Four Seasons Anguilla Private Residences
A 35-acre bluff-top hideaway strung between two of Anguilla's dreamiest beaches.
Why Go
Set on the island's quiet northwest tip, this Forbes Five-Star retreat spreads across 35 acres between Meads Bay and Barnes Bay, where most rooms open to the sea and private residences come with plunge pools, full kitchens, and a personal Residence Assistant who quietly handles everything from grocery pre-stocks to catamaran charters.
The Experience
You arrive to hushed limestone corridors and infinity edges that seem to bleed into the Caribbean. The mood is barefoot-luxe rather than gilded resort: mornings drift by at the beachfront Bamboo Pool, afternoons split between the adults-only Sunset Pool and the palm-shaded Aleta cabanas, and evenings begin at the cliff-edge Sunset Lounge with rum-forward cocktails as the sky ignites. Kids get their own agenda through Kids For All Seasons (snorkel trips, beach bonfires, guided visits with local Anguillans), while the waterfront spa, three tennis courts, rock-climbing wall, Harley Pasternak-designed gym, and a Sea Centre stocked with kites, sailboats, and paddleboards keep everyone else moving.
What to Try
Book a table at SALT for chef Jeremy Blanchard's local-catch tasting menu, then wander down to Bamboo Bar for wood-fired flatbreads and the reggae-fueled Sunday brunch. Sign up for a guided sunrise bike ride to a village bakery for coconut bread, take a kitesurf lesson off Meads Bay when the trades pick up, and finish a spa day with the open-air Anguillan Sea Ritual on a private ocean-view deck.
Insider Tip
Ask your Residence Assistant to arrange a private boat transfer to Sandy Island or Prickly Pear for a barefoot lobster lunch, then time the return so you're back at the Sunset Pool for golden hour, it's the single best photograph on property. If you're staying more than three nights, request the pre-arrival provisioning form; the team will stock your residence with Anguillan rum, local fruit, and Meads Bay pastries so your first morning is entirely unscheduled.
The Practical Stuff
Location: West End, Anguilla, roughly 25 minutes from Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport and 15 minutes from the Blowing Point ferry (best access from St. Martin/SXM). The Residences are ideal for families, multigenerational trips, and long stays of 4+ nights. Peak season runs mid-December to mid-April; late April to early June offers the best value with the same weather. Dress code is resort-casual; SALT and Sunset Lounge lean elevated at dinner. Cash tips in USD are appreciated. Wi-Fi, pool, beach access, and non-motorized water sports are included; spa, dining, and excursions are billed to the room.
Pair It With
- Meads Bay Beach — Step directly onto this mile-long crescent for a sunset walk to nearby beach bars like Blanchards Beach Shack for grilled snapper tacos.
- Sandy Island — A ten-minute boat ride from Sandy Ground reveals a single-palm sandbar with a barefoot lobster shack, an ideal half-day escape between pool sessions.
- Bankie Banx's Dune Preserve — The reggae legend's driftwood beach bar on Rendezvous Bay is Anguilla's most iconic sundowner spot, worth the 20-minute taxi from the resort.
- Heritage Collection Museum — A small but rich stop in East End for guests who want cultural context on Anguillan history, easily paired with a lunch at nearby Tasty's.