Sandals Grande Antigua Resort and Spa

Antigua, Caribbean

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The hotel

Voted ‘Caribbean’s Most Romantic Resort’ year after year, and tucked amidst riotous tropical gardens on one of Antigua’s best beaches, Sandals Grande Antigua offers couples two holidays in one. Choose from the charming Caribbean Beachfront Village hidden in lush gardens, or the all-suite Mediterranean OceanView Village with great ocean views. For optimum privacy, stay in a romantic Rondoval in the Caribbean Beachfront Village, intimate circular suites with cone-shaped roofs and exclusive Butler Service. So, the choice is yours — the delightful, cosy cottage ambience of the Caribbean Village or the cutting-edge amenities of the Mediterranean Village.

Amenities

  • Hobie Cats
  • Kayaking
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing
  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Night Club

Where is it

On the most beautiful and longest white sand beach in Antigua — Dickenson Bay. Transfer time from airport: 15 minutes.

Hotel information

373 rooms and suites within 2 villages. All with air-conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV, complimentary WiFi access, coffee/tea maker, amenity kit, safe, iron and ironing board, hairdryer and 1 king-size bed. Caribbean Deluxe are located in one-storey cottages in the tropical gardens of the Caribbean Village, with a walkout entry garden patio.

All Inclusive of: Sandals resorts are luxury all-inclusive; from deluxe accommodation, fine dining, unlimited premium-brand drinks, transfers, tips and taxes, to a huge range of sports facilities and entertainment — it's all included!

Caribbean Village:

Caribbean Deluxe Rooms are located in one-storey Cottages in the tropical garden of the Caribbean Village, complete with private patio.

Caribbean Premium are located on the ground floor, with private patio overlooking the gardens and main pool.

Caribbean Honeymoon Grande Luxe Poolside Rooms are located on the ground and first floors, and have a private balcony offering pool and garden views.

Caribbean Honeymoon Grande Luxe Poolside Walkout Rooms are located on the ground floor and feature a private patio opening out onto a quiet cottage pool and gardens.

Sunset Bluff Honeymoon Luxury Club Level Rooms are large rooms offering panoramic views of the gardens or the pool.

Sunset Bluff Luxury Poolside Walkout Club Level Rooms are located on the ground floor with walkout access to the resort's pool.

Caribbean Club Level Veranda Suites are located on the second floor of the Paton and Ixoria buildings, with garden views from an oversized private balcony.

Caribbean Walkout Club Level Veranda Suites are located on the ground floor, and have private patio with views of the gardens and direct walkout access.

Caribbean Honeymoon Beachfront Grande Luxe Club Level Rooms are located on the second floor and overlook the northern edge of Dickenson Bay.

Caribbean Honeymoon Beachfront Grande Luxe Walkout Club Level Rooms are on the ground floor with walkout patio directly onto the beach and pool, and complete with views of Dickenson Bay.

Caribbean Honeymoon Seaside Butler Suites are expansive suites located on the ground and first floors with garden views, bedroom and living area incorporated in one area. The bathroom comes complete with whirlpool tub and overhead rain shower and double vanity.

Caribbean Honeymoon Beachfront Butler Suites are located on the ground and first floors, with views over Dickenson Bay from the patio or balcony. The bathroom comes complete with whirlpool tub, overhead rain shower and double vanity.

Caribbean Beachfront Butler Rondovals are located just steps from the beach, and are individual circular buildings with cone-shaped roofs and patios with ocean and beach views. These suites also feature a bathroom with a bathtub and shower combination with marble vanities.

Caribbean Honeymoon Butler Rondoval with Private Pool Sanctuary are in individual circular buildings with cone-shaped roofs, and feature a private plunge pool. These suites also feature a bathroom with a bathtub and shower with marble vanities.

Mediterranean Village:

Mediterranean Club Level Suites are located on the ground level and 1st floors, and feature either a private patio or balcony with garden views, and bathroom with walk-in rain shower and separate whirlpool tub.

Mediterranean Walkout Club Level Suites are as above but located on the ground floors with walkout patio out to the gardens.

Mediterranean Honeymoon Oceanview Club Level Suites feature a private balcony overlooking Dickenson Bay, the Mediterranean Village pool and the gardens. The bathroom comes complete with his and hers vanities, a whirlpool tub and separate walk-in rain shower.

Mediterranean Oceanview Grande Luxe Club Level Suites are large suites with private balcony or patio with ocean and beach views. The bathroom comes complete with his and hers vanities, a whirlpool tub and separate walk-in rain shower.

Mediterranean Honeymoon Romeo and Juliet Oceanview Penthouse One-Bedroom Butler Suites are located on the top floors, with panoramic views of Dickenson Bay, the gardens and pool from the oversized balcony. These suites also feature a living area, and bathroom with marble wash basins, a Roman whirlpool tub and separate walk-in overhead rain shower.

Mediterranean Oceanview Penthouse One-Bedroom Butler Suites boast spectacular views of Dickenson Bay from the oversized balcony. These suites also feature a separate living room, and bathroom with two marble wash basins, a Roman whirlpool tub and separate walk-in overhead rain shower.

Mediterranean One-Bedroom Butler Villa Suite with Private Pool Sanctuary have views over Dickenson Bay from the private patio, which comes complete with plunge pool and whirlpool. These suites also feature views of the private pool from the bedroom, and a bathroom with a Roman whirlpool tub, separate walk-in overhead rain shower and two marble wash basins.

Club Sandals Service:

  • Dedicated Club Sandals Lounge accessible 24-hours with Club Sandals concierge available 8:00am-10:00pm daily to assist with excursions, restaurant reservations, spa bookings and anything else you may need.
  • Preferred Club Sandals Lounge check-in with chilled towel and Champagne upon arrival.
  • Weekly hosted activities such a cocktail parties, martini evenings, wine tasting and snorkelling.
  • In-room stocked mini-bar with a selection of spirits, beer and wine as well as soft drinks, juices and water.
  • Room service available from 7:00am-10:00pm daily.

Sandals Butler Elite Service:

Providing you with uncompromising attention of a personal butler trained to the highest standards. Beginning with lemongrass-scented hand towels, welcome cocktails and culinary treats upon arrival, a private resort orientation and a luggage unpacking service you will then be supplied with a personal mobile phone to reach your Butler when needed. Your wish is their command! In addition, butler guests will also have 24-hour room service and access to all the Club Sandals amenities and weekly activities.

5-star dining at Sandals Resorts brings new sights, sounds and tastes to all guests at each meal — of course, all included! 11 dining options: Bayside (International; buffet for breakfast and lunch, French Brasserie for dinner), Mario’s (buffet breakfast and à la carte Italian for dinner), Kimonos (Japanese Teppanyaki open for dinner, reservations required), Soy (Sushi Bar, open for dinner), O.K Corral (Tex-Mex, open for dinner, reservations required), Eleanor’s (Caribbean; open for breakfast and dinner, reservations required), Drunken Duck (British Pub, open for dinner and late night snacks), Barefoot by the Sea (gourmet seafood, open for lunch and dinner), Café de Paris (pâtisserie, open throughout the day), Bella Napoli Pizzeria (wood-fired pizza oven, open 11.00am-6.00pm) and Courtyard Bistro (grilled specialities, open midday-5.00pm). 7 bars, including 2 swim-up pool bars. Weekly late night chocolate buffet.

Nightly entertainment with live performances, beach and cocktail parties, theme nights and karaoke nights.

6 swimming pools, 1 scuba pool and 6 whirlpools. Tennis, table tennis, volleyball and bocce ball. Red Lane® Fitness Centre with free weights and exercise machines. Red Lane® Spa*. Scuba-diving* (free for certified divers, fee applies to others), windsurfing, snorkelling, kayaks, paddle boards, pedaloes, sunfish sailing and Hobie Cats.

Complimentary airport transfers, both on arrival and departure. SnapShots photo shop* and gift shop. Complimentary WiFi access in all room categories and public areas.

Good general access for guests who are able to walk short distances and can manage up to six steps. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

3 nights.

* Denotes local charge.

Dress code: evening dress code for gentlemen states that smart trousers or jeans, long or short sleeve dress shirts (with or without collar) and dress shoes or sandals must be worn. Shorts, t-shirts, sleeveless shirts, trainers, flip-flops, hats and caps are not permitted in the evening.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Eight nights in paradise

Jul 5, 2026 Amy P Bryan, Ohio

We enjoyed another beautiful trip here. We spent eight nights and loved every minute. We had a wonderful butler team Kevin , Dillon and Lauricia. One of the highlights was the catamaran sunset cruise. You definitely want to visit John in the piano bar for a fun singalong. The playmakers were energetic and friendly. The lovely Amanda also has a… Read more
We enjoyed another beautiful trip here. We spent eight nights and loved every minute. We had a wonderful butler team Kevin , Dillon and Lauricia. One of the highlights was the catamaran sunset cruise. You definitely want to visit John in the piano bar for a fun singalong. The playmakers were energetic and friendly. The lovely Amanda also has a wonderful voice. If you can make the trip I highly recommend it. Read less
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Jul 4, 2026 Bo S

Pros.. beautiful beach, very large pool. Food is ok. Nothing spectacular but not bad. Rooms are ok. Though our tub was pretty dirty and had hair in it from previous guests. A lot of activities and partying. And definitely geared to a young crowd with the music they play. Sandals advertises Antigua as being their most romantic resort. … Read more
Pros.. beautiful beach, very large pool. Food is ok. Nothing spectacular but not bad. Rooms are ok. Though our tub was pretty dirty and had hair in it from previous guests. A lot of activities and partying. And definitely geared to a young crowd with the music they play. Sandals advertises Antigua as being their most romantic resort. That is not the vibe at all. Cons.. a majority of the staff were almost downright rude. Understand, that there were some staff that were awesome. Very friendly and provided great service. But for every great staff member we came across , there were two or three that were terrible to deal with. Our experience went south upon arrival. The concierge and front desk attendant upon check in were awful. We have never experienced this kind of service at the other Sandals resorts we have been too. All in all, we made the best of our week and we enjoyed our stay well enough, but we will not go back to the Antigua Sandals . Read less
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Jul 4, 2026 sherri h

This was our 6th Sandal’s experience and one of our favorites! We were delighted to find that we were upgraded to a Caribbean Beachfront Butler Rondoval. The room had a beautiful design and literally a few feet from the beach (which was perfect because my husband and I are both beach people). The beach was one of the most pristine I have ever… Read more
This was our 6th Sandal’s experience and one of our favorites! We were delighted to find that we were upgraded to a Caribbean Beachfront Butler Rondoval. The room had a beautiful design and literally a few feet from the beach (which was perfect because my husband and I are both beach people). The beach was one of the most pristine I have ever been on (as soft as it was white) and the Caribbean was a gorgeous turquoise blue. The grounds were perfectly manicured as well. It was the first time we had butler service and I have to say Daren and Shawn exceeded all expectations. From the moment we stepped foot on the resort Daren greeted us with a tour, champagne, and a cold cheese plate. He continued to check in on us throughout the week and made our anniversary extra special. He surprised us with our room romantically decorated with strobe lights, rose petals arranged around the room and a hot bubble bath. Shawn was amazing too. He continuously made himself available and helped me when I encountered an unpleasant interaction with a woman at the Caribbean Club Room. Shawn came, fixed the problem, and was able to calm me down (because I have never been talked to in such a rude and condescending tone in my life). Also, the butler team scheduled our reservations at each restaurant for us and was able to accommodate seating with other friends we came with for dinner (which was very helpful because the only complaint I heard about the resort was the difficulties to get reservations). Furthermore, each day they reserved beach chairs with a cooler packed with water and cold beer. I have to say that one of the reasons why we vacation with Sandals is because my husband loves to scuba dive. He was told before we left that Antigua does not have the best conditions. However, he and his best friend who have dove together for over 30 years said were thrilled with the marine life. They saw lots of black tip sharks, barracuda, turtles, rays, and tons of beautiful tropical fish. He said that Ivens and his team were first class. As he dove each day, my friend and I hit the gym before relaxing in the beach. We looked forward to starting the day with the person trainer Desmond. He was awesome! If you are looking to see the island, we loved the land to sea with sting ray excursion. Sharlana was an amazing guide that ended the trip with a local lunch with a beautiful backdrop of the Betty Hope Mill. The food overall was good. Our favorites included: breakfast- Eleanor’s (local omelet) , lunch- Courtyard (tuna melt), dinner- Soy and Eleanor’s (must try the lamb chops). My friends did enjoy the pizza and the hot dog stand for a late snack. We came with a group of eight and made remarkable memories together including nightlife. We found that sometimes we had start the party, but the resort had many options to have fun such as dancing to live music/DJ or singing at the piano bar with John and at karaoke. My travel agent has been telling us for years this is her favorite resort and now I know why. I will be recommending it to all my friends! Tip- Bring floats and pass them along before you leave :) Read less
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Jul 3, 2026 Lesley F

Very clean, very friendly staff. We were there for our son’s wedding. The wedding went beautifully . The bride and groom were very happy with everything. Food was good at the different restaurants. Nice variety. The pools were magnificent never crowded always towels available. On the beach amenities were nice plenty of places to sit and using… Read more
Very clean, very friendly staff. We were there for our son’s wedding. The wedding went beautifully . The bride and groom were very happy with everything. Food was good at the different restaurants. Nice variety. The pools were magnificent never crowded always towels available. On the beach amenities were nice plenty of places to sit and using the hobby cats kayaks, paddle boards easy to do. Read less
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Jul 3, 2026 Daniel F

Went for my son's wedding. Sandals did a great job with execution of the wedding. They were very accommodating. Special shout out to Captain Maurice and his mate Steven. Took us out for an excellent private cruise and snorkeling expedition.