Gunpowder House & Suites

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with outdoor pool

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Property grounds
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Miscellaneous
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Nelson's Dockyard, English Harbour, Antigua
  • Clarence House
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Admiral House
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Nelson's Dockyard
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • St. John's (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Harbor View

  • 500 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

English Harbour

Gunpowder House & Suites places you next to Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites and Clarence House. This 4-star hotel welcomes guests with 10 rooms and conveniences like a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Clarence House - 1 min walk
  • Nelson's Dockyard - 3 min walk
  • Pigeon's Point Beach - 14 min walk
  • Shirley Heights - 7 min drive
  • Galleon Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • V.C. Bird Intl. Airport (ANU) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shirley's Heights - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Admirals Inn Antigua - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sweet T's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pillars Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Indian Summer - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Gunpowder House & Suites

Beach hotel with outdoor pool
Guests staying at Gunpowder House & Suites enjoy access to a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. There's free offsite parking and an airport shuttle for a fee. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a meeting room, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers, free toiletries, and bathrobes. Other standard amenities include balconies, iPod docks, and sitting areas.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

Languages

English, French, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 17 for adults and USD 17 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Boom Restaurant
  • Pillars Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between August 30 and October 09.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 100.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 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.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 17 for adults and USD 17 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 100.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free nearby parking.

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, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.

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.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Gunpowder House Hotel English Harbour
Gunpowder House English Harbour
Gunpowder House Suites
Gunpowder House & Suites Hotel
Gunpowder House & Suites English Harbour
Gunpowder House & Suites Hotel English Harbour

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Gunpowder House & Suites?

Gunpowder House & Suites offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see close to Gunpowder House & Suites?

This hotel is located in English Harbour, just steps from Nelson's Dockyard and Clarence House, and within a short walk of Admiral House. You'll also find Pigeon's Point Beach and Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Gunpowder House & Suites?

No, there isn't parking at the hotel but you'll find free parking nearby.

Is there a spa available at Gunpowder House & Suites?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, aromatherapy, and reflexology.

Does Gunpowder House & Suites include a casino on the premises?

No, Gunpowder House & Suites doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Gunpowder House & Suites?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Gunpowder House & Suites a good place to stay for couples?

This waterfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and an ocean-view restaurant.

Does Gunpowder House & Suites have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Gunpowder House & Suites feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Gunpowder House & Suites has 2 restaurants, and serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will Gunpowder House & Suites allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Gunpowder House & Suites.

Are there connecting rooms at Gunpowder House & Suites?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Gunpowder House & Suites?

The closest major airport to Gunpowder House & Suites is V.C. Bird Intl. Airport (ANU), which is 13.3 mi away (34 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Gunpowder House & Suites?

Yes, every guestroom at Gunpowder House & Suites comes with a balcony with some featuring harbor views.

Does Gunpowder House & Suites offer wedding services?

There are wedding services available at Gunpowder House & Suites if that's in your vacation plans.

Gunpowder House & Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rungnapha

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view.
Great views. No hot water. Noisy fridge. Noisy aircon. Not up to the standard of other similar hotels
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Gros Islet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent boutique property with great food and service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous Spot in English Harbor
Lovely place in a terrific location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just the perfect stay for a quiet peaceful recharge.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely peaceful period property with great restaurants and friendly service. Pillers and Boom both served great food with friendly service. Also easy walk into town for local restaurants. Highly recommended for something different to the resort hotels elsewhere on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jess

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful spot. Fantastic staff, great spa treatments, lovely food. Shame we had to move rooms because the night club across the water decided to go for it until 6am. But we were very happy that the hotel helped us move. We had a mix up on check out with bill etc which was a little frustrating after such a lovely stay. Thanks for having us!

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing unique property definitely will return
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really fantastic place to stay in English Harbour. Highly recommended and very friendly staff. Great vibe and live music at Admirals Inn where you can also stay and where check in happens. Great complimentary boat and or car service (if after 7pm) over to Gunpowder house which is more secluded than Admirals. Lots of bars & restaurants nearby in walking distance, and right next to Nelson’s dockyard. Because you’re in the harbour this isn’t a great place for ocean swimming access although it’s likely easy to find a beach nearby with a car. We stayed for one night to end our trip but a few more would have been lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darshan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely book this hotel - it’s fantastic
It was fantastic! The rooms were amazing - clean, Great views, spacious and loved the four poster beds with netting. The staff were so hospitable. Fantastic!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel
We had an amazing stay the food and service both at Boom and PIllars was excellent. We have rebooked for march 20
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was excellent in all respects. Nelson’s Dockyard is a special historical spot and the Admirals Inn sits elegantly in the Dockyard The views from my room was stunning and the professionalism, charm and courtesy of the staff made my stay ready enjoyable. I would single out Emma who was Acting Manager during my stay. Everything was dealt with calmly and efficiently - Dortha dole a bit sticky - and she was a delight to meet. I will definitely stay at Admirals Inn again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Beth, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historic hotel in a great location
I stayed at the Gunpowder Suites for 3 nights, which had a lovely view overlooking English Harbor. The staff at the hotel were great - Cecil was very kind and went the extra mile to help with whatever was needed. Kemlin and Linda were also great to help book local activities. I would only caution who the hotel works with when booking certain activities. For instance, do not book Sean from Soul Immersions diving. I booked him through the hotel and he confirmed, but on the day of the dive, he never showed up and didnt bother to call or tell me in person that he was cancelling the dive. Luckily, Linda was great and helped me book Tony from Dockyard Divers that very day. Additionally, they arranged a taxi with Oris to take me to the airport. After 15 minutes of waiting for Oris to show up, I had to switch to another taxi, because I couldnt wait any longer. Oris had driven me the day before to Stingray City, but he was also 20 minutes later picking me up after our arranged pick up time. I would caution the hotel to be careful who they do business with, as it lowers the overall impression of the hotel and enjoyment of the guest.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

rejean

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023