Freetown

Travel Guide

Half Moon Bay Beach featuring a beach, general coastal views and landscape views
Half Moon Bay Beach which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views
Half Moon Bay Beach which includes a beach, general coastal views and landscape views
Half Moon Bay Beach featuring general coastal views, a beach and tropical scenes
Half Moon Bay Beach showing a sandy beach and general coastal views

Check out the hilly hinterland town and explore the white-sand beaches that form a necklace along the edge of a peninsula on Antigua’s eastern coast.

Spread across the southern half of a promontory jutting into the North Atlantic Ocean, Freetown has some of Antigua’s finest ocean views. The town’s rugged coastline is etched with luminous white-sand coves, while the hinterland has forested hills. Explore the cozy community nestled within the hummocks or make your way to the coast and go sailing, swimming or snorkeling at a series of exceptional beaches.

Wander around the neighborhoods within the peninsula’s forested interior. Bring the kids to meet amazing creatures inhabiting Antigua and Barbuda at the Wadadli Animal Nature Park west of town. See monkeys, parrots and reptiles, as well as a range of native plants, including bromeliads. You’ll also see exotic animals, such as the showy peacocks that roam the grounds.

For ocean adventures, go to Half Moon Bay BeachOpens in a new window. This pretty little crescent-shaped beach is protected by two curving headlands and is the perfect spot to cool off. Play in the waves or grab your mask and snorkel and explore the reefs offshore. The beachside bar has a range of snacks. Alternatively, bring your own picnic to enjoy on a blanket on the sand. If there’s a breeze, try windsurfing or kitesurfing along the coast.

Continue northeast to find the next dazzling cove, Exchange Bay. From here, you can look out to Smith Island or check out the views from Friars Head. Return in the early morning to see magnificent sunrise views across the North Atlantic.

Freetown is located in Saint Philip Parish on an eastern Antigua peninsula. It is between Nonsuch Bay to the north and Willoughby Bay to the south. The town is a 40-minute drive from St. John’s. Taxis and rental cars are available in Freetown, making travel in this pretty part of the island easy. Stay in a waterfront resort in Half Moon Bay and enjoy the pristine white beaches on your doorstep.

Where to stay in Freetown

Half Moon Bay Beach which includes a beach, general coastal views and landscape views

Half Moon Bay

While Half Moon Bay isn't home to many top sights, Half Moon Bay Beach and Brown's Bay Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Half Moon Bay
The Escape at Nonsuch Bay  - Adults Only

The Escape at Nonsuch Bay - Adults Only

4 out of 5
Hughes Point, Freetown
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Freetown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private plunge pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
The Escape at Nonsuch Bay - Adults Only
Residences at Nonsuch Bay Antigua

Residences at Nonsuch Bay Antigua

4 out of 5
Hughes Point, Freetown, Antigua
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Freetown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Brown's Bay Beach and Harmony Hall Art Gallery ...
Residences at Nonsuch Bay Antigua
Royalton CHIC Antigua, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only

Royalton CHIC Antigua, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only

4.5 out of 5
Halcyon Road, St. John's, Saint John
The price is ¥57,757 per night from Sep 23 to Sep 24
¥57,757
¥57,757 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in St. John's. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Royalton CHIC Antigua, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cashmere Villa

Cashmere Villa

3.5 out of 5
Brown's Bay, Freetown, Antigua
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Freetown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Brown's Bay Beach and Harmony Hall Art Gallery ...
Cashmere Villa
Antigua Village Beach Resort

Antigua Village Beach Resort

3 out of 5
Dickenson Bay, St. John's, Antigua
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in St. John's. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Antigua Village Beach Resort
Dickenson Bay Oasis Antigua Village

Dickenson Bay Oasis Antigua Village

3 out of 5
Marina Bay Road, St. John's
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in St. John's. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Dickenson Bay Beach and Runaway Bay ...
Dickenson Bay Oasis Antigua Village
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Freetown

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 57%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 38%
3 - Okay
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

This is a place away from the most busy places, there is not much in this town but its easy to rent a car or take a taxi to other nearby locations that about 30-40 minutes away.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Like I said in my statement a little while ago we loved it there. And would definitely recommend it to anybody that has a disability or just wanting to have fun it’s wonderful place to stay. By the way we did have fun.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

This property was great for All-Inclusive. It included everything except transportation and certain excursions. Absolutely beyond wonderful.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

It was a cute town! We felt safe the entire time.

5/5 - Excellent

Chantal

Halfmoon Bay beach is gorgeous. One of my favorite beaches!!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Barely a town, consisted of one church and one gas station.