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Hawksbill Resort AntiguavsSandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa
Hawksbill by Rex Resorts and Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa are both recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Hawksbill by Rex Resorts is the choice of most writers compared to Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa. Hawksbill by Rex Resorts scores 80 with accolades from 6 publications including DK Eyewitness, Star Service and Frommer's.
Hawksbill Resort Antigua
Frommer's
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet
Five Islands, St. John's, Antigua
From $274/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "Set on four beaches... it caters to active types and is popular for weddings and honeymoons." Full review
Fodor's ""Location, location, location" is the hospitality industry mantra, and four secluded beaches (including one clothing-optional strand) compose this resort's main attraction." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The setting is very picturesque, with a historic windmill at the center Rooms are set around the garden and there are sea view bungalows too."
Star Service "Atop a cliff and alongside a wide beach, this solid but older midrange resort has a history that precedes man's first steps on the moon." Full review
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Apart from the small pool, guests can choose among four nearby beaches, one safe for swimming, two private stretches, and one for those who—ahem—want no tan lines.
Afar Magazine "Hidden out past quaint Five Islands Village, Hawksbill resort is seamlessly sprinkled over 37 acres of Caribbean gardens right on the water." Full review
Lonely Planet "Set amid tropical gardens, this all-inclusive resort is a bit long in the tooth but provides easy access to four lovely beaches, including the naturist Eden Beach." Full review
Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa Frommer's Fodor's Star Service
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
Dickenson Bay, St. John's, Antigua
From $238/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "If you like sprawling megaresorts where everything's paid in advance and you live in a virtual walled compound with lots of organized activities, this might be for you." Full review
Fodor's "The sumptuous public spaces, lovely beach, glorious gardens, and plethora of facilities almost mask this resort's impersonal atmosphere." Full review
Star Service "Between Antigua Village and Rex Halcyon Cove, this property is one of the top all-inclusive resorts on the island for flirting couples." Full review
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Try to avoid Ixora and Oleander, which hug the entrance and parking lot.
Gayot "The Mediterranean Village at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort and Spa offers a European experience in the Eastern Caribbean."
Travel + Leisure "Situated on 19 acres of Dickenson Bay, this gigantic, 373-room all-inclusive property is two resorts in one." Full review
