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 Resort & Spa 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 Grove 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 Included®; 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 or patio 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 Poolside 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/shower combination and 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/shower combination and 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 Global Gourmet™ 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.

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.

Please note: two people in love over 18 years only.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fabulous, we'll certainly be back.

Dec 30, 2025 Tony B Stevenage, United Kingdom

We stayed in a walkout Caribbean room so all based on that. Perfect location. 2 mins from everything local and the sublime beach. Staff were friendly and helpful, everything we asked for was quickly sorted. We had a great couple of very relaxing weeks and would highly recommend. Usual caveats, if you're looking for fault you'll probably find… Read more
We stayed in a walkout Caribbean room so all based on that. Perfect location. 2 mins from everything local and the sublime beach. Staff were friendly and helpful, everything we asked for was quickly sorted. We had a great couple of very relaxing weeks and would highly recommend. Usual caveats, if you're looking for fault you'll probably find it. If you're here for a lovely relaxing break you'll have a ball Read less
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Dec 30, 2025 Tony S Beckenham, United Kingdom

We had such high expectations of this resort, we have previously stayed with other brand hotels (Secrets, Excellence) and thought sandals would be similar, we couldn’t have been more wrong, sandals does not compare to them, just the two of us were to be checked in on the Caribbean side of the resort, on arrival we were met by a young guy, he… Read more
We had such high expectations of this resort, we have previously stayed with other brand hotels (Secrets, Excellence) and thought sandals would be similar, we couldn’t have been more wrong, sandals does not compare to them, just the two of us were to be checked in on the Caribbean side of the resort, on arrival we were met by a young guy, he didn’t introduce himself, he told us to sit on the sofas in the reception area, after about 10 minutes and no interaction with any staff member I went to the check in desk, I was told my room wasn’t ready and to go to the bar and get a drink, no problem, however it would have been nice if someone would’ve told me straight away rather than leave me sitting there for 10 minutes not knowing what was going on, I wonder how long I would’ve been left there if I didn’t go to the check in desk, we eventually got showed to our room, we was told some basic things about the resort, when speaking to other guests they seemed to get a tour of the resort, we got in our room and wanted a shower to freshen up, the water was very hot, we couldn’t regulate the temperature, after getting out of the brief shower I had the bathroom floor was like a puddle, i used towels to mop up the excess water, I went to reception and told the girl at the desk, she just looked at me like I was stupid and said she would get maintenance to have a look, when we got back to the room after dinner there were loads of extra towels, the next morning we tried to shower again but still the water was very hot, I didn’t want to spend my day at reception so decided to go to the pool, when we returned in the afternoon there was a letter through the door saying there was an issue with the water in our block and the maintenance team would be dealing with it that evening from around 00:30 and it should take a few hours, around 05:00 there was this huge noise in our bathroom, I went to have a look and our toilet had filled with foul waste from somewhere, this took around 7 flushes for it to eventually go, it was gross, I tested the water and it was much cooler and could be regulated, great, however we still had the issue of the bathroom floor being like a puddle every time we had a shower, I asked the reception if I could have a squidgy to get rid of the excess water, they said they would speak to there manager and come back to me, they said they next day I was told no I cannot have a squidgy as this is not the service sandals provides, I was told to use the extra towels that were being provided to mop up the water, I do have videos of this as I will be emailing sandals direct, the food was ok nothing more than that, sandals advertise branded drinks however these are hidden at every bar and you have to ask for certain brands, one day we was having lunch at the barefoot restaurant and my wife asked for a sparkling wine, she was told she couldn’t have one as they had run out and asked if she would like something else, not the answer we was expecting, surely the lady should have said something along the lines of, we have run out, I will call one of the other bars/restaurants and get some brought here, can I get you something else in the meantime, the pool area is very nice, one day we was sitting around the pool and a lady from the management team was walking around asking guests if everything was ok, I told her about my issues, she looked horrified when I told her about the foul waste issue, she took my room number and said she would come back to me, she never did……. A lot of the staff were very miserable we was told that the hotel was full due to the damage from the hurricane in Jamaica and people having to relocate to other sandals because of this, I totally get that but surely the hotel should have hired more staff. The Piano bar is a must, John is great.. I am gluten free and the hotel restaurants accommodated this very well. Would I go back to a sandals resort, highly unlikely. This particular resort is definitely not 5*. Read less
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Dec 30, 2025 99MF99 Oakville, Canada

Every time you enter the beach area or hotel area they stop you and ask you about your room # and your last name as you are a criminal or thief. Either give people a wristband or put a revolving door that works with a key. This randomly selection and accusing people of being imposter is not good
Image of the Tripadvisor rating An Unforgettable Stay at Sandals Grande Antigua

Dec 29, 2025 Danielle R

We just returned from an amazing stay at Sandals Grande Antigua, and it exceeded all expectations. The resort is beautiful, the beach is stunning, and the atmosphere is wonderfully relaxing — but the true highlight was our exceptional Butler team. Butler Service Alex, N’Kosi, and Charmaine were the best Butlers we’ve ever had at any Sandals… Read more
We just returned from an amazing stay at Sandals Grande Antigua, and it exceeded all expectations. The resort is beautiful, the beach is stunning, and the atmosphere is wonderfully relaxing — but the true highlight was our exceptional Butler team. Butler Service Alex, N’Kosi, and Charmaine were the best Butlers we’ve ever had at any Sandals resort. They anticipated our needs, checked in at the perfect moments, and consistently went above and beyond. When my husband was injured on Christmas Day, Alex and N’Kosi shuttled him to and from the Nurses’ Station without hesitation and with genuine care. We’re also grateful to the nursing staff and on call doctor for their excellent support. Resort & Staff The grounds are immaculate, the pools are lovely, and the staff throughout the resort were friendly and welcoming. A special thanks to Denisia and Grant for a great St. John’s shopping tour. Dining With so many restaurants, we never ate at the same place twice — and every meal was excellent. We celebrated our 25th anniversary at Eleanor’s, where the wonderful staff even serenaded us, making the evening truly memorable. Overall This was one of our favorite Sandals vacations. The resort is gorgeous, the service is outstanding, and our Butler team made the trip unforgettable. We highly recommend Sandals Grande Antigua and are already planning our return next year. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating My Daughter'sDestination Wedding on December 12 2025

Dec 29, 2025 RosemarieS500

My daughter had her Destination Wedding at Sandals Grande Antigua on December 12, 2025. The staff was amazing, the wedding team on property executed everything flawlessly. The food was to die for. The property/grounds were beautifully maintained. Our guests had the time of their lives. We will definitely be back!