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 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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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not a 5 star resort at all

Nov 2, 2025 Chris L

Upon arrival we checked in everything went great they took our luggage and had the staff deliver them to the room We were patiently waiting in our room to get changed but our luggage didn’t show up for an hour. Restaurants are only open certain days and certain times, you have to pre book your reservations day 1 or you won’t get into them and… Read more
Upon arrival we checked in everything went great they took our luggage and had the staff deliver them to the room We were patiently waiting in our room to get changed but our luggage didn’t show up for an hour. Restaurants are only open certain days and certain times, you have to pre book your reservations day 1 or you won’t get into them and have to eat at the buffets like us were they’re really isn’t much selection. Don’t miss a meal as you never know what will be open and where. If you don’t like cats this place is not for you, they are everywhere, they sit beside you at the restaurant begging for food and they have a poop in the sand right beside you while you eat. Very gross. Wear sandals and do not go bare foot. If you like your coffee and get up early you won’t get anything other than in your room, no coffee machines are turned on until 7am, very frustrating when your cleaning lady doesn’t restock the coffee in your room for 2 days and you call and they apologize then fail to bring you more coffee. Staff and servers are friendly but more of robots, no hurry for anything or aim to please. Very laid back, no servers walking to beach to order a drink, the bars are very slow to get a drink. Our air conditioner wasn’t working in our room for 24hrs, called 3 times nobody came to look or help. Housekeeping arrived in the morning the next day and she apologized and finally got Maitnence to come look at it. The hotel is great and the rooms are nice, pools are nice, overall our trip is great it’s just not at all what you pay for, don’t waste your money paying the extra for a sandals in Antigua. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing place

Oct 31, 2025 Marc S London, United Kingdom

Great place to visit. Beach is stunning and the staff are really friendly. Lots of difference places to eat on site. Visit the whole island if you can though as there are some great places to see and do.
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Oct 30, 2025 CourterCC Bloomingdale, New Jersey

We have been to this property 3x and have booked again next year. We have been to Antigua 7x. It is our favorite Island. To us, there is no comparison to the beautiful people of Antigua. The staff at Sandals Grande Antigua are so incredibly friendly and kind. They go above and beyond to make your stay wonderful.Truly our favorite resort and… Read more
We have been to this property 3x and have booked again next year. We have been to Antigua 7x. It is our favorite Island. To us, there is no comparison to the beautiful people of Antigua. The staff at Sandals Grande Antigua are so incredibly friendly and kind. They go above and beyond to make your stay wonderful.Truly our favorite resort and island. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Don't waste your money - it's not at all the premium experience you think you're paying for!

Oct 29, 2025 Darren2002 Ashington, West Sussex

Whilst the location of the resort is great with a fantastic beach, the holiday that we had was missing all of the premium touches that you're expecting to get when visiting Sandals. Our room wasn't serviced for 3 days - 1 of which a member of staff had entered the room, turned on the "do not disturb" sign and then kindly left us a note to say… Read more
Whilst the location of the resort is great with a fantastic beach, the holiday that we had was missing all of the premium touches that you're expecting to get when visiting Sandals. Our room wasn't serviced for 3 days - 1 of which a member of staff had entered the room, turned on the "do not disturb" sign and then kindly left us a note to say they'd respected our privacy. This also happened to another guest whilst we were there and the lady had blamed her husband as he must have accidentally turned it on. She was very apologetic to him when we mentioned that it had happened to us also. We had to ask for towels which just get's boring after the third time. The coffee machine in the club lounge was broken for 5 days. When I asked if we could get coffee we were just told no as the machine is broken. I enquired if there were other coffee machines in the hotel to be told, of course but we would need to go there to get them. We were told to come back on a particular day to book restaurants only to be told that we must have misunderstood as that wasn't the process and all the restaurants were now full. It's amazing as all 6 of our party remembered them saying come back on Thursday for next week. The restaurant servers are robotic - hi, my name is x, can I offer you some water. When taking our order, the person at the head of the table couldn't decide what she wanted, instead of moving to someone else the server just insisted on waiting until she had decided as they have a system to ensure people get the right meals. As expected, the first plate came out with the phrase "who is having the steak?" - laughable. All in all you feel like you're inconveniencing them by being there. Then there are the ever present Spa ladies - they're very friendly but only interested in you buying a $100 spa treatment for $250 instead. You get asked multiple times a day - get used to it. There are no people wandering round delivering what you need to you on the beach or round the pool as per the adverts - I think we saw 2 in 10 days and other than that you just go queue at the bar with the hundreds of other people waiting on 2 bar staff who were clearly overworked. There are other staff members lounging around waiting for drinks to go to the restaurant but that's got to fit in with the 2 bar staff. They regularly run out of glasses so you can occasionally get a semi-washed glass - yuck. You never get the same drink twice even if it's in the same round - it's just whatever the bar tender can reach. In 3 vodka and oranges we had 3 different brands of vodka and 2 different types of orange. Variety is of course the spice of life. We enquired about hiring a taxi for a trip around the beautiful island of Antigua and whilst talking to the trip centre my wife casually asked a passing taxi driver if he took direct bookings. We were royally told off by the hotel staff that we weren't allowed to talk to taxi drivers and that we should book through the hotel. This was purely so that they could add the Sandals premium quoting us $600 for around 4 hours. The taxi driver (same guy) did it for $60 per hour. Did we have a good holiday - yes. Are Sandals ripping people off and underwhelming in their product - most definitely yes. Will I ever go back to Sandals again ever - Definitely NOT. There are far better hotels, for far less money with greater service elsewhere and these will be getting my hard earned cash next time round. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great vacation and love the Japanese restaurant.

Oct 28, 2025 577richardg Charlottesville, Virginia

We had a fabulous time at Sandals. We especially enjoyed the Japanese restaurant tonight. Chad was our waitor and was a delight. He gave us extra appetizers because we didn't pick his favorite so we could try it. He chose dessert for us and was just so sweet. When I was trying to take my husband's picture, he took a nice one of both of us. Great… Read more
We had a fabulous time at Sandals. We especially enjoyed the Japanese restaurant tonight. Chad was our waitor and was a delight. He gave us extra appetizers because we didn't pick his favorite so we could try it. He chose dessert for us and was just so sweet. When I was trying to take my husband's picture, he took a nice one of both of us. Great time. The whole resort has been fabulous. We eat like kings and are treated so special. Read less