Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club
anguilla, anguilla · ★★★★★
The Verdict
Worth it for your honeymoon?
Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club is the property formerly known as CuisinArt Resort & Spa — opened in 1999 by Cuisinart founder Leandro Rizzuto, rebranded as Aurora in 2022 after a comprehensive renovation, and now operating as Anguilla's largest single luxury property along the spectacular two-mile sweep of Rendezvous Bay on the south coast. The resort spans 300 acres and includes the only 18-hole championship golf course on Anguilla — a Greg Norman design routed along the seafront and through the salt ponds, consistently ranked among the Caribbean's top three courses. The architectural language is Greek-island white-on-white (a deliberate echo of Mykonos and Santorini commissioned by the Rizzuto family), with low-rise oceanfront villas spread along the bay. After the 2022 rebrand, Aurora positions itself as the more accessible Anguilla luxury option versus Cap Juluca and Four Seasons — the rates start meaningfully lower, the property is broader and more activity-rich (golf, hydroponic farm, tennis academy, multiple restaurants), and Rendezvous Bay's two-mile beach gives genuine room to spread out. For honeymooners who want the Anguilla beach quality at a more accessible price, with golf and spa as bonus dimensions, Aurora is the smart pick.
- ✓Prioritise spa & wellness
- ✓Want direct beach access
- ✓Are willing to invest in once-in-a-lifetime
- →Need a strictly adults-only resort
- →Prefer boutique & intimate properties
Score Breakdown
88/100
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At a Glance
Room Recommendation
Which room to book
The Beachfront Junior Suite is the entry-level honeymoon room — a 700-square-foot suite in the oceanfront wings directly on Rendezvous Bay with a private balcony or terrace, white-on-white Mediterranean interiors, and steps to the powder sand. For couples splurging, the Beachfront Pool Villa offers a standalone two-bedroom villa with a private pool and direct beach access — and rates remain notably below the equivalent Cap Juluca or Four Seasons category.
No Surprises
True cost breakdown — 7 nights for two
Based on mid-range rooms, premium-economy flights from Europe, full dining and signature experiences. Adjust for your actual travel profile.
| Item | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Room (7 nights avg $1,250/nt) | $8,750 |
| Flights (2 pax, economy/premium) | $1,800 |
| Airport transfers / seaplane | $200 |
| Dining & drinks (beyond room) | $13,125 |
| Excursions & experiences | $700 |
| Spa / signature treatments | $300 |
| Tips & service (8%) | $1,750 |
| Total estimated | $26,625 |
Day by Day
Your 7-night honeymoon itinerary
Arrival via SXM at Rendezvous Bay
Fly into Sint Maarten (SXM) and connect via 25-minute public ferry from Marigot or 7-minute private charter to Anguilla's Clayton Lloyd International (AXA). Aurora is a 15-minute resort transfer from AXA. Welcome at the Mediterranean-white lobby with rum punches, first afternoon on Rendezvous Bay's two-mile sweep of powder sand, sunset cocktails at the beachfront Salt Bar, dinner at Tokyo Bay (the resort's Japanese restaurant) or the casual Italian Cafe Mediterraneo.
Beach + Hydroponic Farm Tour
Morning beach day on Rendezvous Bay, followed by lunch at the resort's beachfront Salt restaurant. Afternoon tour of the on-site hydroponic farm — Aurora grows much of its own produce on Anguilla's normally barren limestone, a unique behind-the-scenes experience. Sunset on the beach, dinner at Coba — the resort's farm-to-table fine-dining option featuring vegetables harvested that morning.
Golf Day at Aurora International Course
Greg Norman's 18-hole oceanfront course on the resort grounds is one of the Caribbean's top three — a links-style routing along Rendezvous Bay and through the salt ponds, with the back nine playing directly along the cliffs above the sea. Morning round (book 7am tee time to beat the heat), lunch at the clubhouse, afternoon at the Aurora Spa, dinner at Tokyo Bay.
Shoal Bay East Snorkel Day
Drive 30 minutes northeast to Shoal Bay East — Anguilla's iconic snorkel beach with the island's best reef directly offshore. Beach day at Shoal Bay with lunch at Uncle Ernie's BBQ or Gwen's Reggae Grill — the legendary beach shacks with grilled mahi and ribs. Return for sunset cocktails at Aurora's Salt Bar and a quiet dinner at Cafe Mediterraneo.
Sandy Island Day + Spa
Boat charter (15 minutes) to Sandy Island — the offshore sandbar restaurant where you eat grilled lobster on a tiny strip of sand surrounded by turquoise. Three-hour Sandy Island visit, return mid-afternoon for a 90-minute couples' treatment at the Aurora Spa (12 treatment rooms, hydrotherapy pool, steam room). Dinner at Tokyo Bay or in Sandy Ground at Veya.
Sunset at Sunshine Shack on Same Beach
Slow morning, then explore the western tip of Anguilla — Cove Bay, Maundays Bay, and the Cap Juluca beach for a quick cocktail. Late afternoon walk down Rendezvous Bay (Aurora's own beach) to Bankie Banx's Dune Preserve and Garvey's Sunshine Shack — the reggae-rum-and-ribs sunset shack on the same beach as your hotel. Final dinner at Coba.
Final Morning & Departure
Final breakfast at the beachfront Salt restaurant, a last walk along Rendezvous Bay's two-mile sweep. Aurora arranges the transfer to AXA for the charter or ferry back to SXM. Most international connections require a 2-3 hour buffer at SXM.
Honest Assessment
What to know before you book
Aurora is the largest property on Anguilla — couples wanting an intimate boutique feel may find it more resort-like than Quintessence or Zemi.
Many Anguilla restaurants close Monday and Tuesday in low season — plan reservations ahead.
Hurricane risk July through October with peak in August and September; the resort verifies storm risk before peak summer bookings.
All flights connect via SXM Sint Maarten — 7-minute charter or 25-minute ferry, then 15-minute taxi to Aurora.
Pre-Arrival
Email to send the hotel
Subject: Honeymoon inquiry — Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club Dear Reservations team, We are planning our honeymoon [DATE]-[DATE] and are interested in a Beachfront Junior Suite or Beachfront Pool Villa on Rendezvous Bay. Please advise on availability, honeymoon packages, Greg Norman golf course tee-time bookings, and Aurora Spa couples' treatment options. Thank you, [Your names]
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Good for honeymooners?
Aurora is the most accessibly-priced ultra-luxury honeymoon resort on Anguilla — the same Rendezvous Bay beach quality as Cap Juluca and Four Seasons but with rates that start meaningfully lower, plus golf, hydroponic farm, tennis, and multiple restaurants on a single property. Honeymooners and golfing couples are the dominant guest mix.
Best time to visit?
December through April is peak — dry, sunny, trade-wind-cooled. May and June offer excellent shoulder value with warm water. November reopens the season with good rates. The resort stays open year-round but limit visits in August-September peak hurricane risk.
Book in advance?
Beachfront Junior Suites book 3-4 months ahead for peak December-March. Beachfront Pool Villas book 6 months ahead. Email reservations directly mentioning honeymoon — Aurora has a dedicated honeymoon package with champagne, couples' spa treatment, and a private dinner on the beach included.
Adults-only?
Aurora is family-friendly with a kids' club and tennis academy, but the 300-acre footprint and the multiple restaurants/pools mean honeymoon couples can find quiet pockets. The Beachfront Pool Villas are particularly secluded; the Junior Suites in the oceanfront wings remain adult-dominated.
Best room type?
The Beachfront Pool Villa is the essential Aurora honeymoon experience — standalone villa with private pool and direct steps to Rendezvous Bay. For couples on a slightly tighter budget, the Beachfront Junior Suite delivers the same beach access without the private pool at a notably lower rate.
How to get there?
All international flights connect via Sint Maarten (SXM). From SXM, choose between a 25-minute public ferry from Marigot ($25/person plus taxi) or a 7-minute private charter via Tradewind, Anguilla Air Services, or Calypso Charters ($300-700 per couple). Aurora arranges 15-minute ground transfers from AXA Clayton Lloyd.
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