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 Outstanding Service from Shane in the Concierge Lounge

Jan 26, 2026 S7672TNleahm

Dear Sandals Team, I am writing to share how grateful my family and I are for the exceptional service we received from Shane in the concierge lounge during our stay. From the moment we arrived, Shane was incredibly helpful and attentive, consistently checking to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. He went above and beyond… Read more
Dear Sandals Team, I am writing to share how grateful my family and I are for the exceptional service we received from Shane in the concierge lounge during our stay. From the moment we arrived, Shane was incredibly helpful and attentive, consistently checking to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. He went above and beyond by arranging to have my sister moved to our building so she could be nearby, which made our trip much easier and more enjoyable. I truly can’t thank Shane enough for his A+ service, thoughtfulness, and professionalism. Team members like him make all the difference, and I hope his efforts are recognized. Thank you again, Shane, for taking such great care of us. Sincerely, Leah Monaco Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating HONEST year end Christmas review

Jan 25, 2026 Christina K

We were guests for 10 days. The stay was FANTASTIC. The complaining of beach and pool lounge seats are partially false. Butler's arrive at 7am to reserve seats. If u want decent spots, a fair time to awaken is approx 7-8 am to save your seat or wait until most are sunbaked at approx 2pm. Sleeping/hungover until 11am is not going to get it done. … Read more
We were guests for 10 days. The stay was FANTASTIC. The complaining of beach and pool lounge seats are partially false. Butler's arrive at 7am to reserve seats. If u want decent spots, a fair time to awaken is approx 7-8 am to save your seat or wait until most are sunbaked at approx 2pm. Sleeping/hungover until 11am is not going to get it done. Also the complaint of weak alcohol in drinks are absolutely FALSE. If you want extra alcohol just request it! Several times I asked for a splash of the mixer or a side car shot, and usually received a double shot. The vendors on the beach are not an issue. If YOU are friendly and have an honest not interested interaction and say no thanks, the locals understand that you're there for a short time and want your peace and they won't bother you. What's interesting are people complaining about human interaction, but yet they grab and pet a STRAY cat at lunch, on the beach, and at dinner. Lastly there are several quiet pools on the property to grab peace if the main pool is too loud. Sandals is the BEST of All inclusive. Great time, great food, wonderful entertainment, built great friendships. You should always leave a vacation like this a BETTER PERSON. Thank you Sandals Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating First Class for our first time at Sandals

Jan 25, 2026 Claire435 London

Our first time at a Sandals Resort and we absolutely loved every second. The resort was big, with everything we needed for our stay. Our butlers, Dillion, Kevin & Lesiha (apologies if that spelt wrong) were first class. Very attentive, checked in on us all the time and nothing was too much trouble so a big thank you to all 3 of you. We definitely… Read more
Our first time at a Sandals Resort and we absolutely loved every second. The resort was big, with everything we needed for our stay. Our butlers, Dillion, Kevin & Lesiha (apologies if that spelt wrong) were first class. Very attentive, checked in on us all the time and nothing was too much trouble so a big thank you to all 3 of you. We definitely will visit another Sandals resorts on another island in the future. Only few things, the WiFi is not great around the resort. The food was amazing but I do think the portions could be slightly bigger. Have to soak up all those cocktails! Apart from those few minor things, we cant thank you enough for how amazing our time was. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Magical Experience

Jan 25, 2026 Maps52648721122 Flagstaff, Arizona

In all my travels, I have never experienced such personal customer service. I was taken care of, made to feel like I was family, and I will live with this community in my heart forever. Special shout out to Therisia and Andrea in the spa and Shantal in the resort gift shop. My only complaint and it’s not really even that, was the food was… Read more
In all my travels, I have never experienced such personal customer service. I was taken care of, made to feel like I was family, and I will live with this community in my heart forever. Special shout out to Therisia and Andrea in the spa and Shantal in the resort gift shop. My only complaint and it’s not really even that, was the food was mediocre. Everyone, please visit… Get to know the amazing humans that live and work on this island. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Outstanding food, overall experience not on par with our previous experiences.

Jan 24, 2026 Honcho119 Friendswood, Texas

This was our fourth Sandals trip over the past three years. My wife and I always enjoy the Butler service and have consistently stayed in those type suites. The takeaways from this trip are as follows. Positives: Beautiful location, exceptional exterior grounds maintenance,nice pool environment, numerous dinning venues, nice private plunge pool… Read more
This was our fourth Sandals trip over the past three years. My wife and I always enjoy the Butler service and have consistently stayed in those type suites. The takeaways from this trip are as follows. Positives: Beautiful location, exceptional exterior grounds maintenance,nice pool environment, numerous dinning venues, nice private plunge pool at our casita. The food was the best of ANY resort or cruise we have ever experienced. Room for improvements: Housekeeping, Services we would grade as a C at best even after speaking to guest services, the room itself was not clean when we arrived and never serviced to the level that Sandals can maintain. The general Vibe of the staff was not friendly, appreciative or welcoming. The butler service was average and room service never answered the phone one evening ; Butlers are not available after 10pm. Unlike the other Sandals, there was no coordination between the Butler Pool service and housekeeping as to their schedules and when we were out of our room. We remain loyal to Sandals, and have in fact, referred two of our children and their spouses to the resorts for their honeymoons , we hope our future visit will be more positive. Read less