Sandals Grande Antigua Resort and Spa

Antigua, Caribbean

Star rating

Caribbean Honeymoon Beachfront Grande Luxe Club Level Room
Caribbean Walkout Club Level Veranda Suite
Barefoot by the Sea
Luxury Ocean View One Bedroom Suite with Private Pool
Mediterranean One Bedroom Butler Villa Suite
Mediterranean One-Bedroom Butler Villa Suite with Private Pool
Caribbean Beachfront Butler Rondoval
Caribbean Beachfront Butler Rondoval
Caribbean Honeymoon Butler Rondoval with Private Pool Sanctuary
Sunset Bluff Honeymoon Luxury Poolside Walkout Club Level Room
Sunset Bluff Honeymoon Luxury Poolside Walkout Club Level Room
Mediterranean Oceanview Grande Luxe Club Level Suite
Bayside
Caribbean Honeymoon Beachfront Butler Suite
Caribbean Honeymoon Beachfront Butler Suite
Caribbean Deluxe Room
Caribbean Honeymoon Beachfront Grande Luxe Club Level Room
Caribbean Walkout Club Level Veranda Suite
Barefoot by the Sea
Luxury Ocean View One Bedroom Suite with Private Pool
Mediterranean One Bedroom Butler Villa Suite
Mediterranean One-Bedroom Butler Villa Suite with Private Pool
Caribbean Beachfront Butler Rondoval
Caribbean Beachfront Butler Rondoval
Caribbean Honeymoon Butler Rondoval with Private Pool Sanctuary
Sunset Bluff Honeymoon Luxury Poolside Walkout Club Level Room
Sunset Bluff Honeymoon Luxury Poolside Walkout Club Level Room
Mediterranean Oceanview Grande Luxe Club Level Suite
Bayside
Caribbean Honeymoon Beachfront Butler Suite
Caribbean Honeymoon Beachfront Butler Suite
Caribbean Deluxe Room

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.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best service ever

Dec 7, 2025 Tyler P

We stayed in room 506 and we had Lotoya as our waitress at Ok Corral and she was amazing!! Was always checking to make sure we were okay, had enough water, etc. - The Palmers
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fabulous Vacation!

Dec 7, 2025 TripTime2025

We recently spent a week at Sandals Grande Antigua. It was our ninth trip to a Sandals resort and it did not disappoint! The staff were very warm and friendly at all times! Very clean and well maintained resort.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great resort

Dec 7, 2025 155phil Suffolk, United Kingdom

I have given this resort a 5 star review not because it is strictly deserving of it in all areas but because minor issues don’t really matter from a fabulous well run resort. So let’s start by saying this is the best beach I have been to in the Caribbean let alone Antigua, long white sand, the usual beach stalls and trip vendors but no hard sell… Read more
I have given this resort a 5 star review not because it is strictly deserving of it in all areas but because minor issues don’t really matter from a fabulous well run resort. So let’s start by saying this is the best beach I have been to in the Caribbean let alone Antigua, long white sand, the usual beach stalls and trip vendors but no hard sell and nice to chat to they are only trying to make a living in what’s a relatively poor country. Extensive gardens in immaculate condition very well maintained and truly as you could imagine. Grass manicured to perfection. Cleanliness everywhere…no litter left, pools cleaned daily and given how many especially the main pool is amazing. One idiot was sick late at night in a smaller pool and it was shut, cleaned, refilled and running for the next morning. Bars cleaned down daily and all bottles cleaned and re stocked and set up each and every day. The bar staff work hard and amazing cocktails made to your own tinkering especially Joy and Julian! Food…breakfasts fabulous, yes it’s a buffet but best cakes and pastries I have had again in the Caribbean and great views. Intraday food choice great, waiter service at some, buffet and snack bars for pizzas and burgers were very tasty. Dinner….all restaurants in the evening need to be booked. No buffet which given how good breakfast and lunch were it’s a shame. All British agreed the Drunk Duck English pub was terrible, so dark, food not great but very quick bar service and sit outside pre dining at another place. The rest are ok, it’s not fine dining but in a way it is nicer in groups to not all be up at different times for the buffet. So 5 for everything apart from food in the evening so given that a 4 overall. But like I say overall great resort great location great staff and well run. Would go back and definitely now a sandals convert… Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Gorgeous resort, a few little tweaks to make it 5* and worth the money

Dec 5, 2025 afreear London, United Kingdom

Me and my fiance came here for 9 nights from late November to early December. We stayed in the Mediterranean club level room which was a bit dated but it had charm and was always left clean. They filled up our mini bar with whatever we asked for everyday. I saw loads of complaints about no seats at the pool from 5am?? We went down at different… Read more
Me and my fiance came here for 9 nights from late November to early December. We stayed in the Mediterranean club level room which was a bit dated but it had charm and was always left clean. They filled up our mini bar with whatever we asked for everyday. I saw loads of complaints about no seats at the pool from 5am?? We went down at different times from 7am through to 11am and always managed to find beds with umbrellas! The food… I thought breakfast and lunch was great across the resort (loved the pizzas and courtyard bistro for lunch). Dinner was a let down in my opinion, we really liked Kimono’s and Soy was amazing!!! It’s worth noting we are from the UK so a lot of the dinner restaurants, we found were so salty which might suit the other palettes a bit more than ours. The entertainment was fine, some was good, some was average. It started pretty early in the evenings so you felt like you had to rush dinner to catch it but they tried. The bars were always super busy, always waiting 5/10 mins for a drink. Especially as people order cocktails etc.. I think there needs to be more staff on the bars as they’re so overworked. Massive shout to Jumaane (I think that’s how you spell it), he was great and he stood out as the best server throughout our stay. One big thing in my opinion that could make this resort more luxurious would be consistent service of drinks round the pool/ beach/ when watching the entertainment, some days we could order but this didn’t happen always! Also potentially doing themed nights or just having a bit more entertainment, we have been to other 5* resorts where they create a really fun party atmosphere in the evening rather than it feeling flat. I also saw comments about rude staff, we had a couple that were a little bit snappy BUT on a whole everyone we spoke to was super nice! Honestly the way we heard some guests speaking to the staff would warrant the staff being rude back in my opinion. As our first sandals experience we enjoyed it, it’s a bit expensive for what it is and we have stayed in more fun/ luxurious all inclusive resorts for less. However, we would return to a few other resorts in the future. We had a great time overall, the location was amazing and would rate it a 7/10 :) Read less
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Dec 5, 2025 Amy L

The resort was amazing and my spouse and I both got a massage during our stay and Trecia Thorpe whipper as the massager and she was AMAZING! Only complaint with stay was not having hot water for my daily shower.