Sandals Grande Antigua, Dickenson Bay

Sandals Grande Antigua Resort - A couples-only all-inclusive resort with 11 restaurants, 6 pools, and a full-service spa

This couples-only all-inclusive resort occupies 27 acres overlooking Dickenson Bay, featuring 373 air-conditioned rooms with four-poster king-size mahogany beds, refrigerators, and en suite bathrooms with bathtubs and showers. Guests at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort choose among 11 eateries including Barefoot by the Sea for seafood dishes, Bayside Restaurant, and Eleanor's, all overlooking the sea, with house wines provided through a partnership with Robert Mondavi vineyards. The property contains six outdoor swimming pools, five freshwater pools, six hot tubs, two swim-up bars, a 24-hour fitness center with Life Fitness equipment, an outdoor tennis court, and Tranquil Red Lane Spa offering massage and wellness treatments. The resort provides 5000 square feet of meeting space with conference facilities and complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout. Sandals Grande Antigua Resort maintains winding paths through tropical gardens with fire-lit outdoor lounge areas along Dickenson Bay Beach, which offers paddle boarding, kayaking, and snorkeling.

Pros

The all-inclusive package covers all meals, soft drinks, beer, wine, water, and alcoholic drinks with local brands.

Luxury villas include private plunge pools, hot tubs, and personal butler service.

The property features seven bars including two swim-up bars and intimate fire pits at night.

The 24-hour health club offers exercise classes by certified trainers.

The resort provides over 5000 square feet of conference and meeting space for business events.

Cons

The couples-only policy excludes families and single travelers.

The resort's 27-acre size may require considerable walking between facilities.