Studio | Terrace/patio

Reviews of Ellen Bay Cottages

Ellen Bay Cottages
Seatons Village, St Phillip's, Seatons Village, Antigua

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 46 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Charmaine Gregory

Liked: Amenities
It was ok stay at the property. The owner is easy going, however, i observed some tension and confusion with a lady who identified herself as the house care taker, not infront of guests please! Property were close to a couple attractions, stingray and turtle city. Very small Island, not much to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Julianna

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Bernie on Jun 2, 2023
Thanks for your feedback

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sitting on the terrace looking out over the water and green hills with flowers and birds was so tranquil and lovely. Great value for the price
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Bernadette on Mar 7, 2023
Thanks Warren. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the environment. We hope to see you back again.

10/10 Excellent

Welton

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasant experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Bernadette on Feb 23, 2023
Thanks so much for your feedback! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back on the near future.

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Amenities
No soap, no shampoo, one towel....constant smell of septic sewage in the room, noisy neighborhood, no wifi in guest rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Bernadette on Feb 2, 2023
Hi John. Thank you for your feedback. As mentioned to you in our telephone conversation, due to a development at our property Ellen Bay Cottages, we were forced to find an alternative place of accommodation for your one night stay at a nearby business that is operated separately from our own. I was therefore quite surprised to read your comments which were not reflective of the typical guest experience at Ellen Bay Cottages.We therefore apologize for the inconvenience caused and hope we can remedy your experience in the near future with a direct stay with us. Kind regards Bernadette DavidManaging Director Ellen Bay Cittages

2/10 Terrible

Tom

Travelled with partner
Even though Expedia confirmed our reservation they said they were in an oversold position and we could not stay there once we travelled to the location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Bernadette on Jan 15, 2023
Dear Tom,We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience that was caused by this situation. We had a guest show up at last minute, similar to your requirement due to a flight cancellation, and before the system was adjusted, your reservation was received. We messaged you promptly to advise of the overbooking and could not contact you by phone because the number you provided was incomplete. We are sorry that you arrived at the location, and if it was at all possible, we would have been most happy to provide you with accommodation. Again, so sorry for this turn of events.

10/10 Excellent

Fabien

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Bertille stayed in place of Fabien it was excellent
I did enjoy my stay nice view , serene friendly just loved my stay thanks Bernadette
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Bernadette on Oct 2, 2022
Thanks so much Bertille! It was a pleasure to host you. Best wishes to you and your family.

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Manager and owner very helpful, courteous and attentive to my needs. Room was very clean. Garden is wonderful and peaceful. View of bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Bernadette on Sep 18, 2022
Hi Paul, Thanks so much for your feedback. We are happy to be of service, and look forward to seeing you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Wonderful staff, beautiful place and great value
Amazing friendly staff, beautiful place and perfect location in a quiet fishing village but right next door to sting ray city. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Bernie on Mar 22, 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciated our environment. We hope to welcoming you back some time in the near future.

8/10 Good

JACOB HENNINGHAM AND SIMONE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The place is well kept , staff was friendly and polite
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from Bernadette on Feb 8, 2022
Thanks your feedback. It was our pleasure to host you, and we hope to meet again.

8/10 Good

Marion

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location in rural Antigua. Beautiful views. Nice outside area. Only seating for one inside this studio. For transportation you would need a rental or be prepared to walk up the hill for the local bus (no real schedule). A little store and restaurant are nearby. Take the path up the hill just a ways past Stingray city.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Bernadette on Jan 28, 2022
Thanks for your stay. We are glad you were able to appreciate the accommodation and the area in which we are located.. We wish you a safe onward journey.

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from Bernadette on Jan 16, 2022
Thank you so much for your feedback. We appreciated your stay and hope to see you again some tome on the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Bernadette on Dec 10, 2021
Thank you so much for letting us know that you enjoyed your stay. We appreciate you!

6/10 Okay

Useltha

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Highly recommended
This place is amazing. In the extremely friendly Seatons Village, a minute walk away from Stingray City, a short way from Long Bay and Devil's Bridge, a generally beautiful part of a beautiful island. Chippy gave us some fresh off the tree coconut and papaya, and we used the outdoor grill for a couple of bbqs. A very comfortable studio with everything you need, and a relaxing local atmosphere that is worlds apart from the classic multi-hundred dollar a night all-inclusives that generally mop up the tourists.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Bernadette on Sep 9, 2021
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back some time in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can’t say enough about the owner Chippy. He was warm, welcoming, friendly and generous! Helped me with advice, directions, information and setting up. I wouldn’t stay anywhere else when I come back- it’s a very peaceful and quiet location right on the bay. A car wasn’t needed for me because the bus that takes you to/from the city is a few blocks down for $1. I’m an experienced traveler and I quite enjoyed staying here and away from the touristy more expensive places. It’s not real Antigua. This is........ Everything worked in the cottage just as shown. It was very cozy, comfortable and of course competitively priced! Sad to leave especially when the owner made you feel like family Thanks again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Bernie on Aug 18, 2021
Thank you so much for your comments. It is greatly appreciated! We strive to provide our guests with a comfortable place to stay and to enjoy our warm Antiguan hospitality. We wish you a safe return home, and look forward to welcoming you back in the very near future.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host was brilliant! Thank you for being so caring; you really made us feel at home! He offered fishing activities for us, took his time and gave us loads of information about Antigua and even went above and beyond to cook some delicious curry conch and fried fish for us! Highly recommended!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Bernie on Aug 18, 2021
Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad your stay was comfortable and enjoyable, and that you enjoyed Chef Chippy's home cooking. We look forward to welcoming you back some tome in the future. Please continue to be safe.

2/10 Terrible

Ria

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Bernie on Aug 18, 2021
We are sorry your stay did not meet your expectations and hope to be given another opportunity to make your visit more enjoyable.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I came to Antigua, I stayed on the top floor. I love the decor and the friendliness of the host. I was able to get a lot of site seeing done by the nearby Stingray City. The view is just beautiful and the room is very convenient. There is a kitchenette area and even pots, pans, utensils, cutlery, dishes etc. You also don't have to worry about any toiletries because soap and toilet paper were provided. Definitely a convenient and great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from Ellen Bay Cottages on May 14, 2021
Thank you so much for your feedback. 😀 We are glad you enjoyed your stay, and were happy to be of service to you We hope to welcome you back again some day soon! 🌞 🇦🇬🌺

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, functional with a fantastic view of the bay. Local shop and restaurant nearby. What more do you want? Would return again no problem. You’ll need a car I’d say but then best to have one when visiting this island anyway, then you can see it all!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2020
Response from Bernadette on Jan 13, 2021
Thank you so much for your stay! We are glad you enjoyed your time with us at Ellen Bay Cottages and you were also able to explore our beautiful island. We hope to see you back again soon'

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to sea and Stingray snorkelling - but eating options very limited
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Bernadette on Apr 19, 2019
You feedback is greatly appreciated!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Standard, you get what you pay for
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Bernadette on Dec 2, 2018
Thank you for your feedback

4/10 Poor

Dean, USVI

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
This is a rustic motel style/ hostel style single building with thin walled apartments that separate tenants. It is not near a beach, or near any major tourist attractions. It is quiet and the residential area it is located in is full of polite locals, and their extremely vocal dogs. It is beyond ready for a remodeling, and could benefit from a deep cleaning. Despite all this, the exterior bears and adorable simplistic charm.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Bernadette David Managing Director. on Aug 10, 2018
Hi Dean, Thank you for your feedback on your experience of staying with us. We will review and make every effort to improve the areas that are within our control. Thanks again.

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy access to fun Stingray City
Clean and comfortable and Sally was really friendly. Easy access to fun Stingray City - bring your own food and coffee!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Response from Bernie on Mar 6, 2018
Thank you so much for your comments which are greatly appreciated. We hope to see you again in the near future. Warmest regards Bernadette David Managing Director

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dogs barking every night.Lights shining into rooms!Kitchen was ill equipped.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2018
Response from B on Mar 1, 2018
Hello. Thank you for your visit and we are sorry that you were disturbed by the neighbours dogs, something we wish we could control. Kindly provide further details on what you expected to receive in the kitchen so we could make improvements for our next guests.

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not good
Not good very old and falling apart. No internet and no hot water. We will not return and would not recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Hi Michael, We are sorry that your experience with us was not positive, We were experiencing some technical difficulties during your two nights stay and apologise for any inconveniences caused. Everything was promptly restored and is in in working order. In the meantime, we are working at making improvements to our property to the satisfaction of all our guests. Best regards Bernadette David Managing Director

10/10 Excellent

neil , new york

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view location And comfort
Beautiful view great accommodations staff. Cares...A plus ...great value
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Response from Bernadette on Aug 27, 2017
Thank you so much for your kind comments. We hope to welcome you back again. Kindest regards Bernadette David Managing Director

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
clean, quiet and remote
It was pleasant and clean. Somewhat distant from the capital, which is good because it's quiet. You are likely to need a rental car if you stay here. Long bay is the closest 'Proper' beach which is about 5km away.

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for rest and relaxation
I have been here two weeks. Ellen Bay is located in Seatons Village. It's less than 50 yards from the water. If one is looking for a quiet, relaxing place to stay this is the place for you. If one is wanting the night life, look elsewhere. Sally is fantastic. She is managing it for Bernadette who is the owner. I feel at home here. The locals are the friendliest people I have ever met. Everyone speaks to you. I chose well when I chose Ellen Bay.

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Met all my needs

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Okay, nothing to shout about
It's in the middle of no where, far from the beaten track. It's not really a cottage you'll be staying in, more of a guest house. One large property sub-divided into separate rooms with your own external entrance. The room is basic (at best): double bed, small kitchenette (microwave, toaster, four ring gas hob, fridge freezer, coffee percolator and sink along with crockery, cutlery and a range of pans), a small seating area in the room plus a patio area outside and a small bathroom (shower, sink and EC). It was clean, but not well maintained. No servicing of the room whilst I was there for six days! The owner is very friendly and always giving advice, help and assistance. No staff on site. There is a café (open for breakfast and lunch and dinner if pre-booked) in the village (about a three minute walk up the steep rough roadway) but the menu was very basic and expensive - we purchased breakfast items from the supermarket and did ourselves after one café visit. Antigua is expensive and I think that $75 per night is expensive, but in comparison to other options this is one of the cheapest - get what you pay for.

8/10 Good

Jane, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quiet location and restful.
We stayed for two nights in transit and did not explore further than the surrounding area. A car is needed to do this. The nearest restaurant and shop was a 15 minute walk away. Ellen Bay Inn would have been the nearest restaurant but it was closed. Many, if not all shops and restaurants were closed on the Sunday. Not a place to stay without a vehicle or local taxi number although we were pretty much next door to Stingray City. Bernadette was away but her sister-in-law Salome was extremely helpful and a lovely lady.

8/10 Good

Mark, Visitor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have no issues to report another than the road conditions.

8/10 Good

marc, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would go back!
Studio apt (#4) was small.but had lovely patio (big sofa, tables/chairs) which made the space seem larger. Bernadette the owner lives on site and is helpful, knowledge and made our stay very enjoyable.A rental car is advised for most guests but we managed fine without one.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Peace and quiet guest house
This is not a hotel. It is a very small guest house that rents efficiency rooms. It is a lovely little area with not much going on. It is near a sting ray tourist attraction. Come here if you have a car and want to have a lovely little quiet and peaceful break with a water view. Bernadette and Sandy are lovely people who really care abut their guests. I asked them to stop for groceries and they will really accommodate you. They can pick you up or drop you off at the airport for about $25 each way. The room was clean and I slept well.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice aparta hotel, Great Owner
This is a lovely Apartment Hotel, it is home away from home. Very quiet as it is located in the country. If you love nature this is the place, you will be awaken by the parrots and macaws that are next door which you can visit with a short walk. It is also close to the water from where you can take a trip with the neighbors to swim with the Stingrays, an incredible experience. Close to some of the nicest beaches on the Island. Best of all is the Owner, Bernadette, she is very accomodating, she arranged Rental Car, Airport pick up, even loaned me a local phone to use while i was there, you can't ask for more.

10/10 Excellent

Marcia, Pollock Pines, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little place with homey atmosphere
We really enjoyed Ellen Bay Cottages. Bernadette(manager)went out of her way for us, upgraded us to a bigger apartment for the same rate, & checked on us every day to see if we had what we needed. Stingray City is walking distance away & very much fun, she will give you much discounted vouchers to go there..well worth it. The cottages are very close to the bay, with a gorgeous view..the only disappointment is that there is no beach within walking distance.

8/10 Good

robert, mccall, idaho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Antigua's Quiet Side
When I travel I prefer to get more to a local community. Seaton's is on Antigua's quieter, east side. I would recommend car for exploring as bus service is not available at times. I caught a couple of empty taxis that were plying their way between tourist sites. I also had pretty good luck just flagging down locals. Two worthwhile activities is Sting Ray City ( literally next door) and Long Bay Beach. Bernadette was an excellent host and seems to tirelessly attend to her guests with airport runs and other chores. She met me on Sunday night after the typical 2 hour Liat delay. She took me my a grocery store to make sure I had provisions. The studio apartment was quite comfortable; and the view out on the bay in the mornings was serene. I enjoyed my stay before moving on to the bustling Englishman's Bay and Jolly Harbour

6/10 Okay

Mandy, Chiclana Spain

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
review of ellen bay cottages
A little R & R before joining a sailing ship. Ideal place to stay if visiting Stingray City.

4/10 Poor

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

wilfredo

bien
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Bernadette on Oct 22, 2018
Thank you for taking the time to send us a review. We appreciate your feedback. Best regards Bernadette David

10/10 Excellent

Ulf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vi älskade vårt lilla hem vid Ellen Bay!
MIn fru och jag trivdes fantastiskt bra på Ellen Bay Cottages. Vi hade vårt lilla kök och fick hjälp av Sally med allt vi behövde. Vi pratade med folk i byn och kände oss som hemma på ett sätt som man nog inte gör på en traditionell resort.

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would like to extend my stay with one night, no problem. Very nice staff

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
20 Meter von der Unterkunft Bootsanleger und Bademöglichkeit im Meer. 10 Autominuten von der Unterkunft traumhafter Strand.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
High price compare to service and position
The room is ok, but the price is too high compare to the service and the position. The hotel is far away from everything, beach, restorant, supermarket.. You must have the car.

8/10 Good

Richard, Österreich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nettes,ruhiges Guesthouse
Sehr freundliche Besitzerin,immer um Ihre Gäste bemüht.Wir fühlten uns sehr wohl im Ellenbay-Cottages.Das Haus liegt in einer ruhigen Gegend,schöner Ausblick auf das Meer, ideal um sich zu erholen. Ein Tipp - für den Aufenthalt,mietet Euch ein Auto,so kann man die gesamte Insel gut umrunden und man ist unabhängig. Die Besitzerin vermittelt Euch ein günstiges Auto.