Runaway 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.
Galley Bay
Stay at the acclaimed resort to experience its pampering spa treatments and enjoy excellent views of the white-sand beach.
Runaway Bay Beach
Enjoy the utterly serene ambiance on this isolated strand, go horseback riding and gaze up at the rocky Corbinson Point.
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.
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.
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
See the daunting reminders of the island’s slave trade and learn about the Arawak people in the city’s oldest surviving building.
Things to do
Turtle Beach Power Snorkeling Adventure
Horseback Riding at Hawksbill Beach in Five islands Antigua
Shore Excursion: City of St John's Sightseeing Tour
Antigua Shore Excursion: Round Island Tour
Top hotels in Runaway Bay
Royalton CHIC Antigua, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only
Amazing staff (Front Desk during check in, food service staff, bartenders, DJ, staff at Insomnia Cafe, entertainment)...all around great service. Housekeeping timing very unpredictable and inconsistent. Beautiful property steps away from the beach.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Royalton Antigua, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Property was well kept Room was good but the people that clean the room was a issue like fogetting cups and coffee and clean towels room service the food was always cold Resteraunts were fair except for the sports bar which should be shut down most people were nice and some avt like they are doing ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Jolly Beach Antigua - All-inclusive
Excellent beach front location. Bars good, food good. Everything is here for a great relaxing stay - but the property needs a good deal of updating and modernisation. I would stay again, especially if I knew some TLC had been applied, as it is decent value for an Antiguan resort.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hawksbill Resort Antigua
Good all round
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Cocobay Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only
We love this resort, from its location, beautiful and quiet beach, to it cleanliness, and special the staff friendliness. The staff was welcoming and accommodating right from the moment we checked in. The receptionists, Farzana and Kashiri were very helpful and answered all our questions. Special ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
The Escape at Nonsuch Bay - Adults Only
Great view
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Runaway Bay
Marina Bay
Marina Bay might not have many top sights, but Dickenson Bay Beach and Runaway Bay Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Dickenson Bay
When in Dickenson Bay, you can plan a visit to Dickenson Bay Beach and Runaway Bay Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Green Bay
While there might not be top attractions in Green Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Jolly Harbour Marina and Heritage Quay.
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.
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.
