Hotel Overview
Our Honeymoon
This was the 5th all inclusive hotel we have been to and the first Sandals. The hotel, grounds,...
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all inclusive fan
- Mar 26, 2011
Antigua Trip 2/12/11
Over all a good trip.
Food was well prepared and presented; drinks were good,service was great and...
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Papa Jon
- Feb 21, 2011
Cooling trade winds soothe the soul as you immerse yourself in a seaside garden oasis graced by majestic palms at the authentic Caribbean Grove. Savor the sophistication of a fine European Hotel in the Six-Star, all-suite Mediterranean Village. Awaken your most sensual side in an exotic Rondoval with its soaring 20-foot conical roof and spacious circular floor plan; or languish in the luxury of a 1400 square foot Mediterranean villa - both with private plunge pool and your own butler. Your choice of accommodations is rich and varied, allowing you to customize your vacation to the way you want it.
Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa allows you to unwind in the East Caribbean's largest pool (one of six). Celebrate the high art of food and drink with world-class faire and intimate settings at nine restaurants and eight bars including an English pub. A night out on the resort is really like a night out on the town. Whether you're dining on classic Italian, sumptuous sushi, or a sizzling steak, Aphrodite presides over every meal as you share the most romantic vacation of a lifetime. Two perfect worlds in one grande resort all designed for love.
PERSONAL BUTLER IN SELECT ROOM CATEGORIES
Offering the absolute pinnacle of personal service, those who reserve a Butler Suite will enjoy the extraordinary services of a personal butler trained by the most elite guild of valets. From the moment you arrive, every detail is handled with unobtrusive grace, with your butler ensuring that every moment of your stay is beyond flawless.
SPA
Discover a sanctuary for relaxation and rejuvenation at Red Lane Spa, where classic European rituals are reinterpreted with a distinctive Caribbean flair. You'll find a unique sense of tranquility with a selection of exclusive services infused with botanical products, transforming your quest for inner beauty into a journey of endless self-discovery.
DINING
At nine world-class restaurants, a global team of master chefs caters to your endless culinary cravings. From the fiery island dishes of Eleanor's and the stir-fry drama of an Emperor's Feast, to the heart-warming Italian cuisine of Mario's, passions of the palate are served to absolute perfection. And whether you like it spicy, tangy, zesty or sweet... in stunning settings that are on-the-beach casual or white-gloved chic, Sandals Grande Antigua has your mood-of-the-moment covered.
ACTIVITIES
You will find a wide range of activities waiting for you at Sandals Grande Antigua: land-based sports such as tennis, volleyball, outdoor chess and shuffle board, billiards and every board game imaginable. Watersports include sailing, scuba diving, windsurfing, kayaking... and more. At night, the energy level kicks up a notch with stage shows, live performances, opulent beach parties and the lively piano bar.
The Perfect Romantic Getaway - Sandals Resorts have been designed to fulfill and exceed every need and wish that two people in love could ever possibly have. Resort accepts couples only, ages 18 years and older.
Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa - Luxury All Inclusive Rooms
- Garden of Eden Deluxe Room
- All rooms are located in one-story cottages in the tropical gardens of the Caribbean Grove. These are newly refurbished rooms that feature a separate vanity area. View: Gardens. Location: One-story cottages in the Hibiscus block
- 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 TV. Bathroom features marble vanity, and hand held luxury shower head. View: Ocean, pool and beach. Location: 2nd floor of the Frangipani block
- Honeymoon Orchid Grande Luxe Room
- Room features a four poster king size bed with a separate seating area and access to a balcony or patio overlooking a pool and the garden. View: Gardens and Pool. Location: 2nd floor Flamboyant and Oleander blocks.
- Garden of Eden Premium Room
- 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 and offer views of the pool and the gardens. View: Garden and pool. Location: One Storey cottages in the Hibiscus block.
- Sunset Bluff Honeymoon Luxury Concierge Room
- 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. View: Gardens and Pool. Location: 2nd floor of the Anthurium block
- Honeymoon Hibiscus Veranda Suite
- Large rooms include bedroom with a four poster mahogany bed and sitting area. All rooms with balcony or patio. View: Garden or pool. Location: 2nd floor of Cottages, Paton, Hibiscus II and Ixoria blocks.
- Luxury Beachfront Sunset Rondoval
- Exotic suites in individual circular buildings with coneshaped roofs, patios and mahogany beds. 24 Hours room service. View: Ocean and Beach. Location: In the Garden at Ground level facing the ocean.
- Honeymoon Garden Rondoval with Private Plunge Pool
- Exotic Suites in individual cirular buildings with coneshaped roofs, patios, private plunge pools and mahogany beds. 24 Hours room service. View: Gardents and Private Pool. Location: in the Garden at Ground Level.
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Hotel Map
- Area served
- Antigua
- Nearby airports
- V.C. Bird International airport (ANU) - 15 minutes away
- Area description
- Sandals Grande Antigua is located on a 19-acre site situated on the islands most beautiful beach, Dickenson Bay. It is only 15 minutes from V.C. Bird International Airport.
Amenities
- Airport Shuttle
- Concierge
- Fitness center
- Free parking
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Health Club
- High-speed Internet
- Internet Access
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Spa services
Dining
- Bayside Restaurant
- International gourmet cuisine served indoors by candle-light or outdoors overlooking the moonlit sea. Saturday night is a 'grand buffet'. Closed Sundays. Dress code - casual elegance (dress pants, shirt with sleeve and collar for men). Reservations not required. Hours: Breakfast: 10:00am - 11:00am; Lunch: 12:30pm - 2:00pm; Dinner: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
- O.K. Corral Restaurant
- The atmosphere is casual in this Western-style grill, but the ocean view is breathtaking. Reservations required. Closed Sundays. Dress code - resort casual.
- IL Palio Restaurant
- A colorful, elegant restaurant specializing in regional Italian dishes. Reservations required. Closed Saturdays. Dress code - Casual elegance, (dress pants, shirt with sleeve and collar for men).
- Kimono's Restaurant
- Entertainment as well as delicious oriental cuisine prepared table-side by individual chefs. Restaurant has been expanded to seat more people, and Sushi Bar will be added soon. Reservations required. Closed Saturdays and Sundays. Dress code - casual elegance (dress pants, shirt with sleeve and collar for men).
- The Courtyard Bistro
- Anytime snacks, grilled items, such as grilled cheese sandwiches, cheeseburgers, salads, wraps and other light fare. Hours: 10:30am - 5:30pm; 10:30pm - 7:00am
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1100
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz
Guest Reviews (14)
Ratings and reviews for Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa - Luxury All Inclusive
- All travelers (14) 3.9 / 5
- Couples (12) 3.9 / 5
- Friends (2) 3.5 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.2
- Hotel staff:
- 3.9
- Room comfort:
- 3.9
- Location:
- 4.2
- Value:
- 3.5
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Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Blue x Two
Luxury lacking Antigua Grd
Our much needed stress free vacation was terrible. The hotel staff was incompetent, inattentive, argumentative, and unorganized. Upon arriving we never received our meet & greet, the concierge check in was overcrowded and understaffed. The original "upgrade" room was unacceptable and the 2 other options were smelly, with faulty faucet/sink. The third chosen room was nicely upgraded but room bar area was infested with knats & already opened bottles of liquor. Our first night we were locked out of our room due to incompetent staff, and we searched for manager for 40 minutes & he never showed to explain/correct situation. We were limited to eating the covered only food because the uncovered was patrolled by insects. This was our 4th Sandals resort and after this experience we will not stay at a 5th and I strongly recommend that readers choose a different resort because this one is NOT worth it. Do your research and invest elsewhere, it appears that the Sandals chain is missing many links, perhaps they've become to confident over the years. Save Your Money !!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 1
Shopping tip:
Short drive from hotel
It's best to use the hotels van service to go to local market because a taxi will cost you $30 per couple despite the market being approximately 2miles away.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
all inclusive fan
Our Honeymoon
This was the 5th all inclusive hotel we have been to and the first Sandals. The hotel, grounds, and beach are beautiful! I can't get over the beach. The food was good, but we were blown away by food in Cabo San Lucas and Riviera Maya, so we expected more. For some reason any fruit was never ripe..strange. Some tips: Beware of the reservation system!! It is horrible to have to deal with when you pay so much. If you dont get down to the lobby or call at exactly 8:30 am when the reservations open, you wont get in. Plus they only let you book for that day and 48hrs in advance. What a hassle. Also, very few umbrellas and the sun is HOT! If you don't claim pool chairs by 8:00am (the latest) you wont get any, or any in the shade. The staff was ok. Some were very polite, while others got to you when they felt like it. Other places we have been the staff is much more professional and they hustle! Drinks were good and they had lots of fun specialty drinks. All said and done, of course we had a nice time, but we are dying to go back to The Royal in Cancun. Don't know if we will come back here.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Papa Jon
Antigua Trip 2/12/11
Over all a good trip. Food was well prepared and presented; drinks were good,service was great and personel were always friendly. A couple times the servers were a little unhappy, but for the most part all were accommodating. We would go back and more than likely upgrade from our deluxe package to the concierge level or above.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Three resturantes required reservations, get those in early!!
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Philly Crew in Antigua
Average at best
Very average resort hotel that didn't deliver good value. Many, many better choices for all-inclusives.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Tati
nature's paradise
Employees went out of their way to please you.Too many vendors on the beach constntly approaching you. The restaurants which required reservations were hard to book.Not much to do at night.[...] at main bar were especially nice as was the Phillipine young chef at the sushi bar who made our dining experience a very special one.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
In Hotel
Make you reservations as soon as you get there so that you are able to visit the restaurants you like.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
philly john
dont believe the bad reviews
top shelf
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Big John and Little Tessie
Good value, good time!!!
The Sandals Antigua was amazing. The location is perfect. The transfer to and from the resort was hassle free. Landscaping excellent. Beach is beautiful despite the cloudy weather. The pool was huge, very comfortable and had awesome swim up bar, complete with stools and tables. Plenty of lounge chairs. Services was excellent; staff constantly going around making sure everyone are enjoying their vacation. All Restaurants have great food and service. Definitely recommend it and plan on returning in the near future.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
In Hotel
Call early for restaurant reservation.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
JILLY
The real feedback that counts
The hotel staff were fabulous, the location was good and the main pools were over crowded and shortage of sun beds. The beach was always packed and we was not able to get a sunbed on the beach until late afternoon. The restaurants were over booked and we had to wait for any special restaurant for over an hour to a table. This happened often for the restaurants. We did hire a car and found nelsons dock yard worth a visit, we also went to shirley hights again worth a visit. Car hire was fine in Antigua i did not find it value for money and the dominican has my vote for my next long haul vacation.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Shopping tip:
Short drive from hotel
GO TO ST JOHNS GREAT SHOPS THERE AND QUITE AN EXPERIENCE
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Ashleyc
Our trip was AMAZING!!
The pictures on the website do not do this resort justice...it was so breathtaking and beautiful. The staff was very nice and helpful. There was so much to do that we really wished we had another week to stay.. I HIGHLY recommend this resort.. you will NOT be disappointed!!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Shopping tip:
Short drive from hotel
Go in town and shop for gifts to take back home before heading to the giftshop! You can coordinate this through the resort which makes it very easy!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Scott
Great vacation!
The best beach we've seen in the entire region. A fantastic staff who are happy to help with special requests.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
In Hotel
Make sure you make reservations for Kimonos, Eleanors, and OK Corral when you arrive since all three book up quickly. Eleanors (Caribbean) was the best restaurant, but we didn't have a bad meal the entire week were there.
