Second Stay at Sandals Grande Antigua — Another Wonderful Experience
We stayed at Sandals Grande Antigua from May 16 to May 24, 2026, and this was our second visit. Once again, we had a beautiful vacation experience.
The Beach
The beach is absolutely stunning. The sand is soft, white, and fine, and the ocean is calm and very enjoyable for swimming. During our stay, there were almost no seaweed issues — only the occasional small piece here and there. There were also usually enough chairs available, which made relaxing by the beach very easy and enjoyable.
This is truly one of the hotel’s biggest strengths.
Restaurants & Food
Overall, the food was very good throughout the resort. After several days, you do start making the rounds of the restaurants fairly quickly, but the quality remained consistently good.
For breakfast, Mario’s was definitely our favorite. There was a huge selection every morning: delicious omelets, French toast, brioche, bagels, fresh fruit, salmon, fish, bacon, cereals, and very good coffee. Breakfast there was always excellent.
Our favorite restaurant of the entire trip was OK Corral. We celebrated friends’ wedding anniversary there, and the staff truly went above and beyond. The table was beautifully decorated with flowers and anniversary touches, and the couple even received a card signed by the staff. The service was exceptional from beginning to end.
The food at OK Corral was, in our opinion, the best of the week. The steak was outstanding, and all of the appetizers were equally impressive.
Room & Housekeeping
We stayed in the Mediterranean Village on the 7th floor, with an incredible view overlooking both the ocean and the main pool.
Because the wedding receptions take place nearby, it can get a little noisy in the evenings when weddings are happening. However, the events ended at a reasonable hour, so it was never a major issue for us.
Room service was also very efficient — we usually received our orders within 30 minutes. Housekeeping did an excellent job, and our room was always very clean.
Pools & Atmosphere
We spent a lot of time at the smaller pool with the swim-up bar and volleyball area. It became our little headquarters during the week. The atmosphere there was fun, relaxed, and the service was excellent.
Toward the end of our stay, the resort renovated the deck area near the pool. There was some construction noise, but the workers were very respectful, and it honestly did not impact our vacation experience.
Entertainment
The evening shows were enjoyable and added nicely to the overall atmosphere of the resort.
Final Thoughts
For us, Antigua remains a beautiful, clean, and safe destination. It is truly a place where almost everyone can find something to enjoy — whether it’s the beach, the food, the relaxing atmosphere, or simply the beauty of the island.
With excellent food, gorgeous scenery, and one of the nicest beaches we’ve experienced, it’s honestly difficult not to enjoy this resort.
Thank you to the entire team for another wonderful stay.
