Sandals Grande Antigua Resort and Spa

Antigua, Caribbean

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 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 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 Elevators do not go where you need to go

Dec 25, 2024 Ycamyw

We just spent a week in the Mediterranean Village. I wish I had read through the previous reviews more carefully. I missed the warning that this resort is not for anyone who has mobility issues. There are many steps to negotiate between the Mediterranean Village towers and the restaurants. I should have noticed the mentions of elevators not… Read more
We just spent a week in the Mediterranean Village. I wish I had read through the previous reviews more carefully. I missed the warning that this resort is not for anyone who has mobility issues. There are many steps to negotiate between the Mediterranean Village towers and the restaurants. I should have noticed the mentions of elevators not working dating to at least two years ago. Neither of the two elevators worked properly while we were there. We did not see anyone trying to do any repair on these elevators. PROS: Beautiful beach location - plenty of chairs and umbrellas Mostly friendly staff Well serviced room maintenance - towels replenished in the evening Excellent evening performances - especially the Antigua cultural show Cafe Paris - fancy coffee drinks and pastries available all day CONS: Pool cabana rental not worth the cost - No one came to take breakfast order or help with setting up the umbrella in front of the cabana Signs of wear and tear neglected - for example: quiet pool in Carribean village Quality of food sometimes not up to expectations - substitutions of pork chop for veal chop in Mario, filet of sole deep fried instead of pan seared in French bistro, Same assortment of pastries in breakfast buffets every Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Worst food ever!

Dec 21, 2024 Kim G

The food was terrible. We had one decent meal at the resort which was at the sushi restaurant. We tried every restaurant including room service the food was absolutely terrible. Even breakfast! There were a few kind employees but most of them seemed put out. Trying to get a second cocktail at dinner was like pulling teeth. The rooms were dirty.… Read more
The food was terrible. We had one decent meal at the resort which was at the sushi restaurant. We tried every restaurant including room service the food was absolutely terrible. Even breakfast! There were a few kind employees but most of them seemed put out. Trying to get a second cocktail at dinner was like pulling teeth. The rooms were dirty. Dirt in every corner. There was a pill under our bed. The bath tub was disgusting. I will say the bed was comfortable. The beach is beautiful. If you don’t have a butler forget getting any service from the resort on the beach. If you do it takes forever. You are better off getting what you want yourself. The locals are very friendly. The people that work on the beach are very sweet. Also the elevators do not work properly. They won’t stop at every floor so you may have to take the stairs a flight or two. The resort overall needs to be updated. This was my first sandals experience and I have to say after this experience I will never stay at a sandals resort again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Food indelible and the resort was old

Dec 21, 2024 Shellirdelisle Royal Oak, Michigan

The good stuff: The grounds on the Caribbean side are pretty and the staff walking around are friendly. The beds are comfortable The not so great stuff: The food is absolutely inedible in every restaurant other than sushi. Honestly the worst. The staff in the restaurants border on being rude and are very uninterested in mustering any… Read more
The good stuff: The grounds on the Caribbean side are pretty and the staff walking around are friendly. The beds are comfortable The not so great stuff: The food is absolutely inedible in every restaurant other than sushi. Honestly the worst. The staff in the restaurants border on being rude and are very uninterested in mustering any positivity Our room door would not stay shut . When we left our room it wouldn’t latch - major safety concern They didn’t have enough bartenders anywhere and the pool bartenders had to fight bees ! They had all been stung multiple times and the resort was doing nothing to help them. Everything felt very run down and old. The pool had rusty drains The prices on the spa treatments were insanely high Summary: For the cost this was a massive disappointment. We wont be back to sandals. Read less
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Dec 17, 2024 mrsand2024 Boston, Massachusetts

Sandals Antigua is the right balance of fun and relaxation!! Everyone at this resort was superb from the concierge staff upon arrival, the Entertainment team setting the vibes by the pool for the day, the restaurant employees, everyone is fantastic!!! I will give a shoutout to the sushi chefs and the hostess at the sushi restaurant, all of them… Read more
Sandals Antigua is the right balance of fun and relaxation!! Everyone at this resort was superb from the concierge staff upon arrival, the Entertainment team setting the vibes by the pool for the day, the restaurant employees, everyone is fantastic!!! I will give a shoutout to the sushi chefs and the hostess at the sushi restaurant, all of them were fantastic!!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A good refurbishment would be helpful for the overall experience.

Dec 16, 2024 Alison D Whitehall

This was my first time in Antigua so I can't compare it to other resorts on the island, but I have been to several Sandals resorts. Before I say anything, I want to shout out to Sylvia. She was working at an event I attended and just happened to be in the cafe the next day. She was a wonderful server during the event and also had such a great… Read more
This was my first time in Antigua so I can't compare it to other resorts on the island, but I have been to several Sandals resorts. Before I say anything, I want to shout out to Sylvia. She was working at an event I attended and just happened to be in the cafe the next day. She was a wonderful server during the event and also had such a great personality when I was able to talk to her in the cafe. She truly appreciated having customers and people staying there. Now back to the resort! There are some pros and cons to the whole experience here. Location: The beach and ocean are stunning! I've found that many resorts on the island aren't "beachfront" so having this feature is a bonus. Food: Overall, everything is good, but nothing spectacular. I had the buffet for both breakfast and lunch and heard the a la carte restaurants were good too. For dinner, I had the sushi at Soy and Italian Mario's. Once again, just ok - not good, but not bad. I think my favorite feature was the cafe that had ice cream ha! I also liked that by the buffet there was a machine that had self-serve coffee, latte, cappuccino, and hot water dispenser that was good! I also tried the coffee selection at the cafe. However, I was kind of put off by the staff there to ask questions since they seemed more interested in talking to each other. For example, I asked if they had iced coffee, and the staff member just proceeded to make one without asking if I wanted milk, flavor, etc. Since then, I just continued using the machine. The staff was hit or miss. Those working in the Club Lounge and any interactions with the staff from the lounge were great. The waitresses at the Bayside restaurant were always very accommodating. Everyone else just kind of seemed to be going through the motions. Room: I had a club level room called Caribbean Honeymoon Beachfront Grande Luxe Walkout Club Level Room. I am currently looking at the photos on the website and there are a lot of additional decorations in the pictures versus what is really there. The bathroom is very plain. I do also want to mention the cats. There were more cats here than any other resort I've been to. They are very nice, clean, and are taken care of. I even offered a small piece of bacon to one of them when I was walking out of my room after having room service and it didn't want it so they aren't starving! The layout of the resort is easy to get around. No hills. The greenery and floral were beautiful! They take care of the grounds here. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience and might be fabulous for someone who has never been to a Sandals before or experienced an all-inclusive. For me, Read less