About Antigua
Antigua is the Eastern Caribbean's most sailor-friendly island — Falmouth Harbour (English Harbour) is the centre of the Caribbean superyacht world, hosting the Antigua Sailing Week and the Superyacht Challenge. 365 beaches (one for each day of the year, as locals say) and a historical pedigree dating from Nelson's Dockyard give the island an authenticity that newer resort islands lack. Antigua's Citizenship by Investment programme (launched 2013) offers a passport with visa-free access to 150+ countries on real estate investments above USD 400,000.
About Half Moon Bay Antigua
Half Moon Bay is Antigua's most spectacular beach — a horseshoe bay on the Atlantic coast that Frommer's has consistently ranked among the world's top 10 most beautiful beaches. The former Half Moon Bay Hotel (closed 1996 after a hurricane) has been redeveloped as a luxury resort and residential community by a consortium including Rosewood Hotels, with the hotel opening in late 2024 and the first residential release launching in 2025.
Project Overview
Half Moon Bay Antigua Residences is a 40-villa collection on the hillside and beachfront of Half Moon Bay, delivered by a consortium managed by Rosewood Hotels' development arm. The project spans 400 acres on Antigua's eastern coast — the Atlantic-facing side, which receives fresh easterly trade winds but also stronger surf. Residences range from beachfront cottages to panoramic hillside villas, all with access to the Rosewood Half Moon Bay hotel's amenities.
- Rosewood hotel services: spa, restaurants, beach club, water sports
- Half Moon Bay beach — one of the world's top 10 most beautiful beaches
- 400-acre private estate on Antigua's eastern coast
- CBI qualifying investment — Antigua passport on residences above USD 400,000
- Atlantic-facing trade winds — natural climate control for comfortable year-round living
- Private mooring dock for residents' sailing and fishing vessels
Unit Types & Configuration
- 2 Bedroom Hillside Cottage — 180 sq m with sea view and shared pool
- 3 Bedroom Beachfront Villa — 380 sq m with private pool and direct beach access
- 4 Bedroom Panoramic Estate — 600 sq m on hillside with dual-aspect sea views
Pricing
Hillside cottages from USD 1.2 million. Beachfront villas from USD 2.8 million. Panoramic estate villas from USD 5 million to USD 8.5 million for the premier positions. Antigua has no capital gains tax, wealth tax, or inheritance tax. Stamp duty on property transfer is 2.5%.
Investment Verdict
Positives:
- Half Moon Bay beach is an irreplaceable natural asset that will continue attracting the world's most discerning travellers
- Rosewood brand provides immediate distribution for rental management
- Antigua passport (150+ visa-free countries) adds a meaningful benefit to the investment at qualifying price points
Watch Points:
- Atlantic-side exposure means higher wave energy and occasional rough conditions — less suited to calm-water swimming than Caribbean-side beaches
- Construction on Antigua island is expensive (materials imported) — budget for above-average construction and maintenance costs