Picolo recommends · Hotel in Shoal Bay East, Anguilla
Shoal Bay Villas
Simple apartments with kitchens, a pool and the white sand of Shoal Bay East right outside, for less than the island's big names.
Step out of the door and the sand is under your feet: Shoal Bay East, the beach many people come to Anguilla for. Shoal Bay Villas sits directly on it, a small hotel with apartments, kitchens and a pool.
The apartments are plain rather than plush, but the location does the heavy lifting. Beach bars and restaurants are dotted along the bay, so lunch and dinner need no car.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Shoal Bay Villas
We chose Shoal Bay Villas as the affordable way onto the island's best-known beach. You pay for the sand and the sea outside, not for marble bathrooms, and on Anguilla that is a sensible trade.
Do not expect resort service or design. The rooms are basic, and if you want a spa and a more polished feel, Zemi Beach House on the same beach costs more but delivers it.
What you get
- Directly on Shoal Bay East
- Kitchen in the apartments
- Pool
- Apartments for independent stays
- Beach bars within walking distance
A day at Shoal Bay Villas
- Morning
- Coffee from your own kitchen, carried down to the sand.
- Midday
- Lunch at a beach bar a short walk along the bay.
- Afternoon
- Snorkelling off Shoal Bay, then a dip in the pool.
- Evening
- A simple dinner in the apartment or out on the beach.
Location
Shoal Bay East, Anguilla
Open in MapsQuestions about Shoal Bay Villas
Is Shoal Bay Villas right on the beach?
Yes. It is a small hotel directly on Shoal Bay East, so the sand starts just outside your apartment.
Do apartments at Shoal Bay Villas have kitchens?
Yes, the apartments come with kitchens, which helps keep costs down on an island where eating out can be expensive.
Is Shoal Bay Villas a luxury hotel?
No. It is simple and good value for the location. The appeal is staying on one of the Caribbean's best-known beaches without paying resort prices.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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