THE RESORT
Sandals Grande Antigua Resort and Spa, voted “World’s Most Romantic Resort” 14 years in a row, permits you to enjoy two remarkable vacations in along the island’s finest and most famous beach, Dickenson Bay. Located seven miles from VC Bird International Airport and 10 minutes from town, this romantic, adults-only getaway offers all the charisma of an Old World-style Caribbean village complemented by the superior luxuries of a world-class resort. The Sandals Grande Antigua is a top destination wedding resort on the island of Antigua.
AMENITIES
Relax in one of six Sandals Grande Antigua’s pools that boast five integrated whirlpools and a swim up bar. Pamper yourself at the award-winning Red Lane Spa with luxurious treatments like the signature West Indian Massage, which combines kneading with scented mists, warm river stones, and an invigorating white-sand exfoliation. Get your workouts at the fitness center using premium equipment, or at daily Yoga or aerobics classes, then reward yourself in the sauna and steam room.
ROOMS
Stay within the comfortable Caribbean Grove accommodations or the upscale, all-suite Mediterranean Village for the most opulent amenities. Imagine swimming to your room or retreating to a cliff-top sanctuary with your own private pool. All quarters at Sandals Grande Antigua boast magnificent views, luxurious furnishings, four-poster king beds, Egyptian cotton linens, spacious baths, and a wet bar. Concierge services and in-room dining are available 24-hours.
RESTAURANTS & BARS
With as many as 11 restaurants to choose from at Sandals Grande Antigua, your dining experience will be as different as your moods. Global teams of master chefs cater to your every culinary desire, giving you several unique dining experiences ranging from on-the-beach casual to white-gloved chic. An English Pub, a quaint piano bar, and two poolside watering holes are among the places serving unlimited cocktails, top-shelf spirits, and lagers.
ACTIVITIES
Enjoy limitless use of Sandals Grande Antigua water sporting gear such as snorkels, Hobie cats, water bikes, and kayaks. Unlimited scuba diving is included with your stay at the onsite PADI Center. Every activity includes professional instruction along with equipment, so you can learn a new hobby. Concierge services can arrange for numerous activities such as island tours, golf, shopping excursions, and deep-sea fishing adventures.
GARDEN OF EDEN DELUXE
All rooms are located in one-story cottages in the tropical garden of the Caribbean Grove. These are newly refurbished rooms that feature a separate vanity area. All have a patio. Location: One story cottages adjacent to the Oleander and Ixoria block. Accommodations also include refrigerators stocked with juices, sodas and water. View: Gardens
HONEYMOON GARDEN OF EDEN DELUXE
All rooms are located in one-story cottages in the tropical gardens of the Caribbean Village. These are newly refurbished rooms that feature a separate vanity area. Location: One story cottages adjacent to the Oleander & Ixoria block. Accommodations also include r efrigerators stocked with juices, sodas and water. View: Gardens
GARDEN OF EDEN PREMIUM
These rooms offer a patio, separate vanity areas and are furnished with four poster mahogany king sized beds. These are the closest rooms to the main pool. View of gardens and pool. Location: One story cottages in the Hibiscus block. Accommodations also include refrigerators stocked with juices, sodas and water. Bedding: 1 king bed.
HONEYMOON GARDEN OF EDEN PREMIUM
These rooms are more spacious than the Deluxe rooms and they offer a patio, separate vanity areas and are furnished with four poster mahogany king size beds. These are the closest rooms to main pool in the Caribbean Grove and offer views of the pool & gardens. Located in the one story Hibiscus building. Accommodations also include refrigerators stocked with juices, sodas and water.
HONEYMOON ORCHID GRANDE LUXE ROOM
These rooms feature a four poster king size bed with a separate seating area and access to a balcony overlooking a pool and the garden. Location: 2nd floor Flamboyant and Oleander Blocks. Rooms have a refrigerator stocked with water, juices and soft drinks.
HONEYMOON ORCHID GRANDE LUXE POOLSIDE WALKOUT ROOM
Newly refurbished room with a separate sitting area, mahogany furnishings and a four poster king size bed. Room offers a large flat screen television and a patio that opens to a pool. Bathroom features marble wash basins. Location: 1st floor Flamboyant and Oleander Blocks. View: Gardens and pool. Rooms have a refrigerator stocked with water, juices and soft drinks. View: Gardens or Pool.
SUNSET BLUFF HONEYMOON LUXURY CONCIERGE ROOM
These feature a large room which sits atop a bluff offering panoramic views of Dickenson Bay, resort gardens and main pool. All rooms are furnished with four poster mahogany beds. All rooms offer a balcony. Location: 2nd floor of the Anthurium Block. View: Gardens and pool.
HONEYMOON LUXURY POOLSIDE WALKOUT CONCIERGE ROOM
These feature a large room which sits atop Sunset Bluff, offering views of the resort gardens and pool. All rooms are furnished with a four poster mahogany king size bed and a patio which opens up to the pool. Location: 1st floor of the Anthurium Block. View: Gardens or Pool.
HONEYMOON HIBISCUS WALKOUT VERANDA SUITE
These have large rooms featuring a four poster mahogany king size bed and sitting area. All rooms have a patio and guests can walk out to the lush gardens. Location: 1st floor of the Cottages, Paton, Hibiscus II and Ixonia Blocks. View: Gardens or pool.
GRANDE LUXE BEACHFRONT SUNSET CONCIERGE ROOM
Newly refurbished room with pickled and mahogany furnishings and a four poster king size bed with large flat screen television (42 inch). Bathroom features marble vanity, and hand held luxury shower head. Location: 2nd floor of the Frangipani Block. View: ocean, pool and beach.
HONEYMOON GRANDE LUXE BEACHFRONT SUNSET CONCIERGE ROOM
Newly refurbished room with elegant pickled and mahogany furnishings and a four poster king size bed with large flat screen television. Bathroom features marble vanity, and hand held luxury shower head. Location: 2nd floor of the Frangipani Block. View: Ocean, pool and beach. View: Beach or Ocean or Pool.
GRANDE LUXE WALKOUT BEACHFRONT SUNSET CONCIERGE ROOM
Newly refurbished room with elegant pickled and mahogany furnishings and a four poster king size bed with large flat screen television. Bathroom features marble vanity, and hand held luxury shower head. Guests can walkout to the pool and beach. Location: 1st floor of the Frangipani Block. View: Ocean, pool and beach. View: Beach or Ocean or Pool.
HONEYMOON GRANDE LUXE WALKOUT BEACHFRONT SUNSET CONCIERGE ROOM
Newly refurbished room with elegant pickled and mahogany furnishings and a four poster king size bed with large flat screen television. Bathroom features marble vanity, and hand held luxury shower head. Location: 1st floor of the Frangipani Block. View: Ocean, pool and beach. View: Beach or Ocean or Pool.
VENETIAN OCEAN VIEW SUITE
This suite is furnished with a sofa, a writing desk and a four- poster, king-sized bed. The bathroom has twin washbasins, a whirlpool tub and separate walk-in over head ‘rain’ shower. The suite is fitted with a large, flat -screen television and has a balcony or patio. There are two suites in this category fitted for wheelchair access. Location: 1st and 2nd floors of the Almond building and 2nd and 3rd floors of the Cypress Tower. View: Ocean, pools and gardens.
PORTOFINO WALKOUT SUITE
This suite is furnished with a sofa, a writing desk and a four-poster, king-sized bed. The bathroom has twin wash basins, a whirlpool tub and a separate walk-in overhead ‘rain’ shower. The suite is fitted with a large, flat-screen television and has a patio which opens up to the lush gardens. Location: Ground floor of Almond Bldg and 1st floor of Cypress Tower. View: Gardens. View: Gardens.
MONTE CARLO SUNSET HONEYMOON OCEAN VIEW SUITE
This suite is furnished with a sofa, a writing desk and a four- poster king-sized bed. The bathroom has twin washbasins, a whirlpool tub and separate walk-in overhead “rain” shower. The suite is fitted with a large, flat-screen television (42 inch) and has a balcony. Location: 3rd floor Almond Building and 4th to 7th Floors of the Cypress Tower. View: Ocean, pool and gardens.
BOUGAINVILLEA HONEYMOON SEASIDE BUTLER SUITE
Expansive rooms with bedroom and living area incorporated in one. All rooms have balcony or patio. Rooms are furnished with mahogany four poster beds. The bathroom has twin marble washbasins, a whirlpool tub and overhead ‘rain’ shower. The suite is fitted with a large, flat -screen television (42 inch). 24-hour room service. Location: 1st and 2nd Floors Poinsettia block. View: Garden.
GRANDE LUXE ST. TROPEZ SUNSET OCEAN VIEW SUITE
These suites are unusually large with an incorporated sitting area containing a sofa and two armchairs. The suite is furnished with a four-poster, king-sized bed and a writing desk. The bathroom has twin wash basins, a whirlpool tub and a separate walk-in overheard ‘rain’ shower. The suite is fitted with a large, flat-screen television (42 inch) and has a patio or balcony. Location: 1st to 7th floors of the Cypress Tower. View: Ocean, pool and gardens.
HONEYMOON SEASIDE DICKENSON BAY OCEAN VIEW BUTLER SUITE
Expansive suite with bedroom and living area. All suites have a balcony or a patio. Suite is furnished with mahogany four poster king size bed. Newly refurbished bathroom features two marble wash basins, whirlpool tub and overhead “rain” shower. Suite has a large flat screen plasma television, 24-hour room service and spectacular ocean view. Location: 1st & 2nd Floors Poinsettia block. View: Ocean View: Ocean.
LUXURY BEACHFRONT SUNSET RONDOVAL
Exotic suites in individual circular buildings with cone -shaped roofs, patios and mahogany beds. 24-hour room service. Also includes: Suite concierge service, 24 hour room service, and butler service. Location: In the Garden at Ground Level facing the ocean. View: Ocean and beach.
HONEYMON GARDEN RONDOVAL WITH PRIVATE PLUNGE POOL
Exotic suites in the round, individual circular rooms with cone-shaped roofs with patios and private plunge pools. Also includes: Suite concierge service, 24 hour room service, and butler service. Location: In the Garden at Ground Level. View: Gardens and private pools.
ROMEO & JULIET HONEYMOON ULTRA LUXURY PENTHOUSE ONE BEDROOM OCEAN VIEW SUITE
These suites offer panoramic views of the Mediterranean Village pool and gardens, Dickenson Bay and fabulous sunsets. The living room and bedroom both lead out to an oversized balcony with chaise lounges. The living room is furnished with a sofa, chaise and writing desk. This is complimented with a hidden microwave and wet bar. The bedroom has a king-sized, four poster canopied bed. The bathroom has twin wash basins, a roman whirlpool tub and a separate walk in over head ‘rain’ shower. Both the bedroom and living room are equipped with large flat-screen televisions (42 inch). 24-hour room service and exclusive butler service. Location: 4th floor Almond building and 6th Floor Cypress Tower. View: Ocean, pool and gardens.
GRANDE AMALFI SUNSET PENTHOUSE ONE BEDROOM OCEAN VIEW SUITE
These penthouse vistas offer penultimate views of the Mediterranean Village, Dickenson Bay and fabulous sunsets. The living room and bedroom both lead out to an oversized balcony with chaise lounges. The living room is furnished with a sofa, chaise and writing desk. This is complemented with a hidden microwave and wet bar. The bedroom has a king-sized, four poster canopied bed. The bathroom has twin wash basins, a Roman whirlpool tub and a separate walk in over head ‘rain’ shower. Both the bedroom and living room are equipped with large flat- screen televisions (42 inch). 24-hr. Room Service. Suite offers exclusive butler service and 24-hour room service. Location: 7th Floor Cypress Tower. View: Ocean, pool and gardens.
ULTRA LUXURY OCEAN VILLA ONE BEDROOM SUITE WITH PRIVATE POOL
This is a true one story villa in paradise. Each villa has an expansive private pool deck which leads to the plunge pool and whirlpool. The living room, which is furnished with a sofa, a love seat and a writing desk, looks out onto the pool deck. The bedroom is furnished with a king sized four poster canopied bed. The bathroom has twin wash basins, a roman whirlpool tub and a separate walk in overhead ‘rain’ shower. Both the bedroom and living room are equipped with large flat screen televisions (42inch). This villa offers total romantic seclusion. 24-hour room service. Location: Mediterranean Village Pool/Beach. View: Ocean, pool and gardens.
RESTAURANTS (11)
Bayside Restaurant – Experience International gourmet cuisine served a la carte, indoor by candlelight or outdoors overlooking the moonlit sea. Dinner is served every night from 6:30pm to 9:30pm with a grand buffet on Saturdays. Dress code – Breakfast/Lunch – Resort Casual; Dinner – Resort Evening Attire. Reservations are not required. Nonsmoking.
Mario’s Restaurant – One of the most colorful, elegant restaurants specializing in regional Italian dishes with an antipasto bar and open pasta kitchen. This restaurant serves dinner from 6:30pm-9:30pm. Dress code – Breakfast/lunch – Resort casual; Dinner – Resort evening attire. Reservations are required. Nonsmoking.
Barefoot by the Sea – A la carte breakfast 8:00am-10:00am. Dress Code – Resort casual. Reservations are not required.
Eleonor’s – Succulent Caribbean cuisine tantalizes your taste buds as white-glove service spoils you royally amidst surroundings that transport you back to the old plantation houses of yesteryear. This elegant restaurant serves dinner from 6:30pm-9:30pm. Dress code – Resort evening attire. Reservations are required. Nonsmoking.
Barefoot by Ricardo & Giselle – Savor fresh gourmet seafood with a with a sensational ocean view overlooking Dickenson Bay. With a star-filled sky as your backdrop and white-glove service at your beckoned call, feast on seafood just steps away from the water’s edge. This restaurant serves anytime snacks, fresh deli and grilled items from 10:30am-5:00pm and dinner from 6:30pm-9:30pm. Dress code Breakfast/lunch – Resort casual; Dinner – Resort evening attire. Reservations are not required.
The Cricketer’s Arms – Specialty gourmet restaurant serving Oriental cuisine prepared table side by an entertaining chef. Continental breakfast is station is open between 6:00am-7:30am, dinner is served from 5:00pm-10:00pm. Dress code Breakfast – Resort casual; Dinner – Resort evening attire. Reservations are required. Nonsmoking.
Kimono’s – Specialty gourmet restaurant serving Oriental cuisine prepared table side by an entertaining chef. Dress code Resort evening attire. Reservations are required. Nonsmoking.
OK Corral Restaurant – Experience savory steaks and other Southwestern specialties grilled Western-style in a casual setting with panoramic views of the ocean. Dress code Resort casual. Reservations are required.
Sushi Bar – Located next to Kimono’s, serving Sushi specialties from 6:00pm-9:30pm. Dress code Resort evening attire. Reservations are not required.
Courtyard Bistro – You will never go hungry at Sandals Antigua. If you would prefer a light snack, if you have missed lunch, or have the midnight munchies, the Courtyard Bistro is open from 10:30am-6:00pm and again from 11:00pm-7:00am serving juicy hamburgers, hot dogs, fruits, french fries, sandwiches, salads, etc. Dress code No dress code. Reservations are not required.
Bella Napoli Pizzeria – This fine outdoor pizzeria serves Italian stone-baked pizza for everyone to enjoy. Open from 10:30am-5:00pm. Dress code Resort casual. Reservations are not required.
BARS (7)
Piano Bar – Open 6:30pm-2:00am
Sundowner Bar – Open 10:30am-11:00pm
Swim-Up Pool Bar – Open 10:30am-6:00pm
Kimono’s Bar – Open 6:15pm-11:00pm
The Cricketer’s – Open 5:00pm-2:00am
Barefoot by Ricardo & Gisele – Open 11:00am-5:00pm and 6:30pm-9:30pm
Mediterranean Swim-up Bar – Open 10:30am-6:00pm
ACTIVITIES
- 5 pools, including the 15,000 square-foot Mediterranean pool
- Beach
- Watersports – Guests are invited to enjoy non-motorized watersports for no additional cost. Water activities include snorkeling, Hobie Cat, kayaks, wind surfing, and aqua cycle. Additional charge applies for scuba resort-course certification when not a certified diver.
- Spa – Offering a wide variety of body massaged, facials, and nail treatments are available in a range of prices. These luxurious spa treatments are offered for individuals or couples.
- Fitness Center – For guests who wish to stick with their fitness routine while on vacation, the fitness center offers aerobic classes, aqua-fit classes, treadmills, elliptical machines, exercise bikes, stairclimbers, free weights, universal weights, and cybex equipment.
- Tennis – Both daytime and night time tennis are available to guests. Private tennis lessons can be arranged for an additional fee.
- Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available at a boutique on the property.
Nightly Room Rates
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Starting price, per person, per night
$100-$150 per person, per night
$151-$200 per person, per night
$201-$250 per person, per night
$251-$300 per person, per night
$301+ per person, per night
Price range is based on low season and does not include airfare. Actual price will vary based on travel dates.