The 6 best Anguilla resorts for families

Anguilla is a place where you can take a deep breath and start breathing like you’ve never done in a long time. You won’t find beaches lined with large resorts on this laid-back island in the Eastern Caribbean, unless you are will discover serene stretches of soft white sand, turquoise waters and several world-class resorts in Anguilla that cater to kids and families. This is the perfect Caribbean vacation destination for families who are tired of living on a hamster wheel.

Whether you want to relax on a beautiful beach or go snorkeling, kayaking, or windsurfing, there is always something to keep you busy. And when fresh air, sunshine and beach time whet your appetite, you’ll find traditional Caribbean cuisine as well as delicious French, African and Spanish fusion dishes. From beach shacks to fine dining, the options are endless.

Best Anguilla resort for families

With beautiful ocean views, deserted beaches and plenty of kid-approved facilities, Anguilla’s best family resorts can be matched by the best all-inclusive family resorts anywhere in the world. Here are the best Anguilla resorts to consider when you take the kids to paradise.

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1. Bumi Beach House

Shoal Bay Village, Anguilla

The beautiful Zemi Beach House is located on six acres of beachfront in the Shoal Bay Village area of ​​Anguilla. There are five restaurants and lounges, a family pool overlooking the sea, and an adults-only outdoor pool to keep everyone busy. And this Anguilla beach resort spa is the only one on the island with a hammam.

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It won’t take long for your kids to discover the fun of this family resort. Kids aged four to 12 can visit the kids’ club for endless activities from face painting and beach Olympics to scavenger hunts and movie nights. (Which means a free date night for the parents—a private dinner on the beach, perhaps?) When you’re ready to gather with the family, there are kayaks, paddleboards, and snorkeling gear to enjoy.

At the end of the day, you will enjoy the comfort of a two-bedroom suite with ocean views. Reflect on unforgettable moments while relaxing on your terrace and perhaps taking a quick dip in your private pool. Suites have soaking tubs, living and dining areas, and full kitchens.

2. Malliouhana

West End Village, Anguilla

Location is everything, and beachfront Malliouhana has it all. This Anguilla resort sits on a clifftop that stretches down to white sand and the bluest blue water, an effect made even more dramatic by the infinity pool that cascades down to the sea. The two-bedroom oceanfront suite is perfect for families: you’ll get a separate guest salon, a private covered terrace, and an outdoor terrace with ocean views.

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Malliouhana’s Mini Explorers program for kids aged five to 12 comes with great options like ocean exploration, where kids can kayak from Meads Bay beach to Turtle Cove while exploring the diverse animal life on the shoreline, and remote-controlled sailboat races in the resort’s two-tier infinity pool, inspired by the world-famous Anguilla sailboat regatta. There’s also cool stuff for parents, including the chance to explore Meads Bay at night on a see-through paddleboard. And the whole family can hop on cruiser bikes to tour the island together.

The Spa at Malliouhana is recognized as one of the best hotel spas in the world. Pamper yourself with an Island Drift body wrap with a blend of rum, lemongrass and sweet sugar cane. Malliouhana also has bragging rights for having the island’s first fine dining restaurant (called Celeste). You can expect delicious food in the restaurant or delivered straight to your room.

3. Aurora Anguilla Resort and Golf Club

Rendezvous Bay, Anguilla

Right along the water at Rendezvous Bay is the Aurora Anguilla Resort and Golf Club That Anguilla family resort for foodies. Expect locally grown, caught and raised ingredients and a menu loaded with international flavors. Best yet, you’ll find family-friendly restaurants as well as the island’s only steakhouse.

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Speaking of family fun, the resort’s kid-friendly amenities include a water park, cycling, introduction to tennis and pickleball, a campfire with s’mores, and an activity center with an 18-hole mini golf course, teen center, and kids’ club. Guided hikes and cave tours are also available.

Golf is serious business here too; The resort’s ocean-view golf course has been recreated by Greg Norman Golf Course Design. Stay in a three- or five-bedroom villa, or enjoy a 6,300-square-foot private home complete with butler service and a private pool.

4. Carimar Beach Club

West End Village, Anguilla

Carimar Beach Club offers an intimate setting with just 24 one- and two-bedroom villa-style apartments. But the main attraction is the beach itself. Here you can stroll along the gentle shores of Meads Bay beach or swim, snorkel, kayak or paddleboard to your heart’s content in the clear blue water. A sunset yoga class is a great way to end your day. The concierge can also connect you with cruises, diving tours, kitesurfing and more.

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These Anguilla beach resort apartments have full kitchens and terraces or balconies. He No has a restaurant, but it gives you an excuse to enjoy great eats like Blanchards Beach Shack, Leon’s Beach Bar and Grill, and (for five-star dining within walking distance on the beach) Blanchards Restaurant. The nearby supermarket makes it easier on those nights when you decide to cook.

5. Frangipani Beach Resort

West End Village, Anguilla

You don’t have to worry about crowds at Frangipani Beach Resort in West End Village. With just 19 rooms and suites, you and your family can feel like you own the place. Consider a two-bedroom suite with the bedrooms adjoined via a common foyer and an en suite bathroom for each. All rooms have mosaic tiles and have hydromassage cave showers. A full kitchen, living room and balcony or terrace complete the picture.

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Paddle boards, kayaks, Hobie Cats, tubing, and wakeboarding will keep the kids busy, and you can continue your exercise routine at the gym or tennis courts. If golf is your game, there is an 18-hole championship course nearby. And when you’re ready to relax, the Plumeria Balinese Spa awaits.

When it’s time to eat, you’ll enjoy the award-winning Straw Hat Restaurant right at your doorstep. Treat your taste buds to dishes like honey rosemary pork chop with garlic braised vegetables, Caribbean sweet potato, green apple jam and spicy fried onions with red wine reduction.

6. Turtle Nest Beach Resort

West End Village, Anguilla

At Turtle’s Nest Beach Resort, you get resort amenities And all the advantages of a holiday home. There are 21 condos at this Meads Bay beachfront property, and you’ll feel right at home with full kitchens, washers and dryers.

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Enjoy the waters for swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding and snorkeling, or take a dip in the pool at this Anguilla beach resort. A supermarket, restaurant and bar are all within walking distance. The concierge can also connect you with rental cars, child care, or whatever else you need.

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