Hotels + Resorts Vacation Rentals The First Overwater Bungalows in Antigua and Barbuda Come With a Private Butler and Infinity Pool By Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Instagram Website Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who's lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She's skied out of a camper van in the Japanese Alps, overcome dengue fever in Indonesia, lived in a tent on a beach in Martinique, and studied yoga in India. Evie began writing for Travel + Leisure in 2019 while living in Paris. She started as a daily news writer and has since transitioned to becoming a regular contributor, covering everything from après-ski hot spots to tips for camping with your dog. Her true passion is affordable travel and travel hacks, especially when it comes to pricier destinations like Paris and Tokyo, two of her favorite cities in the world. She now splits her time between a small town outside Telluride, Colorado, and Paris, France. In addition to Travel + Leisure, Evie covers travel for BuzzFeed and Outside, and was a regular contributor to Vice. She is also the editorial director for magazines in Jackson Hole, Park City, and Telluride. * 10+ years of experience working as a writer and editor * 5+ years of experience covering travel — specifically ski destinations, flights, travel hacks, mountain town lifestyle, and all things Japan and France * Editor for print magazines in Jackson Hole, Park City, and Telluride * Studied journalism at the University of Denver and publishing at New York University Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 28, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Courtesy of Blue Diamond Resorts An inland resort or beachfront hotel is a perfectly fine place to stay, especially in the Caribbean — but there's something next level about a stay in an overwater bungalow. Guests can expect that "next level" experience (and then some) at the Royalton Antigua, the first property on Antigua and Barbuda to have overwater bungalows. Courtesy of Blue Diamond Resorts Courtesy of Blue Diamond Resorts The bungalows are making headlines — and not just because they were the island's first overwater room type. Each adult-only unit includes its own infinity plunge pool and a hammock that hangs over the ocean. With a private deck, glass floors, and direct ocean entry, the bungalow's complimentary snorkeling gear and Bluetooth speakers will quickly become a daily necessity. The Royalton bungalows each have their own living room, dining room, and jacuzzi tub — and if that wasn't enough, booking a night also entitles you to a personal butler, complimentary in-room dinner, a welcome bottle of champagne, and a constantly refreshed in-bungalow mini bar. If you ever leave — and we mean if — a golf cart shuttle service, seven restaurants, and private fitness classes await. Courtesy of Blue Diamond Resorts The all-inclusive, 294-room Royalton Antigua sits on a private beach on Antigua's Deep Bay. It may feel like you're far from the realities of daily life, but the hotel is surprisingly accessible, enabling guests to be poolside 30 minutes after landing at the airport. Royalton Antigua is part of Blue Diamond Resorts' fast-growing Royalton brand, which is expanding across the Caribbean. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit