My husband and I got married at the Frangipani over Thanksgiving weekend 2011. We had never been to the Frangipani, let alone Anguilla. Jan, Kenecia and the rest of the staff at the Frangipani made our stay and wedding absolutely perfect. The resort grounds are extremely well kept as are the rooms. My husband and I stayed in both the luxury no-view room and the penthouse. Both were spectacular. The rooms are large, with a great bathroom. The penthouse has a grand feel with a spectacular view. The beach is perfect. It's remote with few guests and a long stretch of beach great for walks. Water access is great, all sand. The Straw Hat Restaurant on the resort site, run independently by Peter Parles, has superb food and a great breakfast menu. The view each morning from the patio is fantastic. When we did wander out of the resort we were within walking distance to several restaurants. We did rent a car on the island and it was delivered to the resort for us, it's not necessary to rent a car, but if you'd like to see other areas on the island it's much cheaper and easier to get around. Taxis can add up quickly.

Overall we can't wait to go back and wish Anguilla was closer to our hometown of Seattle!

This is our 3rd trip to Anguilla and our 2nd time at The Frangipani. It just keeps getting better. This time we went with another couple and stayed in a 2 bedroom suite with balconys and a too die for view. We had the 1 bedroom suite and they had an adjoining room. Their room was very large and comfortable and we all shared the gorgeous living room and kitchen which were part of our suite. It worked out perfectly. The rooms had recently been repainted and had all new cushions, pillows, bedcovers, paintings, etc. It was luxurious and beautiful but with a Caribbean flavor. We travel a lot and I am so tired of the same old white on white. The limestone floors, granite countertops, mahogany cabinets and large glass mosaic showers just add to the elegance. Free wi-fi too. The resort had also added some new cushy lounge chairs and seating out by the pool, beachbar and reception area. So nice...We spent lots of time at the beach and around the pool. Straw Hat had a great waiter ( Jose) and waitress (?) who came down to the beach and pool area and took our cocktail as well as food orders and then served us on the beach. Never had to move except to get in the water. Ate at Straw Hat, Jacala, Barrel Stay, Davidas, On Da Rocks, (new) and Picante. All were excellent. Smokeys for lunch and music on Sat. was good as ever as well as Johnnos for jazz on Sun. Went to Blanchards new beachshack restaurant for lunch. It was good, inexpensive and fun to be able to walk down the beach for lunch and then swim- walk home.Took advantage of all the free watersports again. The beachboys were great and always ready to help.. All 4 of us wanted to go sailing so they took us on 2 Hobies and we raced each other. The tubing was a laugh and watching my husband and friend learn to water ski was quite entertaining also.We loved the new boutique they just opened. There were sooo many interesting and beautiful things. My friend and I did some major shopping there. All of the staff was so warm and helpful as always. Jan and Alex treated us like old friends. Everyone really makes you feel special! It's a unique resort and the very best. Can't wait to go back! Our friends are now in love with it too.

My wife and I have visited many Caribbean Islands and stayed at many high-end hotels. We loved the Frangipani "experience". First, it is steps from the room to the pool to the beach. Second, you feel almost as if you are alone on this island when you want to be, or talking to a new friend if you want. There is no need to reserve a spot by the pool or on the beach, go to either place whenever you want, plenty of lounge choices. Third, the one thing I did not see mentioned in any reviews before I went, they have beach/pool drink service so while they do provide water bottles, you don't have to leave your seat if you just want to lounge and be served (our preference), and you can have lunch/snacks served too. Fourth, Water sports are included and Bernard, well all I can say is that Bernard is THE MAN. He doesn't pressure you to do anything you don't want to do, but his enthusiasm might get you to do something that you might have shied away from. For example, it had been 10 years since I had been water skiing, thought the ocean might not be the place to take my next ski, but Bernard gave me a little pep speech, then he and another guy took me out and it was a blast.

We stayed in room 4a, a junior suite. The bedroom was large with en-suite bathroom. In addition it has a living room, 4 person round dining table area, kitchen and another full bathroom with washer/dryer. It is a very large end unit, bottom floor closest to the Straw Hat. Another reviewer commented that the bottom floor rooms are less secure. True, but we never locked the door because who is there to steal your stuff? My wife is really picky about locking our home, but she was comfortable enough to leave our room unlocked even when we went out for our daily 1 hour runs. During the day while we hung out, there is no need to lock your room. We only locked up when we left the resort. And the bottom floor view of the ocean is just as nice as the second floor because the rooms are only a pool width from the beach. Loved it.

Two other things I want to mention. We had heard about issues with bugs, but I never saw anything in the reviews. We didn't see one flying insert on the whole island. Bugs were not an issue for us - not even a thought. Second, this property was recently refurbed so much of it looks brand new. They did a great job.

This is a small boutique hotel at its best.We will recommend to anybody who is looking for this kind of experience. Quiet, relaxed, pampered, recharged. Oh, and we had a couples message on the beach - fantastic!

The Frangipani is a slice of Heaven and it is hard to put into words the joy that this place brought to our lives. We live in Hawaii so when we tell people about our travels, places that we go are judged based on that. When we arrived at Frangipani we were welcomed by a very warm and friendly staff. The staff actually looked a little hurt when I told them that I could handle our bags. They seemed to genuinely care about our happiness throughout the entire stay with them. The Frangipani is not huge but it seems like it was designed to offer you a view regardless of where you are at on their property. Whether you long for beach activities (they offer a multitude for free), soaking up the sun on the beach under their palm leave cabanas or at the pool on their plush chairs, or enjoying a romantic walk along a beautiful beach this place has it all. They say that you come as guests and leave as friends, and it is 110% true. The staff takes their service to a whole new level and ensures that you enjoy every minute of your stay. When we drove away we could tell that we left a piece of our heart with them. We will surely visit again.