We stay in the resort for 10 days and everything was just as I expected. The beach front villa are really "unique", with fantastic view and very comfortable. We still remember how nice was to fall asleep with the background sound of the see. didn't have any problems with water or light, as reported in other feedback. The position is, as far as we have seen, one of the best in the island. Bart, well, is just the best host you can find!!! The resort is a three star and for the service provided I can say that is even superior.
Recommended to all couples that wish to spend a relaxing period, in a unique place, with the feeling to be within friends.

Marco & Carla
Italy

I think the best way for me to describe Rendezvous Bay Resort is where dream meets reality. I felt like we walked into a commercial for a remote island getaway. Rendezvous Bay resort is at one far end of Rendezvous Bay. Beach is all white sand, you can walk about 30 meters into clear blue water. If you like to be away from everything, this is your spot.There are only three hotels on the beach which was about 2-3 miles long, spaced out so there is not a lot of traffic. Dinner was great. The menu mimic that of one of the islands Great Restaurants, Koal Keel one of the nicest restaurants on the island. The entire staff was outstanding. Our flight got in late and we had someone there to greet us with sandwiches, a fruit basket, and of course, Bart's famous rum punch. All in all the staff went out of their way to make the most relaxing and romantic vacation we've ever had.

I was told the hammock I spent a good 2 hours a day in be ready and waiting for us in November. The return trip was booked before we left the island...

On June 8th, my husband and I arrived by ferry in beautiful Anguilla. This was our first trip to the island and we fell in love with it and it's people instantly. We stayed at Rendezvous Bay Hotel & Villas. Upon arrival, Bart met us at the office and was extremely kind and friendly. He treated us to drinks before showing us to our room. I had never had rum punch before and boy was it delicious! Our villa was absolutely amazing. It was clean, very spacious and the view took our breath away. The staff at the hotel were all very nice. My favorite hotel resident though was Rex. My husband, Nick, said that I was cheating on him with Rex!! To explain, Rex is a golden retriever who lives at RBH. He is the sweetest dog ever and loves nothing more than to swim with you out in the ocean and then sleep next to your lounger in the sand. We joked that we probably took more pictures of him than anything else RBH is closing this month for renovations. We learned from Bart that they are renovating existing villas this year and then closing next summer to build more going down the beach! We thought the villas were very nice so we can't wait to see how the renovations look. All in all, I don't think I have a single complaint about the hotel. We got the summer escape package that included daily breakfast, a lunch at Smokey's, 2 day car rental and a tour. We couldn't believe what we got for the price we paid. For being such an expensive island, we really feel that we got the best deal around.

Beach: Our beach was just immaculate. It was never anything but pure white fine sand. The groundskeepers kept it very clean and there were never more than 4 or 5 people on the beach. We were often the only ones. The surf was calm and the water, well, need I elaborate? We even talked to a couple from Cuisinart who said they liked our beach much better than theirs. We saw them several times after that on our beach! We spent a great deal of time just lounging on the beach reading books---I went through 4 of them while I was there. The snorkeling area was great too. There was a lot of coral, fish, sea urchins and we even met a huge sea turtle. Along the beach we found a ton of neat shells---very cheap souveniers! Nick is a geologist, so of course, he had to take back a bunch of rocks. Imagine the looks we got from airport security when they saw that he was carrying a backpack full of rocks!

Food:
Cedar Grove--We had breakfast everyday at the hotel and it was great. I usually got fruit or yogurt and pastries. Nick went for the pancakes, bacon, eggs etc. We both always enjoyed everything. Those pastries were great---I'm glad it was a long walk from our villa to the restaurant b/c I ate way too many croissants! We had a few lunches and dinners at the hotel as well. Nick really liked their fish sandwiches. I had a club a few times that was really good, but the plantain chips were my weakness. For dinner, the pumpkin lobster bisque is a must have. The trigger fish and scallops were great too. I can't remember what all we tried there, but we never tried something that we didn't think was delicious! Also, they only charged an extra five dollars to deliver the food to our villa---definitely worth it

We stayed at RBH in a beachfront villa in May 06 for part of our 20th anniversary trip. We loved it!

We prefer small, laid-back, quiet properties, and this was perfect. The room was immaculate and had all the basics. We had no trouble with water pressure and appreciated the refrigerator and complimentary bottle of water each day. The setting is not over-manicured and has an authentic feel to it.

According to the locals it had been an unusually rainy spring and as a consequence the biting bugs were worse than usual for that time of year. Get some of the new, no stink Off or the bug repellent of your pleasure and go enjoy this wonderful island!

The food at the restaurant, Cedar Grove, was superb and we loved the small, intimate setting. Some nights after dinner we got drinks and sat on the porch near the community room and art gallery and just enjoyed the warm, convivial atmosphere.

The beach is sooooooo beautiful; the water is warm and incredibly clear, and there were very few people. We had folks in the villa next to us, but dividers between the porches worked well to maintain a feeling of privacy. The beach is great for walking and its not too far to walk down to Bankie Banks Dune Preserve (super fun and funky) for drinks and music; it is just past the Cuisinart resort.

A recent review mentioned security issues. We saw the security guys a lot, especially because we would walk the beach at night. There was always a fellow stationed on the beach at the end of the RBH property and that made us feel better as the beach is wonderfully undeveloped for a bit before hitting the next, small resort.

The beach-facing doors on our villa were not the most robust and are showing the strain of the humidity, but they locked and we did not feel vulnerable. We kept valuables in the safe and because we were later visiting an island where security was reported to be a bigger issue, we only carried copies of our passports when out and about. One night there was an incredible, three-hour, sustained thunderstorm with intense rains. We felt wonderfully secure in our room and were glad in the morning to have only the air conditioner and the lapping of the waves as our background noise.

We loved Anguilla. We loved that it is not super-developed; the only US chain we saw any sign of was a Subway shop. (We don’t travel to find same old, same old.) The people are warm and friendly. We drove all over and had no problems. Bart arranged rental of a right-hand driving car, which was delivered to the resort. (We traveled to some “other-side” driving countries last year and having the right-hand drive car, kept my husband oriented.)

As for dining, we did not have a bad meal. We loved walking down to Cedar Grove at RBH, reveled in the on-the-water setting and friendly service at Straw Hat, and casual atmospheres at Tastey’s and Smokeys. The latter is also on the water, but our view was lost when yet another thunderstorm brought strong winds and a driving rain against which the window covers had to be lowered. We also highly recommend the smoothie stand/arts and crafts shop right off the roundabout to Sandy Ground. It is run by some US-expatriates who are fun to chat with while enjoying their yummy drinks.

We did the catamaran trip on Chocolat and very much enjoyed the snorkeling, the company, the food and drink. Another day we drove to Crocus Bay and bought a ride with Calvin to Little Bay for some wondrous snorkeling. We arrived early for lunch at Gwen’s Reggae Grill on Shoal Bay East, but she made us tasty, huge lunches anyway. SBE is also gorgeous and the resorts there looked nice, if you wanted to be with a few more people, but still not crowded.

Finally, as a side note, I had a slight medical issue which needed attention on a Saturday. The office staff gave us directions to the medical center in The Valley where I was seen first by a nurse, later by a physician, and then obtained two medications all for less than $100, payable by cash, credit card or traveler check. Like any walk-in center, there was a little wait, but we were entertained by a TV featuring old US shows – brought back memories!

In sum, if you like a nice, casual, warm, uncrowded place to stay and not break the bank, the RBH villas are the ticket. The “Garden Rooms” are in need of updating, and are a bit back from the beach, but depending on your budget and expectations, could be just fine too.