Frangipani Resort

visited this beautiful hotel for 5 nights recently . where do I start ? . the beautiful meads bay beach wow . the beautiful hotel itself . the fantastic food from the straw hat restaurant . the wonderful staff . A special mention to John the general manager who insured every minute of our stay was a great one . BRYAN and ANN from Ireland .

I had my eye on this hotel for years. It did not disappoint. The location is perfect. Our room was lovely and bed very comfy. The pool was nice and service from the straw hat crew to our loungers was flowing. Breakfast at straw hat everyday was great and we loved the coffee they serve. We did the Frangicat II on a Friday and went to many sites around Anguilla. It was spectacular. Highly recommend!!!!

The staff, overall location and beach were perfect. The room (in the main building) on the other hand had seen better days. When it rained heavily our ceiling leaked, we had an issues with a noisy refrigerator and as a whole some of the fixtures were in need of replacement (for example the shower head was rather clogged and sprayed every which way and the track that the closet doors sit on was a bit rusty). Even with the small room related hiccups (which John and team were quick to address), we loved our stay and given the chance, would recommend it/stay here again, though we'd probably request to stay in what looked like newer rooms above the Straw Hat.

Frangipani Beach Resort is now my favorite place to vacation - a beautiful and peaceful boutique hotel on a gorgeous beach, along with amazing staff. I wanted to make sure that we shared our positive experience during our stay. We were originally scheduled to travel in June 2020, and after 3 years, we finally made it! John (and Sunny too!) and the rest of the Frangipani staff made our stay enjoyable, and it was so nice to meet so many guests who return there every year - we will probably now join that crowd too! There is great access to good restaurants close by, and the boat tour offered by the hotel was also a highlight and a great way to see other parts of the island. Thank you again, Frangipani team!

We just returned from our 10th stay at Frangipani. 10 wonderful days with fabulous weather. Manager,John Vasatka, is hands on and has an excellent staff from top down that are all so friendly and work hard to make everyone’s vacation special. We love the small size of the resort and seeing other repeat guests year after year. We are already booked for next year. Thanks to all at Frangipani!

My husband and I in planning a trip to celebrate our 50th anniversary, after considering a vast number of locations decided on a trip back to Anguilla, specifically Frangipanni Beach Resort. We had vacationed there for many years with our children and had so many great memories. Frangipanni Resort exceeded our expectation! Under the expert leadership of manager John Vasatka, this boutique resort exemplifies seamless first class service. The resort is meticulously maintained, the entire staff is wonderful from beach side service to housekeeping to front desk staff. Our stay was just perfect. Straw Hat , the restaurant on the resort was fabulous. Service was great and the food amazing. We are already looking forward to returning next year. Kudos Frangipanni!

This was our second time to Anguilla. We are seasoned world travelers. I kept seeing this resort splash across T&L, CN, etc so it sparked my interest to book upon our return this year. It was a disappointment. The only positive things I can say about this resort is that it is small and in the center of Meads Bay. Room: We had the deluxe ocean room above the restaurant. I don't rec this room due to lack of privacy. There was always someone walking behind your room to access stairs. This was very odd bc the ppl were using their sliding door of the back of their room instead of the front door. I would rec the hotel rope this off so this doesn't happen. There is no reason why people can't use their front door. Water was luke warm with mild pressure in the shower. It was impossible to sleep due to light coming into the room at night. The front door has windows running up and down and the hallway lights just shine through. Otherwise room was spacious, quiet, and clean. Mattress was comfortable. Beach: Meads Bay beach is OK. Beach preferences vary depending on the person but if you are looking for calmer water I would recommend Maunday's bay. It was too wavy to go in for most of our time there and the locals told us it is usually pretty wavy relative to other areas this time of year. Their beach property is small so you don't have much space between chairs. It is one single row of chairs so far back you can't even see the shore. While we were there they placed a couple closer to the shore so they could get direct sun but then it was in front of other guests (see pic). Who wants that!? Only positive with beach experience at this property is they have a flag to order drinks. Oh and be prepared-the sand on this beach is very deep so hard to do a walk along the bay. Staff/Management: Only one person went out of her way and smiled. She was the owner's friend of the restaurant on site there, Straw Hat. Thank you to her. She was very sweet. When I was checking out the GM happened to be near the front desk. I only knew he was the GM bc someone had pointed it out previously. Usually in a small property like this they introduce themselves and ask how your stay was etc. Nothing except "are you going home now?" I had the pleasure to tell him no but that we were going to Cap Juluca. A recommendation for the GM: Next time introduce yourself and ask the guest how their stay was, etc. Also, when we checked in no one told us that the resort provides free rides to the nearby restaurants. Another guest informed me of that nice amenity on our last day. Would have been nice to know... In summary, I can't recommend this property. I don't think its worth the $1300 we paid a night. Last year we stayed at the Manoah for about $550. Although the Manoah has its own issues, its priced right and in my opinion on the best beach in Anguilla (Shoal Bay East). So save money and stay at the Manoah. If you have extra money to spend then no question stay at Cap Juluca. We have staye

This was our fourth stay at Frangipani. It is a truly special place. Yes the location is great and it’s a beautiful boutique property but the staff is the standout here. We also love the relaxed atmosphere and having Straw Hat on property . John the Manager ( along with his sidekick Sunny) is hands on . He is professional, soothing and a joy to be around. My husband suffered a medical emergency one evening and the staff, especially Daniel sprung into action and were super helpful. Lovasco and Juman will take great care of you at the beach or pool. It was a pleasure to be greeted by them each morning. We come during the same time every year….and so do several other guests. We saw a lot of familiar faces from past years that we now consider friends. We booked next year’s stay before departure on this trip. This property has a loyal, repeat following. If you’re considering booking, I recommend doing sooner rather than later

My globetrotter husband and I have visited several Caribbean islands, and Anguilla is the only island we repeatedly have on rotation! While we've stayed at other hotels on Meads (Four Seasons / Quintessence), after exploring other venues, Frangipani's location, service and amenities have us coming back for our fourth visit... Location - Right on Meads Bay (arguably the best beach on Anguilla, although all beaches on island are fantastic) and a quick drive to Best Buy for groceries, Cap Juluca, and a great central spot for island exploration. Personalized, Friendly Service - For example, when we asked for a tea kettle during our previous stay, John (the manager) went out of his way to purchase one and personally deliver it to our room the same day while we were at dinner (a very belated thanks to John, as this was back in 2021!) No questions asked, no need for a follow up. Amenities - Oceanfront pool, hobie cat, water sports, day trips...beach hopping excursions on FrangiCat (resident motor boat!) Straw Hat - Convenient and laid back restaurant perched right on the beach, with delicious local fare (beach chair service included!) There are also several top notch restaurants within walking distance (Blanchard's, Ocean Echo, Jacala, Four Seasons, just to name a few.) During one of our visits we opted to not rent a car and just vegged out on Meads Bay, walking to and from dinners on the beach and never hit the concrete...yes, there are that many solid options nearby! Vibe - Low key, unassuming scene is refreshing and perfect for unplugging from daily routines / work stress. We visited during both high season (Dec holiday week) and Feb - Apr, and the hotel never feels crowded. Love the boutique setting, palapas and overall island flair - something you won't get at some of the larger 5-star accommodations on the island. Oh, and we also love that Frangipani is family-owned! :) Frangipani ticks all our boxes!