Is this the Caribbean's most romantic resort? Of all the Sandals resorts, Sandals Grande Antigua claims this crown! Not only can you enjoy all the perks of the Sandals all inclusive package, but do so in an relaxing, romantic ambience. This is is a couple's paradise set on Antigua's best and most famous beach, Dickenson Bay. With 2 dives a day included, certified divers can while away the hours in the blue, warm waters, before returning to enjoy the the refined luxury of this fabulous retreat.
Sandals Grande Antigua actually offers two accommodation experiences in one location. Explore the Caribbean Beachfront Village, a charming seaside oasis tucked into the lush gardens. Or opt for the Mediterranean Oceanview Village, where all of the room and suite options boast Club Sandals Service as standard. If you are celebrating a special occasion or desire more privacy, why not selected a Caribbean Honeymoon Butler Rondovals with Private Pool Sanctuary or exotic Mediterranean Honeymoon Romeo & Juliet Ocean view Penthouse One Bedroom Butler Suites and Mediterranean One Bedroom Butler Villa Suites with Private Pool Sanctuary.
The Caribbean Beachfront Village: All room choices have air-conditioning, king-size mahogany four poster bed, ceiling fan, amenity kit, hair dryer, telephone, private bath and shower, safe, cable T.V, coffee/tea maker, iPod docking station, iron and ironing board.
The Mediterranean Oceanview Village: All rooms and suites offer Club Sandals service with air-conditioning, king-size mahogany four poster bed, ceiling fan, amenity kit, hair dryer, telephone, private bath and shower, safe, cable TV, coffee/tea maker, iPod docking station, iron and ironing board The bathrooms feature his and her basins, designer bath and shower fixtures, whirlpools and overhead walk in rain showers.
Sandals Grande Antigua has all of the land and water based amenities and activities you could want for. The Mediterranean Oceanivew village pool is a hub for resort life, but there are a total of 6 freshwater pools and 6 whirlpools, including 2 swim up pool bars. Lounge all day in curtained cabanas for two. Straw-roofed Balinese gazebos each containing two comfortable beds are dotted around the exotic gardens, on the beach and around the pool. Let the azure water lure you in, whether diving, paddle boarding, wind surfing or on a hobbie cat or kayaks. There is a full schedule of exercise classes, nightly shows and even a weekly beach party. Want a slower pace? The Red Lane Spa specialises in romantic escapism.
Nestled amidst lush tropical foliage in the heart of the Caribbean Grove, these rooms are located in charming one-story cottages with blooming garden views; an easy stroll to the beach, they are ideally situated near the lobby, Caribbean Pool, and beachside Fire Pit. With high white-washed wood ceilings, classic mahogany furnishings and walkout entry garden patio.
Located on the ground floor of the Cypress and Almond buildings, this cozy suite features a large private patio showcasing serene views of the resort's beautifully landscaped gardens. The suite features a four-poster, king-size bed, flat screen TV, and an en-suite bathroom complete with a double vanity, a whirlpool tub and a separate walk-in rain shower. Guests also enjoy Club Sandals concierge service including assistance with reservations and preferred check-in.
Located just steps from the beach on the ground floor of the Frangipani building, this spacious suite showcases stunning views of Dickenson Bay from a private patio. The suite features a four-poster, king-size bed, flat screen TV, and an en-suite bathroom complete with a bathtub/shower combination and marble vanity. Guests also enjoy Club Sandals concierge service including assistance with reservations and preferred check-in.
Located just steps from the beach in the Caribbean Beachfront Village, these exceptional Love Nest Butler Suites feature a soaring 20-foot conical ceiling, a custom mahogany bed, fully-stocked bar with premium liquors, flat screen TV, and a garden patio with lounge chaises and dining table. The bathroom boasts a bathtub/shower combination and marble vanities. Guests also enjoy the services of a personal butler and 24-hour room service.
The Caribbean Beachfront Village: All room choices have air-conditioning, king-size mahogany four poster bed, ceiling fan, amenity kit, hair dryer, telephone, private bath and shower, safe, cable T.V, coffee/tea maker, iPod docking station, iron and ironing board. The Mediterranean Oceanview Village: All rooms and suites offer Club Sandals service with air-conditioning, king-size mahogany four poster bed, ceiling fan, amenity kit, hair dryer, telephone, private bath and shower, safe, cable T.V, coffee/tea maker, iPod docking station, iron and ironing board The bathrooms feature his and her basins, designer bath and shower fixtures, whirlpools and overhead walk in rain showers.
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Prevention is the key to safeguarding the health of Sandals employees and our guests. They long ago developed a sophisticated approach to preventing the spread of illnesses at Sandals resorts under the guidance of medical professionals, the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and the local Ministries of Health in each country sandals resorts are located. Sandals have dedicated Quality Inspection Teams and environmental health and safety managers at all of their resorts to make sure every procedure is in place to protect every guest and team member. Sandals resorts have always been equipped with full-service medical stations staffed daily with a registered nurse and 24/7 on-call medical personnel, but they have now upgraded these facilities to include the appropriate equipment and supplies needed to address new protocols.
Dive Centre Protocol's Countertops, pens, clipboards, picnic benches to be sanitized after each use All masks to be placed in sanitization solution and liquid detergent and visible to guest All Team Members will wear masks/face shields and sanitize hands while interacting with each guest Dive pool deck will be sanitized daily Doors will remain open for airflow Weight belts, regulators and dive masks to be left in sanitization bucket onboard after use All tanks, seats and vessel bathrooms will be sanitized before and between trips Wetsuits, fins and jackets will be taken back to the dive shop by guests and placed in sanitization solution Tanks will be set up 6 feet apart on dive boats Boat manifest to be adjusted to limit occupants and accommodate the six ft. rule in accordance with social distancing guidelines
Antigua is around 8hrs 30mins hours direct flying time from London.
International travel from the UK has resumed using a traffic light system. Antigua will move to the green list 4am, Wednesday 30 June.
All passengers arriving by air to Antigua, including those transiting the country, must provide evidence of a negative PCR test taken no more than 4 days before arrival. Only tests administered by health care professionals are valid. Home tests are not permitted.
Further health screening is in place at VC Bird International Airport and the private jet terminal for all international arrivals. Measures may include mandatory temperature, travel history checks, a check on whether your accommodation is on the Government of Antigua and Barbuda’s Approved List, and completion of a Health Declaration Form. You should expect long waiting times on arrival.
Tourists arriving with pre-booked hotel accommodation from the Government of Antigua and Barbuda’s Approved List will normally be permitted to travel to their accommodation after screening (including COVID tests) and be allowed to move around the country providing they adhere to local social distancing measures. This is regardless of their vaccination status.
Visitors instructed by the local authorities to take a Coronavirus test on arrival must pay US$ 100 in cash.
Until the end of October, fully vaccinated travellers will need to take a day 2 PCR test on your return in the UK. From the end of October this will be replaced with a lateral flow.
Not fully vaccinated travellers will be required to take a day 2 & day 8 covid test plus 10 days quarantine at home or test to release on day 5
You have to complete this form online before you arrive in the UK
Form to provide your journey and contact details before you travel to the UK
Updated 18th Sept 2021
The best time to visit Antigua is between mid-December and mid-April (peak season), making it the perfect destination to escape wintery conditions in the US or Europe. A good secondary option is to go to Antigua in May or June, just before the wet season from July to November. Carnival is towards the end of July, so can be a great reason to travel off season.
There are direct flights from London to Antigua with BA, typically daily in the Winter and most days over the summer seasons. We are able to book most major airlines. If you have a specific airline you prefer to fly with, simply let us know in your booking request. A supplement may apply for regional departures. Times and any applicable supplements will be confirmed by your travel consultant before you finalise your holiday. If you wish to make your own flight arrangements to Antigua, let us know and we can remove the cost of the international flights from your quote. We are unfortunately not able to redeem airmiles on your behalf. Please do not confirm any flight arrangements yourself before your holiday is confirmed by us.
Flights are direct to Antigua, but from here you can fly to several other Sandals resorts for a longer holiday. Talk to us about island hopping itineraries
British Passport holders do not need a visa to visit Antigua and Barbuda. On entry, you will be granted a specified period to stay as a tourist only. It is your responsibility to ensure your passport is valid and you fulfil entry requirements. Regulations can change: please review current FCO advice: click here
Scuba Travel requires all of our customers to have diving insurance. Please make sure that you have appropriate cover for your diving activities. We also strongly recommend you have travel insurance. It's worth taking out travel insurance once you have paid your deposit to ensure you are covered for unforeseen events and cancellation. Find out more about our combined dive and travel policy click here
Please speak to your local GP or check out the latest NHS advice on travel immunisations: click here
You will be able to manage your booking online once you have been ticketed (after you have paid your holiday balance). Most airlines will now enable you to select your seating at this point. There may be a small charge for prebookable seating before online check in opens. Please speak to the airline for more information about charges.
As you are flying with a scheduled airline, you will be able to check in online with your airline. Please visit their website for more information about when online check in opens.
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On arrival in Antigua, you will need to clear immigration and collect your baggage. You will then be met by a representative of Sandals Grande Antigua. They will be clearly identifiable at the airport. If you have any issues at all locating your rep, please contact us. We have an emergency contact, manned by a member of the team here in the UK. Please call 0044 7747 488 002. We will be able to help your rep locate you in the airport.
Sandals Grande Antigua is around 15mins transfer from the international airport.
At the end of your holiday, your return transfer details will be advised locally.
All Sandals holidays include tips and taxes as part of your package. Any applicable departure tax at the airport is payable in cash locally
USD, credit and debit cards are widely accepted, but you should check with your bank about any additional overseas charges they may levy for using your card.
Phone coverage is generally good - do check with your phone provider about any applicable overseas charges. Alternatively, you may wish to purchase a local SIM for making calls or data use
Electrical outlets in The Bahamas are 60 cycles / 120 volts, which is compatible with all American devices. British and European appliances require a two-pin flat adapter and a 220-volt converter.
Kit hire is arranged in resort and is included in your package price
Entry level PADI courses and scuba reviews are booked and paid for in resort
Sandals resorts have a wide range of shops on site with a variety of gifts and souvenirs
Limited - please ask at the time of booking if nitrox may be available
Sandals holidays departing more than 71days in advance can be secured with a £175 deposit pp. If departing less 71 you will need the full balance to be paid at the time of booking.
We accept mastercard and visa debit or credit cards. Alternatively, you are welcome to pay via bank transfer. All non sterling card payments and UK business debit cards will be subject to the 2% surcharge. Overseas bank transfers must add £6 to the sterling total to cover international handling fees. We are not able to accept PayPal transactions.
If you have booked as part of a group, you can still call and pay directly without needing to go via your group leader. Please have your trip reference number to hand to help us locate your holiday as quickly as possible. You will receive a transaction receipt - your group leader will forward your ATOL certificate and booking confirmation
7 nights all inclusive in your chosen room grade - all inclusive with meals, drinks (inc selected premium liquors), in resort entertainment schedule and a wide range of selected and and water sports. Golf is not included in Antigua resort package. Sandals resorts include complimentary scuba diving for certified divers, with two 1-tank dives, or one 2-tank dive, every day of your stay (except arrival and departure days) Use of the Red Lane Spas plunge pools, steam baths and saunas (all of which are free to use) Your holiday includes flights to Antigua ANU from the UK - please ask for a competitive quote to upgrade your flight option from economy. Return airport transfers are included
Spa services, candlelight dining and selected excursions/sports are booked and paid for in resort Additional diving, any PADI courses or scuba reviews are booked and paid for in resort All Sandals holidays include tips and taxes as part of your package. Any applicable departure tax at the airport is payable in cash locally
At Sandals Resorts certified divers can dive every day at no extra change - twice a day with one tank or one two-tank dive, every day of your holiday.
The dive sites around the North of the island are ideal for new or less experienced divers, with a gentle sloping sea bed. Warm up with a dive on the Jettias Wreck, or the coral filled Mary Kay reef. Parrot fish, trumpet fish, snappers, creole wrasse and stingrays are common faces. Nurse sharks and turtles are often seen on the reefs,Experienced divers can head to the likes of Snappers Ledge and Chimney's Reef. Here the sea bed drops away. Drift between the blackjacks, angelfish, Atlantic bar fish, barracudas and Spanish mackerel.
Top-of-the-line equipment hire included
State-of-the-art Newton Dive Boats
Entry level PADI courses available - extra charges apply
Scuba reviews available - extra charges apply
Old French steam powered freighter sunk in 1817 and sits at a depth of 25'. The wreck is broken up into mainly the bow, the boiler, the engine and the stern. There is coral growth and lots of small fish surrounding it, including parrot fish, grunts, trumpet fish, blue tangs and Spanish hogfish. Occasionally a large barracuda puts in an appearance along with a large dog snapper.
This is a very nice reef to navigate. This site is filled with an abundance of soft coral heads that brings lots of marine life, Also a spur and grove site with small ledges and undercuts. Lobsters, barracudas and lots of small fish are usually present. The occasional turtle and stingray put in an appearance.
Coral knoll with sandy patches at the top and bottom, Parrot fish, trumpet fish, snappers, creole wracks and southern stingray are usually seen on this beautiful reef dive site. The reef is in a circular formation, with the top being just sand and the reef on the circumference. This reef is also very good for seeing sting rays and also encountering a school of Atlantic spades from time to time.
Sank purposely for diving, it is about 30 ft long and 25 ft wide with a variety of pockets in barge forming homes for nurse sharks which are often being spotted.
Sank purposely for diving, it is about 30 ft long and 25 ft wide with a variety of pockets in barge forming homes for nurse sharks which are often being spotted.
This reef is filled with rock hinds, smaller coral heads with anemones and much more. A popular dive site for all levels.
Reef is in the formation of roads with lots of coral heads and short pillars which is also a good spot for our sea turtles.
This reef is in a circular formation with sea fans and barrel sponges and you'll normally be able to spot black tip and nurse sharks.
This reef is basically shaped like fingers with lots of marine life. Good for spotting Flounders and Black Durgeons.
This nice sloping ridge runs about 150 ft in length and generally form homes for a variety of schooling fishes.
The ledge starts from 50 ft and slopes down to about 80 ft. And it forms homes for a variety of species like barracuda, Big Eye Jacks and Spanish Mackerel, which are often seen passing through.
Dive site starts at 40' and gradually descends like stairs to below 80'. There is a hole in the rock face which comes out at the top of the ledge. Home for Blackjacks, angelfish, Atlantic spade fish, barracudas Nurse sharks occasionally rest in the chimney. This long extended reef is used for drift diving.
Lovely piece of ledge that extends about 100 ft in length also forms a nice valley on the way back. Some things to see while you're there are turtles, lobster, southern sting ray and a variety of tropical fishes.
At eleven world-class restaurants, a global team of master chefs caters to your endless culinary cravings. Whether you like it spicy, tangy, zesty or sweet...in stunning settings that are on-the-beach casual or white-gloved chic, Sandals Grande Antigua has your mood-of-the-moment covered. There are 11 restaurants to choose from and 7 bars and cocktail lounges Below are some of our favourites
Authentic West Indian dishes and warm Caribbean hospitality. Representing the best in the rich, flavourful fare that the Caribbean is known for, guests also come to Eleanors to relax and enjoy the beauty of the ocean vistas.
Enjoy Bayside by day for buffet-style breakfast and lunch; and a la carte dining by night. Sit indoors or on the terrace. Bayside is the place to indulge your palate with seafood favorites like Mahi Mahi and Salmon, or other favorites such as Flank Steak and Cornish Hen-all prepared just the way you like it: grilled, seared, or poached.
Located along Antigua's famed Dickenson Bay, Barefoot is one of the few establishments you can actually show up...barefoot, digging your toes into the fluffy, white sand while enjoying delectable seafood. Antiguan Crab Cake, Beef & Shrimp, Seafood Pasta, and Caribbean Lobster Thermidor - sauteed chunks of lobster tail with cream sauce, broiled with cheese and served with mashed potatoes and vegetables - are just a few of the tantalizing options that grace Barefoot's palatable menu.
Fall in love at the most romantic Sandals resort, the Grande Antigua, in the heart of Dickenson Bay. You will love this luxury included holiday, with a single upfront cost that includes diving as standard .
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Sandals new Platinum Protocol of Cleanliness encompasses added health and wellbeing requirements across all points of contact at every resort, including common areas, all restaurants and kitchens, bars, guest rooms, activities, fitness centers, spas, and includes all behind-the-scenes operations. They are leaving no stone unturned as they prepare to welcome guests back to the beauty and warmth of the Caribbean in a friendly, clean and, most importantly, safe environment.