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The Verandah Resort & Spa is a place where sea meets sky, where you can reconnect with nature, your loved ones and yourself. This eco-friendly island resort offers 30 spectacular beachfront acres on Antigua’s northeast coast overlooking a tranquil bay. The Verandah’s idyllic Caribbean village ambience is bound to inspire closeness and relaxation. It’s the perfect choice for romantic getaways or convivial family vacations, with the perfect mix of activity and relaxation. It’s totally up to you. Parents can completely unwind while kids enjoy the beach and children’s club. The pampering Spa Tranquility will relax and invigorate the senses. You’re always welcome at The Verandah – it’s the natural place to slow down and reconnect.
Accomodations:
Bayview Suites All accommodations are air-conditioned, single-story junior suites, with 700 square feet and classic Caribbean-style architecture and décor, all with private verandahs offering beautiful water views through sliding-glass doors. Each has the look and feeling of a cozy Caribbean cottage, with white-washed trim and pale-green exteriors and fronted by a welcoming porch. Inside, emerald-green and apricot touches punctuate the cool white interior. A comfortably appointed combined living and sleeping area accommodates up to four guests, with a king-size bed and queen sleeper sofa. Vaulted ceilings create a sense of spaciousness, and elegant touches, like cool granite countertops, wood, bamboo and rattan, bring nature indoors. Convenient interconnecting doors between adjoining units make it easy for family and friends to stay together at Verandah.
Glistening white-tiled bathrooms offer a deep soaking tub, separate shower and his-and-her sinks. Accommodations are equipped with flat-screen, satellite TV, safe, direct-dial telephone and wireless Internet, as well as mini-fridge, microwave, a wet bar with coffee/tea making facilities and iron/ironing board.
Oceanfront Suites Our Oceanfront Suites are are air-conditioned, single-story junior suites, with 700 square feet and classic Caribbean-style architecture and décor, all with private verandahs offering beautiful ocean views or crystal clear Dian Bay, through sliding-glass doors. Each has the look and feeling of a cozy Caribbean cottage, with white-washed trim and pale-green exteriors and fronted by a welcoming porch. Inside, emerald-green and apricot touches punctuate the cool white interior. A comfortably appointed combined living and sleeping area accommodates up to four guests, with a king-size bed and queen sleeper sofa. Vaulted ceilings create a sense of spaciousness, and elegant touches, like cool granite countertops, wood, bamboo and rattan, bring nature indoors. Convenient interconnecting doors between adjoining units make it easy for family and friends to stay together at Verandah.
Glistening white-tiled bathrooms offer a deep soaking tub, separate shower and his-and-her sinks. Accommodations are equipped with flat-screen, satellite TV, safe, direct-dial telephone and wireless Internet, as well as mini-fridge, microwave, a wet bar with coffee/tea making facilities and iron/ironing board
Spa & Salon :
Spa Tranquility is an expansive and elegantly appointed hideaway for pampering, restorative treatments for the body and skin. Surrounded by French doors that let in the light and beautiful outdoor views, guests are greeted by soothing sounds and a relaxing cup of herbal tea.
The décor is serene, with natural elements such as rattan, sea grass, wood and cool, glowing white tile. Tranquility offers three well-appointed massage rooms that offer private bathrooms and showers and a lovely facial room replete with products to be purchased for at-home use. At the spa, a carefully considered menu of tension-beating treatments will leave guests feeling refreshed and recharged. For those who want to turn up the heat, the self-contained sauna is the ideal place to really relax and unwind.Spa Tranquility features world class spa products by Pevonia Botanica.
The Verandah Salon Need to look your best for a special night, or just hoping to freshen up your look while you’re on vacation? Tranquility Spa offers a full-service hair salon, so guests can look their best for a special day, or just for the fun of it. Try out a new look with a stylish hair cut, color or hair style – and even up-dos for your special event.
Dining :
Dining The Verandah offers a range of dining experiences in three exciting restaurants, operated under the watchful eye of Executive Chef Ronaldo Collantes, a native of the Philippines. All three restaurants are centered in an expansive, centrally located activities complex on The Common, overlooking the pool and manicured grounds. It’s a meeting spot for old friends as well as a place to make new ones.
SeaBreeze, the resort’s main restaurant, seats 100 guests and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. It offers a wide range of buffet-served choices that are sure to please guests of all ages. The lovely, open-air dining room is enhanced by light pine pergolas, ceiling fans and exposed beams and dark wood, with lofty vaulted ceilings for an airy, outdoor feeling. Seabreeze will be offering 5 nights of a la cart dining and 2 Caribbean themed buffet evenings.
Nicole’s, the fine-dining restaurant, seats 60 guests, and offers a blend of stylishly presented, Caribbean-inflected cuisine. Warm red walls and dark wood trim create a cozy ambience, and rattan, bamboo and soft upholstered furnishings create a welcoming, Caribbean feel.(There is a $25 sucharge per person.)
Casual and fun, the Buccaneer seats 80 guests and serves lighter, family-friendly fare, such as pastas, pizza and burgers, as well as afternoon tea from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Lounges & Bars Guests will get that relaxed, on-island feeling from the moment they arrive at The Verandah, and are welcomed with a refreshing fruit punch at the centrally located Lobby Bar.
A total of four bars will keep Verandah guests cool with a wide range of signature cocktails, top-shelf liquor, wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages.
Guests can get into the island spirit at the beachside Rasta Bar, a funky little shack just off the main lobby building. It offers a full complement of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages in a totally relaxed and beachy setting.
Guests who don’t wish to stray far from the pool can cool off at the poolside bar, outfitted in natural stone, in keeping with the surroundings.
By night, lively international-style music and entertainment will keep the fun flowing and your toes tapping after dark.
The expansive and centrally located main lounge also overlooks the pool and winding, limestone-walled pathways of the Common. It’s the place where guests can meet and socialize, with fun and refreshment on tap for both daytime and night, with décor that blends roughhewn dark pine with sleek granite.
Perched above Lover’s Beach is the relaxing Tiki Bar, offering killer views of the entire cove, light lunch, snacks, beer and nonalcoholic beverages. It’s the ideal to pull up a barstool, kick off your flip-flops and enjoy the fresh sea breeze.
Weddings :
For an unforgettable wedding and honeymoon, The Verandah offers the ideal way to celebrate the culmination of a fine romance, with a host of gorgeous beachside settings, striking scenery at every turn, and a selection of picturesque, copper-roofed wedding gazebos. Our customizable weddings manage every detail of your special day with care and style, and couples receive a Complimentary Wedding package valued at $899 when they book and all-inclusive Oceanfront Suite honeymoon stay of seven nights or more.
A host of thoughtful touches are available for an extra fee, including a photographer, keepsake wedding photo albums, sparkling wine for the wedding party, a background of island music and videotaping. Entertainment and customized menus for receptions also can be arranged with the help of our chef, and festive indoor and outdoor locations can be chosen for the ideal wedding party. Our onsite wedding coordinator will act as an onsite resource for brides and grooms, to walk them through every moment of their big day, or even right up the aisle!
The Complimentary Wedding Plan includes a romantic tropical site for the wedding and reception; a delicious wedding cake; a bottle of champagne; a special bridal bouquet and a boutonniere for the groom; registrar and government fees, on-site wedding coordinator; and ceremony fees. All taxes and gratuities are included.
Family Fun:
Bring the kids to The Verandah – it’s a natural for family fun! The Verandah was designed with families in mind, with its beautiful Kid’s Center, family-friendly junior suites, kids’ meals in all of our restaurants and a host of exciting activities for all ages.
Kid’s Club Kids will have a ball at our spacious and beautiful Kid’s Club, designed as an ideal hideout and fun getaway for potty-trained children ages 4 to 11, daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. This beautiful facility offers lots of room for kids to spread out, with an expansive, fenced-in outdoor play area shaded by large trees, as well as an exciting playscape and a sheltered back porch outdoors. Inside, the club is like a cozy undersea haven – surrounded by a beautiful and lifelike floor-to-ceiling mural that will make kids feel like they’ve walked into an aquarium! Entertained and cared for by our trained counselors, the kids will have a blast making crafts, playing games, or just enjoying some fun, free play on our safe and squishy rubber-mat floors. The comfy nap room is a cozy, quiet place where little ones can peacefully snooze. An onsite kitchenette and private bathrooms round out the Kid’s Club facilities.
Family Dining With a variety of exciting venues and an understanding of how different generations travel together, The Verandah makes it easy for everyone to dine in a way that suits them to a tee. From sophisticated to casual-style dining, our three restaurants offer a range of experiences appropriate for guests both large and small. Kids will be delighted to find that their favorite meals are always available.
The easygoing, family-friendly buffet-style meals at Breezes make it simple for Mom, Dad, or even the grandparents to find intriguing menu items while the kids can pick and choose as they like. If you’re on the move — as families often are – you’re free to come and go as you please, so drop in for a quick meal as you like, while the rest of your family can relax and enjoy a longer, more leisurely meal. Nicole’s, our fine-dining restaurant, welcomes all generations. Adults can opt for refined, well-presented menu dinners and a lovely selection of wines by the glass, while the kids will appreciate that their favorites can be found here, too. The Buccaneer offers more casual dining, with crowd-pleasing options like pasta, pizza, burgers and sandwiches that everyone will enjoy. And everyone will enjoy the novelty and fun of afternoon tea, with a range of sweets, cool and hot beverages, and finger sandwiches, served daily at The Verandah.
Family Activities Whether your family is hungry for action or just wants to relax and be together, The Verandah is a great place for your next vacation. By day, you can stay cool by the pool, explore the waters of our two beautiful sheltered beaches, or just build castles in the sand and enjoy the tropical scenery. To make an even bigger splash, you can sail, snorkel or enjoy the extensive array of complimentary nonmotorized water sports. Instruction is included, so everyone can take part in the family-friendly fun! Challenging diving excursions, even lessons for guests of every level of ability, can be arranged for an additional charge with certified professional instructors.
Games, crafts and activities for little ones are offered daily at the Kid’s Club, where your children will make friends with other little guests and have a rollicking good time with our staff of trained counselors. Beyond the resort, a host of exciting adventures are all within reach, and more options than we can even mention here. Some highlights include exciting Jeep tours of the rainforest, golf, some 365 beautiful beaches to discover, historic sites with appeal for all ages, and the novelty of shopping, dining and exploring the vibrant capital city of St. John’s. Our experienced guest services staff will help families find activities to please every member of the family.
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