Frangipani Beach Resort

Why We Chose It

Frangipani Beach Resort was established and has been operated by a single family for over three decades — the quality that makes it different from every corporate-owned luxury resort on the island. The 23 rooms and suites (including spacious oceanfront suites with direct beach access) are individually decorated in a warm Caribbean style that reflects the property's character rather than a brand standard. The resort is home to the Straw Hat Restaurant (Peter Parles's institution, cited as one of the top two or three restaurants on the island, with a menu spanning Caribbean bouillabaisse, grilled fish, curried goat, flatbreads, and the BBC cocktail — a Baileys, Banana, and Coconut frozen drink that is Anguilla's most discussed cocktail), which functions as both the resort's dining center and an independent Meads Bay restaurant destination. The pool sits at the beach's edge. The watersports facilities (included for guests) provide the practical infrastructure for a Meads Bay day without resort fees. For visitors seeking Meads Bay beach quality, the Straw Hat dining experience, and a hospitality character that reflects the island's genuine warmth rather than a corporate service model — Frangipani is the answer at approximately half the cost of the luxury properties.

What Stands Out

• Family-run for three decades: the personal hospitality that corporate resort management cannot replicate
• Straw Hat Restaurant: one of Anguilla's top three most cited restaurants — breakfast, lunch, dinner on Meads Bay
• The BBC cocktail (Baileys, Banana, Coconut): Anguilla's most discussed cocktail, available only at Straw Hat
• 23 rooms with direct Meads Bay access: the beach quality of the luxury neighbors at approximately half the price
• Complimentary watersports: the practical beach infrastructure included without a resort fee
• For families and repeat Anguilla visitors: Frangipani is the first recommendation of anyone who has been to Anguilla more than twice