Before traveling my husband and I always check this site for reviews, and decided to finally add one of our own. This was our 3rd Sandals trip 10/2 – 10/9; (Grande Bahamian, Ocho Rios in Jamaica prior) we were traveling with my parents (their 2nd trip). Upon arrival my parents got significant upgrade, as so did we. Unfortunately we were... more

I'm a professional travel agent and recently had the pleasure of going on a business trip to Sandals Grande Antigua. I have been to two other Sandals owned resorts (Sandals Whitehouse in Jamaica and Beaches Turks & Caicos) and I am very familiar with the rest of the Sandals properties. My trip was from October 29 - November 1. As... more

My wife and I stayed here for our vacation, and I can honestly say that, other than unachievable expectations, people have no reason to complain about this place. We stayed on the Caribbean side (which has much more charm than the hotel-like feel of the Mediterranean side), and loved our 3rd Sandals experience. Despite what people have been writing, the... more

Spent the 3rd week of Oct. in the Venetian "suite", which by many hotels is a standard hotel room, with small balcony plus and oversized bathroom. Management needs to spend some time in the suites of a Maya Riviera or Dominican Republic all-inclusive before referring to these rooms as "suites." The "room" was nice. The place seemed to be geared... more

My husband and I went to Sandals Antigua from Oct. 17-24. We went to celebrate our 25th anniversary and renewed our vows. The renewal of vows ceremony was absolutely beautiful, on the beach. The marriage counselor and staff were excellent and made the ceremony very special. We then were treated to a private reception at a gazebo near the beach... more

great if you like eating and drinking the food was absolutely wonderful you wont be disappointed also all drinks and alcohol is included a really great all inclusive. booking for the restaurants is very difficult you need to book at least 2 days in advance to get any chance of eating anything. Staff are surly tho. Please dont make the... more

Sandals has a big reputation... but it is very expensive for what they offer. Not that good either. I have been in less expensive and much better Resorts in the past. I did not like the room. They called that an "upgrade" and gave me an old room behind everything. No view! Unless you get the most expensive rooms in... more

My husband and I just returned from our honeymoon last week and had an amazing time! We stayed on the Mediterranean side in a Portofino Suite. Below are the pros and cons. Pros: Food: We were beyond impressed with the quality and taste of the food. Our favorites were Kimono's, OK Corral, and Barefoot By the Sea which didn't even... more

Just returned from Sandals Grande Antigua, we travelled as a party of 4 adults. (for a silver wedding anniversary) 1st time to Antigua and 1st time to Sandals. Upon our arrival we were taken to the mediteranean village reception where we were greeted with cold towels, champage and hors deurs. We were taken to our room by a guide and... more