The Verandah, Antigua

Dining

5 restaurants: Seabreeze (International buffet restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Nicole's* (fine dining à la carte offering Caribbean-fusion cuisine, open for dinner - surcharge applies, subject to change). Portofino’s (Italian themed setting and Michelin three star inspired menu). Sails & Tails (bar/grill, seafood restaurant). The Beach Grill (casual beachfront dining). Papa Rico’s Pizzeria. Café 17 61° (coffee shop, afternoon tea). Bars: Lazy Pelican Bar (beach bar located on the water sports beach), Pool Bar, The Wavy Wicket Pub.

Dine-around privileges, allowing guests to explore the culinary and entertainment offerings of sister resorts, Pineapple Beach Club and St. James's Club & Villas at no extra charge.

Please note: reservations are required for dinner at Portofino’s and Nicole's restaurants. Restaurants are open on a rotation basis due to season/occupancy.

Entertainment

Low key entertainment on selected evenings. Themed BBQ nights. Weekly manager's cocktail party on Tuesdays. The Wavy Wicket, a brand-new sports-themed bar.

Fun and Games

4 swimming pools. 2 beaches with water hammocks. Refurbished Tranquility Body & Soul Spa* offering beauty and body treatments plus an 'outdoor' treatment room. Fitness centre. Non-motorised water sports including kayaking, pedalos, Hobie Cat sailing, windsurfing, stand up paddle boarding and snorkelling. 2 tennis courts (lit for night time tennis). Beach activities including volleyball. Yoga and aqua aerobics classes. Nature walks. 18-hole mini-golf. Pickleball courts.

Handy Stuff

Gift shop. Golf cart shuttle service (there are no vehicles within the resort). Complimentary WiFi available in public areas and in all rooms. Concierge.

Resort Fees

This hotel has a resort fee of USD $24 including tax per room, per night, (payable locally, subject to change). Please note: a room levy of USD $5 per guest, per night applies to all guests (payable locally, subject to change).

Minimum Stay

7 nights from 21 Dec-2 Jan.

10 nights required in the Villas between 27 Dec–2 Jan.

Additional Information

* Denotes local charge.

Dress code: day time – in the restaurants, shoes are worn and bathing suits are covered and dry. Evening time (after 6:30pm) — the following applies to Seabreeze, Nicole’s and Buccaneers’ restaurants plus Manager cocktail parties. Resort Island Casual — long trousers, stylish jeans, dresses, skirts and dress shorts are permitted. Dress shoes and dress sandals are allowed (no flip flops or tennis shoes in the evening). Short or long-sleeved collared shirts (no T-shirts or tank top/sleeveless shirts).

Please note: guests are required to present a valid form of ID (passport, driving license, ID card) along with a valid credit card at check-in. A USD$350 pre-authorisation will be processed on the credit card at check-in to cover for any incidental purchases or similar expenses. Incidental purchases may include tours, excursions, gift shop purchases or dining in the speciality restaurant. We understand that not all guests incur additional charges during their stay, but this process assists the resort with fraud prevention. Upon check-out, the pre-authorisation is released, assuming there are no charges made.

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Week in paradise at The Verandah in Antigua

Mar 31, 2025 Richard B

We’ve just spent 7 nights here for my wife’s 60th Birthday. Best all inclusive holiday we’ve ever had. Food was superb, endless drinks (including champagne and cocktails) available all day long. Accommodation was good and resort is very well looked after. All toilets impeccably clean.

Terrible day pass

Mar 25, 2025 Nella J

Went for a day pass for my birthday requested a room 3 weeks before the original day but the lady via email couldn’t confirm until the day. Upon check in when we asked the ladies at reception about the room it was like they couldn’t wait for us to ask so they could say “ the are alleged fully booked” like please I work in the hotel industry so ik… Read more

Went for a day pass for my birthday requested a room 3 weeks before the original day but the lady via email couldn’t confirm until the day. Upon check in when we asked the ladies at reception about the room it was like they couldn’t wait for us to ask so they could say “ the are alleged fully booked” like please I work in the hotel industry so ik liars when I see one it wasn’t even “I do apologize but we sincerely don’t have any rooms” my friend n I were already irritated at the fact that they were acting like we begging when it was $75 USD for the room when we had no issues paying… We checked in went for breakfast which was such a disappointment the food wasn’t good whatsoever the dining room staff was pretty pleasant especially Theodore he was heaven sent he went I above and beyond to ensure I was enjoying my day… water sports was good as well beach bar food was somewhat better than breakfast… my overall experience was a 4/10 and I probably won’t ever return… My whole thing is why not confirm a room via email versus having ladies with their bags all over property… if I knew I wasn’t getting a room I would’ve found another resort to enjoy my birthday everyone’s preference is different but I personally wouldnt recommend anyone who needs a room for the day to go without any clarification because they will not pay you any mind Read less

Excellent stay with a few minor inconveniences

Mar 23, 2025 Megan A

I stayed at the Verandah for 5 nights and my visit was exceptional. The facilities are beautiful and well kept. My family of 4 stayed in a 2 queen villa, which was spacious and felt very airy with the tall ceilings and big window. The bathroom was also large and we were able to get ready without running into each other. I enjoyed Lover's… Read more

I stayed at the Verandah for 5 nights and my visit was exceptional. The facilities are beautiful and well kept. My family of 4 stayed in a 2 queen villa, which was spacious and felt very airy with the tall ceilings and big window. The bathroom was also large and we were able to get ready without running into each other. I enjoyed Lover's Beach, the water was calm so you could float out on the rafts with a drink and truly relax. If you are more active, the watersports are a nice amenity. I took out a kayak and a paddleboard and it was very enjoyable! Shayen at the watersports desk was hilarious and very helpful. The beach bar was also excellent, Andre the bartender made great drinks, but I think they could benefit from having more then 1 bartender. We didn't have much of an issue getting towels after the first couple of days as we were up early, but they tended to run out quickly. The food was good, particularly Papa Rico's Pizza and the fish tacos from Sails and Tales. We had excellent seafood. For a nice snack, the popcorn from Wavy Wickets was to die for. It did take a while to get food, but it never proved to be an issue because we had no where to be. Again, they could benefit from more staff. Be prepared to embrace "Island Time". When we arrived, guest services told us there were no reservations available for that night and the following 2 nights, which was disappointing but they were able to get us in at Chef Pietro's at the Pineapple Beach Club, which was great. In terms of Pineapple Beach, I was not satisfied with our visit. We were able to get a day pass but when we arrived at 10:30, there were no chairs available on the beach. We opted to sit by the pool, which ended up being okay since we were sunburnt and it was shady. The beach itself was very crowded and the waves were rough. If you prefer a more laid-back beach experience, skip the Pineapple. The poolside food was mediocre at best, it tasted like reheated leftovers and there were birds eating out of the serving dishes at the buffet. I read some reviews saying the staff was not friendly, but my experience proved that to be wrong. I had the most friendly and helpful staff that went above and beyond. Risa from Wavy Wickets was amazing!!! She was so kind and I got to learn more about Antiguan culture from her. Theodore from Seabreeze was enthusiastic and never let our coffee mugs go dry. It truly is what you make it in terms of staff interactions. If you are friendly and want to start a conversation, 99% of the time the staff will reciprocate that. One day I also went on the Calypso Cat, and I can't say enough good things about it. You get spectacular views of the island and 2 different snorkeling locations, including one with turtles! I was able to swim right next to turtles and tons of cool fish. It is the perfect amount of time, as still have the rest of your afternoon at the resort after its over. Lastly, the nightlife was good. The DJ was awesome and very interactive. I enjoyed the dancing and even learned how to dance like a Caribbean. They had a few live bands which were great as well. Overall, I would recommend this resort to others, just be prepared to slow down and embrace the island time. I think the resort could benefit from a few more amenities, like pool and beach waiters and more dinner reservation slots. I would stay here again! Read less

This was the most beautiful and relaxing resort while fun at the same time.

Mar 23, 2025 Jessica H

This resort was absolutely amazing. The staff was amazing. Theodore, Tristan, renaldo, Craigg, Shawn, Keyanna, Lucy, Leon, devin, adio, Andre, everyone on the calypso catamaran! The resort was clean and beautiful. The staff was so attentive and helpful. They deserve a raise! Patricia and marina are the best too. I will absolutely be returning… Read more

This resort was absolutely amazing. The staff was amazing. Theodore, Tristan, renaldo, Craigg, Shawn, Keyanna, Lucy, Leon, devin, adio, Andre, everyone on the calypso catamaran! The resort was clean and beautiful. The staff was so attentive and helpful. They deserve a raise! Patricia and marina are the best too. I will absolutely be returning again. Read less

Nice resort but with flaws

Mar 19, 2025 gtags1 Colts Neck, New Jersey

It’s a shame that a beautiful resort is really not run very well. It seemed that no matter where we were they were very under staffed. One day we went for lunch at 1pm and didn’t get any of our food till 3pm. It was also frustrating not being able to get reservations for restaurants till the third day. They have a nice pizza restaurant but it… Read more

It’s a shame that a beautiful resort is really not run very well. It seemed that no matter where we were they were very under staffed. One day we went for lunch at 1pm and didn’t get any of our food till 3pm. It was also frustrating not being able to get reservations for restaurants till the third day. They have a nice pizza restaurant but it takes over an hour to get a pie. The pool bar is not right by the pool and usually only had one bartender so if someone had a big order you could wait up to 30 minutes. The food was good for the most part, though it seemed best to stick to seafood. As far as the grounds the resort is very well kept. Lush plants, manicured grass, great pool and nice beaches. There is a coffee shop with pastries that is open late. The entertainment was nice, they had some great bands, karaoke and a beach party with a band. The resort is very spread out and hilly. So there were times you needed to call to be picked up by a golf cart. The resort is definitely not ADA compliant with many places with steps. Our group did have a nice time but I would not go back again. Read less

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