Frangipani Beach Resort

Travel Date: February 28, 2025

Frangipani is the best! They have a prime location on Meads Bay with great beach service as well as an amazing restaurant called StrawHat. Attentive staff and service, and beautiful gardens. Like ourselves, they have many returning guests each year. Highly recommended.

Travel Date: December 31, 2024

My husband and I stayed at the Frangipani Beach resort December 2024- right after thanksgiving. The rooms were very clean and spacious, and the staff was super friendly. We were able to get a beach palapa without a problem , even waiting until after 9AM every day. The beach is...

My husband and I stayed at the Frangipani Beach resort December 2024- right after thanksgiving. The rooms were very clean and spacious, and the staff was super friendly. We were able to get a beach palapa without a problem , even waiting until after 9AM every day. The beach is clean and has gorgeous water. You can walk to numerous restaurants for lunch, as well as to the Four Seasons. One of the best parts of the stay was the Straw Hat restaurant. The food was EXCELLENT (and I have been a few places!!) for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We ate there at least 2 meals a day each day we were there. Service was friendly and like I said the food was over the top. Please don't ever take the asian salad off the menu!! The resort (and the island in general) is very quiet. If you're looking for something to do there are boat trips run by the resort, golf near by , and other water sports. We walked down to the Four Seasons, and although it was lovely for a drink (definitely do the sunset bar) we found it a little too stuffy for our taste. The warm and relaxing atmosphere of the Frangipani was exactly what we wanted. We'll be back next year!

Travel Date: January 31, 2025

Absolute perfection. We arrived from St. Martin on an early public ferry - no problem! I enjoyed the best breakfast of my life - lobster Benedict - at Straw Hat. Impeccable service then they went out of their way to find us an open room. So spacious and luxurious! It...

Absolute perfection. We arrived from St. Martin on an early public ferry - no problem! I enjoyed the best breakfast of my life - lobster Benedict - at Straw Hat. Impeccable service then they went out of their way to find us an open room. So spacious and luxurious! It felt good to stretch out after staying in standard hotel rooms. On a gorgeous beach with everything you could ever want and things you didn’t even know we wanted! Like a Hobie Cat ride. We don’t know how to sail, but that was no problem! Their staff took us for a ride. Also in the motorboat. The snorkel excursion was also amazing. We enjoyed the pool without feeling like we were missing the beach because it’s on the beach. Lots of well padded sun beds and umbrellas on the beach and at the pool with very attentive service. When we went offsite for dinner, they popped us over in their golf cart. Super accommodating. A great stay.

Travel Date: November 30, 2024

We came to Anguilla looking for 3 things...White sand / Blue water/ Friendly people.We found all of these and so much more. We chose Frangipani on a friend's recommendation and are so happy we did. Overall the hotel had 'big resort' amenities ( beautiful pool /boats available / great restaurant...

We came to Anguilla looking for 3 things...White sand / Blue water/ Friendly people.We found all of these and so much more. We chose Frangipani on a friend's recommendation and are so happy we did. Overall the hotel had 'big resort' amenities ( beautiful pool /boats available / great restaurant -Straw Hat ) but truly felt like the boutique-smaller vibe that it has .Large room was steps from the beach . Staff was so friendly and accommodating -singling out awesome Rashid who skippered a boat trip on the hotel's boat -Frangicat ,around the island. Pretty much every guest we met at the pool / beach restaurant / hotel cocktail gathering has been to Frangipani countless times . We plan to join their ranks ! For those interested , there is a large food market just steps away .

Travel Date: December 31, 2024

For our first trip to this lovely resort, it met all our expectations and then some. It is no wonder why so many people we met are repeat guests, and yes, we re-booked for 2025, as well. We stayed in 8A one bedroom suite which was just superb. The view...

For our first trip to this lovely resort, it met all our expectations and then some. It is no wonder why so many people we met are repeat guests, and yes, we re-booked for 2025, as well. We stayed in 8A one bedroom suite which was just superb. The view from the large balcony on the third floor, the furnishings and amenities were the best. I have included a few pictures. The staff is just wonderful but John, the Manager, is the best. He provided for a special accommodation to make our stay more comfortable which I greatly appreciated. Housekeeping is provided twice a day with special appreciation to Marylee (sp?) who is impeccable. The entire beach/pool and concierge staff is most accommodating. I loved the lap pool and used it almost everyday. Straw Hat has great food especially their breakfast. Restaurants are close by on the beach and offer a variety of cuisines. We liked Blanchard's Beach House and also took a taxis to Sharky's one night and, on another day, went to Rendevous at Tastys Beach House for an entire day on the Caribbean side of the island where the water is so calm and beautiful. The waves on the Atlantic side can be a bit rough getting out but the resort provides a rope line for more timid, older folks such as ourselves. We also enjoyed walking to the local grocery store which has everything and also to the Mill House Bistro for pastries and lunch. We took a 4 hour boat ride on the new Frangicat which was a highlight of our stay. Unlike other resorts we've stayed at, the pool is large and there is enough palapas and lounge chairs for everyone. While the resort is adding 8 more suites, I believe it will still remain as a intimate, boutique resort. The island itself is clean, has friendly people, no cruise ships, and some of the best dining venues anywhere. Needless to say we found our paradise.

Travel Date: July 31, 2024

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...

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 .

Travel Date: April 30, 2024

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...

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!!!!

Travel Date: April 30, 2024

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...

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.

Travel Date: March 31, 2024

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...

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!

Travel Date: February 29, 2024

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...

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 stayed at this property twice and it is simply amazing. If you are looking for a small boutique resort on a beach similar to Anguilla but better than Mead's Bay go to Point Grace in T&C.

Travel Date: February 29, 2024

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...

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

Travel Date: February 29, 2024

We have been to a number of Caribbean islands and have found Anguilla to be tops. It is yet been overbuilt and run through by bulldozers and tourists. We like the beaches even a bit better than Turks. We have been here to Anguilla a few times sampling different hotels...

We have been to a number of Caribbean islands and have found Anguilla to be tops. It is yet been overbuilt and run through by bulldozers and tourists. We like the beaches even a bit better than Turks. We have been here to Anguilla a few times sampling different hotels to see which ones are the best fit. Frangi is overrated overpriced. The Meads bay beach is decent but some of the waves were Cabo like and a lot of people are not going in the water. Shoal Bay Beach for the most part has been better for us. The complaints about frangi included water pressure and temperature it takes 5 minutes to get hot water from faucet and shower head. The water pressure is absolutely ridiculous. It is not a comfortable shower. You can barely wash your face in the sink. I asked about it with no response. They're also windows on our front door which brought in light and there was no way to adequately cover them and the whole night there was light in our room which is highly annoying to where we had to wear shirts over our eyes. I quickly learned that behind our unit and others is a crosswalk way to other units so if you're lounging on your back patio people walk right past you and will wave and say hi on their way to their unit If you are into a good dinner the Straw Hat is not the place to go. Their breakfast and lunch is a C average. You need to ask 20 times for your bill and you may get it. Blanchards and 4 seasons close by and are good. We have also tried the Manoah Hotel the Shoal beach Is amazing but the staff are very rude Not very accommodating And Mattress Will require a back surgeon. But the price point is very good. No brainer go to the Manoa over frangi. If you have the money obviously go to Cap.

Travel Date: August 31, 2023

I have been trying to book this hotel for a couple of years, but they are usually booked for the dates we were looking for. We finally managed to book a room for the last week they were open in August (they close down for 2 months for maintenance during...

I have been trying to book this hotel for a couple of years, but they are usually booked for the dates we were looking for. We finally managed to book a room for the last week they were open in August (they close down for 2 months for maintenance during the slow season) and I was pretty excited. I spend a lot of time searching for small, compact, boutique hotels where we can walk just steps out of the room and be at the beach and pool and a restaurant. I also love a hotel that has palapas on the beach. And this resort was all that. My first impression of the hotel when we arrived in the pouring rain was that the pictures don't do it justice. John met us at the front desk with an umbrella and let us know that we had been upgraded to a suite. Daniel was on hand to take care of our luggage. Sunny (John's rescue dog) was also on hand to greet us which just kind of gives you a warm, cozy feeling. Our room location was more than perfect, and the suite was an unexpected surprise. My husband has mobility issues and I greatly appreciated that the hotel was more than accommodating. They arranged taxi's and ferry's and graciously answered any questions we had. John and Sunny even drove us back and forth to the Ocean Echo for lunch. We sat by the pool and the beach and had the opportunity to decompress and grieve a little bit. I would go out to the beach as soon as the sun started to rise and drink my first cup of coffee for the day. There was a rooster that crowed bright and early (which I love) and on my first morning at the beach there was a mama chicken and 3 tiny babies wandering around just looking for a morning snack. It was pretty cool to watch them. We have traveled all over the Carribean, Mexico and parts of Central America for the last 35 years in search of beautiful beaches and small, out of the way hotels. Frangipani is my idea of the perfect resort. They have a great staff and they just do things right.

Travel Date: July 31, 2023

Words can’t describe the amazing time we had! The people and resort are exceptional. We stayed in the new rooms (11) and had the most spectacular sunset! We had no noise from the restaurant below, the restaurant closes at 9.It was our 10 year anniversary and we couldn’t have celebrated...

Words can’t describe the amazing time we had! The people and resort are exceptional. We stayed in the new rooms (11) and had the most spectacular sunset! We had no noise from the restaurant below, the restaurant closes at 9.It was our 10 year anniversary and we couldn’t have celebrated in a better place 🧡

Travel Date: July 31, 2023

We really enjoyed our stay at Frangipani. The staff worked hard to assure we had everything we needed. Juman took great care of us on the beach. John, the manager, was always around and helped with anything. The boutique resort sits right on Meads Bay. The loungers at the pool...

We really enjoyed our stay at Frangipani. The staff worked hard to assure we had everything we needed. Juman took great care of us on the beach. John, the manager, was always around and helped with anything. The boutique resort sits right on Meads Bay. The loungers at the pool or on the beach are comfortable. My wife had some spa experiences at the on-site facility and enjoyed them. The Straw Hat restaurant is on site and serves all 3 delicious meals each day. A great vacation and we can’t wait to return.

Travel Date: June 30, 2023

Outstanding from the moment you check in till the sad moment you leave, The folks here are incredible, it feels more like home than a hotel, Straw Hat has great variety and quality. The pool and beach service and top notch, they accommodate your every whim. The question is not...

Outstanding from the moment you check in till the sad moment you leave, The folks here are incredible, it feels more like home than a hotel, Straw Hat has great variety and quality. The pool and beach service and top notch, they accommodate your every whim. The question is not if you will return but when. Thank you to our gracious hosts

Travel Date: May 31, 2023

This was our 2nd visit (other during Covid, Nov. '21) We wanted to try it again ...SO glad we did! This has moved into our top Caribbean Resort once we experienced it without all the hassles! Flying direct on AA from Miami was HUGE, not going thru St Maarten. John,...

This was our 2nd visit (other during Covid, Nov. '21) We wanted to try it again ...SO glad we did! This has moved into our top Caribbean Resort once we experienced it without all the hassles! Flying direct on AA from Miami was HUGE, not going thru St Maarten. John, the GM, was fantastic & quick to respond to e-mails when we were reserving our room 1 yr in advance! 6 weeks prior, I asked him a question regarding dinner reservations and he asked me to send him our plans. The concierge team made all the reservations & pre-arranged taxi rides. Sent us our weeks itinerary (3 page long) a few days later! Shout out to the Front Desk Team:) We loved the quietness of May, being low season. The weather was amazing, sea temps warm and we were able to sail the Hobie Cat every day. Shout out to the Water Sports Team:) Bonus is having Straw Hat on premise; great Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinner & RUM PUNCHES! We enjoyed long walks on the beach and walking up to Leon's or Blanchards barefoot for lunch. A nice surprise this time was Savi Beach Club. Jacala was closed, so we switched our reservation to Savi our 1st night (Sat tasting menu for $75/pp, 5 course meal). Fantastic dinner! We went back again for drinks one afternoon & dinner again on our last night. I was skeptical based on reviews, so glad we went. Also, had a fantastic dinners at Straw Hat, Sharkey's & SandBar (Tapas in Sandy Ground)! Very disappointed in Veya & Oceans Echo, however. We scheduled our dinners around the LIVE music schedule that we found on the Anguillian Tourism FB page. Only thing we'd do different is go to Dunes Preserve to see Bankie Banx on his Sunday afternoon set. We went on a Wed Night (advertised started at 9:30pm but really didn't start until 10:15ish. We left at intermission). We were hoping to go on the FrangiCat, but it was still out of commission. The front desk arranged a private day trip for us with "Gotcha" I think we paid about $950 for this. We snorkeled 2 sites and went to Prickly Pear & Sandy Island (great lunch!) We've found our perfect gem in a boutique resort. When our calendar opens up again, we will be back!

Travel Date: June 30, 2023

The manager and front desk staff make the resort special. They are genuinely nice people who care about their guests. Straw Hat food was excellent! Anguilla taxes and service charges everywhere are annoying .. but the hotel is nice and a good value compared to other places on Anguilla.. Meads...

The manager and front desk staff make the resort special. They are genuinely nice people who care about their guests. Straw Hat food was excellent! Anguilla taxes and service charges everywhere are annoying .. but the hotel is nice and a good value compared to other places on Anguilla.. Meads Bay is awesome.

Travel Date: June 30, 2023

What can I add that hasn't been said before? This place is magical. Small so you feel like family but has all the service of a 5* resort. The rooms are big and clean. Suites have full kitchen and laundry. The beach is amazing and we love the free use...

What can I add that hasn't been said before? This place is magical. Small so you feel like family but has all the service of a 5* resort. The rooms are big and clean. Suites have full kitchen and laundry. The beach is amazing and we love the free use of the hobbie cat. There is even an onsite spa.aaaaah service that we used for the first time this year. This was our third visit and we are already booked for next year.