Sandals Grande Antigua Resort and Spa

Antigua, Caribbean

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 Relaxing and wonderful!

Oct 30, 2024 Browndebi Charlotte, North Carolina

We stayed in a Rondoval with a butler. We were basically on the beach. The beaches are not owned by Sandals so other people than those staying at the resort could walk the beaches. There was a fence between our Rondoval and the sand. It was less than a minute walk to our lounges on the beach. We actually had 3 butlers that took care of our needs.… Read more
We stayed in a Rondoval with a butler. We were basically on the beach. The beaches are not owned by Sandals so other people than those staying at the resort could walk the beaches. There was a fence between our Rondoval and the sand. It was less than a minute walk to our lounges on the beach. We actually had 3 butlers that took care of our needs. They alternated shifts. We could have had our meals delivered to the room. We did have coffee and breakfasts cake delivered every morning. The left a midday snack most days. One day after spending the day at the pool we came back to the room to an already drawn bubble bath with rose pedals scattered around for a very romantic setting. They set up our chairs at the beach or pool everyday with a cooler of drinks and towels. We had a phone to call for anything that we needed. They made all of our meal reservations. Basically anything we needed they were there. The resort itself is older but still very nice. We did not take advantage of any excursions but there was lots to do with the resort and off the resort. I definitely say it is a place to visit. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Good and then bad taste

Oct 30, 2024 FeffiKC Kansas City, Missouri

Actually a good resort. We booked our 2025 trip there. BIG mistake as we should have booked the airfare and insurance separately as now they “own” the ticket and we could only make changes through them. The air would be saved by them and If we had to cancel, it only could be used for another Sandals trip (this told us by their rep later in the… Read more
Actually a good resort. We booked our 2025 trip there. BIG mistake as we should have booked the airfare and insurance separately as now they “own” the ticket and we could only make changes through them. The air would be saved by them and If we had to cancel, it only could be used for another Sandals trip (this told us by their rep later in the year. We also were told that the air prices were guaranteed and if they went down they would take care of it. Not so and only after we complained. BTW getting some type of resolution from their upper management is almost impossible. No posted email nor address in Jamaica. Not a nice way to garner future business. We (6 of us) feel we were misled by the Antigua rep. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Such a fun couples vaycay

Oct 29, 2024 Kayla W

We were SO pleased with our stay at sandals Antigua. We have actually 0 complaints ! The staff was SO friendly - and entertainment/playmakers ViVi & Junior were so fun. Make sure you see bartender Joy and play volleyball at that pool!!! We stayed in Mediterranean building - easy quick check in/ went snorkeling - super easy and fun. Totally… Read more
We were SO pleased with our stay at sandals Antigua. We have actually 0 complaints ! The staff was SO friendly - and entertainment/playmakers ViVi & Junior were so fun. Make sure you see bartender Joy and play volleyball at that pool!!! We stayed in Mediterranean building - easy quick check in/ went snorkeling - super easy and fun. Totally relaxing vacation. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A vacation to remember

Oct 29, 2024 Raegan W

It was the best vacation we have had! We loved our week at Sandals Grande Antigua. The wonderful staff members made our experience amazing. We also had a vow renewal ceremony while we were on the trip and it could not have been more amazing. Big shout out to Kellyn who went above and beyond for us time and time again during the week. As… Read more
It was the best vacation we have had! We loved our week at Sandals Grande Antigua. The wonderful staff members made our experience amazing. We also had a vow renewal ceremony while we were on the trip and it could not have been more amazing. Big shout out to Kellyn who went above and beyond for us time and time again during the week. As non-drinkers we were bummed that there was only diet coke available we love Coke Zero Sugar. We mentioned it to Kellyn and she made magic happen and got us some Coke Zero! She even had some cold ones waiting for us as we departed. The dive team was awesome too we had 6 great dives while we were on property. Also enjoyed a nice stretch with Desmond at the gym. The gym facility was awesome we used it every day. The wedding team was awesome to work with as well and made sure our special day was unforgettable. We cannot wait for our next trip to Sandals. Everything was top notch and the food was amazing. Read less
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Oct 28, 2024 lovely80 London

Travelled In October and was greeted at the Airport by the Sandals Team, and taken quickly to the resort. We stayed Club Sandals and it was perfect. It’s the first time to Sandals and to Antigua and we had the best time, service and food and staff were amazing. Special shout out to Violet in Elenor’s who made us feel so welcome, and laughed with… Read more
Travelled In October and was greeted at the Airport by the Sandals Team, and taken quickly to the resort. We stayed Club Sandals and it was perfect. It’s the first time to Sandals and to Antigua and we had the best time, service and food and staff were amazing. Special shout out to Violet in Elenor’s who made us feel so welcome, and laughed with us which made us feel at home. The young girl in the pizza place who was so lovely and had a joke with us which was so nice, lots of other staff who seemed to be willing to help you with anything. Rooms were always clean, and room service was always on time and the food was great. Pool bar staff work very hard and make delicious cocktails. We have already booked another Sandals for 2025 as we enjoyed it that much. Thank Sandals for a fantastic holiday and we can’t wait to visit again. Please don’t listen to some of the negative reviews as they made me feel uneasy before I went, but was soon forgotten when I see how lovely the people were and how nice Sandals was for us. Just to add, the beach is unreal. Read less