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 Grove hidden in lush gardens, or the all-suite Mediterranean Ocean View Village with great ocean views. For optimum privacy, stay in a romantic Rondoval in the Caribbean Grove, 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 Grove, 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 Grove:

Caribbean Deluxe Rooms are located in one-storey Cottages in the tropical garden of the Caribbean Grove, 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 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 Beachfront Grande Luxe Club Level Rooms are located on the second floor and overlook the northern edge of Dickenson Bay beach.

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 Friends/Couples get-a-way

Feb 5, 2025 Tiffany R Avon, Ohio

My reviews focus on helpful tips and facts rather than personal opinions. If you have any questions, I'd be happy to answer them! Mediterranean Club Level, Bldg #5 (2nd floor): Includes room service and 4 bottles of opened liquor. Small balcony with 2 chairs and table.  Also has an outdoor drying rack. Room has a small coffee pot, small fridge… Read more
My reviews focus on helpful tips and facts rather than personal opinions. If you have any questions, I'd be happy to answer them! Mediterranean Club Level, Bldg #5 (2nd floor): Includes room service and 4 bottles of opened liquor. Small balcony with 2 chairs and table.  Also has an outdoor drying rack. Room has a small coffee pot, small fridge stocked with drinks, iron, blow dryer, safe, extra pillows, extra blanket, luggage rack, and robes.  NO clock Stay Duration: 5 nights. Dinner Reservations: Highly recommend booking 3 (Eleanors, OK Corral, & Kimonos) dinner spots about 45 minutes after check-in.  These require reservations.  Midnight Snacks: No in-room options available.  Pools:   Large main pool with blue foam floats and a swim up bar.    Smaller pool with swim up bar on the Caribbean side.  Entertainment: Nightly shows, performances, and music.  Beach Vendors: Present but very respectful.  Included Activities:   Hobie Cat sailing, snorkeling (9am, 11am & 2pm), kayaking, and scuba diving.   Trivia-style games at the main pool, daily.  Excursions:   Shirley Heights party (Sundays & Thursdays) – $10 cover.   Dockyards & Shirley Heights tour – $15 cover.   Private Island tour with Wall (organized through Sandals).  Other Notes:   Bugs were a real issue during this time of year.   On-site spa and boutiques available. Read less
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Feb 5, 2025 Amy W Cape Charles, Virginia

My husband and I recently went to Sandals Antigua and had the best trip. The food was great and the hospitality by the staff was top notch. We are frequent visitors to Sandals resorts and this is treatment that we have come to expect. This trip did not disappoint. I would like to give a special shout out to some exceptional staff members that… Read more
My husband and I recently went to Sandals Antigua and had the best trip. The food was great and the hospitality by the staff was top notch. We are frequent visitors to Sandals resorts and this is treatment that we have come to expect. This trip did not disappoint. I would like to give a special shout out to some exceptional staff members that we felt went above and above during the course of our trip. Claudine, who is a staff member at the Drunken Duck, was phenomenal during the football games on Sunday during an absolutely packed house. She kept a smile on her face and had everyone fed within moments of the restaurant opening. Another staff member, James, is a bartender at the Drunken Duck. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed getting to learn more about the culture and his love for the island and of Sandals from him. He makes a pretty awesome chocolate martini too! Hint, hint. Finally, I would like to recognize Shellon from loyalty travel. She made our booking of our next trip seemless and even helped correct a system flaw that we have dealt with for many years. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Trip!!

Feb 4, 2025 951joshuam Richmond, Virginia

Had a great trip here! I'd love to recognize some staff: Our butlers - Hunter, Corri, and June were amazing!! They also had Alex, a Butler-in-Training with them and he was also great! Amazing butler team and highly reccommend! We had a couple great dining experiences - our waitress, Dawana at Eleanors was the best waitress I've ever had at… Read more
Had a great trip here! I'd love to recognize some staff: Our butlers - Hunter, Corri, and June were amazing!! They also had Alex, a Butler-in-Training with them and he was also great! Amazing butler team and highly reccommend! We had a couple great dining experiences - our waitress, Dawana at Eleanors was the best waitress I've ever had at Sandals, and our Teppanyaki Chef, Jason was great! We stayed in the highest priced room on the resort, the Mediterranean One Bedroom Butler Villa with Private Pool Sanctuary. The room was very nice and the pool and hot tub area were great! However, the couches were VERY uncomfortable, to the point we sat in the bed instead. The bed was a little firm, but it slept fine! Otherwise the room was great. Overall great resort. Beautiful beach. Great food. Teppanyaki and Sushi were our favorite. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Last Sandals trip.. Bad Food

Feb 4, 2025 Ns466

Last Sandals trip The food was mostly bad and made me sick more than once... spent most of the week with upset stomach or diarrhea after eating a meal. Dinners were the worst .. all taking over an hour wait and at least one of our two meals on every night was not edible.. and causing diarrhea and upset stomach. The seafood was not fresh tasted… Read more
Last Sandals trip The food was mostly bad and made me sick more than once... spent most of the week with upset stomach or diarrhea after eating a meal. Dinners were the worst .. all taking over an hour wait and at least one of our two meals on every night was not edible.. and causing diarrhea and upset stomach. The seafood was not fresh tasted fishy and old most of the meals. A lot of the food was low quality. Had a broken shower knob all week that they would not repair after multiple calls to club sandals desk on multiple days. They didn't even respond after my wife went to club sandals desk and filed a complaint. I have been to 16 Sandals resorts over the 19 years .. they used to be pretty solid and affordable... that's no longer the case.. the last 3 resort visits have been worse and worse and increasingly unaffordable.. I Would NOT RECOMMEND Sandals at all.. Something is very wrong with them now Read less
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Feb 4, 2025 Nicole H

Absolutely loved my trip!!! Everyone is so nice! The weather is beautiful! Resort is beautiful!! Vendors on beach are annoying lol but beach is gorgeous. I couldn't paddle board because water was too rough but I did do the horseback riding. Next time I'm doing the hiking and sting ray island!!! Food portions are very small for Americans but that… Read more
Absolutely loved my trip!!! Everyone is so nice! The weather is beautiful! Resort is beautiful!! Vendors on beach are annoying lol but beach is gorgeous. I couldn't paddle board because water was too rough but I did do the horseback riding. Next time I'm doing the hiking and sting ray island!!! Food portions are very small for Americans but that pumpkin cheesecake...yesss!! Oh...they drive on opposite side of road so....grab that bar 🫣🫣🫣 Read less