Best Eco Stays in Anguilla
Where to stay in Anguilla
The best areas to stay in Anguilla range from the island’s greenest beachfront resort set on a five acre site at Shoal Bay, to a family owned boutique resort run hands on by its husband and wife owners on Meads Bay, and a beachfront golf resort powering itself from a 1MW solar field on Rendezvous Bay. Options spread from Shoal Bay East, Meads Bay and the West End to Rendezvous Bay. Every stay we recommend below is genuinely sustainable and chosen so your money stays on the island.
Where to stay in Anguilla by area, at a glance
Shoal Bay East is best for beach purists, couples and discerning travellers who want the island's most celebrated stretch of sand plus serious spa days
Shoal Bay East sits on Anguilla’s quiet north coast, a long, gentle sweep of powder white sand and clear turquoise water that is regularly rated among the finest beaches in the whole Caribbean. The feel here is calm, low rise and unhurried, with fewer crowds and far less development than the busier west of the island. It suits beach purists who simply want to walk for miles on soft sand, couples after a romantic and grown up escape, and travellers who like to pair long, slow beach days with serious time in the spa. Zemi Beach House is the area’s headline luxury resort, and the wider bay rewards anyone happy to settle in rather than rush about.
The difference between Shoal Bay East and other popular Anguilla beaches like Meads Bay and Rendezvous Bay is that Shoal Bay East tends to feel quieter and more natural, with a protected reef close to shore and a less built up shoreline, where Meads Bay carries more of the island’s smart restaurant and resort scene and Rendezvous Bay offers a longer, busier stretch with views across to Sint Maarten.
Where to stay in Shoal Bay East: Top Pick
Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels & Resorts is the best place to stay in Shoal Bay East, Anguilla
Zemi Beach House sits right on the powder white sand of Shoal Bay East, a low rise, design led retreat that trades the big resort feel for something quieter and more personal. The look is contemporary Caribbean, with reclaimed island timber, breezy open air walkways and rooms that open onto the sea, all set on one of the most celebrated beaches in the region.
Who owns Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels & Resorts?
Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels & Resorts is operated under the LXR Hotels and Resorts banner, the luxury collection brand within the wider Hilton family. That connection brings the booking, loyalty and service standards of a major group while keeping the independent, characterful feel of a boutique property. In practice it means a small, design led hotel with the reassurance of a recognised name behind it, rather than a cookie cutter chain resort.
About the rooms in Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels & Resorts
There are 77 rooms and suites at Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels & Resorts, including four named categories: Superior Rooms, Premium Rooms, Penthouse Suites and Beachfront Villa Suites. They are spread across six beachfront acres on Shoal Bay East, so it never feels like a sprawling mega resort. The Superior and Premium Rooms come with either one king or two queen beds, spa style bathrooms with double vanities, walk in glass showers, deep soaking tubs and a private furnished balcony, with the Premium category sitting higher up and adding ocean views. They suit couples and small families equally well, and the resort is fully air conditioned throughout.
At the top end, the Beachfront Villa Suites occupy a two storey building right on the sand. Ground floor suites step straight from their terrace onto the beach, upper floor ones get unobstructed sea views, and each has a full kitchen, a large living and dining space and a generous terrace with its own private infinity edge plunge pool. The Penthouse Suites sit back on the top floor of the hillside buildings and run to two or three bedrooms across roughly 1,592 to 2,056 square feet, combining a king bed with two queen beds, a fully equipped kitchen and a vast private rooftop terrace with its own plunge pool and elevated views over Shoal Bay. Families tend toward the multi bedroom penthouses, while couples gravitate to the villa suites with the pool at the water’s edge.
What food is available at Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels & Resorts?
The signature onsite restaurant serves fresh local catch paired with home grown produce, drawing on the resort’s own garden wherever it can. Menu items lean firmly on the island and the ocean, giving the kitchen a genuine farm to table and sea to table character. Beachfront dining and relaxed bar settings round out the offer, so guests can move from a long lunch on the sand to a more considered dinner without leaving the property.
Sustainability features of Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels & Resorts runs on a large off grid solar farm, with rainwater harvesting and locally sourced natural materials all reducing the property’s footprint. The resort sits within the Shoal Bay Marine Park conservation project and adds a small environmental levy that goes towards coral reef recovery, so a stay puts something back into the very reef guests come to snorkel. The farm to table cooking keeps food miles low alongside this.
Who is Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels & Resorts for?
This is a place for couples and discerning travellers who want a beautiful beach, real character and a clear conscience all in one place. Between the conservation work, the farm to table cooking and the unhurried, grown up atmosphere, it will also appeal to spa lovers and anyone who values provenance and craft over a big, busy resort scene.
How to get to Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels & Resorts from the airport
The closest airport to Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels & Resorts is Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (AXA) on Anguilla itself, around twenty minutes by road and a short drive of roughly ten miles from Shoal Bay East on the north coast. Many guests instead fly into the larger hub at Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) on neighbouring Sint Maarten, then cross to Anguilla by ferry or scheduled boat transfer to Blowing Point, from where the final leg up to the property takes around fifteen to twenty minutes.
Private transfer or taxi to Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels & Resorts
A pre arranged private transfer is the easiest option to get to Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels & Resorts without fuss, whether you land at Clayton J. Lloyd on Anguilla or come across by boat to Blowing Point. The resort can arrange a transfer in advance, which is the smoothest choice after a long journey or a late arrival. Taxis on Anguilla operate on fixed government set fares by zone rather than meters, so it is worth confirming the price before you set off.
Public transport to Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Public transport to Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels & Resorts is possible with multiple changes. Anguilla has no formal scheduled bus network serving the resorts, so the practical route is a shared route taxi or minibus from Blowing Point or The Valley towards the Shoal Bay area, ending at the nearest village before a short taxi hop to the property. Because the resort sits well away from both the airport and the ferry, a hire car or a private transfer is genuinely the simpler choice, and a hire car also makes exploring the island’s beaches, The Valley and the bars at Sandy Ground far easier.
Things to do while staying at Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Things to do around Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels & Resorts range from snorkelling the protected reef straight off Shoal Bay East, regularly rated among the finest stretches of sand in the Caribbean, to gentler island days that suit every kind of traveller. The resort’s Thai inspired spa, set inside a restored two hundred year old Thai house shipped over and rebuilt plank by plank, is a destination in itself for anyone who wants to slow right down.
Beyond the beach there is plenty more within easy reach. Boat trips out to uninhabited Prickly Pear or Sandy Island let you swim somewhere new each morning, while the Shoal Bay Marine Park and the offshore cays reward keen snorkellers and nature lovers. For a change of pace you can drive to the island capital at The Valley, visit the Heritage Collection Museum, or spend an afternoon at the lively beach bars and grills at Sandy Ground.
The mix suits a wide range of travellers. Families have calm, shallow water and easy beach picnics close at hand, solo travellers and couples can settle into the spa and the slow afternoons, nature lovers have the marine park and the cays to explore, and those after culture can take in the museum, the capital and the island’s friendly beach bar scene. It is an area that works whether you want to do very little or fill every day.
Meads Bay and the West End is best for first-time visitors, foodies and beach lovers who want a polished, social shoreline with restaurants, beach bars and easy day-trip access
This western cluster is the closest of Anguilla’s three coastal pockets to Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport, around 10 to 15 minutes away by taxi, while ferry arrivals at Blowing Point are a short drive south, so transfers are quick and a hire car is handy but not essential. Meads Bay is one of the island’s most popular and social beaches, lined with hotels, beach clubs and acclaimed restaurants, with Frangipani Beach Resort sitting directly on the sand and a slightly buzzier atmosphere than the quieter north. It suits first-time visitors who want everything close at hand, couples and families after calm swimming and soft sand, and food lovers keen to walk between West End Village’s celebrated kitchens.
The difference between Meads Bay and the West End and other popular Anguilla beach areas like Shoal Bay East and Rendezvous Bay is that Meads Bay pairs a genuinely picture perfect stretch of powder soft sand with the island’s densest run of acclaimed restaurants and beach bars, so you get the dining and the scene without the longer drive to the more remote eastern beaches. Shoal Bay East is famed for its length and dazzling water but feels more spread out, while Rendezvous Bay leans grander and more resort dominated, whereas Meads Bay keeps a walkable, social, village edge.
Where to stay in Meads Bay and the West End: Top Pick
Frangipani Beach Resort is the best place to stay in Meads Bay and the West End, Anguilla
Frangipani Beach Resort sits right on Meads Bay in the West End of Anguilla, its soft pink buildings and palm shade looking straight out across one of the island’s finest beaches. The pace is unhurried, the staff know guests by name, and the swimming is calm, which makes it an easy, welcoming base for soaking up the West End’s beaches, food and sunsets.
Who owns Frangipani Beach Resort?
The resort is family owned and operated, run hands on by husband and wife Shannon and Scott since the family took it over in 2004. That personal stewardship shows in the warm feel of the place, a small and characterful property where the owners are present and the experience is shaped around guests rather than a corporate template.
About the rooms in Frangipani Beach Resort
There are 19 rooms and suites at Frangipani Beach Resort, including a separate four bedroom beachfront villa, all set right on the sand at Meads Bay, so the whole place feels more like a private compound than a hotel. Accommodation is split across clearly named tiers: Non Ocean View Rooms that look over the gardens and grounds, Luxury Ocean View Rooms and the newer Deluxe Ocean View Rooms with views straight across Meads Bay, a studio style Junior Suite on the second floor with its own balcony, and One, Two and Three Bedroom Suites that come with full kitchens, washers and dryers and separate living areas. At the top sit the 3,000 square foot Grand Penthouse Suite, with indoor and outdoor showers and a large terrace, and the 5,000 square foot four bedroom Villa, which has a private pool and direct beach access.
The rooms suit couples and families alike. Most sleep two on a king bed, while the multi bedroom suites pair king bedded en suite rooms around a shared living space and full kitchen, taking the Two Bedroom Suite to four guests, the Three Bedroom Suite to six and the Villa to eight or more. Every unit is air conditioned and has a private balcony or terrace, with Caribbean style interiors, flat screen televisions, Frette linens, complimentary wifi and access to the resort’s water sports. Note that the larger suites and the villa are not bookable online and are arranged directly with the resort.
What food is available at Frangipani Beach Resort?
The onsite restaurant, Straw Hat, serves fresh, island inspired cooking with the beach as its backdrop, in an intimate setting rather than a sprawling buffet hall. Beyond the resort, Meads Bay and the West End hold some of Anguilla’s most acclaimed restaurants and laid back beach bars, all within easy walking or driving distance, so guests are spoilt for choice across the island’s celebrated food scene.
Sustainability features of Frangipani Beach Resort
The resort runs on an 800 panel, 370kW solar array paired with lithium iron phosphate storage, which now covers roughly 70 per cent of its energy and is described as the largest sustainable energy project by a boutique hotel on the island. That headline effort is backed by refillable in room amenities, reusable cups, a filtered water refill station and a deliberate switch away from single use plastics, so the everyday details match the ambition of the solar build.
Who is Frangipani Beach Resort for?
This is a perfect choice for travellers who want a warm, family run beachfront stay on one of Anguilla’s best bays without leaving their environmental conscience at the door. Couples, families with children who appreciate the calm, shallow water, and food lovers drawn to the West End’s restaurants will all feel at home, as will anyone who prefers an intimate, personally run property to a large chain resort.
How to get to Frangipani Beach Resort from the airport
The closest airport to Frangipani Beach Resort is Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (AXA) near The Valley, roughly a 20 to 25 minute drive west to Meads Bay, with the last leg most easily covered by taxi or a pre booked private transfer. Many guests instead fly into Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) on neighbouring Sint Maarten, which has far wider international connections, then cross to Anguilla by public ferry or private boat from Marigot or Blowing Point before picking up a taxi for the short final run along the West End.
Private transfer or taxi to Frangipani Beach Resort
A pre arranged private transfer is the easiest option to get to Frangipani Beach Resort, and the resort can book one in advance so a driver is waiting after a long journey. Taxis also meet flights at Clayton J. Lloyd International and ferries at Blowing Point, but Anguilla taxi fares are set by fixed government rates rather than meters, so agree the price before setting off, and factor in the ferry crossing time if you arrive via Sint Maarten. A hire car is handy if you want to roam the island freely, though it is not essential given how close the West End sits to the airport.
Public transport to Frangipani Beach Resort
Public transport to Frangipani Beach Resort is possible with multiple changes, but Anguilla has no formal public bus network, so there is no scheduled coach or shuttle service to rely on for the run out to Meads Bay. The realistic options are a taxi, a pre arranged private transfer, or a hire car, and most guests use a transfer for arrival and a taxi or car for getting around. Distances are short, so even with taxis the West End stays easy to reach, and a car or transfer is the sensible choice for this property.
Things to do while staying at Frangipani Beach Resort
Things to do around Frangipani Beach Resort range from long barefoot mornings on the powder soft sand of Meads Bay itself, where the swimming is calm and the sunsets are some of the best on the island, to a wider spread of West End pleasures. Within easy reach you have the laid back beach bars and acclaimed restaurants of Meads Bay and West End Village, perfect for a slow lunch or a sundowner without ever needing the car.
Further afield, snorkelling and boat trips run out to the offshore cays, the lively local scene and galleries around The Valley reward an afternoon’s wander, and neighbouring bays offer broad sweeps of sand for walking and birdlife. Day trips to the quieter eastern beaches and a ferry hop across to Sint Maarten are both straightforward from this side of the island.
It suits families who want safe, shallow water and space to play, solo travellers after a slow and friendly base, nature lovers drawn to the reefs and shoreline, and anyone keen to dip into Anguilla’s warm village culture and celebrated food scene. With the resort’s beach, restaurants and West End attractions all close together, it works just as well for an easy do nothing holiday as for active days out.
Rendezvous Bay is best for families, golfers and resort guests who want everything on-site and the fastest ferry connection to St Martin
Rendezvous Bay is the most convenient corner of Anguilla for ferry travellers, sitting roughly 8 to 10 minutes from the Blowing Point ferry terminal and about 20 to 25 minutes from Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport, so transfers are short and you can happily stay put without hiring a car. The long, gently curving beach faces St Martin across the channel and is anchored by large, amenity-rich resorts, giving this end of the island a self-contained character with golf, multiple pools and on-site dining. It suits families who want calm swimming and activities in one place, golfers, couples after a polished full service stay, and anyone who values quick, easy connections back to St Martin.
The difference between Rendezvous Bay and other popular Anguilla beaches like Shoal Bay East and Sandy Ground is that Rendezvous trades the lively beach-bar buzz of Sandy Ground and the postcard snorkelling crowds of Shoal Bay for a quieter, resort-led rhythm where golf, spa days and on-site dining keep you close to your room, while the short ferry hop to St Martin stays within easy reach.
Where to stay in Rendezvous Bay: Top Pick
CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa is the best place to stay in Rendezvous Bay, Anguilla
CuisinArt Golf Resort and Spa is a large, light filled beachfront and golf resort spread along the powdery curve of Rendezvous Bay. Whitewashed, Mediterranean inspired architecture gives way to gardens, pools and an unbroken stretch of sea, with a championship golf course, a full spa and an onsite hydroponic farm rounding out a stay built for both relaxation and activity.
Who owns CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa?
CuisinArt Golf Resort and Spa is an upscale independent resort on Rendezvous Bay rather than part of a large hotel chain. It carries the name of the well known kitchen appliance brand and grew out of that culinary heritage, which helps explain the serious focus on food, the resort’s own farm and a genuine farm to table philosophy. Over the years the owners have invested heavily in the golf course, the spa and self sufficiency infrastructure to position the property among Anguilla’s flagship names.
About the rooms in CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa
There are around 90 rooms at CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa, including suites and villas spread along Rendezvous Bay, with no standard hotel rooms in the mix: even the entry level units are suites. The categories run from Seaview and Beachfront Junior Suites, roughly 920 square feet with a bedroom, a sitting area, a marble bathroom and a private balcony or patio, up through Deluxe Junior Suites, one bedroom Beachfront Suites at about 1,800 square feet, with a separate living room, an oversized terrace and an outdoor shower facing the water, and two bedroom Beachfront Suites at roughly 2,800 square feet. In the Main House building, reached by lift, sit the Seaview suites and a large Penthouse Suite of around 3,600 square feet with its own sundeck, plunge facilities and full kitchen.
At the eastern end of the property are the six Villas by CuisinArt, each with a gated private courtyard and ranging from one to five bedrooms. The beachfront villas come with a private plunge pool, a secluded terrace, an outdoor shower and direct steps onto the sand, while the garden villas sit slightly back from the beach. The larger three and five bedroom villas, plus the private Estate Homes at around 6,300 square feet with a dedicated butler and pool, suit families and groups, whereas the junior and one bedroom suites work well for couples. All suites and villas are air conditioned throughout, and the family configurations take roll away beds.
What food is available at CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa?
The onsite restaurants serve Caribbean and Mediterranean leaning plates built around what the resort grows itself. The hydroponic farm supplies vegetables, fruit, edible flowers and herbs year round, so menu items include fresh garden salads, seafood, grilled mains and produce led dishes where the leaves really were picked metres away. Guests can expect a mix of relaxed beachfront eating and more polished sit down dinners, all underpinned by the resort’s culinary heritage and its commitment to fresh, home grown produce.
Sustainability features of CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa
CuisinArt Golf Resort and Spa runs on a 1MW solar field that helps power its operations and feeds a reverse osmosis water plant, with plans to expand the array further over time. That reverse osmosis system produces the resort’s fresh water on site, supplying guests and the irrigation needs of the golf course alike. The hydroponic farm, set in a greenhouse covering many thousands of square feet, grows much of the kitchen’s produce year round. The result is a place where indulgence and environmental responsibility sit comfortably side by side.
Who is CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa for?
CuisinArt Golf Resort and Spa is perfect for couples and families who want a polished, full service beach and golf holiday without leaving their conscience at the airport. Calm swimming beaches and activities keep children happy, the championship course and spa appeal to those after relaxation, and the strong environmental credentials reassure travellers who care where their water and food come from. Ferry travellers also benefit from the short hop to St Martin, making it easy to combine the two islands.
How to get to CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa from the airport
The closest airport to CuisinArt Golf Resort and Spa is Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (AXA) in The Valley, Anguilla, around a 20 to 25 minute drive of roughly 12 kilometres from the resort on Rendezvous Bay. Many guests instead fly into the larger Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) on neighbouring Sint Maarten, then cross to Anguilla by public ferry or private boat from Marigot or the Dutch side to Blowing Point, a short crossing of roughly 25 minutes, before a brief taxi or transfer of about 8 to 10 minutes to the property.
Private transfer or taxi to CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa
A pre arranged private transfer is the easiest option to get to CuisinArt Golf Resort and Spa, and the resort can arrange one for you, which is the smoothest choice if you are arriving with luggage or after a long flight and ferry combination. Metered taxis are also readily available at both Clayton J. Lloyd airport and the Blowing Point ferry terminal, with fares set by official island tariffs, and drivers are used to the short runs across to Rendezvous Bay. Hire cars are available at the airport and ferry terminal too if you would rather explore the island independently.
Public transport to CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa
Public transport to CuisinArt Golf Resort and Spa is possible with multiple changes, though Anguilla has no formal scheduled bus network serving the resorts. Shared route taxis and informal minibuses do run along some main roads around The Valley, Sandy Ground and the ferry terminal at Blowing Point, and in principle you could pick one up towards the western end of the island and finish with a short taxi to Rendezvous Bay. In practice these services are not designed for visitors heading to beachfront resorts with bags, so for a reliable door to door arrival a private transfer, taxi or hire car is by far the most practical way to reach the property.
Things to do while staying at CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa
Things to do around CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa range from teeing off on the resort’s own championship golf course, designed with sweeping views over the bay, to slow afternoons on the long sweep of white sand at Rendezvous Bay itself. The spa, multiple pools and on-site farm tours keep you busy without leaving the grounds, while the calm, gently shelving beach is ideal for easy swimming and paddling.
Further afield you can explore the capital, The Valley, with its galleries and local markets, snorkel and dive the protected reefs at Shoal Bay and Little Bay, and take a boat trip to the uninhabited cays of Prickly Pear or Sandy Island for lunch and impossibly clear water. Foodies will want to sample Anguilla’s famous beach bars and grilled crayfish along Sandy Ground, and the short ferry hop to St Martin opens up a day of shopping and dining on the neighbouring island.
It suits families with its calm swimming beaches and golf, couples after a relaxed spa and beach break, and solo travellers and nature lovers drawn to the reefs and offshore cays. Culture seekers will enjoy the island’s music scene and Caribbean cooking, while golfers and ferry travellers benefit from having both the course and the quick connection to St Martin on the doorstep.
When is the best time to visit Anguilla?
The dry, sunny high season runs roughly December to April, with February and March the driest and most reliable months and prices and crowds at their peak around Christmas, New Year and Easter. Hurricane season officially spans 1 June to 30 November, with the highest storm risk and most of the year’s rain falling late August through October (September and October are widely considered the riskiest months, and some hotels close then). May and November are good value shoulder months with quieter beaches and pleasant weather, while June to mid-August offers the cheapest rates and still-warm seas, accepting a higher storm risk. Daytime temperatures sit around 25 to 28C year round.
Is Anguilla safe, and how do you get around?
Anguilla is regarded as one of the safer islands in the Eastern Caribbean and most visits are trouble free, but take normal precautions: occasional petty theft (bag snatching, pickpocketing) occurs and there have been reports of a rise in violent and drug-related crime, so do not leave valuables unattended on the beach or in cars. Driving is on the LEFT (Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory), and you must buy a temporary Anguilla driving licence, typically around US$20, arranged through your car hire firm using your home licence; a hire car is genuinely useful given limited public transport, though resort-bound guests in Rendezvous Bay can manage on taxis. The currency is the East Caribbean dollar (around EC$2.70 to US$1), but US dollars are widely accepted and prices are very often quoted in US dollars, so Brits should plan to spend in US dollars and carry some cash for taxis and tips. Tipping: many restaurants add a service charge of around 10 to 15 percent (check the bill before adding more), and tipping taxi drivers roughly 10 percent is customary. (Flag: exact crime trends and individual hotel seasonal-closure dates change, so verify current FCDO travel advice and hotel opening dates before booking.)
Why we only list sustainable stays in Anguilla
Every stay in this guide was hand picked and checked for how it actually runs, and most are locally rooted so your money stays on the island. For the full breakdown see our guide to the best sustainable hotels in Anguilla, or zoom out to the best sustainable hotels across the Caribbean.
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