Anguilla is not doing much. It has no crowds. What this tiny Caribbean jewellery does is what world-class beach luxury does. Think about the powdered sugar sand that has been empty for a long time. Private swimming pool. When the rum arrives. It feels more like being welcomed to go home than check in.
It's an island that whispers rather than shouts. There are no large resorts, no cruises, no shopping malls. Only 35 square miles of quiet elegance, the luxury there is underestimated, the beaches are not crowded, even during peak seasons. You will find the beachfront suite with nothing between you and the sea except palm trees. In an open-air spa, you can hear the wind moving in the thatch. Wine list of sunset dinner handwritten, chef comes to your table.
From Meads Bay to Maundays Bay, Shoal Bay and the rendezvous, this is one of the most exquisite hotel scenes in the Caribbean – each hotel is at its own pace, its own atmosphere, its views to the ocean and its own wonderful, grand, grand, world-class beaches. These are the best places to stay in Anguilla right now. These are the best hotels in Anguilla.
#1 Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club
You're not just here- you arrive. Aurora is a reimagining of scale and tranquility, with hundreds of acres spread across Rendezvous Bay, and the Greg Norman golf course is amazing when you grow your dinner on your backyard and hydroponic farm. Here you spend the mornings in the spa and enjoy the sea views in the chef-driven tasting room. This is a constantly getting better enough to place it in our #1 resort in Anguilla's best hotel guide.
Favorite convenience: The golf course (and the golf center) is one of the most beautiful places. If you are hard to beat the water park Travel with family.
Four Seasons Resort and Residence Anguilla
Modern, polished, but still undoubtedly the Caribbean. Four seasons are above the cliffs of Barnes and Middles Bay, a place of clean lines, white stones and dark turquoise. You can bounce between the three infinity pools, drink cocktails at the striking board bar and end up with grilled lobsters under the stars. better? Now, it is owned by Cayman DART, and his portfolio includes two of our favorite hotels ever in the region (under Kimpton and Ritz-Carlton Brands).
Favorite convenience: The sunset pool perched on a bluff feels like swimming on the edge of the world, and it is one of the largest pool/bar combinations in the area.
Hat hat, Belmond Hotel in Anguilla
Juluca is pure romance. Each room is on the beach, right on Maundays Bay – just on top to choose the best beach in Anguilla. Moorish style villas follow the curve of the bay, each with a private terrace, candlestick bathtub and endless sound of waves. Breakfast arrives on your terrace. The only decision is to swim in the pool, the sea or your bathtub first.
Favorite convenience: Open-air Peruvian restaurant Uchu is set in the garden by the water and is a fantastic place to eat barefoot.
It's a barefoot luxury with Capital L. The quiet beaches are clean design and direct access to the Middles Bay. These are more than just suites – their living residences come with gourmet kitchens, huge terraces and beach housekeepers who know your name the next day. We just like this place.
Favorite convenience: Penthouse with private balcony whirlpool – basically your own pool with beach view.
Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels and Resorts
In Zemi, health is the soul of experience. Here you will find the only Thai-style house spa in the Caribbean, a 300-year-old structure that feels like it was airlifted from Chiang Mai and then dropped into Shoal Bay. Then there is the rum bar, the seafront infinity pool and suites with bathtubs open to the ocean.
Favorite convenience: The vibrant pool at Zemi Thai House spa is surrounded by bamboo and steam, unlike anything else in the area.
Maliouhana, Auberge Resorts Series
This is where Anguilla tourism was born. Maliouhana's bright yellow and aquamarine are still classic elegances from its 1980s roots – but now has a modern Auberge polish. The bluffing Infinity Pool is a shocking pool, the beach below is clear and the rooms are like beachfront villas dressed for cocktail parties. This is the island's first major hotel and it remains the standard store for the destination.
Favorite convenience: Excellent cooking plan by Kerth Gumbs.
It feels like your own private Meads Bay – because in Frengipani, that's exactly what it is. The boutique has only 19 rooms and suites, offering a rare intimacy even for Anguilla. The atmosphere is barefoot, the service is personal, the beach – well, it is Middles Bay, one of the best in the Caribbean. You wake up and walk barefoot to breakfast and lose time in the poolside hammock. better? The live restaurant straw hat is the best in Anguilla and it is a powerful statement for an island with such a strong culinary heritage.
Favorite convenience: The resort's private boat, Frangicatavailable for exclusive rentals – including sailing, island jumping and spontaneous swimming stations.
Carimar feels like the ancient Anguilla – dissatisfied, intimate, straight on Meads Bay. These are apartment style villas with a full kitchen, an outdoor balcony and plenty of living space. You're not just staying here; you're moving in for a week. Family loves it. The same goes for couples who want peace and look like postcards on the beach. It has always been one of the best values in the Caribbean.
Favorite convenience: The beachfront barbecue area allows you to grill fresh fish, just steps from surfing.
Shoal Bay East is the star, and Manoah is one of its crown jewels. Bold white, clean glass balcony and room keep you above the beach. Your morning walks over the bay, afternoon pool, hand-held drinks, evening at the beachfront restaurant, watch the sky light up in pink and gold.
Favorite convenience: The pool deck with sea views enjoys the resort with a boutique range.
Quintessence Hotel, Relais & Châteaux
This is the only Relais & Châteaux property in Anguilla, which shows. Art-paved walls, hardwood floors, custom furniture – Ask a question like stepping into a private Caribbean estate, one of the island’s top restaurants is just a short walk from your suite. It is quiet, farmed, and undoubtedly high-end (and there is some striking art on the walls too).
Favorite convenience: The wine cellar (with over 2,000 labels and private tastes) is a connoisseur's Caribbean dream.
Anguilla Grand House Beach Resort
The Anguilla Great House is tucked in the Rendezvous Bay, and is a Caribbean-style vintage charm. Gingerbread trimming huts are the steps away from the sand. No pretending – just beach days, rum punches and loose blinds. This is not fancy. That's the point. This is what it felt like before the island’s term “luxury” took over. This is a family owned, beloved place to stay where you are truly here live island.
Favorite convenience: The meeting bay itself. The beach is nothing better than this.
Anguilla has a way to work hard for you. The longer you stay, the harder it will be to leave. Whether you’re drinking champagne on a cliff or grilling fish in Middles Bay, you’ll start to understand what makes this island unique. It's about feeling. Once you do this, you'll be back – not because you have to, but because you can't stay away. And because the beach is really much better.
