Sleep area · St John's
Dickenson Bay (north beaches)
The usual beach base: hotels and restaurants on the sand, a short taxi to St John's for a morning; better for a first trip than sleeping in town.
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Rules in force · 5Town pavements are narrow and uneven
- Antigua and Barbuda ↗Check entry rules for your passport on official Antigua and Barbuda government sources before you fly.
- Antigua and Barbuda ↗Camouflage-pattern clothing is illegal for civilians, including children: leave it at home.
- North-west Antigua (St John's and the beaches) ↗Taxis have posted fares: agree the price before you ride.
- St John's ↗Beachwear is for the beach: cover shoulders and knees in town, shops and churches, and never wear camouflage-pattern clothing.
- St John's ↗Town pavements are narrow and uneven: large bags go from the taxi to the door, never on a walk.
Key facts
- Price band
- $$$
- Desk
- 24 h
- staffed 24h
- Bags OK?
- Yes
- 10 m from Car to the hotel door
- Night walk
- lighting ok
- flat, no steps
- Morning out
- 10–18 min
- to Heritage Quay and Redcliffe Quay
First night
From Car to the hotel door: 10 m, flat surface. Desks around here are typically staffed 24h. 28-inch bags: easy. Morning to Heritage Quay and Redcliffe Quay: 10–18 min.
Take Licensed taxi to the door at 22:56. Bed by ~23:48 (p90).
Open the arrival contractTake Licensed taxi to the door at 22:24. Bed by ~23:16 (p90).
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Area facts
- Reception
- staffed 24h · forwarding not accepted
- Walk to clusters
- Heritage Quay and Redcliffe Quay: 55–70 min · Long Street and the Museum: 65–80 min
- Night lighting
- ok
- Taxi drop-off
- door
- Fits
- family · age70
- Lodging tax
- —
Cons
- A taxi ride from town: 10–20 minutes each way.
- Prices are higher, and beach-side restaurants are cash or card at a premium.
Within walking distance
Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.