Sandal's Day Pass Questions

[dirvin0500]

Has anyone gone lately. I understand it's more costly than say, Jolly Beach or Grand Pineapple but it is Adults only and (from what I understand) a little more upscale.

Thoughts and opinions?

 

Also, do you just walk in a buy day passes or can you get them prior to arrival?

 

Thanks for the help.....

[coffeyk]

The drinks are excellent. You name it they got it. Tons of fun frozen drinks, wine, beer, and good quality liquor. For lunch there is always a buffet open, café on the beach, and some days the pub serves lunch also. If you are in to water sports they have I think 3 snorkel trips a day plus I think 2 dive trips. Also you can take kayaks and hobie cats out. The beach is not private as none are in Antigua. The distance you can walk is probably less than ½ mile. It has been shrunk a bit from the storms but it’s still beautiful. The pools are so amazing though a lot of people are found lounging there.

I think the cost is probably more than $100 but worth it in my opinion. For one there are NO KIDS on property. You will find some on the beach but not on the resort. Any other questions?

[dirvin0500]

One other thing...Do they have lockers or some other way to lock up your "stuff" when you go snorkeling or swimming rather than leaving it laying around?

[coffeyk]

I do not remember seeing any lockers. People did leave stuff around the pool. I would leave my snorkel gear on a chair while in the pool. You would not snorkel off the beach it would be a boat trip. The snorkeling is no good right off the beach. I would be a bit more reluctant to leave stuff on the beach however.

[splogger]

Do you have to book ahead for a day pass? I would love to stay the day there. Thanks. Christine:)

[coffeyk]

You probably should to make sure they have room. If there is availability you probably do not however.

[cheaptravel]

How long of a trip is it to get to Sandal's ?

Any recent reviews to be had ?

[coffeyk]

I stayed there just this past Sept, so pretty recent. I think its one of the nicers Sandals. The food, amendities, and drinks were great. The beach has been washed away from recent storms. If your mostly looking to lay on the beach it might not be the right choice. If the pools and other water activities are appealing then I would recommend it.

 

As far as distance I think its close but can't give a time; sorry. Let me know if you have a particular question I may be able to answer.

[cheaptravel]

I stayed there just this past Sept, so pretty recent. I think its one of the nicers Sandals. The food, amendities, and drinks were great. The beach has been washed away from recent storms. If your mostly looking to lay on the beach it might not be the right choice. If the pools and other water activities are appealing then I would recommend it.

 

As far as distance I think its close but can't give a time; sorry. Let me know if you have a particular question I may be able to answer.

 

For the day pass, how much food and drink is included ? I think the Jolly Beach day pass is $75 per day, so I'm trying to figure out the difference between the 2 places ...

Thanks !

[coffeyk]

Its all you can eat and drink. You just walk up to the bar and order what you want. I did not think the drinks were watered down at all in my opinion; they were great. The food is also good. I'm not sure what hours you will be there but it may only be over lunch time. If you like your drinks you can probably get your $$ worth from that but food wise lunch is good but nothing super fancy. The dinners are excellent though. If you use the amenities that could add up as well.

[Shamrockgirl]

Does anyone know how to go about booking a day pass at Sandals? Also, how do you get there - taxi or do they have a shuttle? Sounds like a fun place to spend the day and I've always wanted to go to a Sandals resort.

[CinWay]

I just contacted Sandals and was advised that a day pass is $110.50. We are thinking about doing the same thing in February.

[seabreeze0389]

For information on day pases to places in the Caribbean; you can get lots of information from the CC article. http://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=1100

[dirvin0500]

After much thought about cost, amenities, etc, we've decided that we could eat on a pretty much deserted ship for free, drink a LOT for $110, and have plenty of room at the pool on board. We'll do a little shopping and then it's a "Stay-cation" for us....

[kassimer1]

here is a little thing i research about day passes on antigua. There may be more but i did not find them.

DAY PASSES IN ANTIGUA

taxi fare is for one way and up to 4 people for the price listed.

fares come from http://www.antiguanice.com/v2/client.php?id=675

NONSUCH BAY day pass

www.nonsuchbayresort.com

Email: reservations@nonsuchbayresort.com

Tel: 1 (268) 562-8000

Our Day Passes run from 10am – 6pm and include the following:

LUNCH

DRINKS BY THE GLASS

USE OF THE POOLS

BEACH CHAIRS

BEACHTOWELS

NON-MOTORISED WATERSPORTS WITHOUT INSTRUCTORS

ADULTS: US $150.00 (Per Person)

CHILDREN: US $ 80.00 (Per Child Under 12yrs)

Prices subject to change without notice.

 

JOLLY BEACH RESORTS

Toll free (USA/Canada): 1-866-905-6559

http://www.jollybeachresort.com/sites/S1/index.php?p=57

Jolly Beach is located half an hour from port; take a taxi about 18$

OPTION 1

Valid 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Includes full breakfast, house brand beverages, lunch, water sports (non-motorized)

Price: US$75 per adult (Ages 12 and above)

US$45 per child (Age 3-11)

OPTION 2

Valid 10:15a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Includes continental breakfast, house brand beverages, lunch, water sports (non-motorized)

Price: US$60 per adult (Ages 12 and above)

US$36 per child (Age 3-11)

 

Sandals Grande Antigua

888-SANDALS.

The resort is located 20 minutes from port; take a taxi. about 16$

Passes come in three varieties: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., $110.50;

Prices include access to all on-property entertainment, meals and drinks,

but do not include accommodations. Sandals is a couples' resort for those

18 and older, so no children's pricing is available.

Taxi fare about 12$ for up to 4 people.

 

Halcyon Cove by rex resorts

http://www.rexresorts.com/halcyon-cove-useful-information.html

Day passes to our hotel are available at US$60 per person.

Passes are valid from 10am - 6pm and include lunch and afternoon tea.

taxi about 16$

 

hawksbill by rex resorts

http://www.rexresorts.com/useful-information-hawksbill.html

All Inclusive Day Passes are available which include:

Meals, Drinks and Usage of Facilities

9am-6pm US$60 per person

11am-4pm US$40 per person

Children under 12 are half price.

taxi fare about 14$

 

GRAND PINAPPLE BEACH ANTIGUA

http://www.grandpineapple.com/main/antigua/an-daypass.cfm

Resort Day Pass - Options

cab fare about 26$

Day Pass - Option A

$65.00 per person + 10%sc

• Valid from 9:00am - 5:00pm

• Full Caribbean breakfast

• Unlimited snacks

• Lunch

• Unlimited cocktails, juices, soft drinks

& alcoholic beverages

• Participation in organized activities in

the pool & on the beach (volleyball,

aerobics, bocci, ping pong, etc.)

• Use of four hard-court tennis courts

• Use of oceanfront freshwater pool

• Use of small pool (ADULTS only)

• Use of air conditioned fitness center

featuring cardiovascular, weight machines

& free weights

• Use of snorkeling equipment

 

Day Pass - Option B

$55.00 per person + 10%sc

• Valid from 10:30am - 5:00pm

• Unlimited snacks

• Lunch

• Unlimited cocktails, juices, soft drinks

& alcoholic beverages

• Participation in organized activities in

the pool & on the beach (volleyball,

aerobics, bocci, ping pong, etc.)

• Use of four hard-court tennis courts

• Use of oceanfront freshwater pool

• Use of small pool (ADULTS only)

• Use of air conditioned fitness center

featuring cardiovascular, weight machines

& free weights

• Use of snorkeling equipment

[homeinboca]

For information on day pases to places in the Caribbean; you can get lots of information from the CC article. http://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=1100

 

Thanks for the link, seabreeze, this is something we like doing and this page offered a lot of great info.

[CB750A]

Any mosquito issues going on right now at the beaches? We were thinking about going to Hawksbill , ( day pass ) but are hearing of mosquitoes there from the recent rains. We will be there Nov.13. Also looking at Valley Church and Pineapple Beach Resort. Thanks

[swimgirl1]

Can you post a recent picture of the beach at Sandals, how bad is it washed away?

[swimgirl1]

Any reviews? Anyone ever turned away due to them being full?