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Jumby Bay Island - An Oetker Collection HotelvsSandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Jumby Bay Island ranks significantly higher than Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa. Jumby Bay Island comes in at 88 with approval from 10 sources like Fodor's, Concierge and The Telegraph.
Jumby Bay Island - An Oetker Collection Hotel
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
The Telegraph
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Jumby Bay Island, St. John's, Antigua
From $1,650/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Part of the Rosewood collection, Jumby Bay is a secluded getaway for the rich, famous, and hopelessly romantic."
Travel + Leisure "The recently redone Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort, situated on a private 300-acre island 10 minutes by boat from Antigua, is still the standard-bearer of Caribbean luxury." Full review
Gayot "Ringed with white sand beaches, this private island can only be reached by boat."
The Telegraph9.0
"Jumby Bay is exclusive; the boat trip limits numbers and it attracts a very well-heeled crowd." Full review
Fodor's "This refined resort proffers all the makings of a classic Caribbean private island hideaway, right from the stylish airport private car pickup." Full review
Jetsetter "Private island all-inclusive with top-notch eats, a splurge-worthy spa and complimentary beach cruisers." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"The secluded Caribbean luxury resort is a sun-seeker's paradise accessible only by boat, which adds to its exclusivity and charm." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Accessible only by boat...with only 40 accommodations in total—rooms and villas— there’s no need to worry about feeling the need to ever get off the all-inclusive island." Full review
Frommer's "All-inclusive resort, alone on its own 300-acre island, has just about anything you might desire, from a full-service spa to tennis courts with resident pros...resort's beaches are simply breathtaking" Full review
Lonely Planet "There's a virtual 'Do Not Disturb' sign attached to this ultra-exclusive luxury resort set on its own private island reached by shuttle boat from Dutchman's Bay." 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
