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 Awesome resort and entertainment!

Dec 18, 2025 Tina S

What a beautiful resort! We were originally scheduled to return to Negril, but changed to Antigua due to the hurricane. Antigua did not disappoint! The accommodations were great, but the entertainment was FANTASTIC! Shout out to the entertainment team, Junior, Amanda, JuJu, Lyn, Super J, Rakeim, Cassie, Adam, and Champagne! They kept us… Read more
What a beautiful resort! We were originally scheduled to return to Negril, but changed to Antigua due to the hurricane. Antigua did not disappoint! The accommodations were great, but the entertainment was FANTASTIC! Shout out to the entertainment team, Junior, Amanda, JuJu, Lyn, Super J, Rakeim, Cassie, Adam, and Champagne! They kept us entertained and got us involved in the activities. The evening entertainment was wonderful, especially the bands LCD and the Cox Family, and we really enjoyed the cultural showcase! We will definitely be back! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Spa was great. Had a great time overall

Dec 18, 2025 Douglas W

The spa was phenomenal. Kyana and Michelle did a great job. The food was good. Mario’s was our favorite spot. Did a hobbie cat with the watersport group and had a good experience.
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Dec 18, 2025 Karen C

Holiday | Couple Wow! After reading the negative comments and reviews we did panic! We had the most amazing 10 nights 16th - 26th November Food was lovely, no favourites, each place held its own, in its own right, however, Kimonos was fun and did visit Soy 3 times - best Sushi ever! The resort is spotless, Every single member of staff we… Read more
Holiday | Couple Wow! After reading the negative comments and reviews we did panic! We had the most amazing 10 nights 16th - 26th November Food was lovely, no favourites, each place held its own, in its own right, however, Kimonos was fun and did visit Soy 3 times - best Sushi ever! The resort is spotless, Every single member of staff we encountered, from tradesmen, groundsman, housekeeping hospitality, reception, photo crew, island routes team, EVERY single staff member was so lovely, the only rudeness we encountered was how some of the guests spoke to the staff! Yes I did pull one lady up who spoke to a young mber of staff like something off the bottom of her shoe! I beleive you get out of the staff what you put in! Treat them with respect and pass the time of day with them. Vendors and beauty girls gave us no troubles at all, if we didn't want anything a simple no thank you and a little chat was enough, next time they passed they simply stopped and asked how our day was and moved on. We witnessed a guy telling the jet ski lad to #%&# off, no need for that! On our first day he asked us, we declined, there on he just stopped for a quick chat everyday and off he went. We had several drinks brought to us on the beach over the 10 days, we didn't expect thst so it was very welcomed. Cocktails of the day, pre made, are not strong, thankfully! I was drinking them like juice, however, if they make you one! Watch out 🤣 We walked to St John's on the Wednesday and went back by taxi on Friday, $30 round trip, nice to see the real Antigua and not just the resort Be warned! The Power 360 Catamaran tour with Island Routes will knock you out (or was it the punch on board but it didnt make you fiil tipsy🤔🤣) we went to chill out in our room around 5.30, before getting ready for dinner, and woke up 12 hours later!! A fantastic tour and a fun crew. The bed! Ermmm 🤣 my only negative but a funny one, I'm 5ft and I had to climb on it like a 2 Yr old and bum walk off it again until I was close enough to reach the floor, had a giggle with the housekeeping lady who said there are little steps in reception but it was more amusing for my partner watching me get on and off it 🤣 however, the most comfiest bed on the planet its huge! Thank you Sandals, we had the best time Read less
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Dec 18, 2025 Excursion52705844493

Relaxing and Absolutely Worth It My massage experience at Sandals Antigua was outstanding from start to finish. The spa atmosphere was peaceful, clean, and beautifully relaxing the moment I walked in. My massage therapist Threcia was incredibly professional, attentive, and skilled. She took the time to ask about my preferences and any areas of… Read more
Relaxing and Absolutely Worth It My massage experience at Sandals Antigua was outstanding from start to finish. The spa atmosphere was peaceful, clean, and beautifully relaxing the moment I walked in. My massage therapist Threcia was incredibly professional, attentive, and skilled. She took the time to ask about my preferences and any areas of tension, which made the experience feel very personalized. I felt like I knew her for a long time, we really hit it off and had a connection, she is a woman of Christ and it was just what I needed at the time and she told me she would pray for me and my family, she gave me some GODLY advice. She is an amazing person. The pressure was perfect, and I left feeling completely relaxed, refreshed, and rejuvenated. This was truly one of the highlights of my stay at Sandals Antigua. If you’re considering a massage while you’re there, I highly recommend it — it’s an experience you won’t forget! Read less
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Dec 17, 2025 998ane Allentown, Pennsylvania

We loved our trip at sandals Antigua. The beach is stunning. My only complaint is the wine that they serve is Robert Mondavi and tasted terrible and not all of the liquor is top shelf liquor. It is from Jamaica. Otherwise our room was beautiful. The pools were fun and the beach was stunning.