Jolly Beach Resort & Spa
P.O. Box W2009
Bolans Village
Antigua, West Indies

 

Distance from Hotel to Airport, 9 miles (15 kms). Distance from Hotel to Capital of St. John's, 7 miles (11 kms).  

Jolly Beach Resort is one of Antigua's largest resorts, with 462 rooms in low-rise buildings, set among 40 acres of gardens with exotic palm trees and fragrant flowers. It is located in Antigua, a beautiful Island set in the Caribbean Sea, lying within the Eastern Caribbean Archipelago. The climate is agreeable, with a refreshing breeze and beautiful beaches.  

All 462 air-conditioned rooms have television, direct-dial telephone and hairdryer as features in an "all-inclusive" package for the fun-loving visitor.  

Starry-eyed lovers, honeymooners, families, or tired executives will experience relaxation in a soothing tropical atmosphere, where romance beckons and time seems to stand still.  

We boast one of the longest white sand beaches on the Island and one of the biggest freeform Fantasy Pools:  

• 8,000 square feet, 500,000 gallons, featuring a swim- up bar, Jacuzzi, volleyball and Bubbler Islands. Our Wedding Arbor Chapel overlooks a cascading waterfall, which flows into the Jacuzzi and Fantasy Pool.  

The Resort's Cyber Center allows our guests to stay in touch with the world. With Internet access, you can share your experience with family and friends.  

Hotel Amenities (back to top)
  • Bars (7)
  • Convention Facilities ($)
  • Cyber Cafe
  • Entertainment (live, nightly)
  • Fitness Center
  • Golf (18-hole, nearby) ($)
  • Pool (freshwater) (2)
  • Restaurants (5)
  • Soccer (beach)
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis Court (lighted) (4)
  • Volleyball (beach)
  • Water Skiing ($)
  • Watersports Center ($)
  • Wedding Gazebo (2)

Entertainment Staff/Guest Talent Night  

Activities Weekly management cocktail party  

Spa  

• Spa officially opened Sunday, January 13, 2008  

• Spa name: Palms Wellness Centre Spa, Gym, Beauty Salon  

• Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:00am-7:00pm, Sunday 9:00am-6:00pm  

Children's Club Daily "Jolly Kidz Club" for kids 2-12 years old, 9am-12:30pm and 2:30pm-5:00pm.  

Activities Professional Caribbean cricket center featuring scheduled cricket clinics.  

($) Denotes a fee may be charged.  

Please note: Some hotel amenities listed above may have an additional fee associated with them.  

Accommodation Categories and Descriptions (back to top)

Arrival/Departure Time:  

• Check-in-time: 3:00 pm Check-out-time: 11:00 am  

Early check-in and late checkout on request, and subject to availability.  

Children Policy:  

• Infant to 2 years are free, 3-11 years are considered children, and 12 years & older are charged as adults.  

Maximum Occupancy:  

• 2009 Super Saver - 2 adults.  

• Standard - 2 adults. Superior Queen - 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Superior King - 2 adults.  

• Junior Suite - 2 adults.  

• 1 B/R Beachfront Cottage - 2 adults. 2 B/R Beachfront Cottage - 5 adults or 2 adults and 3 children.  

B/R = Bedroom  

Supersaver, Intimate rooms, similar in size to a cruise ship cabin, shower, and balcony or patio. Best suited for singles or intimate value-minded couples. Located on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors. Bedding: 1 double bed. View: Ocean.  

Standard, Larger than the supersaver room. Rooms have a shower and a balcony or patio. Suitable for singles or couples. Located on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors. . Please Note: Triple Standard (room with 1 king bed and 1 twin bed) room is available upon request only. Bedding: 1 king bed or 1 king bed and 1 twin bed or 2 twin beds. View: Ocean.  

Superior Queen, All rooms with shower and bath, balcony or patio. Best suited for couples, 3-4 friends traveling together or families with children. Located on the 1st and 2nd floors.  

Superior queen/king categories have been common rated. Bedding assignments will be based on occupancy. Bedding: 2 queen beds. View: Ocean.  

Superior King, All rooms with shower and bath, balcony or patio. Best suited for couples, 3-4 friends traveling together or families with children. Located on the 1st and 2nd floors.  

Superior queen/king categories have been common rated. Bedding assignments will be based on occupancy. Bedding: 1 king bed. View: Ocean.  

Junior Suite, All junior suites have a separate sitting area. All rooms with shower and balcony. Located on 2nd, 3rd or 4th floors. Bedding: 1 king bed. View: Ocean.  

1 Bedroom Beachfront Cottage(*), TBA Bedding: 1 full bed.  

2 Bedroom Beachfront Cottage(*), TBA Bedding: 1 king bed and 2 queen beds.  

Please Note:  

• There are 5 room categories to accommodate singles, couples, and families.  

(*) Denotes on request basis only, no allotment given.  

All accommodations include: clock radio, shower, bathtub, hairdryer, television, air conditioning, ceiling fans, safe (in accommodation):  

• ($), balcony or patio and telephone (direct dial).  

($) Denotes a fee may be charged.  

Specific bedding and/or special requests are fulfilled based on availability and cannot always be guaranteed.  

Food and Beverage Outlets (back to top)

Coconut Grill, Located just steps from the beach and next to our Fantasy Pool, the Coconut Grill serves up barbeque light grill food such as hamburgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken, fish sandwiches & fries all afternoon.  

General Opening Hours: 12:00pm until 5:00pm General Opening Days: Daily  

Hemispheres, Hemispheres is our casual, semi-outdoor main dining room. Enjoy a colorful Caribbean decor, island music during meals and a breezy relaxed atmosphere surrounded by palm trees.  

Lydia's Caribbean Seafood, Serving right on the beach. Also open for Sunday Brunch with Steel Band entertainment.  

Cuisine: Caribbean, Seafood.  

Dinner Hours: 6:30pm until 10:00pm Brunch Hours: 12:00pm until 3:00pm  

Ristorante Bocciolo(*), Exceptional ambiance and air-conditioned comfort, Ristorante Bocciolo features an antipasto bar, home-made pasta, salads and entrees cooked and prepared in Italian style. Some supplementary menu items are not part of the all-inclusive plan and are subject to a small surcharge.  

Dinner Hours: 6:30pm until 10:00pm Dinner Days of Opening: Daily  

Dress Code:  

• Women - Elegantly casual, no beachwear. Men - Long pants and shirts with collars are required. No jeans, shorts, sneakers or slippers permitted.  

(*) Denotes reservation is required.  

Utsav Indian Restaurant(*), Tucked in a cozy, open air setting, UTSAV features a selection of dishes from India's many varied cuisines, prepared in our open kitchen. Appetizers and entrees include seafood, lamb and chicken prepared in the traditional Indian style. Enjoy a unique "festival of Indian flavors".  

Dinner Hours: 6:30pm until 10:00pm  

(*) Denotes reservation is required.  

Add-On Package (Caribbean Honeymoon 09) (back to top)

CARIBBEAN HONEYMOON PACKAGE 2009  

Booking Dates: 07/31/2008 - 12/20/2009 Travel Dates: 12/21/2008 - 12/20/2009  

Package Inclusions:  

• Congratulatory card from management  

• One bottle of sparkling wine  

• Garden flowers in room upon arrival  

• Us $40.00 voucher for the Palms Wellness Centre, couples massage (not combinable with any other Spa discounts  

• US $50.00 discount voucher per couple on a Wadadli Cats Cruise (except Sundays)  

• Special 25% discount for photo of couple on two key rings  

Please Note:  

• This offer cannot be combined with any other Wedding packages or the Renewal of Vows package.  

• Honeymoon packages are only valid upon the presentation of evidence of a marriage which took place within the past three months  

Add-On Package (Dream Wedding Reception 09) (back to top)

DREAM WEDDING RECEPTION PACKAGE 2009 Guests may book the Hibiscus Room or the Hammock Lounge (subject to availability) for the Dream Wedding add-on. Reception for a minimum of 4 hours for between 26-40 persons.  

Booking Dates: 07/31/2008 - 12/20/2009 Travel Dates: 12/21/2008 - 12/20/2009  

Package Inclusions:  

• The Hammock or Hibiscus Banquet rooms (based on availability)  

• Decorations (chair covers, candles, balloons and center pieces)  

• DJ (minimum of 4 hours)  

• All inclusive buffet menu  

Add-On Package (Girls Getaway 09) (back to top)

GIRLS GEAWAY PACKAGE 2009  

Booking Dates: 08/27/2009 - 12/20/2009 Travel Dates: 08/27/2009 - 12/20/2009  

Package Inclusions:  

• Spa Treatments (90 minutes) choice of:  

• Sweet Sensation Body Scrub Tropical Treasure Body Wrap Spice Oil Body massage using ingredients including coconut, nutmeg and aloe  

• Private Yoga session on the beach (60 minutes)  

• Mixology Class (30 minutes):  

• Available Monday-Saturday at 11:00am. Specially trained bartenders will conduct mixology classes. Classes will be lively, encouraging interaction between guests and bartender. Classes will be held at the Lydias Bar; should location be booked for a private function, Bocciolos Bar will be the alternative. Guests will be taught to prepare two of the Signature Cocktails and a third cocktail using fresh local tropical fruits like the Antiguan Black Pineapple and Mango. Guests will receive a copy of Jolly Beach Resorts signature cocktail recipes.  

• Calypso Dance Lesson (30 minutes)  

• Hobie Cat sailing lesson (30 minutes)  

Please Note:  

• Promo code: JOLLYGG  

Add-On Package (Renewal of Vows 09) (back to top)

RENEWAL OF VOWS PACKAGE 2009  

Booking Dates: 07/31/2008 - 12/20/2009 Travel Dates: 12/21/2008 - 12/20/2009  

Package Inclusions:  

• Organizing the services of a marriage officer and arranging the ceremony at the resort  

• Marriage Officer's fees  

• Bridal Bouquet, choice of Roses, Lilies, Anthuriums or Orchids) in a Posy or Tear Drop (all flowers are subject to availability and season)  

• Cake (one tier sponge)  

• Sparkling Wine (one bottle)  

• Button Hole for the Groom  

• Cake Top  

Please Note:  

• Optional upgrades, add-ons and wedding services are available for additional fees.  

• See Gold Package for optional extras details.  

Gifts from the Resort include the following:  

• Us $40.00 voucher for the Palms Wellness Centre, couples massage (not combinable with any other Spa discounts  

• One bottle of wine (delivered to the room the evening after the wedding)  

Add-On Package (Spa/Wedding 09) (back to top)

SPA/WEDDING PACKAGE 2009  

Booking Dates: 07/31/2008 - 12/20/2009 Travel Dates: 12/21/2008 - 12/20/2009  

Package Inclusions:  

• For the Bride: Bridal hair style, makeup, manicure, pedicure, Palms facial and Palms massage  

• For the Groom: Back massage and hair cut.  

Please Note:  

• The resort can customize the guests treatments and services to fit your needs and the occasion.  

• Additional services are available.  

Additional Wedding/Renewal of Vows Info:  

• Stipulations:  

• Weddings Ceremonies will be conducted from Mondays-Saturdays excluding Public Holidays.  

• Between 10:00am-5:00 pm by a Civil Marriage Officer.  

• There is no residency period to be married in Antigua; however we do require at least one working day to process documents.  

Documentation required (original documents required):  

• Passports  

• Birth Certificates or Drivers License with photograph  

• Original of Decree Absolute if one of the parties is a divorcee  

• Original of Death and Marriage Certificate in the case of a widow or widower  

• Original of Deed Poll in the case of a name change  

• If under the age of 18, evidence of consent of both parents is required in the form of an affidavit by a notary public  

Please Note:  

• If documents are not in English they must be translated and stamped by the court.  

• Guest are required to obtain a certified copy of the marriage certificate at a cost of $15.00 per copy (this cost is subject to change without notice).  

Location:  

• The ceremony will take place at the wedding Gazebos located on the grounds of the resort, one of which is located over looking the fantasy pool and four feet away from the beach.  

• Other locations may be discussed with the on-site wedding coordinator, if desired.  

Package inclusions are subject to change.  

Miscellaneous Information (back to top)

Think Jolly Family Program In addition to its regularly scheduled family-friendly activities, entertainment and Kidz and Teenz Clubs, Jolly Beach Resort & Spa has introduced the Think Jolly Family Program to add even more great value to its All Inclusive package.  

The Think Jolly Family Program is actually a line-up of three family-friendly activity modules: Think Jolly Adventure, Think Jolly Sports and Think Jolly Relax. Families can sign up for one, two or all three -- and they're all-included. Activities include star gazing on the beach and a beach-bonfire; tennis clinics, kayak and sailing lessons, dance lessons, Couples massage lesson, Parents Date Nite, Kids Soire, Family Beach Olympics and My Jolly Little Chef. Please click here for more information regarding the