Yes. At Nicole’s, our fine dining restaurant, there is a per-person surcharge of US$55 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.

There are two hard-surfaced tennis courts, and they are lit for night play.

There is a tennis pro instructor available by appointment for private classes, for an added fee.

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: 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 operations, the Resort cannot guarantee that food items will not come in contact with potential allergens even if a particular food does not normally include such ingredients. Guests with food allergies or dietary restrictions should be advised accordingly and take precautions. The Resort is not able to accommodate individually tailored meals for specific guests based on their individual dietary needs. The Resort and its owners, employees, agents, insurers, and suppliers shall absolutely not be liable for any claim, injury or illness resulting from food allergies or specific dietary needs or requirements.

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 check-out, assuming you have not charged any purchases to your room.

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 866.611.5081 for further options.