Frangipani Beach Resort: Meads Bay's Flamingo-Pink Icon
Barefoot luxury on Anguilla's most celebrated stretch of sand
Why Go
Painted in unmistakable flamingo pink against the turquoise of Meads Bay, Frangipani Beach Resort is the rare Caribbean hideaway that pairs Travel + Leisure-ranked polish with genuine family-run warmth ΓÇö all steps from powder-soft sand and one of Anguilla's best-loved restaurants.
The Experience
Set about two-thirds of the way along Meads Bay toward Anguilla's west end, Frangipani is a boutique property where Mediterranean-style arches and balconies frame uninterrupted sea views. Days here move at beach pace: morning swims in calm, glassy water, afternoons under an umbrella with drinks delivered to your lounger, and sunsets that turn the whole bay gold. Accommodations range from king and twin doubles to one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites and penthouses, many with full designer kitchens, washer/dryers, and ocean-facing terraces — ideal for families and longer stays. The on-site Straw Hat restaurant, an island institution since 1996 and a Condé Nast Traveler 'Hot New Restaurants of the World' pick after its move here, anchors the resort with breakfast, lunch, and dinner on a deck right over the beach.
What to Try
Dinner at Straw Hat is non-negotiable: locally caught crayfish and snapper, creative rum cocktails, and toes-in-the-sand tables at sunset. At breakfast, grab a deck-front seat and watch pelicans dive into the bay. Take the resort's complimentary beach toys out for a paddle on Meads Bay's calm morning water, then walk the full mile-plus arc of the beach ΓÇö one of the Caribbean's finest ΓÇö before the midday heat.
Insider Tip
Book directly with the resort: direct bookings typically earn a daily resort credit (around $30/day) usable at Straw Hat and other on-site offerings, and the family-run team is known for tailoring stays ΓÇö mention celebrations or dietary needs ahead of arrival. For the best value with a group, the multi-bedroom suites with full kitchens rival villa rentals while keeping full resort service.
The Practical Stuff
Located on Meads Bay, West End, Anguilla ΓÇö about 15 minutes by taxi from Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport and reachable via ferry from St. Maarten plus a short drive. Straw Hat serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week. The resort is boutique-sized, so rooms sell out well ahead of high season (DecemberΓÇôApril); some Anguilla properties close briefly in late summer/early fall, so confirm dates if traveling SeptemberΓÇôOctober. Upscale-boutique pricing; suites suit families and groups.
Pair It With
- Straw Hat Restaurant — The resort's on-site, award-recognized restaurant ΓÇö an Anguilla classic since 1996 for fresh crayfish and sunset dinners over Meads Bay.
- Meads Bay Beach Guide — Step directly onto one of the Caribbean's most beautiful beaches for swimming, paddling, and mile-long sunset walks.
- ALAK Art Gallery — A short hop away, this local gallery makes an easy culture stop to pick up authentic Anguillian art between beach days.