Sandals Grande Antigua Resort and Spa

Antigua, Caribbean

Star rating

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 Poolside Club level Rooms are large rooms offering panoramic views of the gardens or the pool.

Sunset Bluff 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 Waiting for a table Bayside walk in restaurant!

Sep 14, 2025 Quest50623680221 Gloucester, United Kingdom

Awful tonight as many restaurants were closed & the ones open were in the main pre bookings. Had to wait over 30 minutes to be seated in Bayside then a long wait for food due to the amount of customers. The staff dealt with the situation well especially Denice on the service desk who called us when the table was ready. From what I understand the… Read more
Awful tonight as many restaurants were closed & the ones open were in the main pre bookings. Had to wait over 30 minutes to be seated in Bayside then a long wait for food due to the amount of customers. The staff dealt with the situation well especially Denice on the service desk who called us when the table was ready. From what I understand the capacity has increased but some walking restaurants remained closed causing this chaos tonight in Bayside! As I say the waitresses & Denice were great not their fault! Didn’t see any management around to help the situation! Read less
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Sep 14, 2025 Julia C

Our trip to Sandles Grande Antigua was awesome, we were a group of 5 couples had an amazing time. First time visiting this Sandles everyone started that they will visit again. Great food amazing staff. Like to give a thank you to the young ladies JuJu and Lynn tow talent young ladies. Bartenders Mari and ShaDiamond two awesome ladies. The pastry… Read more
Our trip to Sandles Grande Antigua was awesome, we were a group of 5 couples had an amazing time. First time visiting this Sandles everyone started that they will visit again. Great food amazing staff. Like to give a thank you to the young ladies JuJu and Lynn tow talent young ladies. Bartenders Mari and ShaDiamond two awesome ladies. The pastry chef JoJo awesome with those Carmel Pecan cheese cakes. Stacey and his staff at Bat Side that put up ten people's at one time shout-out awesome staff!! Davindra photographer awesome guy. Joevan concierge awesome friendly and pleasant please let him schedule your off the property tour with Craig (AKA) Mr Get You There, he is and awesome tour guide, he took us to some awesome places. We enjoyed the night life great entertainment. During day everyone enjoying the beautiful beach boating, sailing etc..., swim up pools. My husband and I celebrate our 14-year anniversary Sandles Grande Antigua decorate our room it was beautiful our room went out to the pool. Our room was awesome comfortable king size bed walk in shower, plenty closet space. If you never visited a Sandles Resort please visit this one Sandles Grande Antigua. This is our second one as a group of 5. Read less
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Sep 13, 2025 johnmM8526IK

We booked Sandals Antigua having looked at reviews and videos, a mistake. The gardens and the beach are beyond compare, absolutely gorgeous. We are in a Caribbean walk out room (quite tired) and location is perfect, close to the quieter pools and the beach with restaurants less than two minutes away at a slow stroll. What lets this resort down so… Read more
We booked Sandals Antigua having looked at reviews and videos, a mistake. The gardens and the beach are beyond compare, absolutely gorgeous. We are in a Caribbean walk out room (quite tired) and location is perfect, close to the quieter pools and the beach with restaurants less than two minutes away at a slow stroll. What lets this resort down so badly is the food/choice of restaurants. Sandals boast of eleven restaurants, not true. Only six would pass as restaurants, and of those they are never all open. On top of that we arrived last Tuesday to find we had to book three of those and our choice we couldn't reserve until Sunday. We are now having a bowl of chips as the only main restaurant open for lunch is only serving Mexican food !!! Finally we wanted to book one or more of their expensive boat tours to be told not possible as they do not have any of the boats available until the start of October. We have given three stars only because of location and service. Definitely not worth the cost in our opinion. Perhaps after previous Sandals visits we expected too much from this resort. Read less
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Sep 13, 2025 chelsey u

10 out of 10 absolutely amazing experience! We got the butler service and had amazing butlers (Kai, Wendel, Vakesha). Highly recommend! The beach at the resort was beautiful and very calm - no rocks. The playmakers and photographers were amazing and after meeting them the first day they remembered our names! Made it a very personalized experience.… Read more
10 out of 10 absolutely amazing experience! We got the butler service and had amazing butlers (Kai, Wendel, Vakesha). Highly recommend! The beach at the resort was beautiful and very calm - no rocks. The playmakers and photographers were amazing and after meeting them the first day they remembered our names! Made it a very personalized experience. There were so many activities to do if you wanted to the option was there or you could easily relax by the pool or the beach! Also the food was GREAT! Read less
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Sep 12, 2025 Barbara A

This. Is a lovely resort and the staff are outstanding. This is the. First time my husband and I have been on holiday for 6 years due to operations and it has been been brilliant. The people here are wonderful, they just want you to have. A good time , and we are having a good time. Thankyou Sandals and thankyou to my daughter who recommended… Read more
This. Is a lovely resort and the staff are outstanding. This is the. First time my husband and I have been on holiday for 6 years due to operations and it has been been brilliant. The people here are wonderful, they just want you to have. A good time , and we are having a good time. Thankyou Sandals and thankyou to my daughter who recommended this resort as she came here on honeymoon 10 years ago. Read less