

Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa
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This exceptional couples-only resort offers a beautiful setting, outstanding facilities and incredible choice.
Experience a stylish blend of Caribbean and Mediterranean at this expansive resort which features two ‘villages’. The traditional Caribbean Beachfront Village is lined with pathways winding through seaside gardens of coconut palms, tropical vines and vibrant hibiscus. Inspired by Europe’s elegant plazas and grand villas, the modern Mediterranean Oceanview Village has elegant open spaces with manicured lawns, beautiful pools and a chic French patisserie.
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Why our experts like it
We've done the exploring, asked the locals, made the mistakes, and found the gems... so you don't have to start from scratch! These are the bits we think you'll love the most. Think of it as travel advice from a friend who just got back and can't wait to tell you everything.

If you love French cuisine, look no further than La Belle Vie

An incredible way to kick off your Maldives holiday
“There's something pretty special about travelling by seaplane. The view from the sky is extraordinary - tiny specs of island and shades of blue that barely look real.”


The iconic, mile-long sandbank
Perfect for isolated sunbathing, dramatic photoshoots, and watching breathtaking Maldivian sunsets.

Snorkelling and diving isn't the only way to catch sight of the underwater world
“If snorkelling and diving isn't for you, it's possible to catch a glimpse of the reef from a glass-bottomed boat instead.”


Kids club at Niva Kuramathi Maldives
Supervised activities through the day, so younger guests get their own adventure while you get a quiet hour by the water.
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We book this hotel the way you want it
This Maldives hotel is perfect on its own, but add Sri Lanka, Dubai or the Seychelles and it becomes something even better. Discover our multi-centre holidays and make paradise last longer.
Rooms available at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa
Rooms and suites
Every room type we can book, with what is included in each.

Sunset Bluff Poolside Walkout Club Level Room
Spacious ground floor rooms set on a bluff that offer panoramic views of Dickenson Bay, the gardens and the main pool. Exclusive Club Sandals benefits include private check-in, dedicated club service, access to the Club Lounge with selected drinks, all-day snacks and pastries, exclusive events and activities including a weekly snorkelling trip, personalised Island Routes Club Sandals Tours* and a weekly cocktail party/wine tasting/martini evening. • air-conditioning • ceiling fan • four-poster king-size bed • flat-screen television • in-room bar • mini fridge stocked with beer, wine and soft drinks • coffee-maker • shower • patio • Wi-Fi

Sunset Bluff Poolside Club Level Room
Spacious rooms set on a bluff that offer panoramic views of Dickenson Bay, the gardens and the main pool. Exclusive Club Sandals benefits include private check-in, dedicated club service, access to the Club Lounge with selected drinks, all-day snacks and pastries, exclusive events and activities including a weekly snorkelling trip, personalised Island Routes Club Sandals Tours* and a weekly cocktail party/wine tasting/martini evening. • air-conditioning • ceiling fan • four-poster king-size bed • flat-screen television • in-room bar • mini fridge stocked with beer, wine and soft drinks • coffee-maker • shower • balcony • Wi-Fi

Mediterranean Walkout Club Level Suite
Suites with spacious bathrooms featuring a whirlpool tub, walk-in rain shower and double vanity and a terrace opening out to the lush gardens. Exclusive Club Sandals benefits include private check-in, dedicated club service, access to the Club Lounge with selected drinks, all-day snacks and pastries, exclusive events and activities including a weekly snorkelling trip, personalised Island Routes Club Sandals Tours* and a weekly cocktail party/wine tasting/martini evening. • air-conditioning • ceiling fan • four-poster king-size bed • sitting area • flat-screen television • iPod dock • in-room bar • mini fridge • coffee-maker • patio • Wi-Fi
Food & drink
Embark on a culinary journey around the world with a superb choice of 11 restaurants, each offering fine cuisine including Italian, Asian and Caribbean. Catch the ocean breeze at an open-air restaurant and enjoy barefoot dining on the beach. Start your day with mimosas, enjoy wood-fired pizzas for lunch and freshly caught seafood for dinner before sinking into a plush sofa by a fire pit to watch the stunning sunset. Fantastic entertainment includes live bands and beach parties.
Choose from an incredible selection of 11 restaurants offering a range of cuisines and settings to suit your taste and mood. Dine by the ocean at Bayside, an open-air restaurant serving local and international cuisine with a buffet-style breakfast and lunch followed by French inspired à la carte dinners. Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine such as limoncello mousse or lava cake at Mario's which is open for buffet-style breakfast and à la carte dinner. Feast on flavoursome Caribbean dishes at Eleanor's, which offers a beachside setting for breakfast and dinner and local specialities such as Caribbean grilled lobster, conch chowder and coconut cream soup served in the shell. Dig your toes into the soft white sand at Barefoot by the Sea and admire the beautiful ocean views while tucking into tasty snacks, fresh deli and grilled delicacies for lunch and a tempting à la carte dinner menu with fresh local fish including blue marlin, tuna and snapper.
Discover tantalising Asian cuisine at Kimonos, a teppanyaki-style restaurant tucked into the side of a cliff (reservations required). The Drunken Duck is an authentic English pub serving à la carte pub grub, such as fish and chips and shepherd’s pie, accompanied by a range of ales. Experience Southern hospitality while tucking into hearty Tex-Mex dishes such as red bean chilli soup and slow-cooked pork belly at OK Corral. Enjoy fresh and delicious salads, soups, sushi and sashimi at Soy Sushi Bar. The Courtyard Bistro offers a casual beachside setting for lunch and serves hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, sandwiches and salads as well as spicy local specialities such as Jamaican jerk chicken quesadillas. Enjoy wood-fire pizzas made fresh-to-order for lunch at Bella Napoli Pizzeria which offers a charming courtyard setting. Choose from an indulgent array of desserts including warm crepes, cakes, cookies and coconut ice-cream at Café de Paris, a Parisian-style patisserie.
The heavenly late-night chocolate buffet is a veritable feast of sweet treats with chocolate-dipped cookies, delicious pastries and chocolate martinis. Don’t miss the lively beach party and relax with an exotic cocktail or glass of wine at a choice of seven bars including restaurant bars, a swim-up bar, beachfront bar and piano lounge.
A la carte Beach bar Beach restaurant Choice of restaurant Pool bar Buffet Snack Bar Bar



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Things to do nearby
Curated experiences to help you do more, see more, or simply switch off while you're here.

Hand Crafted Guided Tour of Antigua
The adventure begins with a drive through the diverse vegetation of the Antigua Rainforest to get to your first stop, Nelson's Dockyard National Park. This historic landmark was developed as a British Navy base in the late 18th Century but gradually became abandoned in the 19th Century before completely closing in 1889. Today, Nelson's Dockyard has been rejuvenated and labelled as a World Heritage Site and has a unique combination of rich heritage and beautiful surroundings. Moving on from the dockyard, you'll head up to Shirley Heights to admire the iconic views overlooking the English Harbour which stretch as far as Montserrat, and Guadeloupe. Back in the day, this lookout was a hugely important signal station to alert the entire island of any approaches to the harbour. Today, however, it’s a spot that people flock to for postcard-worthy pictures. • Year-round departures • Departs daily • Duration: 4 to 6 hours

Antiguan Cooking Class
Trying not to get too distracted by the breathtaking views out over the shimmering sea, you’ll learn how to create gastronomic masterpieces with locally farmed produce and herbs along with a special blend of spices, highlighting their health values, to create an extraordinary meal. You’ll prepare a two-course lunch, before sitting down to enjoy your culinary creations and your own, personally made rum punch. It’s a delightful way to spend a morning that will particularly appeal to honeymooners, couples and groups of friends. • Duration: half day • Daily departures • Operates year-round • Group experience Good to know — The class operates with between six to 12 participants.
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There is more than one way to do this trip
A match made in paradise
This hotel is perfect on its own, but add a second destination and it becomes something even better. Discover our multi-centre holidays and make paradise last longer.
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In the area
Dickenson Bay, just 10 minutes from St John’s

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Trip ideas
You've come this far - and the world has more to offer. Why not pair Niva Kuramathi with another island, add a stopover in Dubai on the way for city lights and desert skies, or extend to Sri Lanka for tea, temples and safari? Below you'll find our recommendations for maximising your time away...



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When to visit
Whether you're chasing guaranteed sunshine or don't mind a little rain with your relaxation, here's how the weather stacks up throughout the year. Use the chart below to find your perfect window, or just pick whenever suits you best, paradise doesn't really have a bad season.
| Measurement | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Average temp | 26°C | 26°C | 26°C | 28°C | 29°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 28°C | 27°C |
| Average rainfall | 41mm | 30mm | 30mm | 43mm | 70mm | 58mm | 81mm | 102mm | 130mm | 140mm | 105mm | 68mm |
| Average price | £4,746pp | £4,992pp | £4,149pp | £4,222pp | £4,827pp | £4,835pp | £5,104pp | £5,176pp | £5,176pp | £5,129pp | £3,958pp | £3,958pp |
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Current offers
Savings worth having on the departures we think are worth taking. Every offer below applies to this hotel — check each one for the dates and conditions that come with it.

Save up to £300pp
Based on selected departures in September 2026

Save up to 25% when you book by 6th July
Based on selected departures in September 2026

Save up to 35% + complimentary meal upgrade
Based on 20th July 2026 departure

Free half-board upgrade
Based on selected departures in October 2026

Stay 7 nights, pay for 6
Based on selected departures in November 2026

Save up to £200pp on honeymoons
Based on selected departures in January 2027

Complimentary spa treatment for two
Based on stays of 7 nights or more

Free kids' places
Based on selected departures in August 2026
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Great offers on Niva Kuramathi Maldives
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- Includes flights, baggage, and private transfers to and from your hotel
- Total flight time ~ 7 hrs
- Total transfer time ~ 2 hrs
- Overnight in Malé may apply (subject to flights & transfers)
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Questions? Sorted.
Do I need a visa to visit the Maldives?
British passport holders are issued a free 30-day visitor visa on arrival. You'll need a passport valid for the duration of your stay, a confirmed onward ticket and proof of your accommodation booking.
When is the best time to visit the Maldives?
November to April is the dry season, with the most reliable sunshine and calmest seas. May to October brings shorter rain showers, lower prices and better surf.
What currency is used in the Maldives, and do I need cash?
The local currency is the Maldivian rufiyaa, but resorts price and bill in US dollars and take major cards. Most guests never need cash — a small amount is handy for tipping.
Is the Maldives good for honeymoons outside peak season?
Yes. Off-peak brings noticeably lower rates and quieter islands, and rain tends to come in short bursts rather than all day. Many resorts add honeymoon extras during these months.
What activities are there for older kids and teens in the Maldives?
Most resorts run watersports centres with windsurfing, kayaking and paddleboarding, plus PADI dive courses from around age ten. Snorkelling safaris, sandbank trips and night fishing all suit older children.
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