Wild Lotus Glamping

Am I glad I went and stayed at the Wild Lotus, yes, would I stay there again no. It was a great experience sleeping in a lovely bed in a tent on the beach but there are a few other things I wish I had known. The Good Stunning sunset on a deserted beach Comfy bed Sleeping and waking up to the sound of the waves It felt very safe and there is a good security Proximity to the beach The Bad You’re not on a private beach, it is a private section set back. Everyday hundreds and I mean hundreds of people arrive for the day from 11 until 4 from the cruise liners. They are everywhere and even though the campsite is private they were in it changing out of their Speedos, taking pics etc. Because of the above and day tripper boats coming in and out all day, there are loads of jetskis screaming up and down the sea right where you swim. Making a racket, hassling you to get one and then having no thought for the swimmers. The shower is not at all strong and is solar heated. It is luke warm at best for 3 minutes then cold. Also, not as private as you’d like nor is there a light. There is also one toilet for all the tents and that is a porta loo with no light I could find. A power bank is provided which has a light on it however, the WiFi never worked and the other lights in the room were Christmas ones so provided little or no light. We used our phones. Stuff also to consider. Paul the owner whilst a nice chap, was not around for the 2 days of our 3 day trip so we couldn’t get the BBQ offered nor have breakfast one of the mornings. Breakfast is: fruit a croissant and a coffee. We were also promised a firepit which never materialised. In summary if you fancy something different it is cool but beware of the waves of tourist that swarm around you. On one occasion when it rained, they decided to join us under our parasol. Oh and whilst chair are provided by Wild Lotus, if you want to go to the beach next to the water and get a bed you have to pay $25 US. Jolly Bay doesn’t have much to offer either apart from a few restaurants and a supermarket.

If you’re looking for something a little different, this is the place, hard to beat waking up in a brass bed in a tent on the beach, it almost feels like you’re waking up in a dream, included is a 2 course daily breakfast that’s creative and artistically presented, with coffee. Paul and Vennetta are wonderful host and obviously very knowledgeable about the island and can suggest and connect you with what to see on the island. If you’re looking for something that’s a little more adventurous, then a standard hotel room all inclusive type thing then this is a must. we’ll definitely be back .

4. COUNTABLE NOUN A retreat is a quiet, isolated place that you go to in order to rest or to do things in private. ….looked it up in an English Dictionary…. This is the best way to describe this place. Wake up early, step out of your tent, walk 20 mtrs. and swim for half an hour in the ocean while watching the sun rise. In the mean time your hosts will prepare a very nice breakfast, which is served at your tent. During the day you can get food at a nearby beach bar (‘The Nest’) which serves amazing coconut shrimps, or enjoy a daytrip and have cocktails and dinner at the nearby Cocobay Resort (Sheer Rocks restaurant, amazing place which serves great cocktails and excellent food). The tent, shower and toilets are very clean, and the place is very safe, since the gates are closed for public in the early evening. The owners & staff are lovely people, and they are going to great lengths to make your stay as pleasant as possible. I would highly recommend this place.

When we were planning our trip to Antigua-I found a resort & my husband found this & I said - how in the world did I not see this? Yes! I'm in....so, we split the time between the 2 & let me tell you....I wish our entire stay had been at The Wild Lotus! From the moment we arrived, it just felt right. Paul, Rod & Marlene were absolutely amazing. Our tent was perfect....they arranged for anything we needed - from our own personal beach bbq to a fire pit each night & taxi rides & dinner reservations. Each morning we had a lovely beachside b'fast. The beach is absolutely gorgeous & each morning you have it to yourself until around 10:30 & again around 4:00. I've never slept better. We travel a lot & this was such an amazing experience...can't wait to do it again & if you are considering it, just go!