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.

It’s All Inclusive

Antigua · Adults only · 4-star

The Verandah Antigua

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8.4 / 10

Palmprint

Our resort score · out of 10

Strongest on pools & spa and beach

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The Verandah Antigua at a glance

Location: Willikies
Guests: Adults only
The plan: All-inclusive
Setting: Near the coast
Guest rating: 4.3 / 5 on Google1,007 reviews
Pools: 4 pools
Airport transfer: ANUAbout 35 minutes
Dining: 5 restaurants
Drinks: 4 bars

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USD / room / night · 2 adults · 7 nights

1. Waterfront Suite King: view room details
2. Waterview Suite King: view room details

Jan 10, 2027

$574

$526

Apr 11, 2027

$574

$526

Jul 11, 2027

$574

$526

Oct 10, 2027

$620

$568

Checked Sep 12, 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.

Each price is a sampled rate, not a live quote. Select a room name above for its details.

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

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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.
Strengths from our research
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.
Other considerations from our research
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+.

What guests say

Most loved

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

Most complained about

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

From Reddit

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’s included

Included

Top-shelf liquorIncluded
Official dining copy describes top-shelf bars and lounges.
Wi-FiIncluded
TripAdvisor and booking listings identify free internet or Wi-Fi.
Non-motorized water sportsIncluded
Official amenities show paddle boards, kayaks, water hammocks, and Hobie Cat sailboats.

Not included

Spa treatmentsCosts extra
Tranquility Spa is an amenity; treatments are not evidenced as included.
Off-site excursionsCosts extra
Official site prices Antigua tours and excursions separately.

Included with limits

Premium & à la carte diningPartly included
Most listed dining venues are included, but Nicole's Restaurant is marked as surcharge by the official site.

Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this

More resort facts

Pools: 4

Palmprint

Our resort score · out of 10

8.4 / 10How we score

Value: 8.0 out of 10
Service: 7.9 out of 10
Beach: 8.5 out of 10
Dining: 7.8 out of 10
Rooms: 8.2 out of 10
Pools & Spa: 8.7 out of 10

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

Score breakdown, research & sources

The Palmprint file

How we scored The Verandah Antigua

6 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jul 23, 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 Jul 23, 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 Jul 23, 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 Jul 23, 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 Jul 23, 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 Jul 23, 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 Jul 23, 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 TravelerTripadvisorReddit Comparison Official Resort Map

Restaurants & bars

Palmprint food score 7.8 / 10

Places to eat: 5
Bars and lounges: 4

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

Beach Grill
Casual beach grill
Included in the plan
More about Beach Grill
Service
Snacks
Café 17 61°
Included in the plan
More about Café 17 61°
Service
Coffee shop
Lazy Pelican Beach Bar
Included in the plan
More about Lazy Pelican Beach Bar
Service
Bar
Nicole’s
Fine dining
Costs extra
More about Nicole’s
Service
A la carte
Papa Ricco’s Pizzeria
Pizza
Included in the plan
More about Papa Ricco’s Pizzeria
Service
A la carte
Pool Bar
Included in the plan
More about Pool Bar
Service
Bar
Portofino Ristorante Italiano
Italian
Included in the plan
More about Portofino Ristorante Italiano
Service
A la carte
Sails & Tales Bar & Grill
Grill
Included in the plan
More about Sails & Tales Bar & Grill
Service
A la carte
Seabreeze
International buffet
Included in the plan
More about Seabreeze
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Service
Buffet
Wavy Wicket Pub
Included in the plan
More about Wavy Wicket Pub
Service
Bar

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

Do you need dinner reservations at The Verandah Antigua?

The recorded policy requires reservations at some restaurants. Reservation rules for venues without a stated policy are unverified; confirm with the resort.

Rooms & suites

The rooms in our seasonal price comparison.

Room categories at The Verandah Antigua: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
Suite	Occupancy	Bedrooms	Aspect
Waterfront Suite KingBack to sampled prices	Capacity unverified	Not published	Not published
Waterview Suite KingBack to sampled prices	Capacity unverified	Not published	Not published

More room options (6)

Room categories at The Verandah Antigua: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
Suite	Occupancy	Bedrooms	Aspect
Hillside Suite Room details for Hillside Suite Official category lists 700 sq ft and a private verandah.	Sleeps 2	1 bedroom	Hillside
Waterview Suite Room details for Waterview Suite Official category lists 700 sq ft with king or two-queen bedding.	Sleeps 3	1 bedroom	Waterview
Waterfront Suite Room details for Waterfront Suite Official category lists 700 sq ft with king or two-queen bedding.	Sleeps 4	1 bedroom	Waterfront
Superior Waterfront Suite Room details for Superior Waterfront Suite Official category lists 700 sq ft and upgraded waterfront placement.	Sleeps 4	1 bedroom	Waterfront
Two-Bedroom Villa Room details for Two-Bedroom Villa Official category lists 1,400 sq ft, full kitchen, dining and living areas, and villa-pool access.	Sleeps 5	2 bedrooms	Not published
Two-Bedroom Plunge-Pool Villa Room details for Two-Bedroom Plunge-Pool Villa Official category lists 1,400 sq ft, panoramic views and a private plunge pool.	Sleeps 4	2 bedrooms	Not publishedprivate pool

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

Pools and the beach

Pools & waterplay

4pools

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

Pools 8.7

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.

Weather guide

When to go

Getting to The Verandah Antigua

Nearest airport: ANU · V. C. Bird International Airport
Approximate transfer: 35 minutes
Transportation: Check your package for transfer inclusions and arrangements.

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Destination essentials & trip planning

Long Bay, 38W8+QM, Willikies, Antigua and Barbuda · +1 866-237-1785

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