Picolo recommends · Hotel in Long Bay, Anguilla
Quintessence Hotel
A handful of suites, art all around and a pool with its own pavilion, on one of the quiet beaches of Anguilla's west coast.
Long Bay is one of the calmer stretches of sand on the west coast, and Quintessence suits it. This is a small hotel with only a few suites, art around the rooms and a pool beside an open pavilion.
Service is personal, and guests rate it among the very best on the island. When you want a livelier beach or more restaurants, Meads Bay is a short drive along the coast.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Quintessence Hotel
We chose Quintessence as our small-hotel pick. Couples who value quiet, privacy and staff who look after them closely will find few better places on Anguilla.
Small also means limited. There is no long list of restaurants or activities on site, so expect to drive for variety in the evenings, and families will probably be happier at a bigger resort.
What you get
- A small number of suites
- Pool with a pavilion
- Art throughout the hotel
- Personal service
- Long Bay beach
A day at Quintessence Hotel
- Morning
- A slow breakfast with Long Bay almost to yourself.
- Midday
- Lazy hours in the shade of the pool pavilion.
- Afternoon
- A drive to Meads Bay for a late lunch and a different beach.
- Evening
- Back to the quiet, with only a few other guests about.
Location
Long Bay, Anguilla
Open in MapsQuestions about Quintessence Hotel
Is Quintessence Hotel good for couples?
Yes. It is our small-hotel pick on Anguilla, aimed at couples who want calm, privacy and service that feels personal.
Which beach is Quintessence Hotel on?
It overlooks Long Bay, one of the quieter beaches on the west coast, away from the busier bays further along.
What makes Quintessence Hotel different?
The size and the style. With few suites, art throughout and a pool beside an open pavilion, it feels more like a private house than a resort.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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