The Verandah, Antigua

Dining

5 restaurants: Seabreeze (International buffet restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Nicole's* (fine dining à la carte offering Caribbean-fusion cuisine, open for dinner - surcharge applies, subject to change). Portofino’s (Italian themed setting and Michelin three star inspired menu). Sails & Tails (bar/grill, seafood restaurant). The Beach Grill (casual beachfront dining). Papa Rico’s Pizzeria. Café 17 61° (coffee shop, afternoon tea). Bars: Lazy Pelican Bar (beach bar located on the water sports beach), Pool Bar, The Wavy Wicket Pub.

Dine-around privileges, allowing guests to explore the culinary and entertainment offerings of sister resorts, Pineapple Beach Club and St. James's Club & Villas at no extra charge.

Please note: reservations are required for dinner at Portofino’s and Nicole's restaurants. Restaurants are open on a rotation basis due to season/occupancy.

Entertainment

Low key entertainment on selected evenings. Themed BBQ nights. Weekly manager's cocktail party on Tuesdays. The Wavy Wicket, a brand-new sports-themed bar.

Fun and Games

4 swimming pools. 2 beaches with water hammocks. Refurbished Tranquility Body & Soul Spa* offering beauty and body treatments plus an 'outdoor' treatment room. Fitness centre. Non-motorised water sports including kayaking, pedalos, Hobie Cat sailing, windsurfing, stand up paddle boarding and snorkelling. 2 tennis courts (lit for night time tennis). Beach activities including volleyball. Yoga and aqua aerobics classes. Nature walks. 18-hole mini-golf. Pickleball courts.

Handy Stuff

Gift shop. Golf cart shuttle service (there are no vehicles within the resort). Complimentary WiFi available in public areas and in all rooms. Concierge.

Resort Fees

This hotel has a resort fee of USD $24 including tax per room, per night, (payable locally, subject to change). Please note: a room levy of USD $5 per guest, per night applies to all guests (payable locally, subject to change).

Minimum Stay

7 nights from 21 Dec-2 Jan.

10 nights required in the Villas between 27 Dec–2 Jan.

Additional Information

* Denotes local charge.

Dress code: day time – in the restaurants, shoes are worn and bathing suits are covered and dry. Evening time (after 6:30pm) — the following applies to Seabreeze, Nicole’s and Buccaneers’ restaurants plus Manager cocktail parties. Resort Island Casual — long trousers, stylish jeans, dresses, skirts and dress shorts are permitted. Dress shoes and dress sandals are allowed (no flip flops or tennis shoes in the evening). Short or long-sleeved collared shirts (no T-shirts or tank top/sleeveless shirts).

Please note: guests are required to present a valid form of ID (passport, driving license, ID card) along with a valid credit card at check-in. A USD$350 pre-authorisation will be processed on the credit card at check-in to cover for any incidental purchases or similar expenses. Incidental purchases may include tours, excursions, gift shop purchases or dining in the speciality restaurant. We understand that not all guests incur additional charges during their stay, but this process assists the resort with fraud prevention. Upon check-out, the pre-authorisation is released, assuming there are no charges made.

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A wonderfully relaxing resort

Dec 24, 2024 NickieBermuda88

Like others, we had read a few negative reviews about this resort prior to our trip on 10th December ‘24 for 11 nights and I had contemplated changing our holiday. I’m pleased to say we didn’t and we had a wonderful time. There were always beach towels, rarely a queue for drinks and the staff were exceptional! A folder with all useful… Read more

Like others, we had read a few negative reviews about this resort prior to our trip on 10th December ‘24 for 11 nights and I had contemplated changing our holiday. I’m pleased to say we didn’t and we had a wonderful time. There were always beach towels, rarely a queue for drinks and the staff were exceptional! A folder with all useful information in the room would be beneficial upon arrival. Some handy tips:- The wonderful coffee shop opens at 06:30 for self serve coffee however, made coffees and pastries start at 7am (opening time states 06:30). So don’t arrive at 6:30 for your caramel latte. Wait until 7. Even if advertised, sailing lessons and snorkelling only go ahead on green flag days. A yellow flag at the bottom of the stairs on Lovers Beach means they’re not on. Towel stations are everywhere, beaches and by all pools (not just by the main pool as stated on the resort map). Water stations likewise so there is no need for new water bottles placed in the room daily as previous guests have mentioned. That’s not eco friendly and recycling is difficult on the island. I was extremely happy with the housekeeping every other day, thank you ladies and gents, you did a wonderful job. The timetable of activities is hit and miss. A few times we left the beach for a timed activity by the main pool only to be told it wasn’t on or they had done that three hours previously. I’m wondering why you would advertise hour by hour activities and then not honour it? Maybe something to consider in the future. If you want a lovely beach walk a few minutes out of the resort to the right to Long Bay Beach, The Verandah has two bays with Pelicans diving for food daily at Lovers Beach. A wonderful sight to behold. I believe the nightly entertainment may fall short if you want variety and an interactive experience. I’d like to say that we encountered many pleasant staff members, including the fantastically hard working lady on the omelette station (who does the best poached eggs). You are simply wonderful. André, you are an absolute credit to this resort. Thank you for your amazing cocktails. As are you Ashanti and Gail. I always travel to different destinations as it’s a wide world out there for us to see, however if someone asked if I fancied a week away at The Verandah for a rest I would say yes without hesitation. Perhaps we timed it well between the two major holidays in the States. Regardless we loved it, thank you so much. Read less

It's Fabulous! Just Go!!!

Dec 21, 2024 Sightsee779897

Rarely a resort is rated 5 Stars. You have to give this resort. From the rooms to the activities in the resort, free activities on the beach, to the food and fresh brewed Beer, they have customer in the mind. Just visit this place and have a relaxing vacation. Caveat: The room you are book, know the location on the resort. Rooms are upgraded and… Read more

Rarely a resort is rated 5 Stars. You have to give this resort. From the rooms to the activities in the resort, free activities on the beach, to the food and fresh brewed Beer, they have customer in the mind. Just visit this place and have a relaxing vacation. Caveat: The room you are book, know the location on the resort. Rooms are upgraded and maintained. It's just that you can get a better view if you choose it right. Read less

Quiet place to chill & unwind

Dec 21, 2024 Quest542695

This resort has great rooms and amenities. The main meals are great, but desert fall short. The beaches are small with soft muddy bottoms. Plenty of pools to choose from if the beaches are crowded. We went in early December and the tree frog were in full season with loud mating call starting at dusk and running all night. The gym is modestly… Read more

This resort has great rooms and amenities. The main meals are great, but desert fall short. The beaches are small with soft muddy bottoms. Plenty of pools to choose from if the beaches are crowded. We went in early December and the tree frog were in full season with loud mating call starting at dusk and running all night. The gym is modestly equipped for an advanced lifter. Easy walk to Devils bridge. We walked there a few times since it really not an option for long walks on the beach. Read less

Adults only all inclusive resort in Antigua

Dec 19, 2024 LinnyDolson Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I've just returned from the trip of a lifetime to Antigua, where the Verandah resort exceeded our expectations in every way. From the moment we arrived, we were treated to exceptional service, private beaches, and crystal-clear pools. The staff's genuine warmth and kindness, led by the visionary general manager Marina, made our stay truly… Read more

I've just returned from the trip of a lifetime to Antigua, where the Verandah resort exceeded our expectations in every way. From the moment we arrived, we were treated to exceptional service, private beaches, and crystal-clear pools. The staff's genuine warmth and kindness, led by the visionary general manager Marina, made our stay truly unforgettable. Our room was a spacious, complete with a spacious balcony with ocean views. We loved playing miniature golf, shuffle board and ping pong! The water sports were great! Went double kayaking, and Young took the 4 of us hobie catting which was so exciting!! The food was very good, and I love they had namebrand liquor, including Grey Goose vodka at two bars. We had the thrill of exploring the island's natural wonders, including an unforgettable stingray encounter and a visit to the tortoise sanctuary. A private island tour of the country was a fantastic way to experience the local culture. I was struck by the island's infectious warmth and hospitality, which made us feel welcome and safe throughout our stay. I am already planning my return to Antigua. Read less

Wonderful stay at The Verandah Hotel

Dec 16, 2024 gillian17042016 East Grinstead, United Kingdom

Wow! we had the most wonderful holiday, the hotel is so beautiful there are palm trees everywhere. All of the staff we met were friendly and happy , the food in all of the restaurants was tasty and hot with a great choice. The staff at the main bar were always happy and chatty , especially Kertie, Leon and Andre and they made the evenings fun.… Read more

Wow! we had the most wonderful holiday, the hotel is so beautiful there are palm trees everywhere. All of the staff we met were friendly and happy , the food in all of the restaurants was tasty and hot with a great choice. The staff at the main bar were always happy and chatty , especially Kertie, Leon and Andre and they made the evenings fun. There was evening entertainment every night from a DJ to a live band. If you fancied a late night drink the Wavy Cricket bar was always a good choice. My only negative are the beaches , they do look so pretty and we enjoyed the watersports on offer, however the sea was quite murky and at Lovers beach it felt like mud or seaweed under your feet when you walked out which was a shame as we love swimming in the sea normally. We did go to the sister hotel Pineapple Beach Club for the day and the sea and beach were lovely but we were glad we had booked The Verandah for all the other facilities. The resort was spotless and we enjoyed our time at the pools. Our room was really spacious and kept clean with water replenished daily and the towels were always available too. I would not hesitate to recommend this hotel. Read less

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