Pineapple Beach Club Antigua
Beach resort in Willikies featuring hilltop BBQ ribs, comfortable king beds, and scenic ocean and garden views.
The verdict
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Pineapple Beach Club is a coastal resort offering garden and ocean view rooms alongside dining like The Outhouse BBQ on the hill. Guests appreciate comfortable king-size beds, spacious showers with hot water, and scenic views of the beach below. However, visitors frequently encounter slow dinner service with long waits, as well as unexpected extra charges like a $65 fee to stock the mini fridge. In addition, the steep hillside paths make getting around difficult for travelers who are not fully able-bodied. 61218
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What travelers noticed
- The Outhouse restaurant up on the hill is a major highlight, earning praise for its delicious barbecue ribs, cold beers, and panoramic views. 17188
- Sleeping accommodations receive high marks for their super cozy king-size beds and light comforters. 2012
- Room balconies and patios reliably deliver beautiful views of the gardens and the beach below. 62021
- Bathrooms feature large, open showers with great water pressure and plenty of hot water. 1717
The catch
- Some guests find the resort overpriced due to unexpected daily resort fees and mini fridge charges, whereas others find good value since the fee covers sailboats, snorkeling, and standup paddle boarding. drawn from the full read
- Dining quality also varies across venues, with reviewers raving about the outdoor barbecue shack while describing the Italian restaurant Chef Pietro's as only okay. 1211
Who it's for
- — Barbecue lovers and casual diners
- — Guests wanting water sports like paddle boarding and sailing
- — Travelers seeking comfortable beds and scenic ocean views
Skip it if
- — Guests with limited mobility who cannot manage steep hikes
- — Those frustrated by long dinner waits
- — Anyone avoiding extra resort and mini bar fees
Seen on camera
24 moments · 4 videos · Pineapple Beach Club Antigua
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“so here here is our lovely bed it's super super super comfy as you can tell I love this bed I get lots of rest in here a…”
youtube.com0:59“the reason why I like this Resort is the closet is huge we have our luggages in here it's a little bit messy but we have…”
youtube.com2:02“no but the ladies were great and the gentlemen at night was absolutely fantastic as well they always provided experience”
youtube.com23:20“Sean and I got up this morning had great breakfast and then we explored the entire Resort”
youtube.com0:43“I feel like the buffet in the morning didn't have as many options as I would like but the food was warm it was good it w…”
youtube.com4:18“literally this is the path to get to the fitness center so if you and it's even a little bit of a hike for us so if you'…”
youtube.com22:41“moving on to the room we had at the Venda Antiga we were in an Oceanfront king suite and the view was incredible and als…”
youtube.com2:46“and the room itself if you go back you'll see a room tour on it the room itself was beautiful I would say it was really…”
youtube.com3:09“and I would also say that it was very clean so the cleaning staff there they do an incredible job they work very hard be…”
youtube.com3:22“the first time we went there we stayed in a beautiful room that was Waterfront view yes and we loved it because you woul…”
youtube.com20:20“we didn't like it but we were able to switch right away they were pretty accommodating with that”
youtube.com21:06“I'm not complaining because this is a very nice resort the food has been very good I ate a very nice lunch I can eat a v…”
youtube.com16:59“they have a shuttle that will drive you from one side just across the road to the other side which is pretty quick and c…”
youtube.com7:28“the food side of things at pineapple Beach Club I really like the food at pineapple Beach Club I really like the options…”
youtube.com12:34“in July we had to wait a long time for our dinners and I think that was the one thing that made people a little bit frus…”
youtube.com16:13“they had this amazing yogurt parfait that Lee had to have and honestly if I didn't get it once per day I low key was sad…”
youtube.com23:59“they said they do clean the rooms every other day so that's nice as well but they said if you need anything between the…”
youtube.com2:36“I'm having coffee which they were out of vanilla cream so it's Hazelnut and it's actually amazing”
youtube.com17:08“when we got there the check-in was nice you know they give you the the rum punch and then like a cold towel just to dry…”
youtube.com29:03“at other Resorts you have kind of a weight staff working the pool area of the beach and they they didn't have that here…”
youtube.com32:32“also another great addition is our mirror we have a nice beautiful mirror here which you can take beautiful pictures in”
youtube.com1:48“we have our area with a coffee pot and we have our little refrigerator which is great if you want to keep any snacks in…”
youtube.com3:10“Also if you just want to take a nice seat and look at the Garden View you also do that but one thing I really love about…”
youtube.com3:35“yes that's the also the highlight of that it's indoors air conditioning you can get drinks there still and you can also…”
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Score breakdown
How the 84/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
85Location
91Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Room
77- “Also if you just want to take a nice seat and look at the Garden View you also do that but one thing I really love about this room is you get some Beach views which is great so if you look over here you can see the beach you'll hear the wavs and you'll really enjoy it's a really nice Vibe and you get a lot of relaxation” 203:35
- “the first time we went there we stayed in a beautiful room that was Waterfront view yes and we loved it because you would hear the weave in the morning you'd wake up to the most incredible View and it was renovated” 2120:20
Service
85- “We piled our plates high with sticky BBQ chicken, melt-in-the-mouth ribs and raisin-dotted slaw and abandoned the cutlery on the advice of Jules who said we needed to get our fingers dirty. Washed down with a can of cold beer from the ice box all I can say is wowee.” 8
- “The staff is incredibly warm and hospitable.” 16
Bed & Sleep
87- “so here here is our lovely bed it's super super super comfy as you can tell I love this bed I get lots of rest in here and it's super cozy also comes with a nice light comforter which is great so you don't sweat out the bed” 200:59
- “As soon as I slipped into the king-size bed, I fell in love - it's one seriously comfortable place to sleep.” 12
Value
82- “However, the hotel ate very responsive on social media so I would recommend sending them a message on Facebook or Twitter as they may be able to send you the latest price list.” 8
- “Upgrading to the top three price levels buys guests rooms that are brighter and have more updated decor, with a mixture of rich mahogany and rattan furnishings, including four-poster beds in some rooms.” 7
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-08-31
What’s nearby
Landmarks and transport around Pineapple Beach Club Antigua. Distances are straight-line, so walking times are approximate.
- V C Bird International AirportANU — 11 min drive · 11.4 km
Stay value
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Falls short of what $$$ usually buys
Scores 7 points below the upscale median of 91, across 406 hotels in the same bracket.
- This hotel
- 84
- Bracket median
- 91
- Index median
- 90
Based on 406 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
- 3 mentions
- 2 mentions
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
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- “The beach is nice. We had an updated garden room which was pretty awesome.” 11
- “the reason why I like this Resort is the closet is huge we have our luggages in here it's a little bit messy but we have our luggages in here and we have our safe our safe is controlled by a key so make sure you do not lose your key but it's relatively safe as there is no code” On camera202:02
- “the first time we went there we stayed in a beautiful room that was Waterfront view yes and we loved it because you would hear the weave in the morning you'd wake up to the most incredible View and it was renovated” On camera2120:20
- “and the room itself if you go back you'll see a room tour on it the room itself was beautiful I would say it was really beautiful I'll post a link down below so you guys can check that video out as well because the room was definitely a Vibe” On camera213:09
- “Also if you just want to take a nice seat and look at the Garden View you also do that but one thing I really love about this room is you get some Beach views which is great so if you look over here you can see the beach you'll hear the wavs and you'll really enjoy it's a really nice Vibe and you get a lot of relaxation” On camera203:35
- “we didn't leave the resort to explore the island so I can't speak to the proximity of other attractions on the island like the Devil's bridge. we stayed in a waterfront room with a king bed and loved it. we couldn't hear our neighbors at all.” 17
- “The beach is nice. We had an updated garden room which was pretty awesome. But the balconies aren't private.” 11
- “I stayed in an Ocean View up on the hillside that had beautiful views of the gardens and beach below. It was a perfect place to sit on the balcony and watch the day come alive as the sun rose.” 6
- “moving on to the room we had at the Venda Antiga we were in an Oceanfront king suite and the view was incredible and also the Bungalow Vibe was pretty cool as as well” On camera212:46
- “Oh. Oh, look at the view, the sea, the room. Some of the rooms. Yeah. Amazing.” 15
- “I enjoyed the vegetarian burger here, and the portions for side dishes were very generous. Service was fast, and there's a deli-style ticketing system for busier times of the day.” 12
- “we didn't like it but we were able to switch right away they were pretty accommodating with that” On camera2121:06
- “I did notice a woman with a walker that was accommodated in the garden suites near the shops, but I would not list the resort myself as handicap friendly.” 6
- “While it's rooms might not boast the elegance of some of the newer larger resorts, it makes up for it in charm, feel, food and service.” 6
- “On advice from Jules the friendly resort photographer, Vicky (of Vicky Flip Flop Travels) and I booked ourselves on the Calypso Cat.” 8
- “at other Resorts you have kind of a weight staff working the pool area of the beach and they they didn't have that here so it every time you wanted something you had to go get it at one of the three bars and so that was kind of a bummer yeah” On camera132:32
- “While there were a few elements such as the slow service that did let the experience down, I'd recommend Pineapple Beach Club for an all-inclusive resort in Antigua.” 12
- “when we got there the check-in was nice you know they give you the the rum punch and then like a cold towel just to dry or you know wipe yourself down from a long day of traveling” On camera129:03
- “they said they do clean the rooms every other day so that's nice as well but they said if you need anything between the every other day they'll be happy to help out” On camera12:36
- “Drinks service could be a little slow at times, and on the odd occasion, infuriatingly slow. A couple of times, we ended up walking over to the bar to grab our own drinks.” 12
- “The staff is incredibly warm and hospitable.” 16
- “The staff is friendly, polite and helpful.” 16
- “the sea grass was non existent for our whole stay except for the morning that we were leaving there must have been a huge sea grass or algae bloom off shore because the beach got covered in what looked like seaweed. crew was working hard to clear it.” 11
- “also another great addition is our mirror we have a nice beautiful mirror here which you can take beautiful pictures in” On camera201:48
- “We piled our plates high with sticky BBQ chicken, melt-in-the-mouth ribs and raisin-dotted slaw and abandoned the cutlery on the advice of Jules who said we needed to get our fingers dirty. Washed down with a can of cold beer from the ice box all I can say is wowee.” 8
- “all right to the fun part the washroom so I love this washing because it has nice LED lights so if you need a lot of light to put on your makeup or get ready that's there for you” On camera202:33
- “and I would also say that it was very clean so the cleaning staff there they do an incredible job they work very hard because again there's a lot of space between the rooms so they have to travel a lot but the rooms were so clean” On camera213:22
- “the fridge is empty and for I've been told is that if we want it stocked we have to pay to have it stocked which it's kind of the first time I've ever ran into that at an allinclusive Resort so it is interesting kind of a bummer” On camera11:49
- “Check-in at the resort is a bit time consuming, mostly due to the laid back pace.” 16
- “Mauvin the main bartender was great and would create us our very own special drink before we headed to dinner. The staff really did take a liking to the guests.” 6
- “so here here is our lovely bed it's super super super comfy as you can tell I love this bed I get lots of rest in here and it's super cozy also comes with a nice light comforter which is great so you don't sweat out the bed” On camera200:59
- “As soon as I slipped into the king-size bed, I fell in love - it's one seriously comfortable place to sleep.” 12
- “The food and drink was mostly excellent, and I still can't stop thinking about that big cosy bed...” 12
- “Upgrading to the top three price levels buys guests rooms that are brighter and have more updated decor, with a mixture of rich mahogany and rattan furnishings, including four-poster beds in some rooms.” 7
- “But watch out for extra charges. I believe they charge an extra $27.00 per night that may or not be included in what you've paid already.” 11
- “I personally think it's a little overpriced for what you get, but some people love it passionately.” 11
- “However, the hotel ate very responsive on social media so I would recommend sending them a message on Facebook or Twitter as they may be able to send you the latest price list.” 8
- “for hidden charges I would bring that up to the clerk who checks you in, just have them confirm the resort fee amount and they will also go over all the dining options but other than a resort fee which they mentioned up front, we didn't experience any hidden charges.” 11
- “Sean and I got up this morning had great breakfast and then we explored the entire Resort” On camera190:43
- “I feel like the buffet in the morning didn't have as many options as I would like but the food was warm it was good it was it was it was decent I would say” On camera214:18
- “So, a lovely restaurant though, isn't it? Yeah, that is lovely, isn't it? It would be.” 15
- “Food here is served daily from 12.30-4pm, and on Wednesday evenings. It's a BBQ and salad bar affair, and although the vegetarian options were limited, I fell in love with the Southern potato salad, chilli beans and gorgeously sweet corn on the cob.” 12
- “I'm not complaining because this is a very nice resort the food has been very good I ate a very nice lunch I can eat a very nice breakfast” On camera116:59
- “the food side of things at pineapple Beach Club I really like the food at pineapple Beach Club I really like the options the buffet in the morning was one of my favorite buffets even though I ate similar stuff every day I loved it cuz it was very good and fresh” On camera2112:34
- “Situated beside the Topaz Buffet, next to the beach, Chef Pietro's is an a la carte Italian restaurant. We only visited Chef Pietro's once during our stay, and although the spinach gnocchi I had was fantastic, the service was very slow.” 12
- “Chef Pietro's is the Italian restaurant and I would only call it Ok.” 11
- “they had this amazing yogurt parfait that Lee had to have and honestly if I didn't get it once per day I low key was sad sad or cranky call it no no coffee no yogurt cranky Lee comes up yeah because it was so good even even you enjoyed the yogurt parfit right yeah they they they were awesome they were really good” On camera2123:59
- “The luncheon buffet is VERY NICE...a nice break from the ship food.” 16
- “All the food we had at the buffet, Topaz, was also incredible.” 17
- “The food and drink was mostly excellent, and I still can't stop thinking about that big cosy bed...” 12
- “The most popular eatery at the resort is the funky Outhouse Bar & BBQ, and for good reason. A truly unique option in a sea of resort eateries that all start to seem similar, the quirky restaurant sits atop a hill overlooking the sea and the rest of the resort.” 7
- “Another great treat for lunch is to make your way up to the hilltop for The Outhouse for some authentic island barbecue. You won't regret it!” 6
- “I can't remember the name the fanciest restaurant but it was good. They also have BBQ hut at the top if a hill that we really enjoyed, but it's only open for lunch certain days.” 11
- “Luckily, Topaz Buffet didn't deliver the cliches, and instead had a great selection of good quality dishes for every meal.” 12
- “the food was OUTSTANDING!! everything we ate was high quality and very flavorful.” 17
- “While it's rooms might not boast the elegance of some of the newer larger resorts, it makes up for it in charm, feel, food and service.” 6
- “I'm having coffee which they were out of vanilla cream so it's Hazelnut and it's actually amazing” On camera117:08
- “the outhouse restaurant was an 10/10- Ribs were great, beers cold and views A+ too” 17
- “The theme continues throughout the resort's restaurants, though some guests complain that the atmosphere is diminished somewhat by the frenetic nature of The Outhouse bar, which, apart from having a questionable name, proved understaffed.” 13
- “we have our area with a coffee pot and we have our little refrigerator which is great if you want to keep any snacks in there” On camera203:10
- “yes that's the also the highlight of that it's indoors air conditioning you can get drinks there still and you can also get great food” On camera218:11
- “this is the outhouse a really fun barbecue restaurant up on the hill you can take a golf cart or hike up” On camera182:39
- “The two other restaurants do require an advance reservation, but are worth doing so.” 6
- “In addition to never being far from the beach you're never far from your next meal or cold beer either! Our absolute favourite place to dine, and the second stand out selling point of this hotel after the beach, is Mary's Outhouse Bar & Grill.” 8
- “I can't remember the name the fanciest restaurant but it was good.” 11
- “The Pineapple Beach Club also offers spa treatments - I appreciated my no-nonsense aromatherapy massage after the flight - and a la carte dining at The Pineapple Grill, which has wonderful local dishes!” 8
- “The main restaurant open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner has an abundant selection and variety on the buffet.” 6
- “While there are plenty of nice restaurants and amenities on hand, the overall atmosphere of Pineapple Beach Club is that it's unpretentious.” 7
- “Since this was the last stop on a very port intensive itinerary, we truly enjoyed laying around the beach, drinking all we wanted, walking around and eating at the Out House...if you go, you MUST eat lunch at the Out House.” 16
- “in July we had to wait a long time for our dinners and I think that was the one thing that made people a little bit frustrated because they you know they were sharing their opinions with us as well and some people kind of walked out of the restaurants because at times it was about an hour and a half wait” On camera2116:13
- “Great water pressure and the water could get very HOT!” 17
- “Rooms at these two levels come with warm rattan furnishings and somewhat dated bathrooms with shower/tub combos.” 7
- “into the bathroom here it's nice siiz bathroom actually real big shower love the shower typical sink but all of your normal amenities soap shampoos body wash all that good stuff” 1
- “I stayed in an Ocean View up on the hillside that had beautiful views of the gardens and beach below.” 6
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- 17Pineapple Beach Club - Antigua : r/AllInclusiveResortsreddit.comForum thread2025-04-24Recent8 quotes used
“hope you enjoy your stay it's a fabulous resort! try the delicious little sandwiches at the cafe too 😋”
Read originalreddit.com - 11Pineapple Beach Club Antigua : r/AllInclusiveResortsreddit.comForum thread2025-04-10Recent10 quotes used
“The beach is nice. We had an updated garden room which was pretty awesome.”
Read originalreddit.com - 7Pineapple Beach Club Antigua - All Inclusiveoyster.comReview site2024-07-04Ageing6 quotes used
“Upgrading to the top three price levels buys guests rooms that are brighter and have more updated decor, with a mixture of rich mahogany and rattan furnishings, including four-poster beds in some rooms.”
Read originaloyster.com - 12Review & Things To Do | Pineapple Beach Club Resort ...mini-adventures.comReview site2024-04-30Ageing15 quotes used
“I enjoyed the vegetarian burger here, and the portions for side dishes were very generous. Service was fast, and there's a deli-style ticketing system for busier times of the day.”
Read originalmini-adventures.com - 6Personal Review-Pineapple Beach Club-Antiguaboomerangescapes.comReview site2018-11-11Ageing10 quotes used
“While it's rooms might not boast the elegance of some of the newer larger resorts, it makes up for it in charm, feel, food and service.”
Read originalboomerangescapes.com - 8Review of Pineapple Beach Club, Antiguajayneytravels.comReview site2017-06-05Ageing5 quotes used
“On advice from Jules the friendly resort photographer, Vicky (of Vicky Flip Flop Travels) and I booked ourselves on the Calypso Cat.”
Read originaljayneytravels.com
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