Is The Verandah Antigua all-inclusive?

Yes, The Verandah Antigua is an all-inclusive resort. Most dining, drinks, and activities are included in your stay.

Is The Verandah Antigua adults-only?

Yes, The Verandah Antigua is an adults-only resort, welcoming guests 18 and older.

How many restaurants does The Verandah Antigua have?

The Verandah Antigua has 6 restaurants and dining venues.

How many pools does The Verandah Antigua have?

The Verandah Antigua has 4 swimming pools.

How many rooms does The Verandah Antigua have?

The Verandah Antigua has 185 rooms and suites.

What is the star rating of The Verandah Antigua?

The Verandah Antigua is a 4.0-star resort.

Where is The Verandah Antigua located?

The Verandah Antigua is located in Willikies, Long Bay, Antigua (northeast coast), Antigua and Barbuda.

What resort chain is The Verandah Antigua part of?

The Verandah Antigua is part of Elite Island Resorts.

Does The Verandah Antigua have a spa?

Yes, The Verandah Antigua has an on-site spa. Tranquility Body & Soul Spa offers a standard Caribbean resort spa menu — massages, facials, body wraps, and salon services — all at additional cost subject to 15% Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax.

Does The Verandah Antigua have beach access?

Yes, The Verandah Antigua has beach access.

Does The Verandah Antigua have a kids club?

No, The Verandah Antigua does not have a kids club. It is an adults-only resort.

Is The Verandah Antigua good for couples?

Yes, The Verandah Antigua is an adults-only resort designed for couples and adult travelers seeking a relaxed atmosphere.

What's included at The Verandah Antigua?

The Verandah Antigua includes Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner (buffet and à la carte options), Snacks and afternoon tea, Unlimited domestic and international alcoholic beverages, Unlimited non-alcoholic beverages, Daily resort activities and fitness classes (yoga, aqua aerobics), and more.

What is the best room at The Verandah Antigua?

The top room category at The Verandah Antigua is the Two-Bedroom Plunge-Pool Villa. 1,400 sq ft with two king beds, a full kitchen, and a private plunge pool on the balcony overlooking the resort and ocean.

All-InclusiveAdults Only

Elite Island Resorts

The Verandah Antigua

Willikies, Long Bay, Antigua (northeast coast), Antigua and Barbuda

Romantic Adventure & Active

4.0 Stars

185 Rooms

6 Restaurants

4 Pools

Opened 2007

What Guests Say

7.4/ 10

Above Average

Based on 5.2k reviews

Category Scores

Dining

7.8

Service

Rooms

8.5

Cleanliness

8.7

Location

8.2

Value

8.3

Guests Love

Exceptional Staff & Service
Guests consistently praise the resort's staff for being friendly, efficient, and welcoming, contributing significantly to a positive experience.
Beautiful & Diverse Beaches
The resort's access to two pristine white-sand beaches, Rasta Beach for quiet relaxation and Lover's Beach for activities, is highly appreciated.
Spacious Accommodations
The generous size of the suites and villas, each featuring a private verandah, offers comfort and ample personal space for guests.
Comprehensive Activities
A wide array of included activities, from non-motorized water sports to pickleball, mini-golf, and fitness classes, keeps guests engaged.
Relaxing Adults-Only Atmosphere
The resort provides a quiet and peaceful environment, specifically catering to adults seeking a serene escape.

Guests Warn

Inconsistent Dining Quality
While many praise the food, some guests find the quality variable across restaurants, with specific venues occasionally receiving mediocre reviews.
Additional Local Fees
Guests should budget for mandatory local charges, including a Resort Fee and Tourism Guest Levy, payable upon arrival.
Internal Transportation Wait Times
Due to the resort's large size, occasional long waits for internal buggy services can be a minor inconvenience.
Housekeeping Schedule
Housekeeping is typically every other day, which some guests find less frequent than desired, particularly concerning towel replenishment.

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Awards & Recognition

Silver Magellan Award

For responsibility to indigenous plant life

Magellan Awards

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Overview

Two swimmable beaches, five pools, four pickleball courts, an 18-hole mini-golf course, Hobie cats, kayaks, paddleboards, and windsurfing — The Verandah Antigua packs more land and water activity into its 30-acre grounds than most Caribbean all-inclusives twice its size. The watersports program at Lover's Beach in particular is the property's clearest point of differentiation: calm, reef-sheltered coves make snorkeling and non-motorized sailing genuinely practical here, not just a marketing line.

The resort is aimed squarely at adults (16+) who want activity and variety without the chaos of a mega-resort. Couples dominate, but small groups of friends work well here too — the villa category with two bedrooms and a full kitchen handles groups easily. Anyone wanting a lively poolside scene, structured entertainment throughout the day, and a reliable social atmosphere will be comfortable. Guests seeking ultra-quiet exclusivity will find the 186-suite scale slightly busy, particularly around the main pool at peak season.

The honest friction point is the resort levy: a US$24 per room per night Resort Fee plus a US$5 per person Tourism Guest Levy (16+) are collected on-site and not always clearly flagged at booking. Budget for these on a 7-night stay before you finalize your rate comparison. Also worth noting: housekeeping runs every other day, which matters for towel management on beach-heavy trips.

Practically: 186 suites and villas across a village-style, single-story layout on Antigua's northeast coast in Willikies. V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU) is about 30 minutes by car. All-inclusive covers dining at 6 restaurants plus 6 bars, unlimited beverages, and the full watersports and activity menu. The surcharge exception is Nicole's fine dining restaurant ($50 per person). Two-bedroom villas sleep up to 5 and include a full kitchen — the plunge-pool villa version adds panoramic ocean views and a private pool on the terrace.

Best season is December through April for settled trade winds and calm seas at Lover's Beach. The adjacent Devil's Bridge National Park is a 10-minute walk and worth an evening stroll — the natural limestone arch and blowhole are most dramatic at high tide.

Pros

+Two genuinely distinct beaches — Lover's Beach for active watersports, Rasta Beach for quiet swimming — gives guests real choice
+Non-motorized watersports (Hobie cats, kayaks, windsurfing, paddleboards) are included and actually usable in the protected coves
+Four lit pickleball courts is an unusually strong sports offering for a Caribbean all-inclusive
+Two-Bedroom Villa with full kitchen makes this a viable option for friend groups, not just couples
+Devil's Bridge National Park is a 10-minute walk — offsite nature access without arranging transportation

Cons

−On-site Resort Fee ($24/room/night) and Tourism Guest Levy ($5/person/night) are collected locally and add meaningful cost to a week's stay
−Housekeeping every other day means towels aren't automatically refreshed daily — request extras at check-in
−Nicole's fine dining charges $50 per person on top of the all-inclusive rate — the most visible surcharge on the property
−The 30-acre village-style layout means the internal buggy service can have wait times during peak hours

Tips

Budget for the Resort Fee and Tourism Levy before finalizing your rate comparison — a 7-night stay for two adds roughly $238 in mandatory on-site charges
Book Portofino and Nicole's reservations on your first afternoon — both fill quickly and walk-in availability is inconsistent
Request extra towels at check-in given the every-other-day housekeeping schedule, especially if you're switching between pool and beach multiple times daily
The Devil's Bridge National Park walk is best at high tide — the blowhole is dramatically more active, and the coastal path is quieter in the early morning before 8 AM

What's Included

Included in Your Stay

Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner (buffet and à la carte options)
Snacks and afternoon tea
Unlimited domestic and international alcoholic beverages
Unlimited non-alcoholic beverages
Daily resort activities and fitness classes (yoga, aqua aerobics)
Select non-motorized water sports (sailing, kayaking, water hammocks, snorkeling, paddle boards, pedal boats, Hobie Cat sailing, windsurfing)
Access to the fitness center
Two tennis courts (lit for night play)
Four pickleball courts (lit for night play)
18-hole mini-golf
Beach volleyball
Various games (shuffleboard, table tennis, billiards, darts)
Nature walks
Nightly entertainment, live music, themed dinner nights, happy hour
Wi-Fi throughout the property
Round-trip airport transfers (may be included in some vacation packages)

Available at Extra Cost

Spa treatments at Tranquility Body & Soul Spa
Dining at Nicole's fine dining restaurant (surcharge, approx. US$40 per person)
Business center and meeting facilities
Car rental
Off-resort excursions
Resort Fee (US$24 per room, per night, payable locally)
Tourism Guest Levy (US$5 per person, per night for guests 16+, payable locally)
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Overview

What's Included

Included in Your Stay

Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner (buffet and à la carte options)
Snacks and afternoon tea
Unlimited domestic and international alcoholic beverages
Unlimited non-alcoholic beverages
Daily resort activities and fitness classes (yoga, aqua aerobics)
Select non-motorized water sports (sailing, kayaking, water hammocks, snorkeling, paddle boards, pedal boats, Hobie Cat sailing, windsurfing)
Access to the fitness center
Two tennis courts (lit for night play)
Four pickleball courts (lit for night play)
18-hole mini-golf
Beach volleyball
Various games (shuffleboard, table tennis, billiards, darts)
Nature walks
Nightly entertainment, live music, themed dinner nights, happy hour
Wi-Fi throughout the property
Round-trip airport transfers (may be included in some vacation packages)

Available at Extra Cost

Spa treatments at Tranquility Body & Soul Spa
Dining at Nicole's fine dining restaurant (surcharge, approx. US$40 per person)
Business center and meeting facilities
Car rental
Off-resort excursions
Resort Fee (US$24 per room, per night, payable locally)
Tourism Guest Levy (US$5 per person, per night for guests 16+, payable locally)
Room upgrades

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The Verandah Antigua