Are the specialty restaurants included at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa?

Yes: premium & à la carte dining is included in the all-inclusive plan at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa. Official Sandals materials state unlimited food and drinks across 11 restaurants. Manager’s Wine List selections and private candlelight dinners cost extra.

Does Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa include top-shelf liquor?

Yes: top-shelf liquor is included in the all-inclusive plan at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa. Official reviews page lists seven bars with unlimited premium liquor.

Is room service included at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa?

Partly: room service is included with limits at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa. 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.

Is Wi-Fi free at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa?

Yes: wi-fi is included in the all-inclusive plan at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa. Basic resort-wide Wi-Fi is included; premium internet for streaming and larger downloads costs extra.

Is the minibar included at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa?

Yes: in-room minibar is included in the all-inclusive plan at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa. Official FAQ states the stocked in-room minibar is complimentary.

Are non-motorized water sports included at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa?

Yes: non-motorized water sports is included in the all-inclusive plan at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa. Official FAQ states water sports, snorkeling trips and scuba for certified divers are included.

Are spa treatments included at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa?

No: spa treatments costs extra at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Red Lane Spa is marked optional on the official page.

Are excursions included at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa?

No: off-site excursions costs extra at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Island Routes excursions are promoted as bookable extras.

Are airport transfers included at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa?

Yes: airport transfers is included in the all-inclusive plan at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa. Official FAQ states airport transfers are complimentary for every room category.

Is tipping expected at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa?

Mostly no: gratuities are included at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa, with a few exceptions where a tip is customary. No tipping for team members except butlers, spa therapists and private airport transfer drivers.

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Antigua · Adults only · 5-star

Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa

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8.5 / 10

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Strongest on beach and pools & spa

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Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa at a glance

Location: St. John's
Guests: Adults only
The plan: All-inclusive
Setting: Near the coast
Guest rating: 4.3 / 5 on Google2,790 reviews
Pools: 6 pools
Airport transfer: ANUAbout 15 minutes
Dining: 12 restaurants
Drinks: 7 bars

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USD / room / night · 2 adults · 7 nights

1. Caribbean Premium - PR: view room details
2. Mediterranean Club Level Suite - VS: view room details

Jan 10, 2027

Room 1: Not sampled

$1,072

Apr 11, 2027

$926

$1,022

Jul 11, 2027

$740

$834

Oct 10, 2027

Room 1: Not sampled

$877

Checked Sep 11, 2026 to Oct 12, 2026 · Sample details

Dates shown are check-in dates. 2 of 2 rooms across 4 of 4 planned stay dates. Missing prices are not estimates.

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Jan 10, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 11, 2026
Apr 11, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 11, 2026
Apr 11, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 11, 2026
Jul 11, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 11, 2026
Jul 11, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 11, 2026
Oct 10, 2027, room 2: checked Oct 12, 2026

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Sandals Grande Antigua is best for couples who want a classic Sandals all-inclusive on one of Antigua's best beaches.
The beach is excellent, but it is public; vendors can be visible even though resort loungers remain for guests.
Room category matters because recent guests report a split between renovated rooms and older-feeling categories.
Hidden tips
Prioritize renovated Caribbean Village rooms or private-pool butler categories if the budget allows.
Book specialty dining early and expect some service-speed variation at sit-down restaurants.
Choose this resort for Dickenson Bay and romance more than ultra-new room design.
Things guests wish they had known
The resort's beach is the headline strength, but the room-category spread changes the experience significantly.
Strengths from our research
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.
Other considerations from our research
Some rooms are dated or inconsistent.
Public-beach vendor presence is a common caveat.
Premium price can feel high when service is slow.

What guests say

Most loved

Dickenson Bay beach
Romantic adults-only atmosphere
Restaurant and bar variety
Friendly staff and butler-service upside

Most complained about

Dated rooms in some categories
Service speed and consistency
Beach vendors
Value at premium Sandals pricing

From Reddit

Recent Reddit discussion strongly praises the beach and couples setting but repeatedly flags older rooms, slower service, vendor presence and the need to choose room category carefully.

What’s included

Included

Premium & à la carte diningIncluded
Official Sandals materials state unlimited food and drinks across 11 restaurants. Manager’s Wine List selections and private candlelight dinners cost extra.
Top-shelf liquorIncluded
Official reviews page lists seven bars with unlimited premium liquor.
Wi-FiIncluded
Basic resort-wide Wi-Fi is included; premium internet for streaming and larger downloads costs extra.
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In-room minibarIncluded
Official FAQ states the stocked in-room minibar is complimentary.
Non-motorized water sportsIncluded
Official FAQ states water sports, snorkeling trips and scuba for certified divers are included.
Airport transfersIncluded
Official FAQ states airport transfers are complimentary for every room category.

Not included

Spa treatmentsCosts extra
Red Lane Spa is marked optional on the official page.
Off-site excursionsCosts extra
Island Routes excursions are promoted as bookable extras.

Included with limits

Room servicePartly included
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.
Tipping & gratuitiesIncluded, some exceptions
No tipping for team members except butlers, spa therapists and private airport transfer drivers.
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Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this

More resort facts

Rooms and suites: 373
Room categories: 21
Resort size: 27 acres
Pools: 6
Whirlpools: 6

Palmprint

Our resort score · out of 10

8.5 / 10How we score

Value: 7.8 out of 10
Service: 8.0 out of 10
Beach: 9.2 out of 10
Dining: 8.3 out of 10
Rooms: 7.6 out of 10
Pools & Spa: 8.6 out of 10

Confidence is high across the board except value and nightlife, where the evidence is thinner.

Score breakdown, research & sources

The Palmprint file

How we scored Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa

8 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jul 19, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.

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The six that set the score

Value7.8

Service8.0

Beach9.2

Dining8.3

Rooms7.6

Pools & Spa8.6

And 2 more we track

Romance9.1

Nightlife8.4

Confidence is high across the board except value and nightlife, where the evidence is thinner.

Open a category

Value7.8Medium confidence

Beach Value: 9.2
Included Depth: 9.0
Dated Room Drag: 6.4
Price Sensitivity: 6.6

Method: Value and review analysisSandals · Tripadvisor · Reddit · Expedia · Booking.comVerified Jul 19, 2026

Service8.0High confidence

Butler Upside: 8.6
Restaurant Speed: 7.2
Recent Consistency: 7.2
Staff Friendliness: 8.4

Method: Weighted review and official analysisSandals · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Reddit · Sandals ReviewsVerified Jul 19, 2026

Beach9.2Very High confidence

Sand Quality: 9.2
Swimmability: 9.2
Dickenson Bay: 9.5
Beachfront Access: 9.4
Vendor Presence Drag: 7.2

Method: Weighted review and official analysisSandals · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Reddit · Mapcarta · The TimesVerified Jul 19, 2026

Dining8.3High confidence

Included Depth: 9.0
Guest Sentiment: 8.0
Restaurant Count: 8.8
Reservation Complexity: 7.2

Method: Weighted review and official analysisSandals · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Reddit · Sandals ReviewsVerified Jul 19, 2026

Rooms7.6High confidence

Category Variance: 6.8
Dated Room Signal: 6.4
Private Pool Options: 8.8
Renovated Room Upside: 8.2

Method: Weighted review and official analysisSandals · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Reddit · Sandals RoomsVerified Jul 19, 2026

Pools & Spa8.6High confidence

Crowding: 7.6
Pool Count: 8.8
Swim Up Bar: 8.4
Private Pool Options: 8.8

Method: Weighted review and official analysisSandals · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Reddit · Sandals ReviewsVerified Jul 19, 2026

Romance9.1High confidence

Adults Only: 9.4
Couples Brand: 9.3
Beachfront Setting: 9.3
Private Pool Categories: 8.8

Method: Fit analysisSandals · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Reddit · Sandals ReviewsVerified Jul 19, 2026

Nightlife8.4Medium confidence

Bars: 8.4
Live Music: 8.2
Evening Entertainment: 8.2
Relaxed Romance Tradeoff: 7.4

Method: Entertainment and guest signal analysisSandals · Tripadvisor · Reddit · Sandals Reviews · ExpediaVerified Jul 19, 2026

What it does best

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.

Where it costs you

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

Palmprint methodology 1.0How we score What the Palmprint measures

Room intelligence

Rooms To Avoid: Older unrenovated Caribbean Village rooms if dated decor is a concernRecent Tripadvisor and Reddit reports repeatedly mention dated rooms in some categories.
Best Room Category: Private-pool butler villa or renovated Caribbean Village roomRecent guest discussion says room experience varies heavily by village and renovation status.

Everything we read on Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa

Media Reddit Booking Expedia Mapcarta OfficialTripadvisorReddit Rooms Official Rooms Official Dining Official Reviews Official Room Service Tiers

Restaurants & bars

Palmprint food score 8.3 / 10

Places to eat: 12
Bars and lounges: 7
Swim-up bars: 2

Caribbean · Italian · Tex-Mex · Japanese · Seafood · Mediterranean · International

Barefoot by the Sea
Seafood
À la carte seafood at dinner. Outdoor beach dining available.
Included in the plan
No reservations needed
More about Barefoot by the Sea
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Hours
Snacks & grill: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Dinner: 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Dress code
Resort casual; bare feet permitted
Bayside
French Brasserie
Indoor or outdoor dining.
Included in the plan
No reservations needed
More about Bayside
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hours
Breakfast: 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM; Lunch: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM; Dinner: 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Dress code
Resort casual
Bella Napoli Pizzeria
Neapolitan Pizza
Pizzas made fresh to order.
Included in the plan
No reservations needed
More about Bella Napoli Pizzeria
Meals
Lunch
Hours
Lunch: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Café de Paris
French Patisserie
Pastries, coffees and ice cream.
Included in the plan
No reservations needed
More about Café de Paris
Meals
Snacks
Hours
Snacks: 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Courtyard Bistro
Deli · Grilled Specialties
Anytime snacks, fresh deli and grilled items.
Included in the plan
No reservations needed
More about Courtyard Bistro
Meals
Lunch
Hours
Lunch: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Doggies
Hot Dogs
New York-style hot dog cart.
Included in the plan
No reservations needed
More about Doggies
Meals
Snacks
Hours
Snacks: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Eleanor's
Pan-Caribbean
À la carte. Indoor or outdoor dining.
Included in the plan
Reservation required
More about Eleanor's
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Hours
Breakfast (à la carte): 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM; Dinner: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Dress code
Resort casual
Kimonos
Japanese Teppanyaki
Indoor air-conditioned dining.
Included in the plan
Reservation required
More about Kimonos
Meals
Dinner
Hours
Dinner: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Dress code
Resort casual
Mario's
Italian
Indoor air-conditioned or outdoor dining.
Included in the plan
No reservations needed
More about Mario's
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Hours
Breakfast: 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM; Dinner: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Dress code
Resort casual
OK Corral
Southwestern
Indoor dining.
Included in the plan
Reservation required
More about OK Corral
Meals
Dinner
Hours
Dinner: 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Dress code
Resort casual
Soy Sushi Bar
Sushi
À la carte. Indoor air-conditioned dining.
Included in the plan
No reservations needed
More about Soy Sushi Bar
Meals
Dinner
Hours
Dinner: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Dress code
Resort casual
The Drunken Duck
British Pub Fare
À la carte. Indoor air-conditioned dining.
Included in the plan
No reservations needed
More about The Drunken Duck
Meals
Dinner, Late Night
Hours
Dinner: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Late Night: 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Dress code
Resort casual

Bar locations and hours (7)

Piano Bar
Hours
6:00pm–midnight
Sundowner Bar
Hours
10:30am–11:30pm
Caribbean Swim-up Pool Bar
Hours
10:30am–6:00pm
Kimonos Bar
Hours
5:30pm–11:00pm
Drunken Duck
Hours
5:00pm–2:00am
Mediterranean Swim-up Bar
Hours
10:30am–6:00pm
Barefoot by the Sea Bar
Hours
11:00am–4:00pm; 6:00pm–9:30pm

12 dining venues, including the Doggies hot dog cart. Reservations are required at Eleanor's, Kimonos and OK Corral. Hours from the Sandals Grande Antigua fact sheet dated Feb 27, 2025; confirm the current schedule. Manager’s Wine List selections and private candlelight dinners cost extra.

Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.

Do you need dinner reservations at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa?

Bayside: Walk-in; no reservations required. Indoor or outdoor dining. Mario's: Walk-in; no reservations required. Indoor air-conditioned or outdoor dining. Eleanor's: Reservations required. À la carte. Indoor or outdoor dining. Barefoot by the Sea: Walk-in; no reservations required. À la carte seafood at dinner. Outdoor beach dining available. The Drunken Duck: Walk-in; no reservations required. À la carte. Indoor air-conditioned dining. Kimonos: Reservations required. Indoor air-conditioned dining. OK Corral: Reservations required. Indoor dining. Soy Sushi Bar: Walk-in; no reservations required. À la carte. Indoor air-conditioned dining. Courtyard Bistro: Walk-in; no reservations required. Anytime snacks, fresh deli and grilled items. Bella Napoli Pizzeria: Walk-in; no reservations required. Pizzas made fresh to order. Café de Paris: Walk-in; no reservations required. Pastries, coffees and ice cream. Doggies: Walk-in; no reservations required. New York-style hot dog cart. 12 dining venues, including the Doggies hot dog cart. Reservations are required at Eleanor's, Kimonos and OK Corral. Hours from the Sandals Grande Antigua fact sheet dated Feb 27, 2025; confirm the current schedule. Manager’s Wine List selections and private candlelight dinners cost extra.

Rooms & suites

The rooms in our seasonal price comparison.

Room categories at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
Suite	Occupancy	Bedrooms	Aspect
Caribbean Premium - PRBack to sampled prices	Capacity unverified	Not published	Not published
Mediterranean Club Level Suite - VSBack to sampled prices	Capacity unverified	Not published	Not published

More room options (21)

Room categories at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
Suite	Occupancy	Bedrooms	Aspect
Mediterranean One Bedroom Butler Villa With Private Pool Sanctuary Room details for Mediterranean One Bedroom Butler Villa With Private Pool Sanctuary Category code: LV Separate king bedroom and living room; private pool deck, pool sanctuary and whirlpool; bathroom with Roman whirlpool tub and separate overhead shower; Butler Elite and 24-hour room service. Location: Mediterranean Oceanview Village.	Sleeps 2	1 bedroom	Pool and gardensprivate pool
Mediterranean Oceanview Penthouse One Bedroom Butler Suite Room details for Mediterranean Oceanview Penthouse One Bedroom Butler Suite Category code: GA Separate king bedroom and living room, each opening onto an oversized balcony; Roman whirlpool tub and separate overhead shower; Butler Elite and 24-hour room service. Location: Mediterranean Oceanview Village Cypress Tower Building 7Th Floor.	Sleeps 2	1 bedroom	Ocean, pool and gardens, 7th floor
Mediterranean Honeymoon Romeo & Juliet Oceanview Penthouse One Bedroom Butler Suite Room details for Mediterranean Honeymoon Romeo & Juliet Oceanview Penthouse One Bedroom Butler Suite Category code: PO Separate king bedroom and living room, each opening onto an oversized balcony; Roman whirlpool tub and separate overhead shower; Butler Elite and 24-hour room service. Location: Mediterranean Oceanview Village Almond Building 4Th Floor Cypress Tower Building 6Th Floor.	Sleeps 2	1 bedroom	Ocean, pool and gardens, Almond 4th floor or Cypress Tower 6th floor
Mediterranean Oceanview Grande Luxe Club Level Suite Room details for Mediterranean Oceanview Grande Luxe Club Level Suite Category code: GO King bed and sitting area with sofa and armchairs; patio or balcony; whirlpool tub and separate overhead shower; Club level. Location: Mediterranean Oceanview Village Cypress Tower Building 1St To 7Th Floors.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Ocean, pool and gardens, Cypress Tower 1st–7th floors
Mediterranean Honeymoon Oceanview Club Level Suite Room details for Mediterranean Honeymoon Oceanview Club Level Suite Category code: MO King bed, sofa and balcony; whirlpool tub and separate overhead shower; Club level. Location: Mediterranean Oceanview Village Almond Building 3Rd Floor Cypress Tower Building 4Th To 7Th Floors.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Ocean, pool and gardens, Almond 3rd floor or Cypress Tower 4th–7th floors
Mediterranean Walkout Club Level Suite Room details for Mediterranean Walkout Club Level Suite Category code: PF King bed, sofa and garden walkout patio; whirlpool tub and separate overhead shower; Club level. Location: Mediterranean Oceanview Village Cypress Tower Building 1St Floor Almond Building 1St Floor.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Gardens, Ground floor
Mediterranean Club Level Suite Room details for Mediterranean Club Level Suite Category code: VS King bed and balcony or patio; whirlpool tub and separate overhead shower; two suites are fitted for wheelchair access, subject to assignment; Club level. Location: Mediterranean Oceanview Village Almond Building 1St & 2Nd Floors Cypress Tower Building 2Nd & 3Rd Floors.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Pool and gardens, Almond 1st–2nd floors or Cypress Tower 2nd–3rd floors
Caribbean Honeymoon Butler Rondoval With Private Pool Sanctuary Room details for Caribbean Honeymoon Butler Rondoval With Private Pool Sanctuary Category code: RP Circular Rondoval with conical ceiling, garden patio, private pool sanctuary, wet bar and bathroom with tub and shower; Butler Elite and 24-hour room service. Location: In The Garden At Ground Level.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Gardens and private pool, Ground floorprivate pool
Caribbean Beachfront Butler Rondoval Room details for Caribbean Beachfront Butler Rondoval Category code: RD Circular Rondoval with conical ceiling, garden patio, wet bar and bathroom with tub and shower; near the beach; Butler Elite and 24-hour room service. This category is not described as having its own private pool. Location: In The Garden At Ground Level.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Ocean and beach, Ground floor
Caribbean Honeymoon Beachfront Butler Suite Room details for Caribbean Honeymoon Beachfront Butler Suite Category code: OHS King bed, bedroom and living area; balcony or patio; bathroom with twin washbasins, whirlpool tub and overhead shower; Butler service and 24-hour room service. Location: Poinsettia Buildings 1St & 2Nd Floors.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Ocean, 1st–2nd floors
Caribbean Honeymoon Seaside Butler Suite Room details for Caribbean Honeymoon Seaside Butler Suite Category code: HS King bed with bedroom and living area incorporated into one space; balcony or patio; whirlpool tub and overhead shower; Butler service and 24-hour room service. Location: Poinsettia Buildings 1St & 2Nd Floors.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Garden, 1st–2nd floors
Caribbean Honeymoon Beachfront Grande Luxe Walkout Club Level Room Room details for Caribbean Honeymoon Beachfront Grande Luxe Walkout Club Level Room Category code: WGB King bed and beach-facing ground-floor patio; bathtub/shower combination; Club level. Location: Caribbean Beachfront Grove Frangipani Building 1St Floor.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Ocean, pool and beach, Ground floor
Caribbean Honeymoon Beachfront Grande Luxe Club Level Room Room details for Caribbean Honeymoon Beachfront Grande Luxe Club Level Room Category code: GB King bed, balcony and bathtub/shower combination; Club level. Location: Caribbean Beachfront Grove Frangipani Building 2Nd Floor.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Ocean, pool and beach, 2nd floor
Caribbean Walkout Club Level Veranda Suite Room details for Caribbean Walkout Club Level Veranda Suite Category code: WJS King bed, garden walkout patio and bathtub/shower combination; Club concierge service. Location: Paton & Ixoria Buildings (I, Ii, Iii) 1St Floor.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Gardens or Pool, Ground floor
Caribbean Club Level Veranda Suite Room details for Caribbean Club Level Veranda Suite Category code: JS King bed and sitting area, balcony and bathtub/shower combination; Club level. Location: Paton, & Ixoria Buildings (I, Ii, Iii) 2Nd Floor.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Gardens or Pool, 2nd floor
Sunset Bluff Luxury Poolside Walkout Club Level Room Room details for Sunset Bluff Luxury Poolside Walkout Club Level Room Category code: WHL King bed, private patio with access to the resort pool and walk-in shower; Club concierge service. Pool access is not an exclusive private pool. Location: Sunset Oceanview Bluff Anthurium Building 1St Floor.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Pool & Tropical Gardens, Ground floor
Sunset Bluff Honeymoon Luxury Club Level Room Room details for Sunset Bluff Honeymoon Luxury Club Level Room Category code: HL King bed, balcony and walk-in shower; Club level. Location: Sunset Oceanview Bluff Anthurium Building 2Nd Floor.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Gardens and Pool, 2nd floor
Caribbean Honeymoon Grande Luxe Poolside Walkout Room Room details for Caribbean Honeymoon Grande Luxe Poolside Walkout Room Category code: WGL King bed, separate sitting area and patio opening toward a pool; bathtub/shower combination. Location: Flamboyant And Oleander Buildings 1St Floor.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Tropical Gardens and / or Pool, Ground floor
Caribbean Honeymoon Grande Luxe Poolside Room Room details for Caribbean Honeymoon Grande Luxe Poolside Room Category code: GL King bed, balcony or patio overlooking a cottage pool or gardens; bathtub/shower combination. Location: Flamboyant And Oleander Buildings 2Nd Floor Poinsettia Building 1St & 2Nd Floors.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Tropical Gardens and / or Pool
Caribbean Premium Room Room details for Caribbean Premium Room Category code: PR King bed, patio, separate vanity and bathtub/shower combination; near the main pool. Location: Hibiscus Buildings (I, Ii) 1St Floor.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Gardens and Pool, Ground floor
Caribbean Deluxe Room Room details for Caribbean Deluxe Room Category code: DL Single-storey garden cottages with patio, separate vanity and bathtub/shower combination. Location: Adjacent To The Oleander & Ixoria Buildings 1St Floor.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Gardens, Ground floor

Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.

Pools and the beach

Pools & waterplay

6pools

Six freshwater pools and six whirlpools, including two swim-up pool bars. The Mediterranean Oceanview Village pool is 15,000 sq ft.

Pools 8.6

The beach itself

9.2beach score · very high confidence

Dickenson Bay is the resort's strongest asset; recent guest reports consistently praise the beach, while noting that it is public and vendors can be present.

Calm water, swimmable straight off the sand
Gradual entry, shallow a long way out
Caveat: Sargassum seaweed lands seasonally, raked daily

Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.

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When to go

Getting to Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa

Nearest airport: ANU · V. C. Bird International Airport
Approximate transfer: 15 minutes
Transportation: Sandals includes a shared round-trip bus transfer from V.C. Bird International Airport.

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Hotel transportation

Sandals includes a shared round-trip bus transfer from V.C. Bird International Airport.

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The standard round-trip bus transfer is included. No separate private-upgrade fare was verified.

Provide your flight details to Sandals before travel. After immigration and customs at ANU, proceed to the Sandals desk or lounge for the included ride. Confirm return pickup with Sandals. The included bus is not a promise of a private car; confirm any private upgrade separately.

Hotel sources and checked date

Checked October 19, 2026