Royalton CHIC Antigua, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only
Our Rating
9.7
7.5
Star Rating
5.0
5.0
Room Count
307
235
Restaurants
7
7
Pools
4
4
Year Opened
2016
2023
Year Renovated
—
—
Features
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Grand Velas Los Cabos
Royalton CHIC Antigua, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only
All-Inclusive
Yes
Yes
Adults Only
No
Yes
Beach Access
Yes
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids Club
Yes
No
Dining Comparison
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Grand Velas Los Cabos
Royalton CHIC Antigua, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only
Total Venues
11
15
Included
11
15
Extra Charge
0
0
Room Comparison
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Grand Velas Los Cabos
Royalton CHIC Antigua, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only
Room Categories
11
8
Suite Categories
11
6
Activities Comparison
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Grand Velas Los Cabos
Royalton CHIC Antigua, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only
Total Activities
27
17
Included
18
16
Extra Charge
9
1
Pros & Cons
Grand Velas Los Cabos
Pros
The only all-inclusive in the world simultaneously holding Forbes Five Stars, AAA Five Diamonds, and a MICHELIN-starred restaurant — a genuine distinction, not a marketing claim
Cocina de Autor's 8-10 course tasting menu with wine pairing is fully included in the all-inclusive rate — at a standalone restaurant this would cost hundreds per person
Every suite starts at 1,081 sq ft with ocean views, private terrace jacuzzi, and 24-hour butler concierge — the entry suite here exceeds most competitors' top categories
Three-tier infinity pools naturally segregate family, activity, and adult-only zones without restricting access — practical design rather than strict policy
Cons
Beach is not swimmable — Los Cabos Pacific currents make ocean swimming dangerous; the infinity pools are where guests actually swim
Cocina de Autor is restricted to adults and guests 18+ — families with younger children can't access the MICHELIN-starred restaurant during their stay
Rates start around $1,600/night in low season and $1,800+ in peak winter — a significant commitment that requires being genuinely invested in the Five Diamond experience to justify
Royalton CHIC Antigua, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only
Pros
Pescari is the only overwater restaurant in Antigua — this is a genuinely unique dining experience on the island
Dickenson Bay is one of the best swimming beaches in Antigua, with calm, clear, shallow-entry water
Only 15 minutes from V.C. Bird International Airport — unusually convenient for a Caribbean resort
The overwater bungalows here include sunset-facing orientation — some of the best evening light in the Royalton portfolio
Pickleball courts — uncommon for Caribbean all-inclusives and genuinely well-used by guests
Cons
Service inconsistencies are a real pattern for a property that only opened in 2024 — individual staff performance varies significantly
Summary
Grand Velas Los Cabos has a higher guest rating, while Grand Velas Los Cabos is the larger property, while Royalton CHIC Antigua, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only has more dining venues, while Grand Velas Los Cabos offers more activities.
