Belmond Cap Juluca
anguilla, anguilla · ★★★★★
The Verdict
Worth it for your honeymoon?
Belmond Cap Juluca is the iconic Anguilla resort — the moorish-arched, brilliant-white villas commissioned by oil heir Charles Hickox and architect Oscar Capra, opened in 1988 along the perfect 1.6-mile crescent of Maundays Bay on Anguilla's southwest coast. The architecture is unmistakably and singularly Cap Juluca: Greco-Moorish domes, parapet roofs, white-on-white interiors, and beachfront villas spaced wide apart down the bay so that no two share a sightline. After a $121-million Belmond renovation completed in 2018, the property reopened with the original architecture preserved and the rooms re-imagined for the modern luxury traveller — Italian-tile bathrooms, outdoor showers, four-poster beds facing the Caribbean. The beach itself is the star: powder-white sand, calm reef-protected turquoise water, and the kind of postcard perfection that the rest of the Caribbean tries to imitate. For honeymooners, Cap Juluca is a serious contender for the single best beach honeymoon address in the Caribbean — the architecture is unique, the beach is genuinely flawless, and the service has the unhurried Anguillan rhythm that makes you forget you ever had a job.
- ✓Trust couples-verified reviews
- ✓Prioritise spa & wellness
- ✓Want direct beach access
- ✓Are willing to invest in once-in-a-lifetime
- →Need a strictly adults-only resort
- →Have a budget under $1,000/night
- →Prefer boutique & intimate properties
Score Breakdown
94/100
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At a Glance
Room Recommendation
Which room to book
The Beachfront One-Bedroom Pool Villa Suites are the canonical Cap Juluca honeymoon room — standalone moorish-domed villas directly on Maundays Bay, with private plunge pools, outdoor garden showers, four-poster beds facing the sea through louvred shutters, and steps that take you from your terrace onto the powder sand in three paces. For couples splurging, the Beachfront Pool Villa with Private Garden offers a fully-walled garden with a larger pool and a private outdoor dining cabana — the most secluded option short of renting an entire multi-bedroom villa.
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 $2,350/nt) | $16,450 |
| Flights (2 pax, economy/premium) | $1,800 |
| Airport transfers / seaplane | $200 |
| Dining & drinks (beyond room) | $24,675 |
| Excursions & experiences | $700 |
| Spa / signature treatments | $300 |
| Tips & service (8%) | $3,290 |
| Total estimated | $47,415 |
Day by Day
Your 7-night honeymoon itinerary
Arrival via SXM and Maundays Bay
Fly into Sint Maarten (SXM) and connect by 25-minute private charter (Tradewind, Anguilla Air Services) to Anguilla's Clayton Lloyd International (AXA), or take the 25-minute public ferry from Marigot. Cap Juluca's transfer team meets you on arrival. First afternoon spent on Maundays Bay's powder beach with rum punches at the Cap Shack — the open-air beach bar at the centre of the crescent. Sunset cocktails on your private villa terrace facing the bay, then dinner at Cip's by Cipriani — the resort's headline Italian restaurant on the sand.
Beach Day at Maundays + Sandy Island
Morning kayak or paddleboard along Maundays Bay's calm reef-protected water, followed by a private boat charter (15 minutes) to Sandy Island — the tiny offshore sandbar with a single beach-shack restaurant and grilled lobster lunch. Sandy Island is the photograph that defines Anguilla: white sand surrounded by 360-degree turquoise. Return mid-afternoon for spa treatments at Arawak Spa and dinner at Pimms — Cap Juluca's Caribbean-Mediterranean restaurant overlooking the bay.
Shoal Bay East Snorkel Day
Drive 25 minutes to Shoal Bay East — Anguilla's other contender for best Caribbean beach, two miles of powder sand on the northeast coast with the island's best snorkeling reef directly offshore. Lunch at Gwen's Reggae Grill or Uncle Ernie's BBQ — both legendary beach shacks with grilled mahi and ribs. Spend the afternoon on the sand, then return to Cap Juluca for sunset and dinner at Cip's.
Prickly Pear Catamaran Day
Charter a catamaran to Prickly Pear Cays — two uninhabited offshore islands an hour northeast, ringed by the clearest snorkeling reef in Anguilla. Johnno's or Calypso run full-day trips with grilled lobster and conch on the beach, plus rum punches en route. Return at 4pm for sunset cocktails on the Cap Juluca beach and a quiet dinner at Maundays Club.
Spa Day & Fine Dining at Veya
Slow morning on the beach, then a couples' treatment at Arawak Spa — the Cap Juluca wellness pavilion with eight treatment rooms and a hydrotherapy pool. Late afternoon drive 10 minutes to Veya in Sandy Ground for the island's most acclaimed dinner — chef Carrie Bogar's seasonal Caribbean-influenced tasting menu in a candle-lit upstairs dining room. Veya consistently ranks among the Caribbean's top 10 restaurants.
West End & Sunset at Sunshine Shack
Morning yoga on the beach, then explore the western tip of the island — Cove Bay, Rendezvous Bay (the long sweep of Aurora's beach), and Bankie Banx's Dune Preserve at the southern end. Late afternoon at Sunshine Shack on Rendezvous Bay — Garvey Lake's reggae-rum-and-ribs beach shack where everyone on Anguilla goes for sunset. Return to Cap Juluca for a final dinner at Cip's by Cipriani on the beach.
Final Morning & Departure
Final breakfast on your villa terrace overlooking Maundays Bay, a last walk down the crescent at dawn before the sun heats up. Cap Juluca arranges the private charter or ferry transfer back to SXM for international connections. Most US East Coast flights connect through SXM in the early afternoon — build a 3-hour buffer for the ferry transfer.
Honest Assessment
What to know before you book
Many top Anguilla restaurants close Monday and/or Tuesday in low season — book reservations in advance and plan accordingly.
There is no nightlife on Anguilla beyond Bankie Banx's Dune Preserve — the island shuts down by 11pm. This is part of the appeal but worth knowing.
Hurricane season runs July through October with peak risk August-September; Cap Juluca closes annually in September.
All flights to Anguilla connect via Sint Maarten (SXM) — either a 25-minute public ferry from Marigot or a private charter from SXM airport. Build buffer for the ferry connection.
Pre-Arrival
Email to send the hotel
Subject: Honeymoon inquiry — Belmond Cap Juluca Dear Reservations team, We are planning our honeymoon [DATE]-[DATE] and are interested in a Beachfront One-Bedroom Pool Villa Suite at Maundays Bay. Please advise on availability, honeymoon packages, Cip's by Cipriani priority bookings, and Arawak Spa couples' treatment options. Thank you, [Your names]
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Good for honeymooners?
Belmond Cap Juluca is consistently ranked among the top three Caribbean honeymoon hotels — the moorish-arched white villas spaced wide along Maundays Bay's perfect crescent, the calm reef-protected water, and the unhurried Anguillan service combine to create something unique even within the ultra-luxury Caribbean. Honeymooners are the dominant guest category alongside repeat luxury travellers.
Best time to visit?
December through April is the peak dry season — sunny days, calm seas, and trade-wind cooled evenings. May and June offer excellent value with warm water and quieter beaches. The resort closes annually in September during peak hurricane season. November reopens after the renovation cycle, often with shoulder rates.
Book in advance?
Beachfront Pool Villa Suites book 4-6 months ahead for December-March peak season. Beachfront Pool Villas with Private Garden book 8-12 months ahead. Email reservations directly mentioning honeymoon — Cap Juluca reserves their best villa positions (closer to the centre of the bay, near Cip's) for honeymooners who book early.
Adults-only?
Cap Juluca welcomes families but the wide-spaced villa configuration and the architectural seclusion mean honeymoon couples rarely encounter children. There is a kids' programme but it operates from a separate area; the main beach and villas are dominated by couples and adult travellers year-round.
Best room type?
The Beachfront One-Bedroom Pool Villa Suite is the essential Cap Juluca honeymoon experience — moorish-domed standalone villa, private plunge pool, outdoor shower, and steps directly to Maundays Bay. For maximum privacy and budget allowing, the Beachfront Pool Villa with Private Garden offers a walled garden with private dining cabana.
How to get there?
All international flights connect via Sint Maarten (SXM). From SXM you have two options: a 25-minute public ferry from Marigot on the French side (around $25 per person plus taxi) or a 7-minute private charter flight to Anguilla's Clayton Lloyd International (AXA) with Tradewind, Anguilla Air Services, or Calypso Charters ($300-700 per couple). Cap Juluca arranges all ground transfers.
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