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Hermitage BayvsSandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa

Hermitage Bay
Hermitage Bay
Five-Star·★ 4.7·Adults Only
Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa
Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa
Five-Star·★ 4.3·Adults Only

Scores at a Glance

Hermitage BaySandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa
Overall
9.1
8.5
Beach
8.8
9.2
Food
9.2
8.3
Service
9.3
8.0
Rooms
9.1
7.6
Luxury
9.2
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Value
8.3
7.8
Romance
9.4
9.1
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Hermitage BayMeasureSandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa
(better)9.1Overall Score8.5
5-starStar Rating5-star
(better)4.7 (413)Google Rating4.3 (2,790)
From $1198Price / Night (pp)From $370 (better)
YesAdults OnlyYes
Not applicableKids' ClubNot applicable
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
35 minAirport Transfer15 min (better)

Hermitage Bay

Kids' club & childcare
Not applicable: adults only
Room service
Costs extra. Room service, private dining and picnics extra even on AI
Dining reservations
Reservations required: Tree Bar. Confirmed walk-in: Beach Club.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 2 people in one accommodation. Garden Suite; Beachfront Villa; Hillside Villa-Suite with Plunge Pool. Adult limit unverified.
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Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa

Kids' club & childcare
Not applicable: adults only
Room service
Available with limits. Room service is included in eligible Butler and Club categories: Butler Elite offers 24-hour service; Club Sandals offers service from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Dining reservations
Reservations required: Eleanor's, Kimonos, OK Corral. Confirmed walk-in: Bayside, Mario's, Barefoot by the Sea, The Drunken Duck, Soy Sushi Bar, Courtyard Bistro, Bella Napoli Pizzeria, Café de Paris, Doggies.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 2 people in one accommodation. Mediterranean One Bedroom Butler Villa With Private Pool Sanctuary (LV); Mediterranean Oceanview Penthouse One Bedroom Butler Suite (GA); Mediterranean Honeymoon Romeo & Juliet Oceanview Penthouse One Bedroom Butler Suite (PO); 18 more categories at this capacity. Largest confirmed adult limit: 2.
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Hermitage Bay

Highlights

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 1 pool
  • 3 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • 35 min from ANU

Why choose it

  • 30-key scale
  • Food
  • Plunge-pool hillside villas

Keep in mind

  • AI is optional
  • Room service extra
  • Price

Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa

Highlights

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 6 pools
  • 12 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • Butler service
  • 15 min from ANU

Why choose it

  • Excellent Dickenson Bay beachfront.
  • Official all-inclusive model with 11 restaurants and seven bars.
  • Included airport transfers, minibar, water sports and scuba for certified divers.
  • Strong romance and honeymoon fit.

Keep in mind

  • Some rooms are dated or inconsistent.
  • Public-beach vendor presence is a common caveat.
  • Premium price can feel high when service is slow.

All Scores

Hermitage BayMeasureSandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa
8.8Beach9.2 (better)
(better)9.2Food8.3
(better)9.3Service8.0
(better)9.1Rooms7.6
8.6Pools8.6
9.2Luxury–
(better)8.3Value7.8
(better)9.4Romance9.1
–Nightlife8.4
9.2Quiet–
8.8Wellness–

Of the 10 measures we call, Hermitage Bay leads on 7 and Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa leads on 3.

Vibes

Hermitage BayMeasureSandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa
YesRomanceYes
YesQuiet–
–LivelyYes

Activities

Hermitage BayMeasureSandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
–NightlifeYes
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