We've just returned a week ago from Cocobay and had a great relaxing week! I say relaxing because it is a very quiet place (limited evening entertainment, bar closes before 11pm, and there are only a small number of cottages). This totally suited us as we just wanted a week together where we could relax from work and not have to worry about anything other than meal times :).

Meals:
Breakfast was always good, a nice selection of cooked english, fruit and continental, with tea/coffee/juice.
Lunch was a bit more hit and miss with slightly fewer options, generally a fish or meat option with salad. But still good food, and there was also desert after lunch.
Mid afternoon there are sandwiches and cakes.
Dinner was great, always a great choice, with very flexible staff going out of their way to make sure you enjoyed the meal. One night we ate at Sheer (you have to pay a supplement), and both had steak which was really nice. Its a shame it doesnt open earlier than 7pm as it would be a perfect location before the sun sets. Only thing to watch is that you will get charged for all drinks here which came as a bit of a shock to us.

Rooms -
The rooms were nice as described 'rustic'. Even though during the night they cooled down a bit, air con would have been nice, especially for during the day. We never spent much time in the room during the day but even the 5 minutes to get changed or picked something up were quite unbearable. They were fine if you just wanted them as a place to sleep at night though - comfortable beds with mosquito net.

The resort was lovely with an amazing view from the pool/bar/restaurants. The main beach could have been a bit neater, as could security up to resort from this beach. There is a gate and hedge, but we had expected a little more, especially as these two beaches are 'local beaches' which had a party whilst we stayed.
The beach on the other side which is private was lovely - a far better breeze and very picturesque, however it was tiny. Plenty of space to sunbathe on the loungers on the grass, but the sand itself was more-or-less non existant, we did chose this beach quite a bit though as its quieter and cooler.

We did a couple of activities - the treasure island sailing around the island, which wasn't great. It was lovely to see the island and to sail, but the snorkelling was worse than disappointing, and the lunch wasnt great compared to the Virgn boat that was moared beside us for lunch with a full BBQ going.
Shirley heights was great, we were gutted we had to leave at 8pm on the hotel taxi, if we went again would sort a later one.
We also booked horseriding through the reception. This was good as you can ride on two beaches in Antigua and they take you to both.

Also - although internet is charges at 50cent a minute, you can pick up the wifi in reception for free if you have a laptop/phone.

And one final point, everything seems to be charged in US dollars. We got ECD and ended up just having to translate the prices so would recommend just getting US.

All in all a great holiday, not top class luxury, but peaceful and relaxing, with good food, great staff and unbelievable views!

We spent our 10-day honeymoon @ CocoBay and have to say, upon returning a few days ago, we have recommended both the island and resort to everyone who will listen. We do not regret for a second having chosen CocoBay. Perfect mix of jaw-dropping beauty and relaxation. Plus, we were completely taken aback by the high level of service and quality of food.

The good:
+ Service. From check in, to porters, to waiters. They are all stupendous.

+ Food. Shockingly good. Breakfast/lunch are buffet (with waiter service for drinks and dessert) and dinner is a sit down, menu'ed affair. We didn't realize that was the case and were pleasantly surprised. Each night we'd try to calculate how much each dinner would cost at home, because the presentation and quality rival that of NYC!

+ Scenery. Just gorgeous. From the cottages to the pool to the beaches. Lovely foliage, cute birds.

+ Cottages. Homey, down-to-earth, comfortable.

Could be improved:
+ Pool area: because the infinity pool and view are so stunning you don't really notice that the wood deck needs replacing.

+ Bathrooms: the public area bathrooms near the restaurant are surprisingly nice and well-maintained, but the ones in the cottages could use an update.

Bottom line:
+ We'd return in a heartbeat!

Location: The views from the pool, bar and restaurant areas are breath taking. Tucked away with a rough road to get there and a $20 taxi ride to town. The beach was OK if a little messy at the hotel end but suffered from insufficient shade. The infinity pool is great but only 2 umbrellas for shade - madness. Definitely needs much more shade. 4 stars!

Service: Attentive, friendly, professional with several exceptional people. 5 stars!

Food: Above average, good quality, good selection and choice. 4 stars!

Rooms: Basic, minimalistic, quaint. Ceiling fans in all rooms but some have A/C at an extra $8 per night option. Shower room is a death trap with glossy tiles on the floor and the shower tray used cut tiles (sharp edges). No drawers and limited hanging space. Empty fridge, no water provided ($2 a bottle). 2 stars!

Comfort: The beds were perfect for me; reasonably hard but the pillows were a bit lumpy. Plenty of bar furniture but lacking cushions, making every chair on the site painful!! Several sofas in the covered bar area, which were a 'life' saver. 2 stars!

Value: Antigua is EXPENSIVE. Everything is imported - including water it seems. So anything and everything costs a lot more than you expect. Hotel offers wi-fi but it's very slow. Take your laptop for free use or be prepared to spend $0.50 per minute on an old PC with worn out and unreadable keys in particularly poor lighting (eves).

Location absolutely gorgeous, but finer details need attention. Cottage bathrooms and public toilets need total renovating. A supply of soap and toilet paper sadly lacking in the latter. Cleanliness in general needs improving. The staff can be split between cheerful/helpful and miserable/disinterested. Morale might be low and could explain arguments between staff whilst serving guests at the bar. This was totally inappropriate behaviour and embarrassing to say the least for those present. Also, perhaps better training would improve their performance - pouring a cup of coffee without spilling it can't be that hard and this was not a one-off incident. Food ranged from good to very disappointing in quality and quantity doesn't make up for this. Was this a ploy to push guests towards the supplementary menu or exclusive restaurant? Entertainment was noisy and intrusive at dinner except for solo singer/keyboard player who was outstanding. Three great beaches (sometimes deserted) within walking distance and a quiet location for an "away from it all" break. This could be a really lovely resort with some sprucing up and a little more thought.