Sandals Antigua vs. Grenada Review
Sandals Grande Antigua and Sandals Grenada are two of the 17 adults-only all-inclusive Sandals resorts in the Caribbean. Our personal preference is for Sandals Grenada, as we think it’s one of the best Sandals resorts overall, but we also enjoyed Sandals Antigua. This review will compare the two to help you choose the best one for you.
About Sandals Grande Antigua
Sandals Grande Antigua is located on the best beach on the island, among lushly landscaped gardens. Voted the “World’s Most Romantic Resort,” it has 6 pools, 6 whirlpools, 7 bars, and 11 restaurants. It is in St. John’s, 15 minutes from VC Bird International Airport.
About Sandals Grenada
Set between lush green hills and a spectacular beach, Sandals Grenada is also very romantic. It’s in St. George’s close to the airport—just a 5-minute transfer—and has some amazingly luxurious suites. There are 5 pools, 2 whirlpools, 10 restaurants, and 6 bars.
Sandals Antigua vs. Grenada: Beach
Sandals Antigua is located on Dickenson Bay, on what is considered the best beach on the island. It’s a long, 2-mile stretch of white sand and calm turquoise water, but it is a public beach. This means that there are vendors on it.
At Sandals Grenada, exclusive Pink Gin Beach is a stretch of soft white sand along calm, clear water. One area is enclosed by rocks to form a sort of natural swimming pool, and it’s also fun for snorkeling. There are plenty of loungers and places to relax.
Sandals Antigua vs. Grenada: Food and Drink
You’ll have a pretty similar array of dining and drinking options at these resorts.
There are 11 restaurants and 7 bars at Sandals Grande Antigua. Choose from Caribbean, Italian, Asian, international, seafood, sushi, Tex-Mex, pizza, and Parisian-style pastries.
There are 6 bars and 10 restaurants at Sandals Grenada serving French haute cuisine, steak, seafood, Mediterranean, Asian, sushi, Caribbean, Italian, and Parisian-style pastries and crepes.
Sandals Antigua vs. Grenada: Activities and Amenities
There are plenty of complimentary activities and amenities at both Sandals Antigua and Grenada. These include watersports such as scuba diving and snorkeling, land activities like tennis and beach volleyball, daily and nightly entertainment, a variety of pools and whirlpools, and full fitness centers. Both resorts have spas as well, but services are extra.
At Sandals Grande Antigua, watersports include scuba diving, snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking, windsurfing, canoeing, and Hobie Cat sailing. Land sports include beach volleyball, basketball, day and night tennis, table tennis, and croquet. There are 6 pools and 6 whirlpools.
Watersports at Sandals Grenada include scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, and Hobie Cat sailing. Complimentary land activities include day and night tennis, beach volleyball, bocce ball, shuffleboard, and table tennis. There are 5 pools and 2 whirlpools.
Both of these resorts are on beautiful islands with a lot to see and do. We highly recommend checking out area excursions, which you can book for an extra fee.
Sandals Antigua vs. Grenada Rooms and Suites
Sandals Grenada is a clear winner here. It features two of Sandals’ most luxurious and unique accommodations: the Skypool suites and the Rondoval suites, and even entry level rooms have touches like outdoor soaking tubs and ocean views. There are poolside, walkout, oceanview, and garden view rooms, as well as beachfront walkout, penthouse, and swim-up suites. The nicest options are one-bedroom butler villas with infinity pools, Skypool suites with elevated infinity pools, and Rondoval suites with private pool sanctuaries.
Rooms at Sandals Grande Antigua are divided into two areas, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. New rooms include the Caribbean Honeymoon Grande Luxe Poolside Walkout Room, with a private patio near a quiet pool. There are also deluxe and premium rooms, ocean- and garden-view club suites, beachfront rooms, seaside butler suites, beachfront butler suites, penthouse suites, beachfront Rondoval butler suites, honeymoon Rondoval butler suites with private pool sanctuaries, and the Mediterranean One-Bedroom Butler Villa with Private Pool Sanctuary.
At both resorts, butler suites come with 24-hour inroom dining and personal butler service.
Sandals Antigua vs. Grenada: Entertainment
Sandals Antigua has 7 bars including swim-up bars and beach bars. Nightly entertainment includes theme nights, talent shows, dance lessons, chocolate parties, karaoke, a piano bar, beach parties, and live music. The beach also offers perfect sunset views.
There are 6 bars including a swim-up bar and a British pub at Sandals Grenada. Nightly events include live music, beach parties, talent nights, theme nights, and more.
Sandals Antigua vs. Grenada Prices
Costs are pretty comparable at these two resorts.
Rates at Sandals Grande Antigua currently start at $350 per person per night. At Sandals Grenada, rates start at $363 per person per night. These rates will change throughout the year, however, with higher prices in the peak season of winter and lower prices in the off season of summer.
