The Waterfront Inn - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster
Superior Double Room
Elite Double Room
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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The Compton Building, Dockyard Drive, English Harbour
  • Place, Falmouth Harbour Marina
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson's Dockyard
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Pigeon's Point Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. John's (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Basic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Elite Double Room

  • Bay view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • Bay view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

English Harbour

At The Waterfront Inn - Hostel you'll be within steps of Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites and Falmouth Harbour Marina. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. .With a stay at this English Harbour hostel, you'll be 22.4 km (13.9 mi) from Jolly Beach.

What's nearby

  • Falmouth Harbour Marina - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nelson's Dockyard - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Clarence House - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pigeon's Point Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Galleon Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • St. John's (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Vie En Rose By La Brasserie - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Catherine's Cafe Plage - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sweet T's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪South Point Antigua - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪You & Me Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Waterfront Inn - Hostel

As a guest of The Waterfront Inn - Hostel, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Waterfront Inn - Hostel also features a garden, concierge services, and laundry facilities.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this English Harbour hostel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
The Waterfront Inn - Hostel offers 18 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water. This English Harbour hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Terrace

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: XCD 8.10 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 6 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

The Waterfront Inn

The Waterfront Hostel

The Waterfront Inn - Hostel English Harbour

The Waterfront Inn - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Waterfront Inn - Hostel?

Yep, The Waterfront Inn - Hostel is a short 15-minute walk from Pigeon's Point Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Waterfront Inn - Hostel?

No, The Waterfront Inn - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Waterfront Inn - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Waterfront Inn - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Waterfront Inn - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 39 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Saul

Business traveller
The hostel did not have A/C, the bathrooms were at the end of the hallway, however there was a shower stall in the room, and there was a very transited road in front of the hostel making it noisy at nite. Also, the hostel was full of young people that would come in at all hours of the nite and talking very loudly when they arrived.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I always have a lovely stay at the Waterfront Inn. Simple and inexpensive but can’t beat the friendly staff and location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for a relaxing, worryless stay

This is a place has your typical hostel needs well covered. The common area is super pleasant, it's in a terrace, so there's no lingering kitchen smells. I got a private room, it had bunk full size beds,it was comfortable. There was a shower and a sink. There's not hot water, but you really don't need it, in Antigua, even the rain feels warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

cody

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like taking cold showers and enjoy getting run over by speeding drivers outside your hostel door, this is the place for you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Melanie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Keyless entry was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glen Christian, George Town

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay here. Very nice location and safe area. A lot of places are within walking distance. First class to Kim for making my vacation extra special. She is the best!

4/10 Poor

Conrad

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good,the outside of property is much better than the inside.Rooms lack basic amenities,eg.toilet,A/C,safety box, refrigerator,TV,soap....TMTM.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the ease of everything on this property. The lockers have hooks so you can use your own personl lock to secure your stuff. There a doctors office on site to get your covid test before you fly back into the US. They even do your laundry and fold it for a small fee (around $13). The manager if most helpful if there is anything you need to know around the island she will guide you and help you with a huge smile on her face. I have been to many hostels before and this is my favorite one.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Dean

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Amazing on site staff, but double check amenities

The on site staff (I mainly interacted with Kim) is fantastic, & they do an amazing job at keeping the property looking great. However, be aware, that when it says a superior room is "bathroom & shower", it is only a shower & a sink; THERE IS NO TOILET IN THE ROOM. This was not a huge deal; it's just when you think when you're getting your own bathroom & don't have one, it is a bit of a disappointment. Also, it says that a superior room has air conditioning, & we did not have air conditioning; there was a ceiling fan & floor fan instead. If you have a rental car, you need to find off-site parking, which was not an issue, but just know not to look for a parking lot to pull into. It is a beautiful, open patio; we watched NYE fireworks from there bc we did not want to be around crowds bc of COVID, & it was a fantastic view. Also, very convenient location to walk everywhere; we did not get into our car once while we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

John James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and a good value. You also meet loads of cool people.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

thought it was great

Maybe because there was only one other guest there during my stay,but I thought it was great, very convenient, close to many restaurants, the kitchen facilities were great. A quick walk to Nelsons dockyard , grocery store was about 1km away
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great to meet folks!

Single rooms are adequate for an inexpensive stay, but the real PLUS is the open front porch and eating area. An excellent place to gather and meet folks at night. easy walk to the harbor and neighboring bars and restaurants. Very nice staff and owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Antigua trip for Sailing

I recently had the pleasure of staying at the waterfront Inn Hotel both before and after my RYA sailing course in Antigua. The experience was fantastic with such a great location, clean and tidy with great views of the Marina. It is literally on the doorstep of everything that is happening in that part of Antigua. The owners of the hostel are so friendly and helpful being a wealth if knowledge on the area. The international mixture of guests of all ages makes the communal areas and fully equipped kitchen a hive of relaxed conversations and trip planning. With plenty of space on the elevated terrace area to find a space to work, just chill out alone using the fast internet or grab a book from the collection and lose an hour or two. I really enjoyed my stay there and look forward to my next visit. Carl
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Julien

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
La chambre, très exiguë n'a qu'une fenêtre donnant sur le couloir, pas d'eau chaude et même l'eau froide ne coule pas fort, n'espérez pas plus qu'un filet d'eau. Le lieu est extrêmement bruyant avec des gens qui font la fête tous les soirs, toute la nuit, discussions, musique, alcool et drogue! Impossible de dormir correctement. Les portes sont claquées constamment à n'importe quelle heure de la nuit, les murs sont en carton. L'espace commun reste sale tous les jours malgré le ménage qui est fait tous les matins. L'état des canapés et fauteuils est lamentable tout comme la cuisine commune. A fuir absolument.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Yannick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
La chambre etait en bon etat mais il n'y avait pas d'eaux chaude malheureusement et il faisais trop chaud car pas de climatisation !
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness
Great job
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

kenya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Kimさんは親切だった。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025