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 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 all-inclusive; 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 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 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 and shower combination with 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 and shower with 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 dining 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.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Terrible resort for food, drink and service

Jun 30, 2026 719urbanc Bradenton, Florida

It’s been a year since we’ve come here. I never got a reply back and obviously I’m still very upset over it This was my wife’s 50th birthday, and it was very hard to make a decision on picking something that was going to be spectacular for her and us both For spending $15,000 on our own privatebutler suite, our experience with the opposite of… Read more
It’s been a year since we’ve come here. I never got a reply back and obviously I’m still very upset over it This was my wife’s 50th birthday, and it was very hard to make a decision on picking something that was going to be spectacular for her and us both For spending $15,000 on our own privatebutler suite, our experience with the opposite of lavish. We were supposed to have a private car and instead got a rickety, noisy, hot old van where we were shoved in the back row holding our suitcases in our laps All of the alcohol at the resort is bottom shelf not one good drink except for me spending $500 on champagne to at least get something decent None of the restaurants ever open on time All of the staff pretty much 75% of them seem dead inside You can’t go on the beach without being harassed by vendors constantly it’s very uncomfortable and very annoying The people performing at the shows didn’t even know words to the songs they were singing. Our room had a total of three roaches in it. Room that was supposed to be as well was missing a whole row of hedges so every single person that passed by was looking at us in the pool every day. This was one of the worst resorts we’ve ever been to. At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter how pretty it is, what matters is that you spend your hard on money here with expectations in hand. And what we got is a haunting memory of a terrible time . So thanks for ruining my wife’s 50th birthday. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Thank you Sandals Antigua! :) <3

Jun 30, 2026 Maps68380209086

A wonderful experience at Sandals Antigua. The resort is beautiful and we genuinely recommend it. We were celebrating a birthday and the staff made it incredibly special. Arrival: You’re welcomed warmly the moment you arrive, complete with a welcome drink. Grounds: The grounds are stunning and very well maintained, full of flowers and wildlife… Read more
A wonderful experience at Sandals Antigua. The resort is beautiful and we genuinely recommend it. We were celebrating a birthday and the staff made it incredibly special. Arrival: You’re welcomed warmly the moment you arrive, complete with a welcome drink. Grounds: The grounds are stunning and very well maintained, full of flowers and wildlife like the white heron. Everything is clean, especially the toilets. There’s so much to explore: tennis courts, pools, a gym and a spa. The only downside was seeing parrots kept in a cage all day. Rooms: Clean, comfortable rooms with toiletries provided and a regularly stocked fridge. Beach: The beach is peaceful with soft sand and calm water. No seaweed issues at all. Locals selling items can be persistent, so you just need to be firm but kind. We always found loungers easily and staff bring drinks right to you. Entertainment: Good daytime activities (arts and crafts, sports and quizzes) and fantastic evening shows with musicians, dancers and fire breathers. Caribbean and Reggae nights were our favourites. The only thing we strongly advise against is the 360 boat ride. It’s extremely rough and not worth it. Do not recommend for older people and children. The sunset cruise may be a much better option. Food: The food is good and the service is excellent. Breakfast has everything you could want. For lunch and dinner, Bayside and Eleanor’s are the best for flavour and views. Bayside became our favourite for every meal. We enjoyed the jerk chicken at Barefoot and loved the salmon and steak at Bayside. Mario’s was disappointing, and Kimonos has great entertainment thanks to Jason, even if the menu is basic. Gift Shop: The shop needs updating and feels very dated. Staff: The staff were incredible. Friendly, kind and always checking in on you. They made the birthday celebration unforgettable with multiple cakes and singing. Huge thanks to Jamal, JT, Denny, David Latchimy, Jennifer F, Blondina, Stacey, Brea, Lawrence, Nakisha, Alerique, Norda, Tilicia, Tamara, Deneilia, Shaquanna, Kellyn and Narissa. We would absolutely stay here again. Thank you, Sandals Antigua. :) <3 Read less
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Jun 29, 2026 Dan G Dedham, Massachusetts

We were pick up at the airport in a private vehicle as per our reservation perk. It was anbout an 30min ride from airport to resort. Upon arriving we were greeted by staff with a welcoming cool towel and song. Our butler took us to private one bed room 20 feet directly off the beach. The room was neat , clean and stocked with drinks as… Read more
We were pick up at the airport in a private vehicle as per our reservation perk. It was anbout an 30min ride from airport to resort. Upon arriving we were greeted by staff with a welcoming cool towel and song. Our butler took us to private one bed room 20 feet directly off the beach. The room was neat , clean and stocked with drinks as requested. The air conditioning remained on full blast and fully functioning 7-days. The one down side was the WiFi connection was very poor. At our request the butler planned our dinners. However we retained the right to make them aware of any change we wanted. The on site dinning was typical of Sandals. We were able to request some specific local cuisine for breakfast. I typically on medium well steak which turned out to be well done and over cooked. I later ordered medium and that was more to my liking. We spent most of our days on the beach. However we were able to arrange a 4hr private tour of the city with the driver who met us at the airport. Finally the operational staff (grounds crew, housekeeping, restaurant staff) were all courtesy, friendly and respectful. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating amazing singing, great energy, amanda is best

Jun 28, 2026 Voyager39905044323 New York City, New York

5/5 amanda is so amazing!! we love her voice and she should be a singer!!! great energy and prints so much fun to the pool as an event coordinator/playmaker!! can’t wait to see her again!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Splurge on a massage for yourself! You deserve it!!

Jun 27, 2026 Lisa S

The precious ladies with the remarkable memory and magic hands in Red Lane Spa spotted us on out 1st day, & from that point on, we were “besties”! They called us by new nickname all over the resort which is a huggge task, but once we got our massages, ……….WOWWWW!! They were awesome!!! 10/10 recommend the 60 min. —worth everyyyy penny!! My… Read more
The precious ladies with the remarkable memory and magic hands in Red Lane Spa spotted us on out 1st day, & from that point on, we were “besties”! They called us by new nickname all over the resort which is a huggge task, but once we got our massages, ……….WOWWWW!! They were awesome!!! 10/10 recommend the 60 min. —worth everyyyy penny!! My therapist was Threcia—ask for her!!!! She has the magic hands! 😘🥰😘 Read less