Sandals Grande Antigua Resort and Spa

Antigua, Caribbean

Virgin rating

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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Jan 25, 2025 Tanner P Rutland, Massachusetts

We had a fantastic time at Sandals Grande Antigua. The food, room, entertainment, and watersport options were awesome! We especially enjoyed the entertainment team lynnique, juju, super J, nia, Cassie. They always got us involved with games/ activities which we really enjoyed. And our other favorite was the snorkeling which we did multiple times,… Read more
We had a fantastic time at Sandals Grande Antigua. The food, room, entertainment, and watersport options were awesome! We especially enjoyed the entertainment team lynnique, juju, super J, nia, Cassie. They always got us involved with games/ activities which we really enjoyed. And our other favorite was the snorkeling which we did multiple times, Capt. Lance was the best! Cafe de paris and the girls working there were great, knew our coffee orders by day 2. Highly recommend Sandals Grande Antigua! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great service and plenty of fun!

Jan 24, 2025 Heather G

Ms Sylvia is fantastic,we had a lovely conversation in the paris cafe. Our cabana crew Kelly and Dwayne were very attentive and knowledgeable. Ms Joy was the life of the party at the smaller pool that we were at frequently,always smiling and happy to help!
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Jan 24, 2025 Pattie S

The Sandels was a little too spring break for us. Rooms were dated but fairly clean. Housekeeping was spotty. The food was subpar as were the drinks. Wine list was not great. Not having a butler made it difficult to get dinner reservations and chairs at the pool. No food or beverage service waitstaff at pool. That all being said, the Spa was… Read more
The Sandels was a little too spring break for us. Rooms were dated but fairly clean. Housekeeping was spotty. The food was subpar as were the drinks. Wine list was not great. Not having a butler made it difficult to get dinner reservations and chairs at the pool. No food or beverage service waitstaff at pool. That all being said, the Spa was amazing. I had 2 treatments while here. Natasha was a wonderful massage therapist. Highly recommend the Spa and Natasha Read less
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Jan 24, 2025 Tcwarob

Beautiful resort with wonderfully friendly staff!! Food was consistent with what you would expect from Sandals. The beach and pool were top notch. Special shout out to staff members Kimroy, Chad and Brea from F&B, Marsha and Ayesha for taking good care of us on our cabana days, the entire Playmaker staff for their daily energy at the pool and… Read more
Beautiful resort with wonderfully friendly staff!! Food was consistent with what you would expect from Sandals. The beach and pool were top notch. Special shout out to staff members Kimroy, Chad and Brea from F&B, Marsha and Ayesha for taking good care of us on our cabana days, the entire Playmaker staff for their daily energy at the pool and nightly entertainment, and Dillon form Loyalty for setting us up for a future trip!! Read less
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Jan 22, 2025 Marion R

Having stayed at Sandals Grande in St. Lucia, we began by comparing the two different Sandals experiences. The grounds were beautiful in both resorts. However, in Antigua, when the stones were wet, they turned slippery so be careful. The rooms in St. Lucia were much nicer than in Antigua. We stayed in the Oleander building in Antigua and the room… Read more
Having stayed at Sandals Grande in St. Lucia, we began by comparing the two different Sandals experiences. The grounds were beautiful in both resorts. However, in Antigua, when the stones were wet, they turned slippery so be careful. The rooms in St. Lucia were much nicer than in Antigua. We stayed in the Oleander building in Antigua and the room was definitely dated and run down. Now I will talk just about our experience in Antigua. As far as the food, there were some true hits and some misses. We loved Mario's Italian and OK Corral (need a reservation) the best for dinner. The sushi at dinner in Soy restaurant was also great. The breakfasts were very good at the buffet at the Bay restaurant and at Mario's. Lunch was best at Barefoot. Activities: We loved the free daily snorkeling excursions where they took you to a different reef everyday. We played tennis, went to the gym daily (nice equipment) where Desmond was absolutely wonderful as fitness director (taught me some new weight training techniques and how to properly use the equipment), played pingpong, darts and swam in a beautiful private and quiet pool right near our room. There were many cats and kittens on the property who we loved to pet and feed. They seem to be well taken care of, which we were glad to see. The nightly entertainment was wonderful. Our favorites were the steel drum band and the limbo/fire shows. Staff: In general, the staff were wonderful and friendly. However, several people went above and beyond our expectations and made our experience vacation experience very special. I want to give a big shout out to the following very special people: Jamal at the Aqua center was our first snorkel safety guide on the snorkeling boat. I told him I was a beginner to snorkeling and he personally took me out to the reef, guided me through it and pointed out all the wonderful fish and other creatures that were there. When we got back to shore, he offered to give me a free snorkel lesson, showing me how to use the fins. I loved it and felt much better about snorkeling. He said I could come back and practice in the aqua pool behind the aqua center. I did so the next day. Furlene at the Aqua center made booking our snorkeling excursions so effortless and gave me daily weather reports so I could plan our outings. When I went back the next day to practice snorkeling, she gave me a second free snorkeling lesson. Both Jamal and Furlene were wonderful teachers. After both lessons, I really felt much more confident in being able to snorkel. Thank you Jamal and Furlene! Sean at the aqua center was our second snorkel safety guide. He also personally guided me out to the reef and pointed out many colorful fish, a needle fish, and a lobster hiding under a piece of coral. Thanks Sean for a wonderful underwater tour. Carla and Kim from Barefoot restaurant learned that I had certain dietary needs. Carla went out of her way to make me special meals and Kim provided the specific vegetables that I needed. They were wonderful and I thank both of them. At Mario's for dinner, there was an older man behind the leftmost grill (unfortunately I did not get his name ). He also made sure I got the special foods that I needed. I wish I wrote down your name. Overall, we had a wonderful vacation at Sandals Grande in Antigua and would recommend going there. I just wish they would renovate the rooms. Read less