Quintessence Hotel – A Tropical Grand Mansion, is the first new property to open on the Caribbean island of Anguilla since Hurricane Irma. Opening on January 1st, 2018, the Long Bay property will be the island’s first luxury boutique hotel.
The Quintessence Hotel, nicknamed The Q, includes handcrafted fixtures and custom artwork throughout, including a priceless collection of Haitian paintings and sculpture collected over decades by the hotel’s owner. On the grounds, a tennis court, life-size chess board, yoga pavilion and outdoor massage pagoda are tucked into the lush foliage, offering a focus on health and wellness. Aidan Spa has a full menu of manicures, pedicures, facials and massage using the finest skin care products. Bedrooms feature Hästens Beds, handcrafted all-natural exquisite Swedish mattresses with the finest of linens, while bathrooms feature Turkish marble, Roman soaking tubs, oversize walk-in showers, and amenities by Gilchrist & Soames.
Julians, a Tropical French Bistro, headed by Executive Chef Dominique Thevenet, open on December 20, 2017, offering a menu that blends locally-sourced tropical dishes with traditional French cuisine.
Quintessence Resort in Anguilla. Photo by Joe Jenkin