40 November 2015 - Business View Caribbean
Halcyon Cove by Rex Resorts
Everything an antigua vacation should be
The all-inclusive Halcyon Cove resort, located on the
shores of Dickenson Bay, in St. John’s Parish, Anti-
gua, has been a choice tourist destination for over 50
years. The concept of developing a hotel along one
of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean was
conceived following the construction of 12 cottages,
known as the Trade Wind Cottages, on a hill overlook-
ing the Bay.
In 1960, the Caribbean Beach Club bought the Trade
Winds Cottages and expanded the property with 32
Beach Front rooms, which comprise the resort’s pres-
ent-day Beach Front Rooms and Suites. This marked
Phase One of the construction of what is now known
as Rex Halcyon Cove. In 1972, Courtlines, another ho-
tel operating company, purchased the hotel and added
the 74 rooms, which today are known as A, B, C, and D
blocks. Additional Phase Two developments included
the Clouds Restaurant, the Old Lobby and the house-
keeping area.
In 1973, the hotel was bought by the Government of
