Island Idyll | Malliouhana, Auberge Resorts Collection
For more than three decades, Malliouhana, Auberge Resorts Collection has presided as the jewel of Anguilla. Romantics, sunseekers and foodies have honed in on this island secret, returning time and time again to experience the magic of Anguilla and this Moorish-inspired, tropical getaway presiding proudly over the ocean.
Never one to rest on its laurels, Malliouhana continues to roll out the red carpet for new and returning guests, from spacious beachfront accommodations to a cascading infinity pool that appears to flow into the sea below. With toes-in-the-sand relaxation at the beach bar or postcard-perfect lounge spots on the island’s best beach at Meads Bay, Malliouhana invites you to be one of the family and indulge in its easy island lifestyle.
A Dreamy Destination
Chosen by Lonely Planet as one of the top 10 countries to visit in 2022, Anguilla is a mesmerizing picture of white-sand beaches, swaying sea-grape trees, vibrant reefs and reggae beats. This is the place to indulge all of your Caribbean vacation daydreams, from spectacular snorkeling to glass-bottomed kayaking to visiting deserted islets and atolls scattered in a turquoise ocean.
Check out rock art at Fountain Cavern National Park, a reminder of the island’s settlement by the Amerindians and Arawaks. Then, join the jet setters and luxury seekers who come for the barefoot elegance of the island’s premium resorts, including Auberge’s Malliouhana.
Malliouhana Musts
1. Stay in Seaside Sophistication.
Each of Malliouhana’s glam accommodations meld low-key luxury with historic heritage. Within the Moorish-designed resort, boho chic decor and crisp blue and white walls invite immediate relaxation. Might we suggest the Turtle Cove Villa Suite, one of the resort’s most exclusive and private accommodations. Set on a cliff with an unobstructed Caribbean Sea view, the suite offers two bedrooms, spacious common areas, an expansive patio, an infinity-edge plunge pool and private access to the pristine Turtle Cove Beach.
2. Play in (and on) the Sea.
All that crystal-clear water will be beckoning as soon as you step foot in Malliouhana so heed the siren call of the sea and get out there! Go paddleboarding by moonlight, kite surfing, waterskiing or wakeboarding, kayaking, snorkeling, hobie cat sailing and more. Private experiences are readily available. Take a sea cruise along the island’s sun-splashed coastline, starting with a refreshing swim and snorkeling at Sandy Island and ending your day at Limestone Bay with picture-perfect Caribbean sunset vistas.
3. Discover Anguilla’s Culinary Scene.
Anguilla is the culinary capital of the Caribbean, a designation that has Malliouhana to thank. The resort was home to the island’s first fine-dining venue and epicurean delights have exploded since then. Choose from three gourmet destinations, each highlighting the local flavors of the island: Celeste for classic Anguillan fare in a romantic setting; Bar Soleil for refreshing cocktails and Mediterranean tapas; and Leon’s at Meads Bay for toes-in-the-sand relaxation. The resort can suggest other island fine-dining establishments and local beach shacks to expand your palate.
4. Say, “Spa-hhhh.”
With its soothing color palette, spacious treatments rooms, a private infinity pool overlooking the sea, a full-service salon and premier private fitness-training rooms, the Spa at Malliouhana has been named one of the “World’s Best Hotel Spas” by Harper’s Bazaar. Why take their word for it when you can bliss out in lush, tropical surroundings with a signature Auberge treatment using local botanical ingredients (think warmed sea shells filled with lava and saltwater). It’s total paradise immersion for the ultimate in serenity.
5. Bring the Family.
The Malliouhana family welcomes your own brood with open arms, recognizing that our most priceless moments together happen when we have the opportunity to disconnect. Spacious guest rooms and sophisticated suites provide ample space to relax together, while watersports, tennis, biking, hiking and more promise moments of sheer joy. Kids enjoy their own special resort experience at the newly curated Malliouhana Mini Explorers program, with a diverse set of educational activities, oceanic adventures, culinary explorations and cultural immersions.
Giving Back
With all that it offers to its guests, Malliouhana makes a point of giving back to its perfect paradise and the local community. The resort is enriching lives through its partnerships with the Alwyn Allison Richardson Primary School, at which it has created and maintains a vegetable garden based on sustainable agricultural practices. The Inspired Growth Project focuses on mentorship, hands-on involvement for the students in the gardening/farming lifestyle and sustainable agriculture education. Malliouhana provides the school the necessary resources to develop the garden including manpower, soil and fertilizer, as well as hands-on involvement and mentorship for the students in an effort to nurture the next generation of farmers.