Adults · 16+ · on a private peninsula on Antigua's north-east coast.
Spacious by design and named in driftwood after a Caribbean island. Hillside, waterview, waterfront villas, threaded through the gardens of the peninsula. Each suite and villa features: Air conditioning, ceiling fan, private bathroom with dual sinks & walk in shower, flat screen cable TV, fridge, tea & coffee making facilities, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, interconnecting balcony doors (If required).
A quiet retreat with breathtaking views over the tropical gardens of the peninsula. King-size bed, generous bathroom, private verandah.
Open and airy, with partial ocean views from the verandah. King or two queens.
On the waterfront, with the broadest sea view of any suite type. King-size or 2 Queen beds, private verandah, the bay at the end of the path.
The centrally located Superior Waterfront Suites offers the best sea and beach views, easy access to the pool, main beach, and dining, and features a king-size bed for ultimate comfort.
Our Two-Bedroom Plunge Pool Villas feature two king beds, two bathrooms, and a full open-concept kitchen, living, and dining area—plus a private plunge pool on the balcony offering panoramic views of the resort.
Our Two-Bedroom Villas feature one king bed, two queen beds, and two full bathrooms, plus a spacious open-concept kitchen, living, and dining area that opens to a private balcony, with easy access to the villa pool area right outside your door.
All-inclusive dining across six restaurants — from the all-day Beach Bar & Grill to the more formal evenings at Nicole's.
Enjoy a wide selection of fresh Caribbean and international cuisine. Extensive, colorful buffet serving breakfast and dinner in a sophisticated island atmosphere. Fully air-conditioned.
Dress · resort casual.
Modern Italian-style cuisine in an upscale atmosphere. Enjoy delicious, flavorful creations from our à la carte menu.
Bar and grill perched above Lover's Beach with spectacular views of the blue Caribbean sea. Offering tasty seafood and casual fare along with tropical cocktails and ice-cold local beer. This favorite open-air gathering spot serves lunch and dinner.
Fresh made-to-order pizzas in a casual outdoor setting overlooking Lover's Beach.
Our fine dining restaurant offers fresh cuisine with diverse menus to delight the most discerning palates. Chic and romantic ambiance, perfect for special occasions. Start your evening with your favourite cocktail at our contemporary bar. Fully air-conditioned. Dinner only. Reservations required. Surcharge applies.
Dress · casually elegant.
Enjoy delicious grilled and casual fare with your feet in the sand and a beer in your hand. Located directly on our Rasta Beach. Daytime service.
The name 17 61° refers to the latitude and longitude of Antigua. Indulge in your favorite hand-crafted coffee drinks and fresh pastries. Daily afternoon tea.
Enjoy music, movies, your favorite sporting events, karaoke, and late night fun in our brand new world-class sports-themed bar featuring large screen televisions, ice-cold beer and delicious bar bites.
Beach bar, located on Lover's Beach, serving your favorite beach-inspired cocktails. Daytime service.
Central meeting spot and ideal place to enjoy live entertainment. This breezy poolside bar offers colorful Caribbean cocktails - serving our famous rum punch and beers. Order an island classic or try a new favourite.
Pickleball, mini-golf, kayaking, paddle-boarding. Unstructured, social, complimentary.
All non motorised water sports are compliemtary including; hobie cat sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding
Pickleball — the Caribbean's newest obsession. Mini golf, table tennis, the fitness centre, beach volleyball & billiards. Yoga in the mornings.
Treatments rooted in Caribbean botanicals, taken at the pace of the day.
The Verandah Antigua sits on Antigua's north-east coast on a private peninsula at Long Bay. About forty minutes from V. C. Bird International Airport.
The Verandah Antigua, Long Bay, Antigua
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Yes. We strongly recommend that all members of your party travel with a passport with a validity date of at least six months past the date of your departure from the island. You may not be allowed entry into Antigua & Barbuda if your passport has less than 6 months of validity from the day you are scheduled to arrive in Antigua . A passport will be required for all US and Canadian citizens to travel to the Caribbean. For information on obtaining or renewing a passport please click here. In our current times, passports are the most expeditious and reliable form of identification when traveling domestically or internationally.
We are approximately 30 minutes from the airport.
Yes, call Elite Island Resorts at 800.858.4618 if you booked directly with Elite or the resort. Or, call your Travel Advisor or Tour Operator if you booked through a third party. Upgrades (based on availability) are included in some packages; otherwise, inquiries can be made at the reception of the hotel upon arrival. There is an extra fee per night for room upgrades, payable locally.
Kindly note that housekeeping services are provided to guest rooms every other day during your stay. This aligns with our sustainability goals of reducing water, electricity, and detergent usage on our precious island.
Resort Wi-Fi is included as part of the daily resort fee.
In accordance with local law, pets and service animals are not permitted at this resort. No exceptions.
No. The closest ATM is located in English Harbour, approximately 30 minutes by car. The ATM only accepts Visa cards. US Dollars are widely accepted throughout the island.
Hillside Suite King = 2 guests Waterview King = 2 guests Waterview 2 Queens = 3 guests Waterfront King = 2 guests Waterfront 2 Queens = 3 guests Superior Waterfront King = 2 guests
Hillside Suites offer lovely resort and garden views. Waterview Suites provide resort and partial water views. Waterfront Suites provide direct, unobstructed water views. Superior Waterfront Suites offer our best water views along with great locations offering easy pool, beach, and restaurant access. Two-Bedroom Villas provide resort, garden, and slight water views. Two-Bedroom Plunge Pool villas provide resort, garden, and water views.
Late check-out from your room can be arranged at an additional cost, subject to availability on the day of your departure. This can be arranged by reception. Please note: shower rooms are available for use at a nominal fee of US$25.00. Availability of a shower room is subject to hotel occupancy and room availability.
Our Suites and Villas offer very comfortable hospitality-grade mattresses and bedding, and your choice of King or Queen Beds. Please be sure to select your desired bedding configuration at the time of booking.
The Verandah is uniquely located on a spectacular bluff overlooking turquoise water and two white-sand beaches. Due to the unique nature of this resort, The Verandah may not be fully accessible to those with mobility issues or related special needs. Fully modified disabled rooms, such as you may find in the United States, are not available. Ground floor rooms are available. However, some areas and facilities at the resort may not be accessible to disabled persons.
All rooms are non-smoking.
All Suites have mini-fridges. All Villas have full-sized fridges.
All rooms have alarm/clock radios.
Hairdryers, ironing boards and irons are available in every room.
All guest rooms have direct-dial telephones with worldwide service. Complete telephone and fax services are available at the resort.
Yes, all rooms have ceiling fans.
The voltage is 110v as in the US. The outlet style is also American.
Yes, it is. The safe key and lock will be handed to you upon check-in.
Yes – tap water is safe to drink. Bottled water is also available, but is not included in the resort’s all-inclusive program. We do try to reduce the usage of single-use straws and plastic containers due to limited recycling and landfill space on our beautiful island.
Dinner reservations are easily made at the resort after check-in. Certain dining venues are casual and do not require reservations. Our larger restaurants typically encourage reservations, especially during peak travel periods.
During the day, resort casual is perfect for all dining venues; but please, no wet bathing suits. For evening dining, casually elegant is fine for most venues (tailored shorts, collared shirts, sundresses, and so forth). For Nicole’s Restaurant, we kindly ask that men wear long pants, collared shirts, and closed-toed shoes; and women wear pants, blouses, and dresses. T-shirts, shorts, flip-flops and beachwear are not permitted in Nicole’s Restaurant.
We offer a wide variety of menu and dining choices, which include some vegetable and vegetarian dishes. However, our vegetable and vegetarian dishes may include ingredients that are not vegan, as we do not cater specifically to a vegan diet. Due to the all-inclusive nature of the resort, we are not able to arrange private meetings with the Chef, or create individualized menus or meal plans for our guests. Thank you for your understanding.
We frequently receive questions regarding special dietary needs, restrictions or preferences. In an all-inclusive setting, we are not able to accommodate individually tailored meals for specific guests. We do offer a wide variety of meal choices, which include salads, fresh fruits and vegetables, and vegetarian options. However, due to the all-inclusive nature of our resort and kitchens, we are not able to cater to specific individual needs such as vegan, gluten-free, allergen-free, religious observance, or similar custom-made dishes.
Our restaurants offer a variety of buffet and a la carte dining choices.
Yes. At Nicole’s, our fine dining restaurant, there is a per-person surcharge of US$50 for guests on the all-inclusive plan.
The Verandah currently offers a variety of relaxing, Caribbean-style entertainment several nights per week.
English Harbour is just 30 minutes away from the resort. Taxi cost is US$72.00 round trip.
Yes, the resort has a lovely gift shop that offers souvenirs, logo items, convenience items, snacks and more. The gift shop is located near the main pool area and is typically open from mid-morning to early evening. Hours change seasonally. Please stop by the gift shop for exact hours of operation during your stay.
Antigua boasts a wide range of fantastic restaurants. Popular local restaurants are easily reached via taxi from the resort, and are located in various parts of the island such as English Harbour, St. John’s, along the island’s northwest coast, and near the VC Bird International Airport. Stop by and see one of our Guest Services team members for information about local restaurants, reservations, and taxi service. Kindly note that off-property restaurant and business hours and operating days may vary seasonally, and in accordance with local health and safety regulations.
Yes, beach towels are provided for your convenience.
No, Waterskiing is not an activity available at The Verandah Antigua.
We have snorkeling trips daily, available at a fee. The snorkeling gear at the resort is included and you can snorkel off our two beaches free of charge.
No, we do not offer parasailing or jet skiing.
Golf is not included. There are two golf courses on the island.
Cedar Valley is approximately 35 minutes away and the taxi cost is approximately US$72.00 round trip. Jolly Harbour is about 45 minutes from our resort and the taxi cost is about US$90.00 round trip.
Daily shuttles to the capital city, St. John’s, are available for s small fee. Shuttles are also available on Sundays for visits to Shirley Heights.
Car rentals are available from the Lions Desk at the resort. Daily rates start at approximately US$55.
No, you will need to get a temporary local driving permit at a cost of about US$30, payable locally at the resort .
We have a parking lot available for self-parking near the reception area.
Yes, we have a Tour Desk at the resort where you can book any excursion in Antigua. The desk is usually open from 9 am to 5 pm seven days a week.
No.
Absolutely! We have a wide range of excursions available. The Tour Desk will provide all the information you need and will reserve the trips for you.
There are excursions and boat tours to neighboring islands such as Barbuda and Montserrat.
Yes! We have three world-class Pickleball courts for your enjoyment.
The Guest Services staff will be happy to arrange this for you.
Among the many fabulous treatments that our Tranquility Body & Soul Spa offers are stress-relieving massages, body wraps, pedicures, manicures, hair styling, and much more.
For all your grocery, pharmacy, personal items, and provisioning needs in Antigua, stop by Epicurean Fine Foods & Pharmacy, the Caribbean’s largest and most extensive supermarket. Epicurean’s main store and pharmacy are conveniently located just outside the capital city of St. John’s, and they also have a location in Jolly Harbour. Visit www.EpicureanAntigua.com for more info.
The Resort is located in a tropical environment. Although the Resort does employ a year-round pest control service, the Resort, its owners, employees, agents, insurers, and suppliers shall absolutely not be liable for any claim, injury or illness resulting from exposure to Zika virus, Chikungunya virus, or any other insect-borne virus or tropical illness whatsoever. For information on Zika virus, please visit: http://www.cdc.gov/zika/fs-posters/ . The Resort’s food and beverage outlets use wholesome ingredients, which may include peanuts, tree nuts, seeds, shellfish, shrimp, seafood, soy, milk, wheat, and other potential allergens. Due to the large scale of the Resort’s food and beverage…
At check-in, guests are required to present valid government-issued identification (passport, driver’s license, ID card) along with a valid major credit card. This helps us confirm your arrival, and helps protect our guests by assisting with our fraud prevention measures. At check-in, a US$350 pre-authorization will be processed on your card to cover any incidental purchases or similar expenses. Incidental purchases may include things like tours, excursions, gift shop purchases, and dining in our specialty restaurant. We understand that not all guests incur additional charges during their stay, but this process assists the resort with fraud prevention. The pre-authorization is released at…
Upon your arrival at the VC Bird International Airport in Antigua, you will exit Customs and you will see a long line of governmentally approved taxis waiting to take you to the resort. Likewise, at the end of your stay with us, there are taxis assigned to the resort that will gladly transport you back to the airport for your departure. If you require anything else, please contact a Reservations Specialist at Elite Island Resorts at 800.858.4618 for further options.
Each Elite Island Resort property is unique. As such, we do not offer move around or dine around type programs between resorts. If you are a travel professional and would like to arrange a site visit to an alternate property within the Elite Island Resorts portfolio, kindly contact Guest Services for assistance. Passports are required. We strongly recommend that all guests travel with a passport validity date of at least six months past the date of departure from the island and check specific country of origin requirements. You may be denied entry into Antigua & Barbuda if your passport is not valid for at least 6 months after the date you are scheduled to arrive in Antigua . For…
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