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 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 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.

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 30 Jun '26 to receive up to 55% off the accommodation cost for travel between 11 Feb '26 - 31 Dec '28 subject to room category. Subject to change. Blackout dates apply. Offers may not be combinable. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Terms and conditions apply. 

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 Shirnell at Mario’s Restaurant

Apr 3, 2026 Ryan C

My waitress Shirnell at Mario’s Restaurant was fantastic. She was very nice to my fiancée and I and was constantly making sure our drinks were filled and our food came out good. She did a great job!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Mario’s Restaurant/Service

Apr 3, 2026 Yadi M

The service at Mario’s was amazing. We went almost everyday for the breakfast buffet and twice for dinner during our stay. The server Shirnell was friendly, and overall an amazing waitress.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful and Serene

Apr 3, 2026 923nancy2016 Hillsboro, Illinois

Our week at Sandals Grand Antigua was exactly what we had hoped for……tranquil and serene. We enjoyed every moment. The purpose of writing this review is to aid those who are considering staying at this resort. As with everything in life there are positives,as well as,areas to improve upon. Pros of resort 1. Everyone is extremely… Read more
Our week at Sandals Grand Antigua was exactly what we had hoped for……tranquil and serene. We enjoyed every moment. The purpose of writing this review is to aid those who are considering staying at this resort. As with everything in life there are positives,as well as,areas to improve upon. Pros of resort 1. Everyone is extremely kind. 2. It is a great resort for couples wanting to spend quality time together. 3. Quiet and not a party resort. 4. Staff members that deserve a special recognition 1. A very special young lady, Taerola who works at Mario’s. She was top notch and exceptional in all areas. Attentive, professional,and personable. We enjoyed her so much that we even went back our last night and requested to be seated in her section. 2. Samuel served us our beach candlelight dinner and was fun, professional, and a very nice young man. 3. Alex, a member of our Butler crew, who was a total delight to work with. 5. There is absolutely no hustling to do time share like other resorts. It was refreshing not to have to deal with that. 6. Mario’s antipasto/salad bar was incredible. It was so good we came back three nights. A five star experience for us. 7. Spa experience was exceptional for my husband. He said it was the best massage of his life. He regrets not getting the masseuse name. Areas of note that potential visitors should know. 1. The resort is lovely and was satisfactory for us but note that it is an older resort. Some might say a bit dated. 2. IF reserving the Rondoval on the beach it is important to note that the shower is over the tub. No doors, no curtain. Now it wasn’t a problem for us BUT if you are staying with a parent, friend,or your child it could be an awkward situation. 3. If you are looking for a party atmosphere this is not your resort. It is a resort that is perfect for couples that are maybe 40 and up. 4. Housekeeping was just okay. I had to ask for dishes to be taken away after they sat for two days. We also had to ask on two days of our stay to be serviced at night because they hadn’t cleaned during the day which we were at the pool/beach from 9:00-3:00. (Yes, we left tips every day). 5. If you are a beach person. Be aware that it is a public beach so there are many trying to sell goods and services the entire time. 6. Note that we prepaid for the spa massage before arrival and at check in we were told since we prepaid we couldn’t apply a $200 credit we were given at booking. We would have to book additional services,which we weren’t interested in doing. So we lost the credit which was disappointing. My effort in writing this review is to praise the positives, as well as, assist those who may want honest feedback on our experience. We loved our stay at the Grand Antigua and would definitely return. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A good vacation with a couple of issues that affect people with mobility issues.

Apr 2, 2026 Linda S Barrie, Canada

The resort is lovely however it is huge and getting from rooms in the towers and over on the "Mediterranean" area, as well as the rooms up more on the cliff etc. in the "Caribbean" area makes for a long walk to the restaurants, beach, large pool etc. After a few days my husband found a route to our room that avoided all of the stairs. It was a… Read more
The resort is lovely however it is huge and getting from rooms in the towers and over on the "Mediterranean" area, as well as the rooms up more on the cliff etc. in the "Caribbean" area makes for a long walk to the restaurants, beach, large pool etc. After a few days my husband found a route to our room that avoided all of the stairs. It was a slightly longer walk, however I appreciated not having to navigate 20 steps to and from our building entrance from the pool, restaurants , beach etc. Overall, the resort could benefit from care to safety for older travellers. The grounds were stunning. Beautiful gardens with fireplace areas after dinner and the lighting after dark was so well done. The food was good. Buffet at the Bayside and Mario's were very good. There was a great variety at the buffet. Barefoot by the Beach" was our fave dinner.  We went twice. Bayside had a nice dinner menu as well. We chose not to go to a couple of the restaurants.  Not a fan of sushi and we figured we could get ribs etc. at home. The only reservation we could get for Eleanor's for dinner was 8:30 p.m. Too late for us. If you can contact the resort ahead of time for reservations, I would suggest doing so. Kimono's was a nice evening out. The ambience was lovely and we enjoyed the chef's performance, however we found the food to be under-seasoned. The Drunken Duck was nice. Food was decent. My Bangers and Mash were good. My husband was glad to be able to get a Guiness. I was hoping the menu would include a Scotch Egg. Maybe the chef could add that in the future. We never made it to lunch or to enjoy the crepes since it was too easy to overdo breakfast! Our room was nice. One review stated it was dated. It was a bit, but I would prefer the mahogany furniture to some minimalist ,cold and ultra modern decor. We had a lovely rain shower that appeared to be recently installed. My concern as a senior was the lack of grab bars for safety. Again, as a senior, the commode was very low with no handrails for assistance. Since we are an aging society with lots of baby boomers who are now travelling, I would suggest that some accommodations for safety issues would be a really good idea. As a Canadian, the idea of paying $30 and $40 U.S for a t-shirt even for a children's shirt for young children and grandchildren. We didn't take much U.S. money with us..just enough for tips for cabs etc. More USD would be good to have for the little shops on the beach where shirts, hats, beach bags etc. were much more affordable. We had an issue with chairs at the pool and beach. Every morning they were all covered with towels and stayed that way without people using them. One day we put our towels and books on the chairs we found. When we came back after about a half hour the books and towels were gone. They showed up the next day on another chair. I think there must be rules for this issue. The spa was delightful but be aware that your 60 minute spa massage costs $200 USD. It was very relaxing but I wouldn't spend it again. Overall we had a lovely vacation. I hope the resort management will make the effort to address some of the issues we faced. Overall we had a lovely time and enjoyed our stay. It was li Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic 15 day holiday

Apr 2, 2026 jackygoding Greater London, United Kingdom

We came back a week ago to us Antigua is so beautiful we have been here 6 times Sandals location is perfect on a pure white sandy beach surrounded by lush green gardens ,our 15 day stay here was amazing our butlers Hunter Cori and June were amazing did everything we asked for and beyond must mention Tanya Lea what a lovely girl she is even… Read more
We came back a week ago to us Antigua is so beautiful we have been here 6 times Sandals location is perfect on a pure white sandy beach surrounded by lush green gardens ,our 15 day stay here was amazing our butlers Hunter Cori and June were amazing did everything we asked for and beyond must mention Tanya Lea what a lovely girl she is even though she wasn’t our butler this year she made a effort to come and see us also the wine manager Jamie an outstanding young man who should be proud of himself .Hotel itself does need some renovations which I believe is being sorted out apart From that everything in Our opinion is perfect so much so we have booked next year to return Read less