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Anguilla accommodations
The Anguilla Hotel and Tourism Association (www.anguilla-vacation.com) offers a full listing of all island accommodations, but here’s are some properties of particular note.
Leading Small Hotels of the World
Malliouhana Hotel and Spa — Anguilla’s first luxury resort set on a bluff between Meads Bay and Long Bay. All 88 of its spacious, high-ceilinged suites and guest rooms have a full ocean view. Conde Nast Traveler just named its restaurant, run by chef Michael Rostang, as the best hotel for food in the Caribbean. Its new full service spa is one of the largest in the Caribbean. Depending on season, nightly rates range from $375 to $770. www.malliouhana.com.
CuisinArt Resort and Spa — With 93 suites and guest rooms situated along Rendezvous Bay, this upscale getaway has a reputation for luxurious living and a holistic menu, much of which is grown in the property’s own hydroponic gardens. Suites range from $400 to $705. www.cuisinartresort.com/
Cap Juluca — Situated on a scythe of sand between the sea and a sea pond, this resort has earned a reputation for hip luxury. Its guest suites occupy 18 Moorish-inspired beachfront villas along Maunday’s Bay — Daily rates range from $400 to $825 — www.capjuluca.com
Other hotels
Frangipani Beach Club — A pink pastel, 15-unit luxury resort on Meads Bay - depending on the season room rates vary from $350 to $450 per night: www.frangipaniresort.com
Sirena — Recently refurbished, the 20 guest rooms on Meads Bay a short walk to the mile-long beach. Standard rooms range from $145 to $280 per night: www.sirenaresrot.com
Anguilla Great House — 35 guest rooms on Rendezvous Bay, with an open-air bar and restaurant on the beach. Rates from $190 to $290: www.anguillagreathouse.com
Ku — Simple but charming, the 27 small suites this Shoal Bay East property offers range from $175 in summer to $365 in winter: www.ku-anguilla
Super Villas
Altamer — Designed by architect Myron Goldfinger, Altamer’s three magnificent villas are set on Shoal Bay West. Each features art from a different area, Brazil, Russia and Africa. The eight-suite African Sapphire rents for $33,000 a week in summer up to $85,000 at Christmas; chef and staff are included, but food is extra. www.altamer.com
Covecastles — The eight striking, two-story structures set along Shoal Bay were voted the Caribbean’s most unique architecture. Their simple elegance make them a favorite for a A-list of celebrities. Rates for a 2-bedroom beach house range from $795 per night in summer to $1,195 per night in winter: www.covecastles.com
Sheriva — Three brand new four-, five- and six-suite, Caribbean-chic villas situated on 10 acres overlooking Cove Bay offer superb views of Saint Maarten in the distance. Suite rates run from $625 per night in summer to $945 in winter: www.sheriva.com.
Temenos — These three villas, with four, five, and six suites each with four suites and a separate infinity pool overlooking Long Bay rated a ranking from Conde Nast Traveler as the top resort in the Caribbean. www.temenosvillas.com
Cerulean — This two-story Mediterranean villa on Barnes Bay accommodates up to 14 in five-star surroundings: www.ceruleanvilla.com
Villa Exclusivity — This five-suite villa on Captain’s Bay on Anguilla’s still wild eastern end is so secluded no paved road leads to it. www.www.villaexclusivity.com/
Villas
Bird of Paradise — Designed as a private residence, this new 4-bedroom villa above Sandy Hill Bay is artfully decorated with the owners’ collection of Oceanic and African art. Rates run from $2,300 per night in summer to a peak of $5,200: www.anguillabird.com
Kamique — The brand new three-villa complex on a private beach in Little Harbor have five and seven bedrooms. They range from $2,250 per night in winter to $1,574 a night in summer. www.kamique.com/
Condominiums
Carimar Beach Club — A fixture on Meads Bay, these 24 well-appointed, two-bedroom units with kitchenettes in six, two-story buildings offer all the amenities for a family vacation. Units range from $300 to $600 per night.: www.carimar.com
Serenity Cottages — On a quiet stretch of Upper Shoal Bay, these two three-story cottages offer simple accommodations and a full-service restaurant. One-bedroom suites range from $200 in summer to $350 in winter: www.serenity.ai
Dining: Though tiny, Anguilla has more than 85 restaurants. Here’s a tasting menu:
Blanchard’s — This elegant beachside restaurant features fine dining with Oriental influences and a superb wine list. www.blanchardsrestaurant.com.
Mango’s — Contemporary Caribbean cuisine served in simple surroundings on the Beach in Barnes Bay. www.mangos.ai
Straw Hat — Built on pilings on Forest Bay, this unpretentious restaurant has been serving fine dinners for more than a decade. Conde Nast Traveler magazine has ranked it one of the 50 best new restaurants in the world: www.strawhat.com
Veya — Opened only last year by a young couple from Carlisle, Pa., this charming restaurant in Sandy Ground offers an adventurous menu and an exquisite dining experience: www.veya-axa.com
Tasty’s — Locally trained chef Dale Carty started this simple restaurant featuring interesting yet inexpensive daily entrees with an Anguillan flair. He recently also began offering beachside lunches at Banksie Banx’s Dune Preserve: www.tastysrestaurant.com
Smokey’s — There’s no sign on the road (or Web site), but knowledgeable locals can point the way to this funky but fine beach bar on Cove Bay.
Picante — Tacos, burritos and enchiladas may not be traditional Anguillan fare, but this simple restaurant offers great food and reasonable prices. www.picante-restaurant-anguilla.com/
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