The Grand Royal Antiguan Beach Resort, surrounded by iridescent seas, tropical gardens and sandy beaches, a reflection of the island's magnificence. Indulge in the luxury of their 40-acre, tropical garden estate-a secluded hideaway bordered by a protected cove and ½ mile of glistening beach.

Recently renovated, guest rooms exude a tropical radiance that reflects the vibrant, natural beauty of the Caribbean. With 265 luxury guest rooms situated in two wings of the 8-story main building. Twelve one-bedroom cottages are located in a 2-story building with a poolside view. All accommodations have cool tiled floors, with love seats and wing chairs covered in bright, tropical prints that complement the bedspreads and drapes.

All rooms have a similar layout with the option of one king-sized bed or two double beds. Rooms feature large bathrooms with shower/tubs, marble vanities and complimentary toiletries. Guestrooms also have air-conditioning, cable TV, direct-dial phone, clock radio, and a key card lock system. Their ocean view and Lagoon view rooms provide a panoramic vista of the Lagoon or ocean.

THE ANDES ON DEEP BAY WATERFRONT RESTAURANT
The recently opened in November 2008, relax in this casual, beachfront setting and enjoy a unique, open-air experience above turquoise waters. The Andes features a Caribbean and American a-la-carte menu with daily specials.

THE LAGOON CAFE
Enjoy a spectacular Caribbean breeze as you sit in this patio-style outdoor café, complete with rattan tables and chairs. There is a stunning view of the lagoon from all tables, not to mention the spectacular view of the sunset. Daily breakfast buffet and theme buffet dinners are available.

THE BARRINGTONS RESTAURANT
The recently opened in November 2008, with a spectacular, international menu and intimate atmosphere. This 80-seat air-conditioned restaurant is decorated to replicate that period. Here, an exquisite array of gourmet dishes, such as oysters, smoked salmon, veal, lobster and scallops.

JIMMYS BEACH GRILL & BAR
The recently opened in November 2008, Right on the beach, serves lighter meals and snacks perfect for beach-lovers taking a break from water sports or sunbathing. The restaurant serves Caribbean specialties for lunch. There are also several bars on the property that serve refreshing beverages and Caribbean cocktails.

SWIMMING POOL
With two dramatic arcs, one measuring 120 feet with a swim-up bar, and the other measuring 60 feet with a shallow children's section. The terracotta deck is flanked by lounge chairs and thatched shades and is ringed by palm trees. Aplayground is also located near the pool to entertain the kids.

THE BEACH
The hub for many non-motorized water sports. A water sports centre provides complimentary snorkelling gear, Sunfish sailboats, windsurfers, kayaks, water bikes and pedal boats, parasailing, personal watercraft, water skiing, banana-boat rides, glass-bottom boat rides and cruises.

RECREATION AND ACTIVITIES
With eight championship tennis courts for complimentary daytime use, air-conditioned fitness centre, an air-conditioned beauty salon, which offers massages, body wraps, scrubs and facials, a small selection of jewellery and gift shops, air-conditioned Internet café, computers that provide high-speed Internet.

ENTERTAINMENT
The Club, located in the hotel's lobby, is an expansive nightclub with a bar and dance floor, which opens nightly for live music, karaoke or DJ music. An electronic casino, offering video poker, slot machines and a horse game race. Pool Olympics, trivia games, beach volleyball, soccer, cricket and table tennis.