Malliouhana, Auberge Resorts Collection
anguilla, anguilla · ★★★★★
The Verdict
Worth it for your honeymoon?
Malliouhana is the original Caribbean luxury icon — the property that put Anguilla on the international honeymoon map when British developer Leon Roydon opened it in 1984 on a limestone bluff above Meads Bay, with chef Michel Rostang in the kitchen and a tennis programme that drew Bjorn Borg and Jimmy Connors as guests. After Auberge Resorts Collection took over and completed a $30-million renovation in 2014, the property reopened with the original Caribbean colonial architecture preserved (white-painted shutters, mahogany fixtures, terracotta tiles) and the rooms re-imagined for contemporary luxury — Frette linens, marble bathrooms, in-room espresso machines. Malliouhana spans 25 acres on the bluff above Meads Bay's mile-long crescent, with three pools (including a clifftop infinity pool that defines the resort's photography), the legendary Malliouhana Spa, and Bar Soleil — the open-air sunset cocktail terrace that has been the gathering point of Anguilla luxury travel for 40 years. The signature restaurant Leon's by Michael Schwartz brings the Miami chef's Caribbean-Mediterranean cooking to the bluff. For honeymooners, Malliouhana is the choice for couples who want the sense of staying at the property where contemporary Anguilla luxury was invented — the heritage is genuine, the position above Meads Bay is unmatched, and the Auberge service standard is consistent with their California flagship properties.
- ✓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
89/100
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At a Glance
Room Recommendation
Which room to book
The Junior Pool Suite is the entry-level honeymoon room — a 600-square-foot suite on the bluff with private outdoor terrace and direct ocean views over Meads Bay, white-on-white Caribbean colonial interiors, and access to the clifftop infinity pool just steps away. For couples splurging, the Beachfront Three-Bedroom Villa rents per-bedroom and offers a private pool and direct beach steps onto Meads Bay sand — Malliouhana's apex honeymoon accommodation.
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 $1,350/nt) | $9,450 |
| Flights (2 pax, economy/premium) | $1,800 |
| Airport transfers / seaplane | $200 |
| Dining & drinks (beyond room) | $14,175 |
| Excursions & experiences | $700 |
| Spa / signature treatments | $300 |
| Tips & service (8%) | $1,890 |
| Total estimated | $28,515 |
Day by Day
Your 7-night honeymoon itinerary
Arrival via SXM at Meads Bay
Fly into Sint Maarten (SXM) and connect via 7-minute private charter to AXA. Malliouhana is a 15-minute resort transfer to the Meads Bay bluff. Welcome at the original 1984 lobby with rum punches, first afternoon at the clifftop infinity pool, sunset cocktails at Bar Soleil (the legendary 40-year-old terrace), dinner at Leon's by Michael Schwartz — Miami-meets-Caribbean tasting menu.
Meads Bay Beach Day
Morning beach day on Meads Bay's mile-long crescent — the most luxurious-resort-lined beach on Anguilla (Malliouhana, Carimar, Four Seasons share it). Lunch at Blanchards Beach Shack — the legendary casual restaurant directly on Meads Bay sand. Afternoon spa day at Malliouhana Spa with a couples' treatment, dinner at Leon's.
Sandy Island Boat Day
Boat charter (15 minutes from Sandy Ground) to Sandy Island — the iconic offshore sandbar restaurant. Three-hour Sandy Island visit with grilled lobster on the strip of sand surrounded by turquoise. Return mid-afternoon, evening at Bar Soleil for sunset, dinner at Veya in Sandy Ground — chef Carrie Bogar's award-winning tasting menu.
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 with lunch at Uncle Ernie's BBQ or Gwen's Reggae Grill. Return to Malliouhana for sunset at Bar Soleil and dinner at Leon's.
Prickly Pear Catamaran
Full-day catamaran charter from Sandy Ground to Prickly Pear Cays — uninhabited offshore islands with the clearest snorkeling in Anguilla. Johnno's or Calypso operate full-day trips with grilled lobster lunch on the beach. Return for cocktails at Bar Soleil and dinner at Hibernia in Island Harbour — Raoul Rodriguez's Asian-Caribbean creative kitchen.
Sunset at Sunshine Shack
Slow morning on Meads Bay, then explore the western tip of the island — Cove Bay, Cap Juluca's Maundays Bay (cocktail at the Cap Shack). Late afternoon drive to Bankie Banx's Dune Preserve and Garvey's Sunshine Shack on Rendezvous Bay — the legendary sunset reggae-rum-and-ribs shack. Return for final dinner at Leon's.
Final Morning & Departure
Final breakfast at Bar Soleil overlooking Meads Bay, last walk down the mile-long crescent. Malliouhana arranges transfer to AXA for the charter back to SXM. Build a 2-3 hour buffer for international onward connections.
Honest Assessment
What to know before you book
Malliouhana sits on a clifftop bluff — the beach is a short walk down stairs (or buggy ride) rather than direct from your room (except in the Beachfront Villas).
Many Anguilla restaurants close Monday and Tuesday in low season — Leon's stays open but plan ahead.
Hurricane risk peaks August-September; verify storm risk for September bookings.
All access via SXM Sint Maarten with charter or ferry connection.
Pre-Arrival
Email to send the hotel
Subject: Honeymoon inquiry — Malliouhana, Auberge Resorts Dear Reservations team, We are planning our honeymoon [DATE]-[DATE] and are interested in a Junior Pool Suite or Beachfront Villa. Please advise on availability, honeymoon packages, Leon's by Michael Schwartz reservations, and Malliouhana Spa couples' treatment options. Thank you, [Your names]
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Good for honeymooners?
Malliouhana is the original Anguilla luxury property — opened in 1984 and re-imagined by Auberge Resorts in 2014, sitting on the clifftop bluff above Meads Bay with a 40-year heritage of honeymoon and luxury travel. The infinity pool over Meads Bay, Bar Soleil's sunset terrace, and Leon's by Michael Schwartz combine into one of the Caribbean's most enduring honeymoon icons.
Best time to visit?
December through April is peak season. May and June are excellent shoulder months with warm water and quieter beaches. November reopens after light hurricane season. Verify storm risk for August-September bookings.
Book in advance?
Junior Pool Suites book 3-4 months ahead for peak December-March. The Beachfront Villas book 6-12 months ahead. Email reservations directly mentioning honeymoon — Auberge Resorts has a consistent honeymoon amenity programme across their portfolio.
Adults-only?
Malliouhana welcomes families with a kids' programme but the clifftop architecture and the 25-acre footprint mean honeymoon couples can find quiet pockets. The Junior Pool Suites and Beachfront Villas are dominated by couples and honeymooners year-round outside Christmas and Easter peaks.
Best room type?
The Junior Pool Suite is the entry-level Malliouhana honeymoon experience — clifftop position, ocean view, easy access to the infinity pool. For couples wanting direct beach access and a private pool, the Beachfront Villa is the apex Malliouhana accommodation.
How to get there?
All international flights connect via Sint Maarten (SXM). From SXM choose between a 25-minute public ferry from Marigot or a 7-minute private charter via Tradewind, Anguilla Air Services, or Calypso Charters. Malliouhana arranges 15-minute ground transfers from AXA Clayton Lloyd.
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