Everything You Need to Know About Staying at Sandals Grande Antigua
Sandals Grande Antigua is a 5-star, all-inclusive, adults-only resort in the Caribbean. For my 30th birthday, my husband and I had the opportunity to stay at this resort for a few nights. I have been wanting to stay at a Sandals Resort for a long time, and this first visit didn’t disappoint! I had a really great time and am excited to share my thoughts on the resort.
When you’re ready to travel to a Sandals Resort, email me at hello@thekeystotravel.com for help planning and booking your stress-free vacation!
Here is everything you need to know about staying at Sandals Grande Antigua.
Location of Sandals Grande Antigua
Sandals Grande Antigua is located on the Northwest coast of Antigua on Dickenson Bay. It is a quick 15-minute drive from the airport, which makes for quick and easy transportation.
The Beach at the Resort
For me, a beautiful beach is top priority for a tropical vacation. This Sandals Resort has one of the best beaches in their resort collection. It is located on Dickenson Bay, the top-rated beaches in Antigua. The sand is soft and pure white, looking perfect against the turquoise blue waters. If you are a beach person and are looking for a perfect tropical beach, this is it.
What is Included at Sandals Grande Antigua?
With an all-inclusive resort, you may be wondering what is actually included? Sandals Resorts go above and beyond the traditional inclusions in an all-inclusive property. Here is an overview of everything included in your all-inclusive package at Sandals Grande Antigua:
- Transportation to and from the airport
- Gourmet unlimited dining, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and anytime snacks, at 11 restaurants
- Unlimited premium liquors
- 7 bars, including swim-up bars
- Stocked bars in every room
- PADI-Certified scuba diving
- Snorkeling
- Hobie Cats, paddleboards, and kayaks
- Professional instruction for water sports
- Beach volleyball, basketball, and pool tables
- Fitness center and unlimited land sports
- Day and night entertainment
- Free WiFi
- All tips and gratuities
The Rooms at Sandals Grande Antigua
Sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming with the number of room categories that the Sandals brand offers. At Sandals Grande Antigua, I really liked having the variety. It allows you to truly have the vacation of your dreams. Make sure to talk to your travel agent (me!) to make sure you are getting the perfect room for your vacation.
Here are some insider knowledge when deciding which room category you should go with:
- It looks like they are in the process of slowly updating each room at this resort. Just know that your room may not look as updated as the ones pictured online.
- There are different room category levels with different inclusions. For example, unless you are a club level or above, you do not have 24/hour room service. If room service is important to you, pick out a club level or higher room category.
I had the opportunity to tour a few different room categories while at Sandals Grande Antigua, including the Caribbean Beachfront Grande Luxe Walkout Club Level, Mediterannean Club Level Suite, and the Mediterranean One Bedroom Butler Villa with Private Pool Sanctuary. Please let me know if you have any questions about the variety of room categories offered at this resort!
Caribbean Beachfront Grande Luxe Walkout Club Level
Mediterranean Club Level Suite
Mediterranean One Bedroom Butler Villa with Private Pool Sanctuary
Dining Options
You could easily spend more than a week at Sandals Grande Antigua because they have so many different dining options. I was there for only a short time, so I didn’t get to try everything (and menus and dining were modified due to COVID), but these were some of my favorites:
- Bayside Restaurant for breakfast. Normally it is a buffet, but right now it is al la carte. Really delicious omelets!
- Dinner at Barefoot by the Sea. I think this was my favorite meal. Delicious seafood right by the ocean.
- Drinks at snacks at the Drunken Duck. At night we enjoyed some snacks and drinks while playing pool at the Drunken Duck.
- Sushi dinner at Soy. It wasn’t the best sushi in the whole world, but there were a lot of options and it was fun to be able to try so many thanks to the all-inclusive feature.
Nighttime Entertainment at the Resort
Each night offers different entertainment options throughout the resort. There is live music, live shows, different theme parties, and quieter options like playing pool at the Drunken Duck or sitting by the fire pits next to the ocean. I’m not a big night party person (I enjoy going to bed early) but there was definitely enough entertainment in my opinion.
Insider Tips when Visiting Sandals Grande Antigua
One of the best views can be found on the top floor of the Cypress Tower. Head here at sunset for incredible views of the entire resort and ocean.
Sandals Grande Antigua is continually rated as the “World’s Most Romantic Resort” year after year for a reason. I feel like this resort is pretty spread out with a lot of small tucked away romantic spots. There are fire pits spread throughout the resort, swings to hideaway and cuddle on and plenty of private room options to pick from. If you’re looking for a romantic getaway or honeymoon option with your significant other, I highly recommend Sandals Grande Antigua.
What questions do you have about staying at Sandals Grande Antigua? Are you ready to book your romantic getaway to Antigua? Email me at hello@thekeystotravel.com today!
For more information on things to do in Antigua for a couples vacation, click here!
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