A favorite of honeymooners, this romantic adults-only resort sits along the powdery white sands and calm waters of Antigua's Dickenson Bay, just 3 miles from the capital city of St. John�s.
What I wish I
could change:
Restaurants require proper attire in the evenings, which means long pants, collared shirts and shoes for men and skirs, dresses, capri's and pants for women. Also, remember to bring sunscreen and film for your camera as it can be expensive to purchase on island
Why YOU should
go:
The $70 million 180-suite Mediterranean Village, situated on a west-facing hilltop overlooking the ocean, is newly opened . Guests now have access to a large freshwater pool, and poolside cabanas with plasma TVs and wireless Internet access. A shopping center, four new dining options, expanded state-of-the-art meeting and banquet space, beauty salon, and expanded spa facilities.
A favorite of honeymooners, this romantic all-inclusive resort, where Luxury is Included sits along the powdery white sands and calm waters of Antigua's famed Dickenson Bay, just 5 miles from V.C. Bird International Airport.
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Arrayed around a fountain courtyard, Sandals Grande Antigua is a couples only resort.
Both group activities and privacy are available around the densely planted grounds.
Three medium-sized and one large pool are situated around the grounds. Eight-person spa tubs are paired with the smaller pools. Surrounded by a thick garden, the large pool comprises a good-size round section and a smaller section that curves around a two-sided swim-up bar. Adjacent is a 20-person spa tub. The beach fronting the resort provides a half-mile of nearly white sand.
The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).
This resort is a part of Sandals Resort's Signature Collection. Guests at Signature Collection resorts receive the following in addition to the standard All-Inclusive package:
-Daily champagne breakfast in restaurant -Room service, where applicable -Turndown service in all rooms and suites -Beach valet service -Beach grill service - beach grills with full table service -Signature sunset happy hour with cocktail snacks -White-glove service at each resort's Signature restaurant -Two themed late-night culinary experiences per week
A complex of colorful wood buildings, comprises a health, beauty, and fitness center. One open-air pavilion shelters an eight-person spa tub and plunge pool. Another open-air pavilion contains cardio and weight machines and free weights. A third holds a workout area for aerobics and yoga classes. There is an an air-conditioned health-and-beauty spa with treatments, men's and women's saunas, steam rooms, and skylighted relaxation lounges, as well as a hydrotherapy room with twin treatment tables for couples. Surcharges apply for spa and beauty treatments and services.
A lobby kiosk provides dial-up Internet access (surcharge). 180-suite Mediterranean Village, situated on a west-facing hilltop overlooking the ocean, is scheduled to open in February 2007 (subject to change). Guests will have access to a large freshwater pool, and poolside cabanas with plasma TVs and wireless Internet access. A shopping center, four new dining options, expanded state-of-the-art meeting and banquet space, beauty salon, and expanded spa facilities will be available. The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities.Dining:
Bayside Restaurant - Serves all meals. Breakfast and lunch buffets include made-to-order items. International cuisine. Dinner can be enjoyed indoors by candlelight or outdoors overlooking the moonlit sea. Reservations not required. Dinner dress code: Resort evening. Il Palio - White-glove, white-linen, open-air, beachside Italian restaurant. Open for dinner nightly except Saturdays. Reservations required. Dress code: Resort evening. Kimonos- Air-conditioned teppanyaki restaurant. Open for dinner nightly except Mondays and Saturdays. Reservations required. Nonsmoking. Dress code: Resort evening. OK Corral - Casual, second-floor, open-air restaurant above beach serving Southwestern food la carte. Open for dinner nightly except Mondays. Reservations required. Dress code: Resort casual. The Courtyard Grill - Casual snack spot open late mornings to early evenings; reopens after dinner period and remains open until breakfast service begins. Serves hamburgers, fruits, french fries, salads, and other fast foods. Sundowner Bar - Beachside, open-air bar serving tropical drinks, beer, wine from late morning until late night. Piano Bar - Air-conditioned bar/lounge open until late night. Swim-up Pool Bar Kimonos Bar This resort may have a minimum stay requirement, and also may have a minimum adult age for check in. Please see additional information below for details.
Address:
Dickenson Bay, PO Box 147, St. John's, Antigua
193 guestrooms, suites, and cottages in West Indian-style pastel-colored buildings with corrugated red-steel or wood-shingle roofs surrounded by thick tropical gardens. All accommodations include tile floors, pastel walls, and floral fabrics. Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa adds the all-suite Mediterranean Village to the resort's existing Caribbean Village. The Mediterranean Village will feature 180 suites in six room categories, each with ocean views. In addition to standard Sandals Resorts amenities, these suites will include marble columns and mosaic tile accents, jetted, jacuzzi style baths, and plasma TVs. Butler service and suite concierge service will be available in some rooms.
Honeymoon Oceanview Suites (Hotel/Studio Unit) show details
Premium Room (Hotel/Studio Unit) show details
Grande Luxe Beachfront Concierge Room (Hotel/Studio Unit) show details
Deluxe Room (Hotel/Studio Unit) show details
Honeymoon Garden Rondoval with Private Plunge Pool (Hotel/Studio Unit) show details
Honeymoon Luxury Concierge (Studio/Villa Suites) (Hotel/Studio Unit) show details
Luxury Beach Front (Rondovals) (Hotel/Studio Unit) show details
Honeymoon Grande Luxe (Hotel/Studio Unit) show details
Located 5 miles away from V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU). Approximate driving time is 15 minutes.
Check-in: 3 PM Check-out: 11 AM
Please be aware there is a $20 per person departure tax at the airport, payable in cash only.