Quintessence Hotel · Private Transfer
Long Bay, Long Bay Village, Anguilla
Long Bay is one of those beaches where the name almost undersells it. It stretches in a wide arc on Anguilla's north-west coast, relatively sheltered, and at low tide the sand extends further than you'd expect. Quintessence Hotel sits at one end of it, and its 12 suites make it among the most intimate luxury properties on the island — by design.
The hotel is only 10–15 minutes from Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport — the shortest transfer time of any of Anguilla's significant luxury properties. Your chauffeur meets you in arrivals, and you're at the hotel before you've properly finished adjusting to the island air. For small parties wanting discretion and speed, the combination of Quintessence's scale and that journey time is hard to beat.
If you're arriving by ferry from St Maarten, Blowing Point is around 20–25 minutes away. The journey takes you along the island's western roads — a pleasant enough introduction to Anguilla before the hotel does the rest.
About The Property
The number matters more than it might seem. At this scale, the hotel cannot operate as a resort — it operates more like a private house that happens to accommodate guests. Every interaction reflects that. Nothing is impersonal.
Each suite has its own private plunge pool. The practical effect is that you have no reason to share a pool with anyone else unless you want to — a level of privacy that larger properties simply cannot offer regardless of their room rates.
A wide, uncrowded arc of beach with clear water and a consistent depth that makes it good for swimming at most tides. The hotel's position on the bay means there is rarely another soul in view from the water.
With 12 suites and a full staff, the ratio is exceptional. Requests that would require advance notice at a larger property are handled the same day — sometimes within the hour. It's worth using this to your advantage.
Of Anguilla's major luxury hotels, Quintessence is the nearest to Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport. The 10–15 minute transfer means you lose almost no island time in transit — particularly relevant for shorter stays.
The hotel has no pool deck to be seen from, no lobby bar where other guests congregate, no communal spaces designed to generate activity. If what you want from a holiday is to be left entirely alone in beautiful surroundings, this is built for it.
Quintessence Hotel is approximately 10–15 minutes from Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport — the shortest transfer time of any of Anguilla's major luxury properties. Island Life Luxury Transfers provides a private chauffeur with meet and greet in arrivals, luggage handling, and direct transfer from $110.
Quintessence Hotel is on Long Bay on the north-west coast, approximately 10–15 minutes from the airport. It is the closest major luxury hotel to the airport on the island.
Yes. Blowing Point Ferry Terminal is approximately 20–25 minutes from Quintessence Hotel. A private chauffeur can be pre-booked to meet you at the terminal with a name board and transfer you directly to the hotel.
Transfers start from $110 for the Mini Sprinter Van (up to 7 passengers) and $200 for the Sprinter Van (up to 15 passengers), from either the airport or Blowing Point.
Yes. Every booking includes real-time flight monitoring at no extra charge. Your driver adjusts for delays automatically — no calls needed from you.
Yes. Return transfers to the airport or Blowing Point can be pre-booked. We recommend confirming your departure transfer at the same time as your arrival booking.
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