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CARIMAR BEACH CLUB is among the best of all Anguilla hotels. It is a world-renowned Caribbean beachfront resort hotel located on the exclusive island of Anguilla, BWI. Carimar offers spacious 1100 square foot one and two bedroom villa suites located directly on Mead’s Bay Beach – one of the best beaches in the world.
 
Relax and rejuvenate on the soft, pearl-white sands and in the crystal-clear turquoise waters. Enjoy tennis on-site or let our “Carimar Caring” Concierge Services arrange for golf, water sports, fine dining and island excursions.
Come see why Carimar Beach Club is consistently rated as one of the best of all Anguilla hotels by Trip Advisor, Expedia, and Hotels.com. If you like the beach, you’ll LOVE Carimar.
 
 

About Carimar Beach Club

Carimar Beach Club – Anguilla Villas in the Natural Luxury of Meads Bay.
Carimar Beach Club is among the best of all Anguilla hotels.  It is a world-renowned Caribbean beachfront hotel in Anguilla, British West Indies. Carimar is set upon the natural luxury of Meads Bay Beach – a prime location for a special Caribbean resort and a relaxing beachfront Anguilla hotel (see map of Anguilla). Carimar offers spacious 1100 square foot one and two bedroom villa suites with a fully equipped granite counter kitchen, living room, and dining room and is located directly on Mead’s Bay Beach – one of the best beaches in the world.
 
Carimar Beach Club was awarded TWO TripAdvisor’s 2019 Travelers’ Choice Awards: The #2 Small Hotel in the Caribbean and The #3 Hotel for Service in the Caribbean.
 
Carimar was also named one of the Most Awesome Affordable Beachfront Hotels in the Caribbean by Caribbean Travel + Life.   Trip Advisor also rates Carimar Beach Club as the #1 Family Friendly Hotel on Anguilla and it competes for the #1 Hotel on Anguilla in Trip Advisor.
 
Anguilla-Beaches rates Carimar Beach Club a 5 out of 5 and names Carimar as the best value Anguilla hotel.   “Known for delivering pure relaxation and serenity, Carimar Beach Club is one of a kind.  It’s no wonder Carimar Beach Club is a favorite for long-term Anguilla lovers and first-time visitors alike. Carimar is a true Anguillan landmark. It competes for #1 at TripAdvisor against hotels that cost several times more!  This oft-overlooked gem, known to a fierce and loyal following, sits on magnificent Meads Bay.  Spacious units, right on majestic Meads Bay’s sandy shores, just steps from some of Anguilla’s tastiest eateries.
 
Anguilla is an idyllic island in the British West Indies whose beaches are consistently voted the best in the world. The people of Anguilla are some of the friendliest in the entire Caribbean and the island boasts several world-renowned 5-star restaurants. Even though Anguilla is one of the more relaxed islands of the Caribbean, it has become known for the most luxurious villas, hotels and resorts and is a favorite of Hollywood celebrities and the rich and famous.
 
Carimar Beach Club began as a birthday wish of author Francine Jacobs who was so impressed by the magnificence of Meads Bay on Anguilla, that she dreamed of having a place to stay there. That was in May 1982.  For the next several years her husband, Dr. Jerry Jacobs, teamed up with Dr. Donald Corwin and builder, McEllis Brooks, to make that dream a reality.
 
Construction of Carimar began in October 1984.
Architectural and engineering designs were done by Duncan Stott and Kenneth Banks respectively and a skilled and capable Anguillan work crew built the project.
 
Carimar Beach Club opened in December 1985. A gracious staff, under the direction of our resident general manager Rolf Masshardt, has provided guests, many of whom return year after year, a “home away from home”. Carimar Beach Club is consistently ranked at the top of major hotel and resort reviews including Trip Advisor.
 
Share a dream come true at Carimar.
 
Visit the Carimar blog for some great historical photographs of Carimar under construction in the mid 1980’s.

The Island of Anguilla – A Rich History

Carimar Beach Club is located on the island of Anguilla (Ann-GWIL-A), British West Indies. Anguilla is in the Eastern Caribbean, about six (6) miles from St. Martin. (See maps of the Caribbean and Anguilla). It is the most northeastern of the Leeward Islands, 18N, 63W. The name Anguilla derives from the Spanish word for “eel”, probably chosen because of the island’s eel-like shape.
 
Anguilla was first settled by Amerindian tribes who migrated from South America. The earliest Amerindian artifacts found on Anguilla have been dated to around 1300 BC, and remains of settlements date from 600 AD. The date of European discovery is uncertain: some sources claim that Columbus sighted the island in 1493, while others state that the island was first discovered by the French in 1564 or 1565. Anguilla was first colonized by English settlers from Saint Kitts, beginning in 1650. Other early arrivals included Europeans from Antigua and Barbados. It is likely that some of these early Europeans brought enslaved Africans with them.
 
During the early colonial period, Anguilla was administered by the British through Antigua, but in 1824 it was placed under the administrative control of nearby Saint Kitts. In 1967, Britain granted Saint Kitts and Nevis full internal autonomy, and Anguilla was also incorporated into the new unified dependency, named Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla, against the wishes of many Anguillans. This led to two rebellions in 1967 and 1969 (Anguillan Revolution), headed by Ronald Webster, and a brief period as a self-declared independent republic. British authority was fully restored in July of 1971. In 1980, Anguilla was finally allowed to secede from Saint Kitts and Nevis and become a separate British colony (now a British overseas territory).

Where is Anguilla – Anguilla Travel Tips

People often ask, where is Anguilla? We think once you arrive, you will never ask again (Nor will you want to leave).
 
Anguilla is located in the British West Indies, approximately 6 miles from St. Martin in the Eastern Caribbean.

Anguilla is the northern-most of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles. Latitude is 18N and Longitude is 63W.
Anguilla’s weather is idyllic. The average temperature is 80F. Northeastern trade winds keep the island relatively cool and dry.
Anguilla is sixteen (16) miles long and three (3) miles wide. The island is thirty-five (35) square miles.

Topography – flat and low-lying with white sandy beaches.
July to October is the hottest period; December to February is the coolest
Rainfall averages 35.4 inches annually
Time Zone – Atlantic time
Capital – The Valley
Population –  approx. 15,000.
Anguilla is a British Overseas Dependent Territory with an elected Chief Minister.
Language – English
Currency – Eastern Caribbean Dollars (EC) / US $ are widely accepted.
The exchange rate is US $1.00=EC $2.68

Immigration and Passports – All persons traveling to and from Anguilla must have a valid passport and clear Customs & Immigration at either the Blowing Point Ferry Terminal or at Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport.  Persons traveling by private boat must contact and clear Customs & Immigration at Sandy Ground.

Departure Taxes:

Each person regardless of age is subjected to a Security Fee of US $3 per person
Departure tax applies to all tourists 12 years and older departing Anguilla through the Blowing Point Ferry Terminal.

Day Trippers:

To St. Martin – US $5 and Security Fee of US $3 per person (total of US $8)
To St. Maarten – US $10 and Security Fee of US $3 per person (total of US $13)
Departing Tourists (12 years and older):
To St. Martin – Departure Tax of US $20 plus Security Fee of US $3 per person (total of US $23)
To St. Maarten – Departure Tax of US $20 plus $5 at St. Maarten plus Security Fee of US $3 per person (total of US $28)
Children (under 12):
Security Fee of US $3
All fees are payable in cash only.
The government has also just increased their marketing tax to US $3 per person / per day (ages 12+), which will be added to your hotel bill.  For more up-to-date information, visit the Anguilla Tourist Board site.
Drivers’ licenses – Temporary driving permits allow holders of foreign drivers licenses to drive locally for up to 3 months. The cost is US $27.
Cars drive on the left-hand side
Electricity – 110 volts AC
Informal and relaxed dress code.  Swimsuits in public areas are not appreciated.
Nude and topless sun bathing is illegal on public beaches.
Airport – Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (aka Wallblake Airport)
Healthcare – Princess Alexandra Hospital is located in The Quarter / the 911 system is in use.

Anguilla Beaches and Meads Bay Beach

Anguilla beaches and Meads Bay Beach, their white sand and turquoise waters were voted #1 in the Caribbean by the US News and World Report Travel section.  Meads Bay Beach, Carimar Beach Club’s beach, was named the #1 attraction in Anguilla by Trip Advisor – something we are especially proud of!
 
“Compared to some Caribbean islands masquerading as tourist traps, you’ll find something a little more authentic on Anguilla. There’s an embargo on cruise ships, casinos and high-rise hotels, but a surplus of clear, coral-filled waters, unmarked and unpaved roads, and low-key beachfront villas.” US News Travel

Beaches     

West End:
*Mead’s Bay, Barnes Bay, Cove Bay, Long Bay, Maunday’s Bay, Rendezvous Bay,

Shoal Bay West Central:
Blowing Point, Crocus Bay, Elsie Bay,Little Bay, Little Harbour, Lockrum Bay, Merrywing Bay, Road Bay

Sandy Ground   East End:
Captain’s Bay, Island Harbour, Junk’s Hole, Mimi Bay, Sandy Hill Bay, Savannah Bay, Scilly Cay, Sea Feathers Bay, Shoal Bay East
 

Carimar Beach Club Accommodations – Meads Bay Villas

 
Carimar Beach Club is honored to have been named the #2 Small Hotel in the Caribbean by TripAdvisor for their 2019 Travelers’ Choice Awards as well as the #3 Hotel for the Service in the Caribbean.
 
Carimar is a world-renowned Caribbean beachfront resort, was named the “Best Value of Anguilla Hotels” ,the “Top Deal in Anguilla Vacations”, and one of the Most Awesome Affordable Beachfront Hotels Under $200 in The Caribbean by Caribbean Travel + Life.  “Known for delivering pure relaxation and serenity – Carimar is one of a kind”.  Trip Advisor also rates Carimar as the #1 hotel on the exclusive West End and the #1 Family Friendly Hotel on Anguilla.
 
Carimar Beach Club’s Meads Bay Villas combine the privacy and space of a villa with the amenities of a hotel such as daily house-keeping and top-tier concierge service. Located beachfront on spectacular Meads Bay Beach, Carimar’s Anguilla villas offer unique, exquisitely appointed interiors featuring colorful, tropical motifs and exotic rattan furnishings. These spacious 1100 square foot beachfront and beach view villa suites feature all the comforts of home including: fully equipped modern kitchens with granite counters; a living room with flat-screen cable TV and free Wifi; a dining area accommodating six people; and a bougainvillea covered balcony or patio with stunning ocean views, spectacular sunsets and refreshing trade wind breezes. All villas offer one bedroom/one bathroom or two bedrooms/two bathrooms (please note that if you book a one bedroom villa, the second bedroom and bathroom will remain closed for the duration of your stay). Enjoy fresh, crisp bedding with tropical Caribbean inspired linens in the bedrooms. If you book one of our eight beachfront villas, the living areas and bedroom areas are now fully air-conditioned. All beach view units enjoy air-conditioned bedrooms:
 
En-Suite King Bedroom
Twin Bedroom with Two Beds

Carimar Beach Club, a world-renowned Caribbean beachfront resort, was named the #2 Best Small Hotel in the Caribbean and the #3 Best Hotel for Service in the Caribbean by Trip Advisor,  “Best Value of Anguilla Hotels”, the “Top Deal in Anguilla Vacations”, and one of the Most Awesome Affordable Beachfront Hotels Under $200 in The Caribbean by Caribbean Travel + Life.  “Known for delivering pure relaxation and serenity – Carimar is one of a kind”.
 
Step from your patio or balcony onto the powder-white sands of Mead’s Bay Beach and enjoy unobstructed views of our pristine, mile-long beach.
Bedding options are one king en-suite OR two twin beds.
Two persons (inclusive of children) with existing bedding, with a third person (maximum) using a roll-away bed.  See rates for extra persons.
Please note that if you book a one bedroom villa, the second bedroom and bathroom will remain closed for the duration of your stay.
 
You are just steps away from the beach with dramatic ocean views through lush tropical gardens and an open courtyard.
Bedding options are one king en-suite OR two twin beds.
Two persons (inclusive of children) with existing bedding, with a third person (maximum) using a roll-away bed. See rates for extra persons.
Please note that if you book a one bedroom villa, the second bedroom and bathroom will remain closed for the duration of your stay.
Step from your patio or balcony onto the powder-white sands of Mead’s Bay Beach and enjoy unobstructed views of our pristine, mile-long beach.
Bedding is one king en-suite AND one bedroom with two twin beds.
Four persons (inclusive of children) with existing bedding, with a fifth or sixth child (maximum) using roll-away beds. See rates for extra persons.
 
You are just steps away from the beach with dramatic ocean views through lush tropical gardens and an open courtyard. Bedding is one king en-suite AND one bedroom with two twin beds. Four persons (inclusive of children) with existing bedding, with a fifth or sixth child (maximum) using roll-away beds. See rates for extra persons.

Carimar Beach Club Amenities

Carimar Beach Club offers a wide array of amenities – fully equipped granite counter kitchens, free wifi property-wide, flat screen cable TV, on-site tennis and snorkeling, on-site fitness center, daily housekeeping, and free laundry facilities. Carimar is the essence of simple sophistication.
 

Full daily housekeeping
FREE use of Wi-Fi
Flat screen cable smart TV in the living room and flat-screen cable TV in the master bedroom
Complimentary on-site Fitness Center
Telephone with voice mail
Living Room and Dining Room to accommodate 6 persons
Full modern kitchen with granite counters including range, full-size refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, blender, dishes, glasses, utensils, pots, and pans
Fully air-conditioned beachfront units and air-conditioned bedrooms in beach view units.
Complimentary use of championship tennis courts on premises (complimentary racquets and balls)
Fresh pastries available for order every day
Free bikes to use
Free snorkeling equipment to use
Beach umbrellas & chairs to take to a different beach
Cooler to take to the beach
Ceiling fans in every room
Fresh flowers and complimentary beverages upon arrival
Beach umbrellas & lounges set up every day on the beach
Beach towels fresh every day
New York Times Digest from November 1 to May 31
In-room security safe
Full balcony set for outdoor dining and chaise lounges
110 VAC
Hairdryers
Iron and ironing board
Clock radio
Large assortment of books & reading material
Complimentary washers and dryers in the laundry center (detergent and softener provided)
Outdoor grills (upon request)
Nearby markets (Best Buy) *
World-Class dining on Mead’s Bay Beach, including Blanchard’s, Straw Hat, and Jacala*
Blanchard’s Beach Shack (beach bar and grill) next door *
* Off-Property Concierge Services arranged by “Carimar Caring” – Our Complimentary Concierge Services

How to Get Here?

Anguilla Airline Flights and Charters
Are you planning a vacation to Anguilla? There are basically three ways to fly here:

1) Fly into St. Maarten and take the ferry to Anguilla (see Ferry Services)
2) Fly into St. Maarten and take an additional flight from St. Maarten into Anguilla
3) Fly directly into Anguilla from other international airports

 
Direct international service to Dutch St Maarten (SXM) is offered by several airlines from various cities:
 
American Airlines, United Airlines, Jet Blue, Delta, Air Canada, West Jet, Air Caraibes, Spirit,Air France, Air Transat, KLM
 
Anguilla Ferry from St. Martin

Getting to Anguilla via ferry service from Dutch St. Maarten and French St. Martin is easy and there are several options.

Departure Taxes: See Anguilla Travel Tips for information on departure taxes, Consult the Anguilla Tourist Board website for up-to-date schedules and information on departure taxes.
 
Public Ferry:
 
The Anguilla Ferry System (public ferry) offers a daytime service between Marigot (French St. Martin) and Blowing Point in Anguilla. The ferry runs every day in 45-minute intervals. Anguilla to Marigot hours are from 7:30 am to 6:15 pm and Marigot to Anguilla hours are from 8:15 am to 7:00 pm. The cost each way is US$20 per adult (age 12 and over) and US$10 per child (age 2-11).
Private Ferry:
 
Private Anguilla ferries with service to and from the new Anguilla Ferry terminal at the Princess Juliana Airport in Dutch St. Maarten are: GB Express, The Link, Gotcha, Funtime, and Calypso. Prices vary from US $60 one way and up. “Carimar Caring” Concierge Service can reserve these ferry services for you.
 
Funtime – Departs directly across from the Princess Juliana Airport in Dutch St. Maarten and arrives at Blowing Point, Anguilla. Times vary; please call ahead for details. Reservations required. Tel: 1 (264) 497-6511/1 (264) 235-8106/1 (866) 334-0047, funtimecharters@yahoo.com http://www.funtime-charters.com

Gotcha
GB Express – Ride in style with GB Express, Captain by Lyle Connor with over twenty years of experience on the sea. Daily regular scheduled transfers between St. Maarten’s Princess Julianna Airport and Anguilla.  All prices in USD plus departure tax from Anguilla. Call for more information and departure times.  Tel: 1 (264) 235-6205/7010, 1 (321) 406-0414 afscs@anguillanet.com, www.gbferries.com

Calypso – Airport Transfers between Blowing Point, Anguilla and new Anguilla-St. Maarten dock at Simpson Bay near Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM). Most of our services can be booked as either semi-private or private charters. Semi-private boats are shared with other passengers traveling to the same destination and private charters are reserved specifically for your party. We are also able to accommodate large numbers of guests, such as for a wedding, with advanced reservations. Tel: 1 (264) 584-8504, info@CalypsoChartersAnguilla.com.

The Link – Call 274-772-4901, 274-729-5235, or 274-729-9823 for more information

From Blowing Point to the Simpson Bridge in St. Maarten.
Daily Schedule: (as of their last update – check directly)
SXM to AXA: 8:45 AM, 11:10 AM, 1:45 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:15 PM
AXA to SXM: 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:15 AM, 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM
Fare: US$35 p/p one way Adult / US$60 p/p round trip Adult / US$20 one way and $40 round trip for kids. Please note that the ferries are small boats and if you tend to be seasick, take Dramamine well before getting on the boat and try to sit on the top level of the boat. On windy days, on the way to Anguilla sit on the left side facing forward, and going to Marigot, sit on the right side.

Anguilla Restaurants and Dining

Carimar Beach Club’s fully equipped kitchens allow guests the ability to create the perfect breakfasts on their patios, quick lunches for the beach, or the perfect romantic sunset dinners on their balconies or in their personal dining rooms. Anguilla offers an array of mini-marts, grocery stores, farmers’ markets, and fisheries to find just about any kind of food our guests are looking for, along with a few gourmet take-out menus. The new Best Buy Supermarket is right down the street from Carimar within walking distance and has a great selection – including wine, beer, small appliances and hardware.
 
When you are looking to be pampered, Anguilla offers an array of world-class five-star restaurants, beach bars, and local barbeques to choose from. There are several restaurants within walking distance of Carimar:
 
Blanchard’s at Meads Bay Located right next door to Carimar is the sophisticated five-star Blanchard’s Restaurant with an excellent Caribbean menu developed by Chef Melinda Blanchard. Blanchard’s has been recognized as a 2012 Fodor’s Choice selection.
Blanchard’s Beach Shack Located right next door to Carimar, this beachfront restaurant is a favorite of our guests, offering family-friendly lunch, dinner, sunset drinks, or frozen desserts.
Jacala, an open-air restaurant café located on the beach of Mead’s Bay, is a bright spot in this area.

Straw Hat is located at Frangipani on Mead’s Bay. Conde Nast named Straw Hat as one of the 50 Hot New Restaurants of the World.

Ocean Echo is an open-air restaurant located on the western end of Meads Bay Beach.
B & D’s BBQ – A local favorite. Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

You will find most restaurant menus at Carimar’s reception desk for your perusal. “Carimar Caring” Concierge Service will gladly make reservations for your culinary adventures.
 
NEW – Geraud’s Patisserie will now deliver any menu item direct to your kitchen – breakfast, lunch, dinner, pastries, and more. Email geraudlavest1@hotmail.com. Click Here For Menu.
 
Please also check out Carimar’s blog featuring “Cheap Eats on Anguilla” for value prices and family friendly restaurants.
 
BELOW PLEASE FIND A LIST OF RESTAURANTS and their menus (where available). Please note that most restaurants are closed in September and October for the season.
 

Carimar Reviews and Comments

TripAdvisor reviews have earned Carimar Beach Club a 5 out of 5 rating.
 
As of August 2018, TripAdvisor rates Carimar as the #1 out of 31  Hotels on Anguilla and the #1 Best Value Hotel. Carimar was awarded the coveted Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor and our Meads Bay Beach location was voted the #1 attraction on Anguilla. See why others agree that our 1100 square foot villa suites are amongst the best on the island.
 
Come see why Anguilla-Beaches says that Carimar Beach Club is the Best Value Anguilla Hotel and why they rate Carimar a 5 out of 5!
Please visit https://www.carimar.com/reviews for other reviews.
 

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