Pavillion Inn: Anguilla's Ferry-Side Hideaway with St. Martin Views
A locally owned Blowing Point inn where verandah sunsets stretch all the way to St. Martin.
Why Go
Two minutes from the Blowing Point ferry terminal, this three-story inn trades resort gloss for something rarer on Anguilla: genuine local ownership, wraparound verandahs, and Caribbean Sea views that reach clear across the channel to St. Martin ΓÇö at a price that leaves room in the budget for beach shack lobster.
The Experience
The Pavillion Inn feels less like checking into a hotel and more like borrowing a well-kept island home. The recently renovated three-story building steps up from junior suites on the first floor to deluxe suites on the second, all decorated with an easy Caribbean flair. The crown is the Penthouse on the third floor ΓÇö cathedral ceilings, 2-3 bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open-concept kitchen and living-dining space, plus in-suite laundry ΓÇö built for families or long-stay travelers who want to settle in rather than pass through. Expansive verandahs face the sea, and evenings here are simple: a drink, a breeze, and the lights of St. Maarten flickering across the water.
What to Try
Book the Penthouse if you're traveling as a group ΓÇö the full kitchen and laundry make it a genuine apartment-style base for exploring the island. Solo travelers and couples do well in the deluxe suites one floor down, which keep the sea views at a friendlier rate. Use the inn's location to your advantage: you're a short hop from Blowing Point's ferry dock, so a day trip to St. Martin's markets and boulangeries is almost effortless.
Insider Tip
The inn sits about two minutes from the Blowing Point ferry terminal ΓÇö arrive on the public ferry from Marigot, St. Martin, and you can be on your verandah before most resort guests have cleared their lobby. It's also roughly twenty minutes from Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport, so late arrivals are painless. Regulars treat it as a value play: pay inn prices, then spend your days on the same Shoal Bay and Rendezvous Bay sands as the five-star crowd.
The Practical Stuff
Located in Cul-de-sac, Blowing Point, Anguilla ΓÇö about a 2-minute drive from the Blowing Point ferry terminal and roughly 20 minutes from Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport. Three suite tiers: junior (first floor), deluxe (second floor), and a 2-3 bedroom Penthouse (third floor) with full kitchen and in-suite laundry. Locally owned and recently renovated; suits both short vacations and extended stays. A rental car is recommended for reaching beaches and restaurants across the island; The Valley's shops and services are a short drive away. Confirm current rates and availability directly at pavillioninn.com.
Pair It With
- Blowing Point Ferry to St. Martin — The terminal is two minutes away ΓÇö spend a day browsing Marigot's French-Caribbean markets and be back for sunset on your verandah.
- Rendezvous Bay Beach — One of Anguilla's signature stretches of white sand is a short drive west, with beach bars and calm swimming water.
- ALAK Art Gallery — A nearby stop for local Anguillian art ΓÇö an easy cultural detour when heading into The Valley for supplies or dining.