Bellavista Villas: Anguilla's Hillside Hideaway Above Sandy Ground
Sea-view villa comfort in Lower South Hill without the resort price tag
Why Go
Perched on the hillside of Lower South Hill, Bellavista trades glossy resort polish for something rarer on Anguilla: sweeping views over Sandy Ground and the Caribbean from around $150 a night, on an island where beachfront rooms routinely run five times that.
The Experience
Bellavista is a small villa-style property in the residential heart of Lower South Hill, one of Anguilla's most authentic neighborhoods. Rooms open onto sea views, and the vibe is unhurried and homey ΓÇö a garden setting, an outdoor pool, satellite TV, and in-room tea and coffee. From the terrace you look down over Sandy Ground, the island's liveliest bay, with its salt pond, fishing boats, and strip of beach bars. You're a short walk or quick drive from the sand, yet tucked above the bustle. Expect self-sufficient, guesthouse-style hospitality: free parking, a dining area, and hosts rather than a front desk ΓÇö ideal for travelers who want Anguilla's beaches by day and a quiet perch by night.
What to Try
Take your morning coffee on the terrace while the light comes up over Sandy Ground bay ΓÇö it's the best free show on the property. Then walk downhill to Sandy Ground beach for a swim, and book the short boat hop to Sandy Island (about 1.9 miles offshore) for grilled lobster on a sandbar. Back up the hill, cool off in the pool before heading out for sunset.
Insider Tip
Bellavista's real value play is location: Sandy Ground's famous beach bars ΓÇö Johnno's and Elvis' among them ΓÇö are minutes away, so you can stay for live music late without a long taxi ride home. Rent a car though; the walk back up South Hill is steep in the midday heat, and having wheels unlocks Shoal Bay and Meads Bay day trips easily.
The Practical Stuff
Located on Back Street, Lower South Hill (postal area 2640), on Anguilla's western side above Sandy Ground. Roughly 10 minutes' drive from Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport and the Blowing Point ferry terminal (for St. Martin connections). Free on-site parking; outdoor pool; rooms with sea views, satellite TV, and tea/coffee facilities. Budget-friendly for Anguilla at around $150 per night. Book direct or via the usual booking platforms; contact ahead to confirm availability, as this is a small, personally run property.
Pair It With
- Sandy Ground Beach Guide — The island's liveliest bay is just downhill ΓÇö swimming by day, beach bars and live music by night.
- Sandy Island — A tiny offshore cay 1.9 miles away; take the boat shuttle from Sandy Ground for lobster and snorkeling.
- ALAK Art Gallery — A local South Hill gallery within easy reach for a dose of Anguillian art between beach sessions.