Shoal Bay Villas

We just returned from another wonderful stay at Shoal Bay Villas! This trip was our first time staying in a first floor villa, and it was SO convenient! Our assigned palapa and chairs were maybe fifteen steps from our back door! We love all of the staff at SBV who are wonderfully helpful. Tish at the front desk was super helpful with every request. We rented a Corolla from Bay Rentals for the first time and were able to access the car right outside the airport. Rachel met us at check-in to complete the rental forms. Our villa, 4A, was in a perfect location. We were right off the gallery, close to the pool and parking lot. The sliding glass door to the patio was just steps away from the best beach we’ve seen anywhere in multiple island explorations. Every villa we’ve ever stayed in (and there have been quite a few) has been equipped with full kitchen utensils, dishes, pots and pans…everything you could possibly need! Security is visible around all of the property throughout the hours after the office closes, which made us feel very safe. There is a gym, a spa, laundry facilities, an ice machine, a lending library with various sunscreens above that guests have left for others, and a closet with pool noodles/floats, etc., to use on property. We only begin planning for our next trip to Shoal Bay Villas as soon as we unpack from every trip!!

This was our second trip and first time last April was so much better. Room is showing its age and staff was okay. Tried joking a little with them but way too serious. Being returning guests I thought they would be a little more responsive. The ocean was really nice for the first 5 days then the sargassum seaweed came in with a vengeance. We felt like we were back in Mexico again. Employees tried but could not get ahead of it. You could not walk the beach or go in the water. We know they cannot be responsible and luckily we could go to the other side of the island at rendezvous bay. I think twice was enough and will try other places in the Caribbean and Atlantic area. The other really big thing is the 13% GST tax and the automatic 10% tax at the hotel that is going up to 12%. When you go to restaurants you get hit with 15% gratuity and the GST tax. This adds up when you are here.

Exceptional service and experience. The beach is breathtaking. Quiet area with a very laid back but high quality staff. The staff here are very friendly and hospitable. They were regularly checking in and asking if we needed anything. Gorgeous location and great all around vibe.

My sisters and I stayed at Shoal Bay Villas the end of May in 2023. I forgot to write a review at the time but I liked it so much that my husband and I are going back next May for our 50th anniversary trip. One of the very best things about Anguilla is the people and everyone we came in contact with at Shoal Bay was exceptional. They were helpful and friendly and did everything they could to make our stay wonderful. We love the fact that each Villa came with its own kitchen. We stayed in one of the upper villas in the back of the property mainly because that was all that was available when we made our reservations, but even there you could see the water and hear the birds. The beach is outstanding and you get an assigned lounge chairand umbrella. so you never have to worry about having a place to sit. From the hotel, you can walk to about 10 different places to eat. Parking at the place is quite convenient. if you don’t feel like going in the ocean, they have a very nice swimming pool. I am so excited to be going back.

First time here. Quite surprised at lack of amenities at this resort. No on-site restaurant, bar or even vending machines. Also no grocery stores or convenience stores within walking distance. Resort itself is quite good with private beach and is reasonably well maintained. Staff is also very friendly

My wife and I just came home from a 10 day trip here. This was our first time here and not the last. This resort is was great from check into check out. The employees are so friendly and helpful. We were in a one bedroom second floor ocean front ocean view room. The room had everything we needed and house keeping did a nice job. Best part is that they assign you an umbrella and chairs on the beach for everyday you are there. It’s so nice not to get up early and go out with your towel to get chairs. They give you beach towels every day and there is a closet full of floats and noodles. My advice is rent a car every day so you can be spontaneous and see all the island. Grocery stores are close and they had everything we needed. You can buy beer, wine and water from the office. They definitely have the best beach on the island and it is never busy. If you get hungry there are 8 restaurants all within walking distance from the resort and they have really good food. We highly recommend coming here and we have already booked for next year.