The Verandah Antigua

The Verandah Antigua: adults-only all-inclusive resort in Antigua

The Verandah Antigua is an adults-only all-inclusive resort located in Antigua, in the Caribbean. Its offering combines accommodation in tropical cottage-style suites and villas, a wide variety of restaurants and bars, four pools and an activities program that includes sports, spa and island excursions. The property presents itself as a relaxed and social space, aimed at multigenerational families with young adults aged 16 and over, girls' getaways, couples and travelers seeking shared experiences.

Accommodation: suites and villas

The rooms are distributed across cottage-style suites and villas, set within natural gardens, hillsides and waterfront. All feature a private furnished verandah and are designed to offer privacy and comfort. The Hillside Suite category has a king-size bed, 700 square feet and capacity for 2 guests, with views of the tropical gardens. The Waterview Suites offer a king bed or two queen beds, 700 square feet and capacity for 2 or 3 people, with partial ocean views. The Waterfront Suites, also 700 square feet, have a king or two queen beds and capacity for 2 or 4 guests, with sea views from the verandah. The Superior Waterfront Suites are similar but with a king bed and capacity for 2 or 4 people.

For larger groups, the two-bedroom villas have one king and two queen beds, 1,400 square feet and capacity for 5 guests; they include access to the exclusive villa pool, full kitchen, dining and living areas. The two-bedroom villas with plunge pool, located above Lover's Beach, offer two king-size beds, 1,400 square feet, capacity for 4 people, private pool, full kitchen, dining and living areas, plus panoramic views. All units include air conditioning, flat-screen satellite TV, in-room safe, microwave, two-burner cooktop, toaster, refrigerator and coffee maker.

Restaurants and bars

The resort has more than five restaurants and several bars, most recently renovated. Nicole's Restaurant offers gourmet cuisine in a contemporary and elegant setting, with a surcharge. Seabreeze Restaurant is the main buffet, renovated and with cocktail service, included in the plan. Papa Ricco's Pizzeria serves made-to-order pizzas in a new oven, also included. Portofino Ristorante Italiano offers modern Italian cuisine in a renovated space. Sails & Tales Bar & Grill offers seafood and cocktails in an outdoor setting overlooking Lover's Beach. The Beach Grill serves casual food right on the beach. The Pool Bar is a full-service bar next to the main pool. Lazy Pelican Beach Bar is located directly on Lover's Beach. The Wavy Wicket Pub is a bar and lounge with karaoke, big-screen TVs, bar games and sporting events. Café 17 61° is an island-style coffee shop with classic coffees and made-to-order drinks.

Facilities and activities

The resort has four pools: Rasta Beach Pool, Main Pool, Waterfall Pool and Villa Pool. Water activities include paddle boarding, kayaks, water hammocks, Hobie Cat sailboats and aqua aerobics. There is also a fitness center, Tranquility Spa, pickleball court, mini-golf, a gift shop and resort shuttle service. Evening entertainment includes silent discos, pool parties and live music at The Pool Bar. In addition, the resort houses a Colombian Emeralds store.

Excursions and surroundings

The resort organizes various excursions to discover Antigua. The Calypso Cat catamaran cruise to Bird Island takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9:00 to 13:00, departing from the resort's own dock, from USD 99 per person. The stingray swim experience is available at 9:00, 11:00 and 13:00, from USD 60 per person. The sunset cruise departs from 15:00 to 19:30 on varying days, from USD 95. The Mystic Cades Reef excursion takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30, from USD 120. The Island Safari & Stingray City, with off-road tours, has varying availability and a price from USD 120. The Shirley Heights sunset party is held on Thursdays and Sundays from 16:00 to 20:30, from USD 120. Devil's Bridge National Park is a short walk from the resort. Fish Tales sport fishing offers outings of 4 to 8 hours on varying days, from USD 500 to 1,000 per person.

Surroundings and location

Antigua is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the Caribbean, known for its 365 white-sand beaches and its indented coastline. The island offers historic sites, museums, national parks and natural surroundings, and is a common destination for honeymoons, weddings and special occasions. The resort is located near Devil's Bridge National Park and has direct access to Lover's Beach.

Location and contact

Phone: 800.858.4618