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Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa
P O BOX 147 | Dickenson Bay, St. John's, Antigua
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What a romantic & peacefull getaway

Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa

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5 of 5 stars
Zebra827 4 contributions
Long Island, NY
Apr 17, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

I usually travel with my family, but now that my kids are pretty much
grown and doing their own thing, we decided to take a special vacation to a place that was for adults only and this place was perfect. I love my kids and I'm usually not bothered by other people's kids, but there are times when you want to have a quiet, romantic dinner or even just lying on the beach without all the noise
and chaos that kids can bring. The Sandals in Antigua was not only a beautiful resort with a fabulous spa (yes, you really have to indulge
yourself and do the spa!), but the service everywhere was terrific. The food was really great and the bbq on the beach was so much fun.

Our room had it's own pool & jacuzzi right outside the door that was shared with just a few other rooms. There is entertainment every night and a disco that you really don't have to leave the grounds. That's nice when you want to dart back to your room for, well, let's say whatever.....

You can also take trips into town, around the island or dinner cruises. We enjoyed the people of the island so much, I can't wait to go back.

  • Date of stay July 2006
  • Member since April 17, 2007
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A Wedding to remember

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5 of 5 stars
scorpain 1 contribution
UK
Apr 16, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
3/5 found this review helpful

We wanted to make our special day the best we possibly could, and Sandals, Antigua, did not disappoint in any way.
The Hotel is fantastic and the staff superb.
I would not hesitate to recommend this experience to anybody or to relive it myself at the first possible opportuniy.
It truly is Paradise
Thanks sandals

Gary Dobson

  • Liked — The surroundings
  • Disliked — N/A
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay April 2006
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since April 16, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine
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Loved our week at Sandals!

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5 of 5 stars
SueWisconsin 1 contribution
Wisconsin
Apr 16, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
6/6 found this review helpful

This was our first experience at a Sandals, and it was a wonderful experience. Our first surprise was a very nice upgrade to the Concierge level; we were right at the beach (the units there are older, but you can't beat the location) and our friends were moved to a Honeymoon room which was beautiful. The staff of the Concierge desk did all they could to be helpful; they even provided us with a little cooler so we could take a lunch with us the day we rented a car. The island is relatively small and we would recommend driving yourself; even if you get lost (and you probably will since there are NO street signs), everyone we asked pointed us in the right direction.
Meals in all the restaurants were excellent, as well as the waitstaff, and the buffets were bountiful and good. My husband had some of his best diving experiences in the 6 dives he did that week. And, of course, the beach --- lovely white sand, umbrellas for shade, never a problem getting a beach chair, rarely crowded and long enough for a great stroll.
We liked the older layout where each area had it's own small pool with lots of shaded paths to stroll among the pastel buildings. The construction of their new addition was still underway in January and it looks beautiful, but we would opt to stay in the original section if we returned.
We brought back great memories of our week in Antigua!

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay January 2007
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since April 16, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine
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Sandals regulars loved Antigua

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5 of 5 stars
Jimbosgirl 1 contribution
New Jersey
Apr 16, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
2/4 found this review helpful

Sandals Antigua was a great resort. We stayed in a suite with a private pool which was awesome. We had butler service which was very nice. We enjoyed the 24-hour room service. The beach was nice, though it was a public beach. Overall, we would recommend highly.

  • Liked — The suites with private pools
  • Disliked — The public beaches
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay April 2006
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since April 16, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun, Gambling / Casinos, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine
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Lovely Stay

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4 of 5 stars
Connecticut11 1 contribution
Connecticut
Apr 15, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

The beach is one of the most beautiful we’ve ever been to.
The service, especially the activities staff, is really accommodating and make the experience relaxing, even without tips which are not allowed.
The food is abundant but average.
There are enough pools, hot tubs and hanging seats scattered around, so you can always enjoy a romantic private moment,
The room we had was quite basic and probably needed updating, but we had a glimpse of other rooms which had all the bells and whistles - You get what you pay for in this regard.
Overall, the setting and service made this an unforgettable experience - I will recommend going before the planned expansion begins - the hotel still has a secluded "getaway' feel.

  • Liked — The Setting
  • Disliked — The food
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay December 2006
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since April 15, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun
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