Are the specialty restaurants included at The Verandah Antigua?

Partly: some premium & à la carte dining is included at The Verandah Antigua, but premium options cost extra. Most listed dining venues are included, but Nicole's Restaurant is marked as surcharge by the official site.

Does The Verandah Antigua include top-shelf liquor?

Yes: top-shelf liquor is included in the all-inclusive plan at The Verandah Antigua. Official dining copy describes top-shelf bars and lounges.

Is Wi-Fi free at The Verandah Antigua?

Yes: wi-fi is included in the all-inclusive plan at The Verandah Antigua. TripAdvisor and booking listings identify free internet or Wi-Fi.

Are non-motorized water sports included at The Verandah Antigua?

Yes: non-motorized water sports is included in the all-inclusive plan at The Verandah Antigua. Official amenities show paddle boards, kayaks, water hammocks, and Hobie Cat sailboats.

Are spa treatments included at The Verandah Antigua?

No: spa treatments costs extra at The Verandah Antigua and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Tranquility Spa is an amenity; treatments are not evidenced as included.

Are excursions included at The Verandah Antigua?

No: off-site excursions costs extra at The Verandah Antigua and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Official site prices Antigua tours and excursions separately.

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The Verandah Antigua

The Palmprint

8.4 out of 10

Six fronds, six scores ·

Fly into

ANU · 35 min

Dining

5 places to eat

Guests say

4.3 · 1,003

Under $350 pp / night

Value8.0

Service7.9

Beach8.5

Dining7.8

Rooms8.2

Pools & Spa8.7

Last verified July 2026. Dining is the weakest mark at 7.8. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file

Dining, pools and the beach

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Dining & bars

9venues · 5 restaurants, 4 bars

A few venues take reservations, the rest are walk-in

Buffet · Pizza · Italian · Seafood · Beach grill · Coffee shop

Food 7.8

Blue oval pool with rock waterfall feature, white lounge chairs, gazebo, and palm trees under clear sky at The Verandah Antigua.

Pools & waterplay

4pools

Official amenities list Rasta Beach Pool, Main Pool, Waterfall Pool, and Villa Pool.

Pools 8.7

Beach scene at The Verandah Antigua with guests swimming and kayaking in turquoise water, thatched umbrellas on sand, and resort buildings nestled in tropical vegetation.

The beach itself

8.5beach score · high confidence

Official and travel media sources identify Lover's Beach and Rasta Beach, with paddleboarding and kayaking centered around Lover's Beach.

Calm water, swimmable straight off the sand
Caveat: Entry depth varies along the shore
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.

Rooms & suites

Who fits where at The Verandah Antigua

All 6 categories, from the resort's own accommodations pages. The figures are the comparison: how many the room takes, against the most this property puts in any one key. Where a category carries no figures, the resort does not publish an occupancy for it, which at villa tier usually means it is set when you book.

Modern hotel room with a queen bed, patterned bed runner, and bedside lamps illuminating white walls at The Verandah Antigua.

Bathroom with dual sinks, large walk-in shower with glass enclosure, soaking tub, and red flower petals scattered throughout at The Verandah Antigua.

Room categories at The Verandah Antigua, smallest first: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
Suite	Occupancy	Bedrooms	Aspect
Hillside Suite	Sleeps 2	1 bedroom	Hillside
Waterview Suite	Sleeps 3	1 bedroom	Waterview
Waterfront Suite	Sleeps 4	1 bedroom	Waterfront
Superior Waterfront Suite	Sleeps 4	1 bedroom	Waterfront
Two-Bedroom Villa	Sleeps 5	2 bedrooms	Not published
Two-Bedroom Plunge-Pool Villa	Sleeps 4	2 bedrooms	Not publishedprivate pool

Occupancy is the maximum published occupancy including rollaways, not comfortable occupancy. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.

= sleeps 2 of 5 max

Every table on property

The dining, restaurant by restaurant

What each restaurant serves, and whether it is in your plan or costs extra.

In your plan

Covered by the all-inclusive rate.

Beach Grill
Casual beach grill
Snacks
Café 17 61°
Coffee shop
Lazy Pelican Beach Bar
Bar
Papa Ricco’s Pizzeria
Pizza
A la carte
Pool Bar
Bar
Portofino Ristorante Italiano
Italian
A la carte
Sails & Tales Bar & Grill
Grill
A la carte
Seabreeze
International buffet
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Buffet
Wavy Wicket Pub
Bar

Costs extra

Specialty venues billed on top of the plan.

Nicole’s
Fine dining
A la carte

Venues, hours, and what is included come from the resort's own pages and can change by season. Guest verdicts are drawn from recent reviews. Confirm anything that will make or break your trip when you book.

The Verandah Resort & Spa now trades publicly as The Verandah Antigua.
It is an all-inclusive, adults-oriented Antigua resort, with official copy now referencing guests 16+ and booking channels still presenting it as adults-only.
The resort is spread across hillsides and waterfront areas, so walking and shuttles are part of the stay.
Food and service sentiment is more mixed than beach, rooms, and pools.
Hidden tips
Choose waterfront or plunge-pool villa categories if views and privacy matter.
Use resort shuttles if hills or longer walks are a concern.
Budget separately for Nicole's Restaurant and off-property excursions.
Things guests wish they had known
The property is spread out and hilly.
Nicole's Restaurant is not part of the standard included dining set.
Antigua service culture can feel slower and more laid-back than some Mexico or Dominican Republic resorts.

Most loved

4 themes

Beaches and water sports
Spacious suites and villas
Pools and relaxed setting
Quiet adults-oriented atmosphere

Most complained about

4 themes

Food consistency
Service pace
Hilly resort layout
Extra costs for some dining and excursions

From Reddit

Sentiment: Split

Recent Reddit discussion frames The Verandah as a solid Antigua all-inclusive with good scenery, beaches, activities, and rooms, while warning about hilly walking, laid-back service, and food expectations.

What it costs

The rate, and where to check it

A checked price with a date on it, not a teaser. Here is the stay we price.

nights per sample

adults sharing

Taxes and fees vary by channel, so compare the final screen, not the first one.

$187pp / night

$374 for two, all in · checked 24 Aug

Cheapest month we've seen: November, around $187 pp / night.

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When to go

Getting there

35 minutes from ANU

Nearest airport: ANU · V. C. Bird International Airport
Transfer: 35 min
Address: Long Bay, 38W8+QM, Willikies, Antigua and Barbuda
Phone: +1 866-237-1785

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Before you fly

Antigua

Language: English (official)
Currency: East Caribbean dollar – USD widely accepted
Power: 230V (110V at some hotels), Type A/B plugs
Driving: On the left
Main airport: V.C. Bird International, St. John's (ANU)
Flight time: ~4–4.5h from the US East Coast

Read the Antigua guide: passport, visa, tipping, safety

What we'd book around it

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Flights

Fly into ANU, 35 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $662.

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Insurance

Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.

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Data

An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.

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Days out

Off-site excursions cost extra here, so price the days out of Antigua ahead.

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Don't buy

Kayaks & paddleboards is already in the rate. Don't pay for them twice.

The Palmprint file

How we scored The Verandah Antigua

6 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 23 July 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.

reddit · booking · expedia · mapcarta · official · cn_traveler · tripadvisor · reddit_comparison · official_resort_map

The six that set the score

Value8.0

Service7.9

Beach8.5

Dining7.8

Rooms8.2

Pools & Spa8.7

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

Open a category

Value8.0Medium confidence

Room Size: 8.5
Food Penalty: 7.3
Activity Depth: 8.4
Surcharge Penalty: 7.5

Method: All inclusive value analysis balancing room size pool beach activity depth against food service and surcharge caveatsOfficial · Expedia · Booking.com · TripAdvisor · Reddit · Reddit ComparisonVerified 23 July 2026

Service7.9Medium confidence

Resort Shuttle: 8.0
Guest Sentiment: 7.9
Laid Back Service Penalty: 7.2

Method: Guest consensus on staff pace wait service and antigua service expectationsTripAdvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · Reddit · Condé Nast TravelerVerified 23 July 2026

Beach8.5High confidence

Beach Access: 8.8
Swimmability: 8.3
Water Sports: 8.7
Sargassum Risk: 7.6

Method: Weighted beach analysis using official two beach inventory and travel media guest consensusOfficial · Expedia · TripAdvisor · Reddit · Condé Nast TravelerVerified 23 July 2026

Dining7.8Medium confidence

Venue Count: 8.4
Guest Sentiment: 7.5
Surcharge Penalty: 7.2
Included Venue Depth: 8.0

Method: Official dining inventory balanced against recent guest food consistency reportsOfficial · Booking.com · TripAdvisor · Reddit · ExpediaVerified 23 July 2026

Rooms8.2High confidence

Views: 8.4
Suite Size: 8.7
Villa Product: 8.7
Maintenance Penalty: 7.4

Method: Official suite and villa inventory analysis plus booking review contextOfficial · Expedia · Booking.com · TripAdvisor · Condé Nast TravelerVerified 23 July 2026

Pools & Spa8.7High confidence

Pool Count: 8.8
Villa Pool: 8.5
Beachfront Pool: 8.7
Guest Sentiment: 8.6

Method: Official four pool inventory and guest pool sentimentOfficial · Expedia · TripAdvisor · Condé Nast TravelerVerified 23 July 2026

What it does best

Multiple beaches and four pools.
Large suites and villas compared with many Caribbean resorts.
Strong non-motorized water-sports setup.
Good activity mix including pickleball, mini-golf, evening entertainment, and excursions.

Where it costs you

Food and service reviews are mixed.
The hillside layout can be inconvenient.
Some dining and excursions cost extra.
Adults-only positioning should be checked directly if traveling with older teens because official copy references 16+.

Palmprint methodology 1.0How we score What the Palmprint measures

Room intelligence

Best Value Room: Waterview SuiteOfficial room list shows 700 sq ft waterview suites with partial ocean views and occupancy for two or three guests.
Best Room Category: Two-Bedroom Plunge-Pool VillaOfficial accommodations list two-bedroom plunge-pool villas above Lover's Beach with panoramic views, private plunge pools, kitchen, dining, and living areas.

Everything we read on The Verandah Antigua

Reddit Booking Expedia Mapcarta Official Cn Traveler Tripadvisor Reddit Comparison Official Resort Map

What's actually included

In the plan, or on the bill

Where the line sits at The Verandah Antigua, item by item, with what we checked it against.

What the all-inclusive plan covers at The Verandah Antigua, and what costs extra
What you'd expect to pay for	Status
Premium & à la carte diningMost listed dining venues are included, but Nicole's Restaurant is marked as surcharge by the official site.	Partly included
Top-shelf liquorOfficial dining copy describes top-shelf bars and lounges.	Included
Wi-FiTripAdvisor and booking listings identify free internet or Wi-Fi.	Included
Non-motorized water sportsOfficial amenities show paddle boards, kayaks, water hammocks, and Hobie Cat sailboats.	Included
Spa treatmentsTranquility Spa is an amenity; treatments are not evidenced as included.	Costs extra
Off-site excursionsOfficial site prices Antigua tours and excursions separately.	Costs extra