke and Caribbean rum .. which was yummy!

Beach
Each room has its own numbered Bali bed and two sun loungers so you don’t have to worry about getting a spot on the beach. Although, we lost the shade on our bed in the afternoon so could get a bit too hot, make sure to take plenty of high factor sunscreen, the sun is really intense and we both burned quickly.
Kayaks and snorkelling gear are free to use. We took the kayak out on one of the mornings which was good fun. I did snorkel but didn’t see much, there were a lot of tiny fish but not much else. The sea was beautifully clear and we made sure we had a daily swim along the coast.
The beach service is excellent! Great choice of cocktails, mock tails and soft drinks. The staff kept us topped up all day, there is no need to go to the bar but you can if you wish.

Food
Again, amazing! Perfectly cooked meals every time! I am pescatarian and there was plenty of choice. All served in a restaurant style.
Breakfast was fantastic… I can recommend the Antiguan black pineapple French toast and the daily specials were awesome! Pastry chef was fantastic too … The best scones and banana bread I have ever tasted!
Lunch in the main restaurant was also brilliant with a beautiful view of the sea. Lots of choice and the local fish was delicious. I loved the curried veg wrap and the fish tacos.
Dinner was fab! The waiting staff are awesome! Great choice of dishes, we never got bored with the options! The entertainment each night was low key and the bar closes at 10.45.
The grill on the beach was also amazing ! Choice of jerk chicken, burgers, hot dogs and bbq corn. I had the steamed fish and it was delicious! Jeavaugn the chef was so friendly and wow can he cook! He said everything he cooked was tasty because he did it with passion and love!

Excursions
You can choose to do as little or as much as you like!
There are shuttles to St John’s (capital) and jolly harbour bookable at reception. Yoga, aqua aerobics and steel drum practice.

We went to the Sunday night BBQ at Shirley Heights. It was about 45 mins in the shuttle and cost $30 US each and $10 US entry each for environmental tax.
We had an amazing time, beautiful views of the English harbour with the sounds of a local steel drum band and reggae band. We didn’t have the food but it looked fab!
There was some stalls selling craft items but none of the sellers were pushy.

Staff
I left this till last because the staff at Keyonna are absolutely fabulous and made our experience unforgettable. Every single member of staff we met were super friendly and could not do enough for you; we were looked after so well !
I wish I knew everyones’ names but we are so thankful to each and every one for making our holiday so amazing !
Special mentions to Mario, Natanya, Marvin, Deon, Jevaughn, Lynton, Odeal,
Gerri-Lee (keeping our wine topped up with a cheeky smile), Raheem, Maria and Brian ! And to Ms. Fearon for keeping us safe on the beach.
and many many more !

We were so sad to leave with tears in our eyes. I hope we can come back soon ! Keyonna beach will always have a special place in our hearts.