The Estate House district
Jumby Bay Island, Antigua and Barbuda
Home to the restored 1830s plantation house, main restaurant, 1830 Bar and wine room.
Places in The Estate House district
- The Estate House A circa-1830 plantation house that reopened in November 2016 following a $6 million restoration, with a main restaurant and three private dining rooms.
- 1830 Bar A bar within the restored 1830s plantation house alongside three private dining rooms and a wine room.
Practical notes for Jumby Bay Island
- Best time to visit
- December to April (dry season), for the warmest, driest Caribbean weather and calmest boat crossings to the private island.
- Getting around
- Guests fly into V.C. Bird International Airport in Antigua, then take a short boat transfer to the private, 300-acre Jumby Bay Island; once on the island, buggies and walking paths connect the cottages, villas, estates, and the four dining venues.
- Currency
- East Caribbean Dollar (EC$), pegged to the US dollar
- Language
- English.
- Timezone
- AST (UTC-4, no daylight saving)
- Current trends
- Jumby Bay Island continues to distinguish itself through its all-inclusive model and boat-only access, with The Estate House's restored 1830s plantation house and $6 million renovation anchoring the resort's historic character alongside its four distinct dining venues; the inclusion of all meals, beverages and house wines in daily rates reflects a broader Oetker Collection philosophy of carefree, all-in luxury across its private-island properties.
Other neighborhoods in Jumby Bay Island
- Oceanfront cottage row — 40 oceanfront guest cottages along the island's two white-sand beaches.
- Villa and estate enclave — 13 villas and 22 private estates emphasising indoor-outdoor living with dedicated butler and chef services.
Read the full Jumby Bay Island guide