The most architecturally distinctive resort in Anguilla — Zemi Beach House on Shoal Bay East, an LXR Hotels & Resorts property with African-influenced design, a strong spa, and direct access to a premier beaches on the island. More design-forward and contemporary than Cap Juluca or Malliouhana; ideal for guests who want luxury with a less traditional feel.
Why We Chose It
Zemi Beach House (2016, Hilton's LXR collection) opened as Shoal Bay East's first luxury resort, grounded in the island's ancient heritage rather than generic Caribbean luxury. The name comes from the Arawak word for supernatural spirits; the design (stone, wood, natural fabrics, local art throughout) reflects the concept. The Zemi Thai House Spa — the Caribbean's only Thai-style spa, a 300-year-old traditional Thai structure dismantled and reassembled on the property — feels entirely unlike any other Caribbean spa. The 66 rooms and suites (soaking tubs opening to the ocean, terraces facing Shoal Bay, natural-material design) provide direct beach access. The Rum Bar (200+ rum selections, the most cited amenity by returning guests) and beachfront restaurant (contemporary Caribbean) complete the property.
What Stands Out
- Caribbean's only Thai House Spa: a 300-year-old Thai structure reassembled on the property — the most distinctive spa environment in the region
- Direct Shoal Bay East access: immediate frontage on the world's most ranked Caribbean beach
- Rum Bar with 200+ rum selections: the most specific and well-regarded hotel bar concept on the island
- Arawak-inspired design language: stone, wood, local art, natural materials — the resort concept rooted in the island's ancient heritage
- Soaking tubs opening to the ocean: the specific in-room luxury that guests cite most frequently
- For the visitor who wants Shoal Bay East with a distinctively Anguillan property identity