Grand Royal Antiguan Beach:
Amenities
Activities
Dining
Accommodations
Weddings & Honeymoons
Other Resort Services
Rates & Availability

Antigua Resorts:
Summary of Resorts
Blue Waters Antigua
Grand Royal Antiguan
Grand Pineapple Beach
Hermitage Bay Antigua
Jumby Bay Resort
Sandals Grande Antigua


Antigua is an island in the West Indies, Leeward Islands in the Caribbean region, the main island of the country of Antigua and Barbuda.

Capital: St. Johns
Geography: 108 sq mi
Population: 69,000
Religion: Roman Catholic
Language: Spanish
Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar; US$ is widely accepted.
Time Zone: Atlantic Time Zone
Electricity: 110 v


Entry Requirements
:
All U.S. Citizens and Canadian nationals, including infants, must have a valid passport that is valid for six months past the date of first entry into Antigua, and an onward or return ticket. A visa is not required.


Getting There:

Flying Time to Antigua from:
Atlanta: 4 hrs 30 min
Boston:
4 hrs 30 min
New York:
4 hours
Philadelphia:
4 hours
San Juan:
45 minutes
Seattle: 7 hours
Los Angeles: 7 hours


Travel Tips:
(1) Arrive on Antigua during the afternoon.
(2) Saturday morning is market time in St. John’s, where Travelers are expected to negotiate prices on handicrafts and other local items.
(3) Sunday afternoons are for hiking the trail from English Harbour to Shirley Heights.
(4) At Shirley Heights, experience a local barbecue, dance to steel bands and reggae tunes, sip a cool rum punch, and view the panoramic sunset.
(5) During the week, take a maritime history tour.



Popular Shopping Items
:
Batiks
Island-made bead necklaces
Hand-printed fashions
Liquor
Shell & stone jewelry
Black coral
Pottery


Activities:
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
Sailing
Deep-sea & sport fishing
Waterskiing & windsurfing
Golf
Cricket
Hiking
Birdwatching
Scuba Diving
Snorkeling
Tennis
Kayaking
Biking


Major Attractions:
Nelson's Dockyard: museum
Museum of Antigua & Barbuda
Liberta:
one of first settlements by freed slaves
St Barnabus Church
Jolly Harbor

Shirley Heights lookout
Clarence House: governor's weekend home; built in 1787
Parham Harbour: waterfront village
Half Moon Bay: beaches
Monk's Hill: hike to the top & view the island

Travel Seasons:
Peak Season: Mid-December to Easter.
Low Season: Easter to mid-December
Spring Break: March & April
Hurricane Season: June to November

Seasons:
Spring: Mar - May
Summer: June - August
Fall/Autumn: Sept - Nov
Winter: Dec - Feb

Weather:

Average Temperatures & Average Rainfall (inches)
  High Low Rain
in.
Jan 81° 73° 2.6
Feb 82° 73° 1.6
Mar 82° 74° 1.4
Apr 83° 75° 3.0
May 85° 77° 3.7
Jun 86° 79° 2.8
Jul 87° 79° 4.4
Aug 87° 79° 4.8
Sep 87° 78° 5.8
Oct 86° 77° 4.4
Nov 84° 77° 4.6
Dec 82° 74° 3.6

 

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Grand Royal Antiguan Beach Resort

Antigua, West Indies

 

Welcome to Grand Royal Antiguan Beach Resort!


The Grand Royal Antiguan is surrounded by acres of tropical paradise. This lovely resort is situated at the edge of Deep Bay, a glistening blue crescent of Caribbean Sea on Antigua's western coast. Enjoy three restaurants, four bars, a tennis complex with eight championship courts, a casino with slot machines, fitness center, watersports center, and tour desk. Stroll the ½-mile stretch of white sand beach, or relax alongside the swim-up bar in the free form freshwater swimming pool. An Optional All-Inclusive Plan is also available, featuring all meals, unlimited drinks and watersports as shown. Surcharges apply. 266 air-conditioned rooms.

Situated on Antigua`s West coast, the hotel is 10 minutes from the capital city of St. Johns and 20 minutes from the airport.

Amenities

The Grand Royal Antiguan combines the casual atmosphere of a modern resort with the adventure of an exciting Caribbean paradise. Surrounded by acres of tropical greenery, this charming resort offers a choice of garden, bay or ocean-view rooms.

Sprawled across 50 lush tropical acres, the Royal Antiguan offers three restaurants, four bars, livenightly entertainment, a casino with slot machines, complimentary daytime tennis on eight courts, and complimentary non-motorized watersports.

Beach: Royal Antiguan is nestled along a beautiful 1/2 mile stretch of white sand beachfront. Guests can enjoy complimentary non-motorized watersports, such as windsurfing, snorkeling, sunfish sailing, and kayaking.

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Activities & Entertainment

Known as one of the liveliest and most popular resorts in Antigua, The Grand Royal Antiguan Beach Resort is perfect for couples, groups and single vacationers. With its elegant accommodations, various on-site activities and gently sloping beach, guests will find unlimited entertainment for all ages. Our activities and entertainment ensure a stay that is fun-filled and enjoyable. The Grand Royal Antiguan offers such a range of things to see and experience, that you'll wish your Caribbean Island vacation would never end.

  • Swimming Pool
  • Tennis Courts
  • Fitness Center
  • Windsurfing
  • Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Snorkeling
  • Sailing
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Hiking
  • Rum Punch Party Daily
  • Nightly Entertainment
  • Theme Nights
  • Nightclub
  • Electronic Casino
  • Internet Cafe
  • Shopping Mall Nearby (10 minutes)
  • Children's activities
  • Golf nearby
    Cedar Valley
    Cedar Valley is an 18-hole, Par 69 championship golf course of 5,932 yards located just a few minutes drive away from St.Johns.

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Dining

Guests can choose from tempting Caribbean specialties or gourmet meals with an international flavour, all created by our executive chef and his team of highly qualified chefs. Our three exquisite restaurants and beach grill provide a wide variety of dining options, each with its own distinct ambiance. Our Antigua hotel restaurants are sure to meet the demands of everyone, from the casual diner to the discerning connoisseur. At The Grand Royal Antiguan Beach Resort, guests can choose from Caribbean dishes at Andes on Deep Bay Waterfront Restaurant on Antigua's beautiful beach and sumptuous theme buffets at the Lagoon Café, or make reservations for fine dining at Barrington's, where gourmet dishes delight the palate. Room service is available from 7:00am until 11:00pm, for those wishing to dine in the quiet of their guestroom.

Barrington's Restaurant
Experience fine dining at its best with a spectacular, international menu and intimate atmosphere. Named after Fort Barrington, which saw the most military action in Antigua during the 1770s, this 80-seat air-conditioned restaurant is decorated to replicate that period. Here, you will be treated to an exquisite array of gourmet dishes, such as oysters, smoked salmon, veal, lobster and scallops. This restaurant is only open for dinner and reservations are required. A dress code is in effect. Al fresco dining is available at our open-air Tamarind Terrace adjacent to the Barrington.

Lagoon Cafe
Enjoy a spectacular Caribbean breeze as you sit in this patio-style outdoor café, complete with rattan tables and chairs. There is a stunning view of the lagoon from all tables, not to mention the spectacular view of the sunset. Daily breakfast buffet and theme buffet dinners are available.

The Andes on Deep Bay Waterfront Restaurant
Relax in this casual, beachfront setting and enjoy a unique, open-air experience above turquoise waters. The Andes features a Caribbean and American a-la-carte menu with daily specials.

Jimmy's Beach Grill & Bar
Right on the beach, Jimmy's Beach Bar & Grill serves lighter meals and snacks throughout the day. Its convenient location is perfect for beach-lovers taking a break from water sports or sunbathing. This rustic takeaway restaurant serves Caribbean specialties for lunch. There are also several bars on the property that serve refreshing beverages and Caribbean cocktails.

Room Service

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Accommodations

Grand Royal Antiguan's guest rooms exude a tropical radiance that reflects the vibrant, natural beauty of the Caribbean. We have 265 luxury guest rooms situated in two wings of the 8-story main building. Twelve one-bedroom cottages are located in a 2-story building with a poolside view. All of our Antiguan resort accommodations have cool tiled floors, with love seats and wing chairs covered in bright, tropical prints that complement the bedspreads and drapes.

Mountain View (Standard) Rooms
Spacious rooms with a mountain view located on the rear side of the main tower. These rooms have no patio or balcony and are the only rooms where children younger than 8yrs may stay. Maximum occupancy is 4 persons.

 

Lagoon View Rooms
These rooms are located on the 1st through 4th floors of the main tower and possess an exquisite view of the lagoon. Each has a private balcony or patio. Maximum occupancy is 4 persons.

 

Ocean View Rooms
Located on the 5th through 8th floors of the main tower. These Deluxe Antiguan resort accommodations have a panoramic view of the ocean from their private balconies or patios. Maximum occupancy is 4 persons.

 

Cottages
We offer 12 one-bedroom cottages in a two-story building located in the tropical gardens near the pool. Each cottage has a private patio or balcony and offer larger accommodations than the other Antiguan guest rooms we offer. Cottages feature a separate living room and wet bar, in addition to the amenities of rooms listed above. Only king-sized beds are available, and children younger than 8yrs are not permitted in these rooms.


Room Amenities
:

All rooms have a similar layout with the option of one king-sized bed or two double beds. Rooms feature large bathrooms with shower/tubs, marble vanities and complimentary toiletries. Guestrooms also have air-conditioning, cable television, direct-dial phone, clock radio, and a key card lock system. Our ocean view and Lagoon view rooms provide a panoramic vista of the Lagoon or ocean.

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Weddings

What could be more enchanting and memorable than a wedding at the Grand Royal Antiguan Beach Resort? Antigua is fast becoming one of the top-ten wedding destinations. The staff at The Grand Royal Antiguan Beach Resort knows just what it takes to make your moment truly magical. Whether it's casual or elegant, your special day will be romantic, unique and memorable in our tropical setting. We'll help you plan a traditional white wedding, an intimate wedding at our gazebo overlooking the lagoon or a relaxed beach wedding with a romantic stroll down the ½ mile beach, the choice is yours. Take advantage of our wide range of facilities, elegant guestrooms and experienced wedding planners.

Your entire wedding is coordinated through our team of hosts who can arrange flowers, cakes, champagne and any special requests to make your special day truly memorable. Exchange your vows at an intimate, informal wedding ceremony in a tropical garden paradise at our Lagoon-side wedding gazebo. Or, begin your new life together with a ceremony on the secluded beach of Deep Bay.

Our Grand Tropical Wedding Package (US $630.00) includes:

  • Services of the wedding coordinator
  • Special license and registration fee
  • Decorated wedding venue
  • Services of a marriage officer
  • Wedding cake
  • Bridal bouquet and boutonniere
  • Witness, if required
  • A bottle of chilled champagne to toast the ceremony
  • All taxes and gratuities
  • Please note that it will be necessary to pay locally for the return taxi into town to the Ministry of Legal Affairs, at a cost of US$35.00.

Complimentary Wedding Package
The above Wedding Package is free for couples staying (13) nights or more at The Grand Royal Antiguan Beach Resort on an all-inclusive basis (not applicable to standard rooms).

Optional Extras
Additional options include photography, videos, hors d'oeuvres, private dinners, additional champagne, beauty treatments and local entertainment such as a steel-drum band. Your personal wedding coordinator will discuss your exact requirements and advise you on the current prices upon your arrival at the resort. All optional extras are payable in cash at the resort-credit cards are not accepted.

Prices and Package inclusions are subject to change.

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Other Resort Services

Additional Hotel services include the following:*

  • Boutique Shops
  • Business Services
  • Car Rental
  • Concierge
  • Currency Exchange
  • Laundry / Dry Cleaning Service
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Parking
  • Physician on Call

*For Additional Cost

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