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 Antigua 2026

Mar 28, 2026 U9684VLians

March 2026 for my Wife’s Birthday Booked the Sandals Grande Antigua Staff so welcoming Except for the first day when my wife got shouted at in the coffee shop not a great start to her birthday. A bit disappointed that Sandals did nothing for her birthday even though we had a request put in by our tour operator We stayed in room 816 with a swim up… Read more
March 2026 for my Wife’s Birthday Booked the Sandals Grande Antigua Staff so welcoming Except for the first day when my wife got shouted at in the coffee shop not a great start to her birthday. A bit disappointed that Sandals did nothing for her birthday even though we had a request put in by our tour operator We stayed in room 816 with a swim up pool it was lovely room spacious and newly refurbed The grounds are so lovely and it’s such a big hotel Food was good and we visited most of the restaurants Mario’s is a must Weather was beautiful and we always enjoyed our walk down the beach every day late afternoon We met some really nice people especially our friends in room 813 About 4 days into our 10 day stay a Sandals representative came around the pool talking to guests and my wife spoke to her and said that she was disappointed that Sandals hadn’t made an effort for her birthday then within 2 hours a knock on the door and a card and ice bucket with a bottle of what they call champagne was in our room At first we thought what a kind gesture until we looked in our mini bar and noticed they had taken the £2.99 bottle of brut out of the fridge and put it in the ice bucket we couldn’t believe it Another bad experience was When we arrived we asked the Sandals guy if we could smoke he said yes on your balcony as long as your keep your door shut That was perfect for us Until 3 days before departure and a English guest above our room started shouting down to us about smoking at first we just said ok But 2 nights before we left he shouted down again and we ignored him so he then rang down to reception stating we was smoking weed on the balcony So you can imagine when hotel reception came to our room we was not happy that we had been accused of this We have never smoked weed in our lives so that was very upsetting Apart from those 2 experiences we enjoyed our stay in Antigua and made some good friends especially 813 Read less
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Mar 27, 2026 Lauren S

This trip was the best! We absolutely loved the bar service from Joy and Kadeem. So friendly and personal. The rooms were spotless and the view was amazing. We did the complementary wine tasting experience with Keon and Holden aka KFC and it was hilarious and we learned a lot. I had a facial from the spa which was excellent. Everyone was so… Read more
This trip was the best! We absolutely loved the bar service from Joy and Kadeem. So friendly and personal. The rooms were spotless and the view was amazing. We did the complementary wine tasting experience with Keon and Holden aka KFC and it was hilarious and we learned a lot. I had a facial from the spa which was excellent. Everyone was so friendly and went above and beyond. We did the free snorkeling twice with Jamal and Danielle and saw so many cool things. The food was great. It was so relaxing. The entertainment team was fun. We took a private taxi to Shirley Heights with Dev and he was fantastic and very reasonable and even had complimentary champagne. Would give this trip a 10/10. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Corruption at the highest level

Mar 27, 2026 vincents34 Buckinghamshire

We returned back to Sandals Antigua after we had our honeymoon in 2002 after 24 years we were shocked with how bad this resort has become the Caribbean side was dated and in need of updating, 99% of the food was served cold the room service took so long over an hour was also cold but the best bit was we paid a premium for a room with Butler… Read more
We returned back to Sandals Antigua after we had our honeymoon in 2002 after 24 years we were shocked with how bad this resort has become the Caribbean side was dated and in need of updating, 99% of the food was served cold the room service took so long over an hour was also cold but the best bit was we paid a premium for a room with Butler Service we felt intimidated and bullied to give them dollars for a non existent service as detailed on their website certain guests were tipping them daily to make sure they got a special service at the end of the day we overheard Butlers demanding $400 each bearing in mind you have three butlers this is complete corruption in cahoots with the Managers my advice be careful when paying for a room with this service because when the Butlers do not receive the expected tip they are rude and aggressive. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful resort with wonderful staff.

Mar 27, 2026 Joan K Minnesota, United States

. Sandals Antigua is a beautiful, well-kept resort with pleasant, happy employees. Everyone greeted us with a smile and was accommodating to all our needs and requests. A special shoutout to Chef Jason at Kimonos, who entertained us with great enthusiasm while serving delicious food. Also, Mesha at the front desk, who graciously provided an… Read more
. Sandals Antigua is a beautiful, well-kept resort with pleasant, happy employees. Everyone greeted us with a smile and was accommodating to all our needs and requests. A special shoutout to Chef Jason at Kimonos, who entertained us with great enthusiasm while serving delicious food. Also, Mesha at the front desk, who graciously provided an impromptu photo session—she truly has a talent for photography. And Steven, who gave us a sailing lesson on the Hobie Cats, was incredibly patient and helpful. There were always chairs available at both the pool and the beach, which is quite unusual for a resort. The food and drinks were excellent and prepared just the way we liked. excellent overall experience in our opinion. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Went to celebrate my 60th and Sandals failed on every level.

Mar 27, 2026 Jeff G

Ran out of alcohol at 3 bars, staff unfriendly and management at location or HQ showed little interest in wanting to address the bad experience. Go to Aruba