The Manoah Boutique Hotel

We have friends that own a home down the beach from Manoah. There were 5 couples on Anguilla for the week, and our friend's home only had 4 bedrooms. So we booked a gorgeous ocean front room at Manoah for the first two nights of the trip. We literally only needed a place to sleep and get ready at the beginning and end of the day. Our friend called Mahoah directly to book the room, as he gets a discount for being an Anguillan home owner. We showed up to check into the room around 5:30pm and there was nobody working at the front desk. The security guard was very kind, and ended up having to CLEAN OUR ROOM since the entire office staff was gone. It was bizarre. We're sitting outside the office at 5:30pm on a Sunday night for 45 minutes with all of our luggage and nobody to help us. My husband went down to the restaurant (which there were literally no patrons in) and asked somebody to help. A woman walked up with my husband, then proceeded to disappear. The very kind security guard had to give us his own key to let us into the room. The only thing we thin had happened was somehow because we called to make the reservation (versus doing it online); the information didn't make it to the front desk and the staff went home for the night. For a supposed high-end "boutique" hotel, it was a joke.

The Manoah experience was amazing! The room was perfect and was literally steps from the gorgeous ocean, the restaurant was delicious, and the view exceptional, but honestly it was the staff at this property that put it over the top for us. We were greeted warmly every day and we felt that each member truly cared about our experience, and making sure it was something special it was, we can’t wait to return to this beautiful island and the wonderful people who live here!

If being right on one of the best beaches in the world is your thing then this hotel is a great value. It's not economy but it's not expensive. The open air restaurant bar area is friendly, gorgeous and very convenient. The pool area is very large and pretty (and uncrowded) But where they shine the most is the Liz Bldg beachfront rooms. The views are stunning from the rooms. I doubt the most expensive hotels on Anguilla have better beachfront view rooms.

If being on a perfect beach is your top priority consider Manoah! We have stayed at high end resorts and villas over the many years we have visited Anguilla. Since staying at Manoah in 2017 we return again and again to this boutique hotel. We call Manoah our little beach hotel - it is simple, offers basics and most importantly a perfect location on the best part of our favorite beach, Shoal Bay. The views from the Liz Building are truly ocean front and just steps to the beach. We spent most days just being at the Manoah - talking long walks on the whitest sand and swimming and floating in the clear turquoise water, divine! This time we stayed in a Standard room on the top, 3rd floor, which gifted amazing views and breezes from the spacious deck. The room was a good size, clean and simply decorated. The air conditioner worked great. Although we do not use the pool it is large and a very nice area. The bar/restaurant area has been refreshed and good looking. However they still need to up their food program. We ate no meals here except for grabbing a yogurt or banana for breakfast. We did enjoy several sunset cocktails in the bar lounge. They are currently working on a red roofed dining area that we heard may be a casual tapas or pizza addition. Another important element that makes our stay wonderful is the staff. All staff was friendly, attentive, and helpful with our questions and needs. Most of the staff we knew from previous stays and welcomed us back with smiles and hugs. The crew is the glue to make our stay easy and seamless. Many thanks to Barbara for assisting with our reservation, Rochelle for helping make dining reservations off property, Renee the super bellman who first greeted us, Nyrah for the warm welcome and easy check in and check out, Angelina for front desk help, Shanno and Vee for making us tasty cocktails, housekeepers, gardeners and of course TC who set us up at the beach each morning and checked on us throughout the day. The supreme location, great room with awesome views, friendly and helpful staff all comes with a refreshing price point! We look forward to returning in May.

Beautifully situated on one of the prettiest beaches in Anguilla. The Pros: gorgeous beachfront suites with plenty of space, large sprawling deck to look at the turquoise ocean. Just beautiful! Spotless hotel. The Cons: The continental breakfast was simply dismal. They had a jar of peanut butter, sliced generic bread and a very poor selection of fruit. They do have a menu you can order off of, which we did, an omelette for $30. . . There is no real connection between the front desk and the hotel; separated between a large parking lot. No gift shop, no concierge to help with restaurant recommendations . Would have given the place a bit more life if there was music playing, more service on the beach. We did not have one meal at the hotel as the restaurant seemed non existent. Ended up eating at the several beach shacks next to the hotel. I think this place could really be special if they improved their dining experience, be a bit more present with their guests. We paid a lot of money for our hotel rooms.

Amazing