Dickenson Bay Travel Guide
St. John's
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Popular places to visit
Dickenson Bay Beach
Enjoy white sands, blue-green waters and thrilling watersports at this Caribbean beach, which is conveniently located close to the town of St. John’s.
Runaway Bay Beach
Enjoy the utterly serene ambiance on this isolated strand, go horseback riding and gaze up at the rocky Corbinson Point.
Galley Bay
Stay at the acclaimed resort to experience its pampering spa treatments and enjoy excellent views of the white-sand beach.
Heritage Quay
Rest in the public square, visit the casino and check out the array of duty-free products in this two-story open-air mall.
Deep Bay Beach
Bring your kids to swim in this flat and placid bay and enjoy the spectacular views of endless blue water from the 18th-century fort.
Fort James
Admire the view of the Caribbean Sea and St. John’s and examine the powder magazine and gun emplacements of this beachside fort.
Things to do
Horseback Riding at Hawksbill Beach in Five islands Antigua
Shore Excursion: City of St John's Sightseeing Tour
Antigua Shore Excursion: Round Island Tour
Antigua Catamaran, Snorkeling and Seafood Lunch Cruise
Top hotels in Dickenson Bay
Royalton CHIC Antigua, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only
"Prior to arrival, we were unable to complete the online check-in process. When I contacted the resort for assistance, I was informed there would be a $69 charge to obtain information needed to check in. Although I notified the resort through Expedia that this was both a 50th birthday and anniversary ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Dickenson Bay Oasis Antigua Village
"Wonderful..accommodating location, amenities and very pleasant staff. Right on the beach..we loved having breakfast on the large balcony. We enjoyed our stay to the fullest!"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Trade Winds Hotel
"Staff very welcoming especially Melissa at reception and the security/Porter staff. Ocean view room was clean, lovely view. Dinner and breakfast was quite tasty. Unfortunately, experience was hampered by the large number of cats that literally took over the dining area! It made for quite an uncomfortable ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Antigua Village Beach Resort
"The beach was beautiful with mild surf. The grounds were beautifully landscaped.The office staff was helpful. We had no trouble getting taxis. The room(s) we rented could have used updates—only the bedroom was air conditioned making the living room and bathroom too warm to use. Some of the windows ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Sandals Grande Antigua - ALL INCLUSIVE Couples Only
"Everything was perfect. Food was excellent, staff were friendly and fun, location and excursions were awesome! Barely any complaints, transportation to and from hotel was easy and transparent, room was clean and comfortable, great view! Only complaint would be the elevator was slow and there was ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Dickenson Bay Cottages
"Cottage was clean, A.C worked great. Kitchen and bathroom was clean just had an ant problem. I traveled alone, the unit was very spacious. The pool was decent. Able to walk to the beach just be mindful coming back is uphill. Not many choices of restaurants but they will call a taxi for you. Staff ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Where to stay in Dickenson Bay
Five Islands Village
Travellers come to Five Islands Village for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Galley Bay and Hawksbill Beach while you're in town.
Paradise View
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Paradise View and surrounding area, you can visit Dickenson Bay Beach and Runaway Bay Beach.
Runaway Bay
While Runaway Bay may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Runaway Bay Beach and Dickenson Bay Beach.
Scotts Hill
While Scotts Hill isn't home to many top sights, Jolly Harbour Marina and Heritage Quay are some notable places to visit nearby.
Crosbies
Though Crosbies may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hodges Bay and Dickenson Bay Beach.
