Paradise Cove Resort: Anguilla's Garden Hideaway Above Cove Bay
Suite-style comfort in a lush tropical garden, minutes from one of Anguilla's quietest beaches
Why Go
While the crowds cluster around Shoal Bay, Paradise Cove Resort sits tucked behind Cove Bay on Anguilla's southwestern shore ΓÇö a two-time Anguilla Hoteliers of the Year winner where 29 apartment-style suites wrap around a palm-shaded pool and the loudest sound is the trade wind in the gardens.
The Experience
This is Anguilla at residential pace. The resort's studio, one- and two-bedroom suites and penthouses open onto balconies overlooking dense tropical landscaping, and each comes with a full kitchen, washer/dryer and separate sitting area ΓÇö built for travelers who settle in rather than pass through. Days revolve around the outdoor pool with its swim-up-adjacent bar, twin spa tubs, a children's pool and playground for families, and the short hop down to Cove Bay's long, walkable strand of white sand where you'll often have the water nearly to yourself. Service is the standout: staff greet returning guests by name, and the Garden Terrace Cafe serves Caribbean plates against a backdrop of greenery rather than a buffet line.
What to Try
Book a one-bedroom suite and cook a supermarket-sourced Anguillian breakfast on your own stovetop before the free beach shuttle runs you down to Cove Bay for the morning. Back at the resort, claim a spa tub at golden hour, then order Caribbean-style grilled fish and a rum punch from the poolside bar at Garden Terrace Cafe. Families should time an afternoon around the kids' pool and playground while the adults take the loungers.
Insider Tip
The suites' full kitchens and in-unit laundry make this one of Anguilla's best-value long-stay setups ΓÇö provision in The Valley on arrival day and you can skip resort-priced meals entirely. Cove Bay itself stays uncrowded even in high season; walk the sand west toward Maundays Bay for a look at Cap Juluca's beach without paying Cap Juluca's rates. Ask the front desk about the beach shuttle schedule the night before rather than the morning of.
The Practical Stuff
Located on Paradise Drive in The Cove, Anguilla's southwest, adjacent to the golf course area and within about a kilometer of Cove Bay beach. 29 air-conditioned units from studios to penthouse suites, all with kitchens, safes and washer/dryers. On-site: outdoor pool, children's pool, 2 spa tubs, fitness center, playground, restaurant and poolside bar, free self-parking and a free beach shuttle. Reach the island via ferry from St. Maarten to Blowing Point (about 10 minutes away by car) or by air into Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport. Reserve suites well ahead for the DecemberΓÇôApril high season.
Pair It With
- ALAK ART GALLERY — A short drive away, this local gallery makes an easy culture stop between beach sessions ΓÇö browse Anguillian art for a souvenir with more soul than a fridge magnet.
- 12th Avenue Entertainment — Nearby retail-and-entertainment spot handy for picking up extras or an evening diversion when you want a change from the resort's quiet garden pace.
- 2-BM The Smokers Corner — A neighborhood stop close to the resort for casual local flavor ΓÇö pair it with your provisioning run when stocking your suite's kitchen.