Maundays Bay, Anguilla
Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel: Iconic Greco-Moorish whitewashed crescent sanctuary on Maundays Bay with Pimms, CIP’s by Cipriani, and Guerlain Spa
Curving along the pristine, powdery white crescent sands and crystal-clear turquoise waters of Maundays Bay on the southwestern coast of Anguilla in the British West Indies, Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel opened as the Caribbean’s most iconic architectural masterpiece. Holding Forbes Five-Star honors, the 108-room and private pool villa sanctuary is celebrated worldwide for its romantic Greco-Moorish whitewashed villas, scalloped archways, and domed roofs set right on the sand. Featuring the acclaimed Anguillan fine dining restaurant Pimms, the waterfront Venetian dining room CIP’s by Cipriani, a beachfront infinity swimming pool, and the luxury Cap Juluca Spa by Guerlain, this property is Anguilla’s premier luxury resort.
Arrival introduces travelers to unvarnished Caribbean barefoot royalty: personal villa hosts greet guests beneath whitewashed Moorish domes beside turquoise reflection pools with chilled champagne, cold coconut-scented towels, and unobstructed views across the powder-white crescent of Maundays Bay. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating bespoke Anguilla marine, beach, and culinary pursuits: stepping directly from your villa terrace onto the powdery white sands of Maundays Bay (every room is oceanfront), taking private catamaran charters to Sandy Island and Prickly Pear Cays, swimming across the beachfront infinity pool, indulging in Guerlain customized wellness rituals, taking tennis lessons on Har-Tru courts, enjoying sunset rum punch at the Maundays Club, and reserving dinner at Pimms or CIP’s by Cipriani.
Sanctuary living balances barefoot beach luxury with sublime French-Caribbean wellness: the Cap Juluca Spa by Guerlain features private treatment suites, oceanfront relaxation lounges, and therapies utilizing Guerlain skincare, Caribbean orchid extracts, and organic botanical oils. Dining is extraordinary: refined Anguillan and Caribbean seafood gastronomy at Pimms (featuring local spiny lobster, red snapper, and Grand Crus on the water’s edge), classic Venetian dishes and carpaccio at CIP’s by Cipriani, casual beachfront Peruvian cuisine at Uchu, and cocktails at the Maundays Club.
Accommodations comprise 108 oceanfront rooms, suites, and private pool villas styled in Moroccan tiles and white linen elegance ranging from 65 to 550 square metres. Each residence features private furnished terraces directly framing Maundays Bay, plush king beds with custom linens, and marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs, indoor garden solariums, and outdoor showers.
Beach connoisseurs, romance seekers, and luxury travelers seeking Maundays Bay perfection, Greco-Moorish architecture, and Guerlain Spa wellness in Anguilla should book Cap Juluca without hesitation. Travelers seeking generic high-rise casino resorts should look elsewhere. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.9 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 2,600 reviews and a 4.8 out of 5 on Google across 3,200 reviews.
First day
- Arrive on Maundays Bay in Anguilla, enter beneath the white Moorish domes of Cap Juluca, and check in.
- Check into your Beachfront Suite, step straight onto the powder-white sand, and swim in the sea.
- Dine on Caribbean seafood at Pimms.
What guests say
Hotel Flock Score
Exceptional
Based on 5.8k published ratings
Category breakdown
Guests Love
Maundays Bay Beach & Greco-Moorish Architecture
Guests revere the crescent beach, oceanfront rooms on the sand, Pimms dining, Guerlain Spa, and Belmond staff.
Pimms & CIP’s by Cipriani Dining
Reviewers consistently praise the fresh lobster, Venetian carpaccio, beach service, and stunning white domes.
Guests Warn
The Caribbean’s Most Romantic Beachfront
Visitors love that every single accommodation opens directly onto the pristine white sand.
Belmond Luxury Service Standard
Travelers celebrate the anticipatory service, chilled beach towels, and sorbet service.
The overall score is a review-count-weighted average of named public platforms, normalized to /10. Category scores — including cleanliness and location — are Hotel Flock editorial readings of those reviews, not a platform's private formula. Hotel Flock is not affiliated with Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Trivago, or any other review site.
Awards & Recognition
Maundays Bay Crescent White Sand Beach Landmark
Cap Juluca
Greco-Moorish Whitewashed Dome Architectural Icon
Architectural Digest
Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
In the stay
- Full access to beachfront infinity pool, Guerlain spa relaxation areas, and tennis courts
- Complimentary non-motorized water sports (hobie cats, paddleboards, kayaks, snorkeling gear)
- Full cooked-to-order gourmet breakfast daily at CIP’s by Cipriani and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout
Usually extra
- –Pimms & CIP’s multi-course tasting dinners and sommelier wine pairings
- –Cap Juluca Spa by Guerlain customized facial and body therapies
- –Private catamaran charters to Sandy Island and private chauffeured island tours
Good to Know
- The 108-room Greco-Moorish resort sits on Maundays Bay in Anguilla, Belmond/Forbes 5-Star.
- Includes Pimms, CIP’s by Cipriani, Guerlain Spa, Har-Tru tennis, and all rooms are directly on the beach.
- Located on Maundays Bay, a 15-minute drive from Clayton J. Lloyd Airport (AXA) or 25 mins by boat from St. Maarten (SXM).
Editor's Note
Book a Beachfront One-Bedroom Suite with a private rooftop terrace and direct private steps onto the powder-white sand of Maundays Bay, and dine at Pimms for fresh grilled Anguillan lobster right over the water.
Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026