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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Nov 23, 2024 Dawn F

My reservation was for Wednesday. I checked in early through the Sandals App. When I arrived my room wasn’t ready. I couldn’t get connected to the internet and they stated it was because I had a iPhone. I also had issues with making dinner reservations and was advised that it was due to the length of my stay. I’m staying 4 nights. Not sure what… Read more
My reservation was for Wednesday. I checked in early through the Sandals App. When I arrived my room wasn’t ready. I couldn’t get connected to the internet and they stated it was because I had a iPhone. I also had issues with making dinner reservations and was advised that it was due to the length of my stay. I’m staying 4 nights. Not sure what that would have to do with getting a reservation. We sat in the lobby waiting for our room to be ready, mind you we arrived after 3 pm. The Sandals App would not work at all for me. Before arriving, I had planned out the activities and all of that was gone. I couldn’t even make dinner reservations on the App. It says that once I arrive I could make reservations and the front desk was saying everything is booked and the restaurants aren’t open every day. I was literally in the lobby and couldn’t get a reservation on the App. For what you pay for the Sandals experience, I would have expected BETTER customer service and that everything worked correctly. This is my first time at a Sandals resort and it’s nothing like I expected and it is disappointing that it didn’t meet the expectations that they’re so well known for. I’ve been to other all inclusive resorts before and have paid much less and had a way better experience. Other issues that I experienced was slow internet. They wanted you to purchase a premium package to have better internet. We didn’t have turn down service any nights we were there. The tub wasn’t clean enough to enjoy it. The toilet was in a tight area. On the app it says you can only make one reservation before arriving. Wasn’t able to make a reservation before arriving or after checking in on the app. Had to call a couple of times for refrigerator restock on multiple days. No in person follow up. Follow up was only through the app and manager only called didn’t come by and talk in person or check on things.No one communicated with each other. Got multiple calls about reservations and housekeeping from different people. Read less
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Nov 23, 2024 861tesham Elizabeth, New Jersey

The resort is beautiful and relaxing. But what made my experience 5 out of 5 was the service we received from Asheem! From the time we arrived until we departed his customer service and willingness to make sure we enjoyed ourselves was top tier. His infectious spirit nade us feel so welcomed. Based of his performance we will be returning this was… Read more
The resort is beautiful and relaxing. But what made my experience 5 out of 5 was the service we received from Asheem! From the time we arrived until we departed his customer service and willingness to make sure we enjoyed ourselves was top tier. His infectious spirit nade us feel so welcomed. Based of his performance we will be returning this was our first experience with Sandals and he made it a special one.The food was delicious at every restaurant we ate at. The staff from the front desk,housekeeping and everyone we walked passed was very polite and joyful. We love it here and can’t wait to return. Thank you Sandals Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating We had a wonderful relaxing 7 day vacation this Past October 2024 at Sandals Grande Antigua.

Nov 22, 2024 RStockel Richmond, Virginia

My wife Linda and I spent a week at Sandals Grande Antigua from October 21st through October 28th 2024. We had a wonderful 7 day vacation. The drive from the Airport was relatively quick and getting through the airport was quite easy. Compared to some Caribbean Island Airports this one is much newer and very efficient. We are at the stage of… Read more
My wife Linda and I spent a week at Sandals Grande Antigua from October 21st through October 28th 2024. We had a wonderful 7 day vacation. The drive from the Airport was relatively quick and getting through the airport was quite easy. Compared to some Caribbean Island Airports this one is much newer and very efficient. We are at the stage of our lives where we now get The Butler Service at all of our Sandals Vacations. For this trip all 3 of our Butlers were outstanding. 5 Stars for each. That is not always the case for us where all 3 Butlers are Top Tier but at Sandals Grande Antigua we had elite service. Our Butler Team consisted of June, Hunter and Corri. We highly recommend that you request these 3 although we heard from other guests that they also had great Butler service. The vibe at this Sandals is a bit more laid back overall. We actually enjoyed that in that we never felt rushed to do anything. We could eat at any restaurant without getting the feeling of being rushed. We enjoyed the restaurants without exception with their variety of choices for entrees. Mario's (Italian) and Bayside were our favorite restaurants for dinner. For breakfast we ate at the breakfast buffet at Bayside. Typically we do not like buffet's for any meal but my wife loved the made to order omelette station at Bayside. For lunch we had our choice of any meal that we wanted and our Butlers would bring our food to our chairs on the beach. We had our spot on the beach for each morning. There are vendors on the beach but most are stationary and do not bother you in any way. We made friends with a few of them and purchased some bracelets and shirts from them on our final day. We love Piano Bars and John the Piano Player was wonderful. He was able to get the guests singing and rollicking to many songs. We were also complicit in getting folks to sing as is our way. We would like to see the Piano Bar open 5 to 7 days each week as the guests love it and it is an AWESOME way for us to make new friends, young and old. The Piano Bar hours are limited at this resort and sometimes it is quite short. This is our only complaint for this resort. For whatever reason the female bartender in the Piano Bar does not like to work past certain hours and she gave us guests death stares, when we asked John to Play another song. If Sandals is going to have an event and the guests are really enjoying this event, it is silly to close the piano bar just to please the bartender. Get a new bartender at this location would be my answer to this quandary. As far as the Entertainment Staff at Sandals Grande Antigua my wife and I give them 5 stars out of 5 stars. Not only are they very talented and their nightly shows are very well done, but they are pleasant and approachable throughout the day. I love playing volleyball on land and in the water. We only played on the sand court once during our week as most guests preferred pool volleyball. But I could not wait until 4 pm each day to play pool volleyball with other guests and the entertainment staff. They called me coach since I am a high school basketball coach and I loved that nickname. Every single guy and gal in the entertainment staff deserves to be highlighted as positive members of the staff. Bottom line for Linda and me: Great Service from our Butlers, the restaurant staff and entertainment staff. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained. This is one of the Best Beaches we have experienced at Sandals. The vibe is definitely more laid back than other Sandals in our opinion, but we Loved This as we had a wonderful full week of relaxation. We met many other friendly guests from all over the world. We can't wait to return to this resort within the next 3 years. Next year we are off to the new Sandals Resort in St. Vincent. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Needs some TLC

Nov 21, 2024 scuppercup East Preston, United Kingdom

This hotel could definitely do with some TLC. The rooms are feeling really dated. Some pool areas are nice as is the beach. Staff are hit and miss - Some are very good and engaging, but a lot just don’t seem to want to be there. It seems like hard work for them to serve you or engage with you. The biggest disappointment however was the food.… Read more
This hotel could definitely do with some TLC. The rooms are feeling really dated. Some pool areas are nice as is the beach. Staff are hit and miss - Some are very good and engaging, but a lot just don’t seem to want to be there. It seems like hard work for them to serve you or engage with you. The biggest disappointment however was the food. Portions seen really small and quality overall is not great. Breakfasts were pretty good, but evening meals were incredibly underwhelming. Out first experience of Sandals and we are unlikely to return. Oh - and it’s incredibly sad to see two gorgeous birds cooped up in a small cage day and night. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Sunshine

Nov 18, 2024 grego963 Markham, Canada

Great resort for honeymooners or retired people. Very little night life. The rooms are stunning and service is great. Food is by far the best we have experienced at an all inclusive resort. Beach and water was fantastic. It’s a shame that the bartenders, waiters/waitresses and cleaning staff are not allowed to accept tips.