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 Wonderful time

May 17, 2026 Katebee3264

We had the very best time at this beautiful resort. Wouldn’t change a single thing! The entertainment was phenomenal - Vegas level shows!
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May 17, 2026 Luvthesunco Monticello, Iowa

Sandals Resorts just knows how to make vacations easy. This is a beautiful resort with amazing gardens. The original resort is on Caribbean side and the newer resort is on the Mediterranean side. Both are very nice and have different things to offer. The resort is large and so walking is great. We got a lot of steps in! The beach is stunning… Read more
Sandals Resorts just knows how to make vacations easy. This is a beautiful resort with amazing gardens. The original resort is on Caribbean side and the newer resort is on the Mediterranean side. Both are very nice and have different things to offer. The resort is large and so walking is great. We got a lot of steps in! The beach is stunning with powdery white sand and warm water. I had read that people found public beach was difficult because of people selling stuff. They would try to invite us to look, but it was a feature for us that we enjoyed. (NOt a negative.) The people on the beach were friendly and kind. Snorkeling in the water right off the beach didn't have as many fish as we've seen at other Sandals resorts. If you want to snorkel, go to water-sports and let them take you to better viewing spots. We found the resort to be spotless and well maintained. The food quality and flavors are excellent and the staff is amazingly friendly and good at what they do. We adore Rochelle at the Barefoot Restaurant. She was delightful And took great care of us. The main pool was active, but not too loud. The pool entertainment staff were fun and great at keeping things engaging. Sailboats were fun. There was good wind for sailing, but it wasn't blustery on the resort. The gym was clean and updated with nice equipment, free weights and floor exercise equipment. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating 10 Blissful Days in Paradise

May 16, 2026 Kate B London, United Kingdom

10 Blissful Days in Paradise. This was a last minute booking due to having to change our travel plans for the Maldives, as a result of the unrest in the middle east however the trip exceeded our expectations on so many levels. We were greeted warmly on arrival by our butler Niesha who was waiting ready to escort us to our villa, which was ready… Read more
10 Blissful Days in Paradise. This was a last minute booking due to having to change our travel plans for the Maldives, as a result of the unrest in the middle east however the trip exceeded our expectations on so many levels. We were greeted warmly on arrival by our butler Niesha who was waiting ready to escort us to our villa, which was ready for us despite arriving earlier than the usual check-in time. As we walked to our villa, Niesha pointed out areas of interest and on arriving at the suite, she again welcomed us warmly and took us on a very comprehensive tour of everything within, as well as opening a bottle of champagne that had been cooling in readiness for our arrival. She explained about the butler services available to us, including a dedicated mobile phone to contact them, making our restaurant reservations and arranging our sunbeds on the beach every day. Niesha made us feel instantly at home and assured us that we would want for nothing during our stay. We met our second butler Vakesha, a wonderfully vivacious lady, the same evening at Barefoot on the beach and our third butler Wendel the following morning at the beach. Wendel supports the same football team as my partner so they hit it off straight away and enjoyed a lot of football banter with Julien the intern working with Wendel. We booked the One Bedroom Butler Villa Suite on the Mediterranean side of the resort with our own private gardens, pool and hot tub, which we used every day. The sitting room and bedroom were both spacious & well furnished, and the fourposter bed was super comfortable, the bathroom was large with his and hers sinks, a whirlpool bath, and separate toilet & shower cubicle. Our towel closet had plentiful towels of all sizes. We were lucky to meet our lovely housekeeper who asked us if everything was fine and was very pleased when we assured we were very happy. We spent most days at the beach rather than using the resort’s pools. The main reason is that Dickenson Bay is absolutely beautiful with powdery sand, shallow warm water, and wonderful views. Our butler service included reserving our sunbeds and provided a cooler box with beers and water. The second reason is that the pool with a swim up bar attracts large groups of incredibly loud and shouty people, which ruins the ambiance for us, since we prefer more peaceful surroundings. There are a few other pools around the resort which looked fine but we’d already found our favourite spot on the beach before we found these. The Monday night beach party was great fun with 2 lively bands, dancers in Caribbean costumes, an amazing Soca singer, and fire dancing. A must-do during your stay! I had a wonderful experience at the spa, a 60-minute lavender-scented massage. The spa itself is worthy of any high-end hotel and a great way to unwind and relax whilst my partner went to the well-equipped gym next door. The loyalty team here are great. We met Sandy, a lovely lady who helped me to update my loyalty club details and ensured we were invited to the returner’s dinner the same evening. Special and sincere thanks to our butlers Niesha, Vakesha (Mamma V) and Wendel who were amazing and made us feel so special. They all made our stay a truly memorable experience. A huge shout out to Nico, Hospitality Manager, who we met at the returners’ dinner when he hosted our table of 10. He was a real pleasure to deal with, an absolutely superb host, and we’d like to thank him for the arrangements he made during our last few days at the resort. SUMMARY. All the staff here are fantastic, always friendly and accommodating. The resort location is stunning and whilst some areas are older than others, we’d have been happy to stay on both the Caribbean and Mediterranean sides. The grounds are absolutely beautiful and well kept, and despite looking like a large-scale resort, all areas are easily walkable and it’s a pleasure just wandering around. Since returning home we have been recommending this lovely destination to all our friends and we hope to return soon Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great First Sandals Experience

May 15, 2026 178geraldines London, United Kingdom

Spent a fabulous 10 days in Antigua and the first time with Sandals. The resort is lovely and spacious but all easily walkable and beautifully maintained. Main pool very large but the music was far too loud for us so after two days we moved to the beach. This was stunning and more relaxing listening to the sea. There are vendors (its a public… Read more
Spent a fabulous 10 days in Antigua and the first time with Sandals. The resort is lovely and spacious but all easily walkable and beautifully maintained. Main pool very large but the music was far too loud for us so after two days we moved to the beach. This was stunning and more relaxing listening to the sea. There are vendors (its a public beach) but just say no thanks and they move on. The massage lady on the beach was very good and great value. Getting a sunbed by the pool or beach around 9am never an issue as long as you are not precious about exactly where you sit. Most restaurants great - Barefoot our favourite menu lunch and dinner and a very chilled vibe. Eleanors feels very special and they made a real fuss of us on our anniversary. Kimonos good to do once for the experience. Service everywhere around the resort excellent and staff friendly, especially the lady usually at the pizza restaurant. The only poor service we encountered was at Marios where staff seemed unengaged and the food was average for an italian. Did the nature walk with Bobby and it was excellent - very informative and he made each lady a bouquet of the flowers and shrubs he talked about as we toured the grounds! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful resort 😍 , the place to be.

May 14, 2026 Memory B

This place is stunning, the service is top notch.The staff are all polite and very helpful, they make the stay pleasant. Shout out to Stacey and team who made our mornings great, those smiles and jokes encouraged us to start the day well. I will definately recomend, this is our new best holiday destination. The beach is nice, all white sand, lots… Read more
This place is stunning, the service is top notch.The staff are all polite and very helpful, they make the stay pleasant. Shout out to Stacey and team who made our mornings great, those smiles and jokes encouraged us to start the day well. I will definately recomend, this is our new best holiday destination. The beach is nice, all white sand, lots of towels for the pool, and was never short of sun beds.The food, omg..was really good, hands up for the Tex Max and Bayside.😍😍😍 Read less