Anguilla's finest foodie hotel — a 12-key property with museum-quality artwork and grand mansion design, presided over by Lyon-born chef Dominique Thevenet whose French-Caribbean fusion cuisine (lobster coconut bisque, jerk tenderloin, crayfish risotto) and 6,000-bottle wine cellar have won a Wine Spectator Award. Forbes Best for Foodies in Anguilla.
Why We Chose It
Quintessence is the most gastronomically distinguished hotel in Anguilla — a recently expanded 12-key property with a grand lobby, lush gardens, and museum-quality artwork in every room. Chef Dominique Thevenet, from Lyon, fuses four decades of French technique with Caribbean ingredients sourced from local farmers and fishermen — his 'island soul food' at Julian Restaurant includes lobster coconut bisque, pistachio lamb loin, jerk tenderloin, and fish en papillote. The 6,000-bottle wine cellar is steps away; private wine tastings are arranged on request. The property has won a Wine Spectator Award and plans a Champagne tasting room. Infinity pool, catamaran sunset cruises, tennis and pickleball, and an outdoor yoga pavilion round out the amenities. Forbes Best Hotel for Foodies in Anguilla.
What Stands Out
- Forbes Best Hotel for Foodies in Anguilla
- Chef Dominique Thevenet — Lyon-born, four decades of French-Caribbean mastery
- 6,000-bottle wine cellar · Wine Spectator Award winner
- 12 rooms with museum-quality artwork and grand mansion atmosphere
- Private wine tastings, catamaran sunset cruises, infinity pool