SANDALS® All-Inclusive Vacation Packages To Antigua (2025)

FAQs

Why did Sandals Antigua close? ›

Sandals insists that the resort is being shut for refurbishment but Gaston Browne, the prime minister of Antigua, has described the decision as "an act of hostility". Last week the Antigua Observer reported that the hotel chain had demanded a waiver on food and alcohol duties but the government had refused.

Sandals Grande Antigua Resort Day Passes

What's Included: Sandals Grande Antigua day passes come in three varieties: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $240; 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. for $240; and 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. (full-day pass) for $210. Prices include access to all on-property entertainment, meals and drinks.

How far is Sandals Grande Antigua from the airport? Sandals Grande Antigua is located on a 7-mile (11-km) drive from V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU).

Because everything is included in your vacation-even PADI^® Certified Scuba Diving in spectacular waters—you can do as much as you want to do. So go ahead: swim, sail, snorkel…or just relax by the pool.

“At this juncture of the investigation, we can officially confirm that all three of the victims died as a result of asphyxiation due to carbon monoxide poisoning,” the Royal Bahamas Police Force announced in a news release.

Late August through early November is usually the cheapest time to book a Sandals Resort, although the price varies depending on the resort, location, and room you choose. Sandals Resorts in Jamaica, for instance, are generally more affordable than those in the Bahamas.

Sandals Grande Antigua - All Inclusive Resort and Spa - Couples Only, Saint Johnʼs (updated prices 2024)

Tipping Etiquette for Sandals Butlers

So how much should you plan to tip? We've seen a few different standards people abide by. Most Sandals blogs out there recommend somewhere between $20-50 per day. Others have shared that it's appropriate to tip 5% of your total room price.

Each Friday they hold the iconic “White Night” at all Sandals Resorts. Everyone dresses up in white, enjoys live entertainment and cocktails, meets new friends, and digs into the infamous chocolate buffet.

Shirts and footwear required. Resort Evening: Dress pants or jeans for men, long or short sleeve dress shirts (with or without collar). Dress shoes or sandals. No shorts, t–shirts, sleeveless shirts, sneakers, flip flops or slippers.

What is the dress code for Sandals Grande Antigua? ›

DRESS CODE

Resort casual by day, resort elegant by night. So while the sun is up, your shorts, tank tops, swim suits, short-sleeved shirts, sundresses and light slacks are the perfect attire.

December to April is Antigua's high season and the coolest, driest time of year, with an average daily maximum temperature of around 28.5°C. The wet season runs from mid-June to mid-November and can have short spells of heavy rainfall and nighttime thunderstorms.

Why Go To Antigua. Historic sites, tasty cuisine and a lively cultural scene can all be found on Antigua. But most often it's the beauty and versatility of the island's 365 beaches that draw travelers from afar.

Sandals Antigua opened in 1993. It has 373 rooms spread across 27 acres of tropical grounds. There are 11 restaurants and 7 bars serving food and beverages 24/7. 6 pools and 4 whirlpools are located across the property.

In May, three U.S. tourists were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning at the same Sandals resort on Exuma. Police determined it to be an isolated incident in a structure that housed two guest rooms.

All Antiguan beaches are public up to the high water line. More people find it an issue that Sandals set up their rows of beach chairs and get in the way of other legitimate beach users.