In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about planning a romantic trip to Sandals Grande Antigua, one of the best Sandals resorts for your honeymoon. This adult-only and all-inclusive resort in Antigua will be a great fit for couples looking for a luxurious, romantic, and relaxing honeymoon in the Caribbean.
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About Sandals Grande Antigua
Sandals Grande Antigua, located on Antigua’s Dickenson Bay in St. John’s in the Caribbean, was voted the “World’s Most Romantic Resort” several years in a row. This all-inclusive, adult-only resort was designed for your destination honeymoon resort. You will enjoy not only one of the most beautiful beaches but also a delightful garden in which to have romantic strolls during your stay.
The resort is divided into the Beachfront Village or the Mediterranean Oceanview Village, and you will find an abundance of amenities and activities to make your stay in either village unforgettable. Consider pampering yourself with a Butler-level room, where your personal butler will see to your every comfort 24 hour a day. It’s the ultimate luxury for your dream destination honeymoon.
Two of the six pools have swim-up bars. At Sandals Grande Antigua, the liquor is unlimited and of high quality. All you need to do is sit back and enjoy. A few of the Butler-level suites even have their own, private pool.
The pampering doesn’t stop with your luxury room and private butler. Visit the Red Lane Spa for treatments and couples’ massages. The 24-hours fitness center with a view of the garden offers cardio exercises, as well as yoga. It is all designed to make you glow from within. All these treatments and classes are, of course, a part of your honeymoon package and are unlimited and free. There may be a charge for some of the spa services.
The Sandals Grande Antigua also offers a premier wedding package, Beautiful Beginnings Wedding. This allows you to combine your destination honeymoon with your destination wedding. A wedding planner will help you with all arrangements if you stay at the resort for three days or more. Some wedding services may come at an extra fee. Why not celebrate your dream wedding and your dream Sandals Grande Antigua honeymoon all in one site?
The wedding package includes a bouquet and boutonniere for the bride and groom, a lovely table decorated to your taste, a wedding cake, and a photographer. Your dream wedding can be arranged in one of the beach gazebos. For a larger destination wedding, you can use the resort’s ballroom, which will accommodate 280 guests for a sit-down dinner. This is where memories are made.
While your days are filled with water sports of every kind, your evenings under the stars will be a feast of parties, talent night, karaoke, live music, carnival night, and beach parties. The action continues day and night, and you can partake in as much – or as little – as you wish. It’s your honeymoon your way.
What’s Included at Sandals Grande Antigua
The beauty of Antigua is like a force of nature. It is nothing less than spectacular. The white beaches have coves and inlets waiting to be explored. The clear blue waters, ocean breezes, and reefs serve as a breathtaking background to your Sandals Grande Antigua honeymoon. The resort won the “World’s Most Romantic Resort” award for a reason. Here you will find luxury re-defined. And all of this wonder is included in a single payment. It’s all-inclusive, and you can forget about the cost of anything while staying at the Sandals Grande Antigua.
Gourmet dining in the resort’s restaurants and unlimited liquor are just the beginning. The suites and rooms are all plush, luxurious, and exotically decorated, some with private pools and stocked minibar. Many have a stunning view of the incredible beach.
The Sandals Grande Antigua is divided into two sections. The Beachfront Village has an amazing garden to explore, while the Oceanview Villas offers European sophistication with marble and sumptuous fabrics when you stay in one of its villas. Regardless of where you are staying, a cool drink greets your arrival.
Unlimited meals are a part of your destination honeymoon. It’s a foodie’s haven as you eat your way through the superior restaurants of Sandals Grande Antigua. Cabanas and loungers are scattered throughout the shore. If you have a Butler-level suite, your personal butler will serve you drinks or meals right on the beach.
You will enjoy an endless array of watersports. The certified diving program is especially popular. Above the water, you have an endless choice of snorkeling, paddle boarding, sailing, kayaking, and windsurfing. On dry land, you can take part in a game of croquet, pool, tennis, bocce, or some cerebral board games.
Dining Options at Sandals Grande Antigua
At Sandals Grande Antigua, you have your choice of eleven restaurants. Top chefs ensure that your culinary adventure is a huge part of your Sandals Grande Antigua honeymoon.
Bayside
Enjoy a meal in the open air with a view of the ocean. Bayside offers a buffet for breakfast and a romantic sit-down, candlelit dinner in the evening. The menu is diverse but leans toward French with its Escargots de Bourgogne, Vol-au-vent, and Mules Frites.
Mario’s
Mario’s is a perennial guest favorite. It serves genuine Italian cuisine prepared by a longtime genuine Italian chef whose grandfather ran the original Mario’s.
Eleanor’s
Eleanor’s does West Indian dishes right. The restaurant is named after an 18th-century noblewoman who escaped Ireland due to her scandalous behavior to begin a new life in the Caribbean. Here, she earned a living by cooking various local dishes, and luckily, she kept her recipes. These are now used at the restaurant bearing her name. Don’t leave Sandals Grande Antigua without trying the conch chowder.
Barefoot by the Sea
No shoes. No problem. Feel the sand beneath your toes. Enjoy the freshest seafood right by the sea at Dickenson Bay. The cuisine is varied, leaning heavily toward Caribbean-style seafood. Lobster in cream sauce?
The Drunken Duck
Apparently, the Duck feels entitled to the unlimited free liquor. There are cozy, romantic booths for two in this genuine British pub. Choose between the fish and chips and the bangers and mash.
Kimonos
You can either keep your eyes on the unparalleled vista of the Caribbean Sea, or you can watch these chefs do their knife games. Either way, you’re enjoying a great Oriental meal.
OK Corral
Tex-Mex has invaded Dickenson Bay. Fajitas and Texas chili grace the menu here. How about a short rib burrito?
Soy Sushi Bar
This is surely the sushi bar with the freshest sushi. Share a plate of Far Eastern favorites.
Courtyard Bistro
Dine in the courtyard and enjoy some scrumptious hamburgers, fries, salads, and sandwiches. The toasted cucumber sandwich is a remnant from old-time British rule.
Bella Napoli Pizzeria
Brick-oven pizzas here, just the way you love them. They have a large variety of toppings from which to choose.
Café de Paris
Live it up in Paris without leaving Antigua. Café de Paris serves up breakfast pastries and luncheon with delicious crêpes. All are served with your favorite latte. Consider having a crème brûlée as an afternoon snack.
Activities at Sandals Grande Antigua
Helicopter Tour
You’ve explored Antigua by land and by sea. Get a different perspective of the island by taking a helicopter tour with CalvinAir Helicopters. This is a guided tour of Antigua and its neighbor, Montserrat. The aerial tours begin either at the V.C. Bird International Airport, the pier at St. John’s, or Jolly Harbour.
The airbus holds up to six people and provides a breathtaking view from every seat. Call 1-268-789-4354 for more information and reservations.
Springhill Riding Club
Another way to experience the beautiful beaches of Antigua is on horseback. The Springhill Riding Club opens its stables during the cool mornings for an exciting ride on the beach and nearby trails with spectacular vistas. Go swimming with your horse, if you wish. A popular ride is the hour-long trip through the beach at Falmouth Bay. Another favorite is a trek to Rendezvous Bay. Call the Antigua Equestrian Center at 1-268-773-3139 for more information.
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
This museum is small but well-worth visiting if you are in St. John’s. It displays the geology of the islands, its colonial history, and life under British rule and slavery until its independence. View some genuine native artifacts.
Climb up to Mount Obama
This mountain was once known as Boggy Peak but was renamed for the former U.S. President. This is the top summit on the island. It is a part of the Shekerley Mountains. There is some thriving vegetation which makes these mountains look like a tropical rainforest. The trick is to get permission from the various telecom structure employees to be allowed up. If you can make that connection, you will be rewarded with an impressive view. Even if you don’t make a connection, Mount Obama offers a great hike. To get there, take a bus from St. John’s old Road bus station.
FAQ
Sandals Grande Antigua is in St John’s on the island of Antigua.
The least expensive room is the Caribbean Deluxe. It has a garden view and rents for 287.00 a night. The most expensive suite is the Caribbean Honeymoon Butler Rondoval with Private Pool. It has its own garden patio and rents for $580.00 a night. The price of all the rooms varies according to availability.
Sandals Grande Antigua is reached via the V.C. Bird International Airport. Sandals guests will receive complimentary transportation to the resort.
The V.C. Bird International Airport is nine kilometers from the Sandals resort
The Sandals Grande Antigua resort opened its Caribbean section in the 1950’s. The Mediterranean section is newer, having been built in 1981.
There are 373 rooms at Sandals Grande Antigua. The grounds encompass 27 acres.
Sandals is for adult couples only. They do not need to be married.
During the day, casual attire is appropriate throughout the resort, although beachwear should be covered up. During the evening, men should wear a shirt, slacks, and at least a pair of dressy sandals. Women should wear a nice dress or skirt in the evening. Eleanor’s is the only restaurant that’s a bit more formal during dinner hour.
