The Verandah, Antigua

Antigua, Caribbean

Star rating

Lovers Beach
Hillside Suites
Waterfront Suite
Waterfront Suite
Waterfront Suite
Superior Waterfront Suite
Superior Waterfront Suite
Rasta Beach Pool
Waterfall Pool
Villa Pool
Portofino’s
The Beach Grill
The Beach Grill
Sails & Tails
Sails & Tails
The Wavy Wicket Pub
Lazy Pelican Bar
Seabreeze Restaurant
Nicoles Restaurant
Two Bedroom Villa
Two Bedroom Villa
Two Bedroom Villa
Villa bathroom
Two Bedroom Villa with Pool
Spa
Rasta Beach
Rasta Beach Pool
Main Pool
Rasta Beach
Mini golf
Lovers Beach
Hillside Suites
Waterfront Suite
Waterfront Suite
Waterfront Suite
Superior Waterfront Suite
Superior Waterfront Suite
Rasta Beach Pool
Waterfall Pool
Villa Pool
Portofino’s
The Beach Grill
The Beach Grill
Sails & Tails
Sails & Tails
The Wavy Wicket Pub
Lazy Pelican Bar
Seabreeze Restaurant
Nicoles Restaurant
Two Bedroom Villa
Two Bedroom Villa
Two Bedroom Villa
Villa bathroom
Two Bedroom Villa with Pool
Spa
Rasta Beach
Rasta Beach Pool
Main Pool
Rasta Beach
Mini golf

The hotel

This adults-only resort is in an idyllic spot, up on the secluded Northeast coast, featuring a brand new pool on Rasta Beach with amazing views of the ocean, a revitalised lobby and bigger gift shop. Everyone gets a well-appointed, lovely suite with its own oversized, furnished verandah. The rooms are all in single-storey, open-planned suites scattered throughout the beautifully landscaped, 30-acre resort which leads down to two sandy beaches. Natural materials have been used in the suites' classic Caribbean design, with gabled roofs and timber-clad frames. Come together and learn Hobie Cat sailing, enjoy beach volleyball, explore the nature trails of the national park or admire the limestone formations of Devil's Bridge.

Amenities

  • Hobie Cats
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant

Where is it

On a bluff on the northeast coast of Antigua, fringed by two white sand beaches and next to a national park with nature trails. Transfer time from airport: 30 minutes.

Hotel information

185 open-planned suites and villas all with spacious, furnished terrace, living area, air-conditioning, satellite TV, WiFi access, tea/coffee maker, kitchenette with mini-fridge, kettle, safe, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, bathroom amenities, and 1 king-size bed. Hillside Suites sleep maximum 2 adults.

Please note: suites are open-planned, there is no separate bedroom or living room but instead, there are sleeping and living areas.

All Inclusive of: all meals, drinks by the glass and snacks (additional surcharge to dine at Nicole's Restaurant payable locally, subject to change). All activities and entertainment above unless otherwise stated.

Water View Suites offer partial ocean views, with 1 king-size bed sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Waterfront Suites are newly refurbished and directly overlooking the bay with unrestricted views. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Superior Waterfront Suites are newly refurbished and directly overlooking the bay with unrestricted views. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

  • Book by 30 Sep ‘25 to receive up to 53% off the accommodation cost between 01 Mar '25 - 02 Jan '27. Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply.
  • Book by 31 May ‘25 to receive up to 120 USD off the accommodation cost between 01 Mar - 20 Dec '25. Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply.
  • Stay free on XMAS day (stay for 7 nights, pay for 6) for stays completed between 21 Dec '25 - 02 Jan '26. Book by 31 May '25. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. Terms and conditions apply.

5 restaurants: Seabreeze (International buffet restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Nicole's* (fine dining à la carte offering Caribbean-fusion cuisine, open for dinner - surcharge applies, subject to change). Portofino’s (Italian themed setting and Michelin three star inspired menu). Sails & Tails (bar/grill, seafood restaurant). The Beach Grill (casual beachfront dining). Papa Rico’s Pizzeria. Café 17 61° (coffee shop, afternoon tea). Bars: Lazy Pelican Bar (beach bar located on the water sports beach), Pool Bar, The Wavy Wicket Pub.

Dine-around privileges, allowing guests to explore the culinary and entertainment offerings of sister resorts, Pineapple Beach Club and St. James's Club & Villas at no extra charge.

Please note: reservations are required for dinner at Portofino’s and Nicole's restaurants. Restaurants are open on a rotation basis due to season/occupancy.

Low key entertainment on selected evenings. Themed BBQ nights. Weekly manager's cocktail party on Tuesdays. The Wavy Wicket, a brand-new sports-themed bar.

4 swimming pools. 2 beaches with water hammocks. Refurbished Tranquility Body & Soul Spa* offering beauty and body treatments plus an 'outdoor' treatment room. Fitness centre. Non-motorised water sports including kayaking, pedalos, Hobie Cat sailing, windsurfing, stand up paddle boarding and snorkelling. 2 tennis courts (lit for night time tennis). Beach activities including volleyball. Yoga and aqua aerobics classes. Nature walks. 18-hole mini-golf. Pickleball courts.

Gift shop. Golf cart shuttle service (there are no vehicles within the resort). Complimentary WiFi available in public areas and in all rooms. Concierge.

This hotel has a resort fee of USD $24 including tax per room, per night, (payable locally, subject to change). Please note: a room levy of USD $5 per guest, per night applies to all guests (payable locally, subject to change).

7 nights from 21 Dec-2 Jan.

10 nights required in the Villas between 27 Dec–2 Jan.

* Denotes local charge.

Dress code: day time – in the restaurants, shoes are worn and bathing suits are covered and dry. Evening time (after 6:30pm) — the following applies to Seabreeze, Nicole’s and Buccaneers’ restaurants plus Manager cocktail parties. Resort Island Casual — long trousers, stylish jeans, dresses, skirts and dress shorts are permitted. Dress shoes and dress sandals are allowed (no flip flops or tennis shoes in the evening). Short or long-sleeved collared shirts (no T-shirts or tank top/sleeveless shirts).

Please note: guests are required to present a valid form of ID (passport, driving license, ID card) along with a valid credit card at check-in. A USD$350 pre-authorisation will be processed on the credit card at check-in to cover for any incidental purchases or similar expenses. Incidental purchases may include tours, excursions, gift shop purchases or dining in the speciality restaurant. We understand that not all guests incur additional charges during their stay, but this process assists the resort with fraud prevention. Upon check-out, the pre-authorisation is released, assuming there are no charges made.

Rating summary

  • Location Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Sleep Quality Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Rooms Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Service Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Value Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Cleanliness Image of the Tripadvisor rating

Traveller rating

  • Excellent (2869)
  • Very good (1560)
  • Average (503)
  • Poor (181)
  • Terrible (101)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful adult only resort....

May 20, 2025 rtsunset Tallahassee

My wife and I spent a week here for our anniversary. It's a wonderful resort and beautiful scenery everywhere. The entire staff is very friendly and we tipped each time someone served us so we wouldn't miss them later when we left. Room - we had a Superior Waterfront and it was perfect!! The View from 179 is amazing and this villa was close to… Read more
My wife and I spent a week here for our anniversary. It's a wonderful resort and beautiful scenery everywhere. The entire staff is very friendly and we tipped each time someone served us so we wouldn't miss them later when we left. Room - we had a Superior Waterfront and it was perfect!! The View from 179 is amazing and this villa was close to the beach, main pool, restaurants and bars. The resort is a bit hilly, if you are not in shape, but they have a shuttle that can pick you up if needed. We walked everywhere and it was 5-10 minutes depending on where we went. Food - 4.5 stars. The only restaurant I'd say don't waste the upcharge, is Nicole's. Their food was no better than the others and we actually had two courses that we didn't eat. Drinks - flowed too easy!! All the bartenders made great drinks and we had our Yeti 30oz with us and there was no problems filling them to the brim. We preferred Lovers Beach as it was close to food, bar and our villa. Rasta Beach was nice (for shade) but the real secret is their pool! Our favorite pool and most of the day we were there, it was only us or 2 other couples.....but Lovers Beach by far was our best pick. The main pool is nice but, if you are looking for "relaxing time," this is not the place. Way too much music and audience participation stuff. We have stayed on both sides of Antigua, both coasts have their own rewards. What makes The Verandah a step above, IMO, is the "cove" they are located in. Even on windy days - not a wave in sight and very calm water. And for those of you concerned about the weather? Most islands get rain over night or early in the morning....the days are usually sunny and dry. Oh, also go have some fun one day and play mini golf, shuffle board, billiards, darts and table tennis - a fun change of pace from just "laying around." Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Veranda Resort & Spa - Experience of a Life Time

May 18, 2025 wayne h England, United Kingdom

Well where do I start! We were welcomed with a Rum Punch Cocktail whilst checking in to the resort. The staff are all extremely friendly and accomodating. As with anything in life there are ups and downs, but this was a holiday where everything was almost perfect with only a couple of areas for improvement. The food was amazing and one of the… Read more
Well where do I start! We were welcomed with a Rum Punch Cocktail whilst checking in to the resort. The staff are all extremely friendly and accomodating. As with anything in life there are ups and downs, but this was a holiday where everything was almost perfect with only a couple of areas for improvement. The food was amazing and one of the highlights of my holiday. The resort caters for almost everyone, with a variety of cuisines from various cultures, and something different on the menu from night to night. Our one off negative experience was in Nicole's, where we were made to wait just under two hours and thirty minutes for our three course meal. This was after being offered this as a complimentary experience, due to a mix up with our booking at Sails and Tails. This unfortunately had a knock-on effect to our evening plans, as the entertainment we planned ended at 23:00 and we didn't finished dinning at 21:45. The view from our room was exquisite, with it over looking one of the 365 beautiful beaches of Antigua, which our driver said is one for each day of the year. This can be accessed at the back of the resort, just past Sails and Tails. We had our room cleaned every couple of days and we were lucky to have been situated right at the heart of the resort, just minutes from the main bar, swimming pool and restaurants. The Beach Bar wasnt a great experience as the member of staff who were there during the day did not have the same positive energy as other staff we had met. Putting this aside, our experience was made even more special by a select few: Chef Khari & Chef Paul both provided a 5 star dinning experience whenever we are in Sea Breeze. Accomodating for those in our group with special dietary requirements and genuinely wanting to make our experience one to remember and that we will. Rochelle (Waitress) provided us "the icing on the cake", with her smiley greeting each day, best customer service skills and another extremely genuine person. Vanessa (Duty Manager) welcomed us at the start of our holiday and always greeted us with a smile. Vanessa was helpful in answering any queries or questions we had, and was there to wish us a safe journey before we left. A truly amazing woman! Adio (Entertainer) made us laugh, was always happy and fun to be around. Adio got involved in the pool games, dancing and evening entertainment. His overall energy was positive and infectious. Rohan (Entertainer) was the host for most of the events held and would always welcome us in the evenings, ask how our stay was going and was always accomodating to our needs, going above and beyond. Rohan took special requests when DJing in the day time and evenings, and also came to wish us a personal good bye at the end of our stay. Devon (Dancer) got the crowd going, teaching new dance moves and bringing the party vibe. In other word "life and soul of the party". Leon (Bar Staff) greeted us everyday and evening and would always give us a new experience of cocktail. Leon always remembered each of our drinks preferences and was an overall vibe. Overall my stay at the Veranda Resort and Spa was one I will never forget, created by the most amazing people. It was peaceful when it needed to be, exciting, funny and luxurious. I look forward to experiencing this again in the future with my whole family. So if this sounds right up your street, get booked in and I am sure you will receive a 5 star service. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating For $400 a day it was ok.

May 18, 2025 Hogold Brookhaven, Pennsylvania

I would give it a 3.5 star, not a 4 star. The rooms are fine, I see some pictures with a room with a pool but I am pretty sure these pics or from a different hotel. The beach is nice and the pool. Everyone there is nice and when you want a shuttle it only takes a couple of minutes. The reason I only give 3 stars is the food is mediocre. The… Read more
I would give it a 3.5 star, not a 4 star. The rooms are fine, I see some pictures with a room with a pool but I am pretty sure these pics or from a different hotel. The beach is nice and the pool. Everyone there is nice and when you want a shuttle it only takes a couple of minutes. The reason I only give 3 stars is the food is mediocre. The buffet is like cheap diner, not like a good diner. Dinner for buffet is 2 stars, breakfast maybe a 2.5 star. Seabreeze Restaurant is a 3 star. They try but is is another 3 star. We had 2 couples and the main entree is about 2 ounces of meat. One of my friends asks for two dinners and he is only about a 180 pounds. I am not a use drinker but got a couple drinks and they are cheap liquor. The Pizzeria was horrible, again cheap cheese and the dough is almost raw. The waiter was very nice but someone should show him how to make a pizza. For a $400 inclusive hotel that is about what you get. If the food was better I would give another $100 a day becasue the food is just not very good. If the food was better I would go again. Lastly, if you like to snorkel don't go to Antigua. All the coral is gone. We did a snorkel boat for $205 a person and swam with the stingrays (they feed them all day) but never saw a fish. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent relaxing vacation

May 15, 2025 jamaikafun Saint Thomas, Canada

I visited with 2 of my friends and we had an excellent vacation. We were located near the main pool area which was close to Lover's beach, main bar, cafe and restaurants as well as gym and Wavy Wicket. We also walked to a nearby pool. Our room was 240,aka St.Kitts. we had a very amazing time. Great food and drinks. There was always a place to… Read more
I visited with 2 of my friends and we had an excellent vacation. We were located near the main pool area which was close to Lover's beach, main bar, cafe and restaurants as well as gym and Wavy Wicket. We also walked to a nearby pool. Our room was 240,aka St.Kitts. we had a very amazing time. Great food and drinks. There was always a place to lounge and sit. Staff were excellent. You could always get picked up by the golf cart transportation and go to anyplace on the property. We also went over via golf cart to Pineapple beach resort. We preferred Verandah. The resort is very beautiful and lush with beautiful flowers and greenery. Beautiful birds will visit your balcony too. For a relaxation all vacation, we recommend. We also had a very nice day trip with Trek tours. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Overall Very Good Resort!

May 9, 2025 Tracy M

Just returned from a 6 night stay with my husband. We really can't understand the negative reviews as we had a very pleasant experience overall. The staff was more than accommodating, friendly and seemed just Happy! The grounds are beautiful with lots of pretty little birds feeding on the vast variety of foliage around the resort. Food was good,… Read more
Just returned from a 6 night stay with my husband. We really can't understand the negative reviews as we had a very pleasant experience overall. The staff was more than accommodating, friendly and seemed just Happy! The grounds are beautiful with lots of pretty little birds feeding on the vast variety of foliage around the resort. Food was good, not great, but good. Many Many options at the breakfast buffet. My only negative comment would be the wines that are served as part of the all inclusive - not my favorite, but other guests seemed to enjoy the wine. We would definitely return to the Verandah! Read less