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Quintessence Hotel, Relais and Chateaux

A nine-suite Relais and Chateaux hotel on secluded Long Bay on Anguilla’s north-west coast, built over ten years by owner Geoffrey Fieger, with an international art collection displayed throughout including original works in every suite, a wine cellar of over 550 vintages including nearly 75 champagnes labeled exclusively for the property, and French-Caribbean cuisine at Julian’s by Chef Dominique Thevenet. No children under 12.

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Quintessence Hotel stands on Long Bay on Anguilla’s north-west coast, one of the island’s most secluded beaches. Built over ten years by owner Geoffrey Fieger, it is Anguilla’s first Relais and Chateaux property, with nine suites spread across three floors of a building constructed stone by stone to a single vision. No children under 12 are permitted.

Fieger built the hotel around three things that remain central to the property today. The first is his international art collection, accumulated over decades and displayed throughout the hotel, with a dedicated gallery on site and original works in every suite.

The second is the wine cellar, which holds over 550 individual vintages including nearly 75 champagnes, with bottles sourced and labeled exclusively for Quintessence. The third is the kitchen, led by Chef Dominique Thevenet, a Lyon-born chef who has spent four decades working across France, the United States, and the Caribbean, and who has been at the center of Anguilla’s reputation as the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean since the 1990s.

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Food and Drink

Julian’s is the hotel’s Relais and Chateaux restaurant, named after Fieger’s eldest son and led by Chef Dominique Thevenet, who brings four decades of French culinary experience to a menu built around French-Caribbean cuisine using locally sourced ingredients and daily fresh catches.

The wine list draws on the hotel’s cellar of over 550 vintages, with bottles sourced and labeled exclusively for Quintessence. A champagne room and wine cellar are available for private tastings. Coral Beach Bar is the hotel’s casual beachfront venue, serving island dishes, cocktails, and drinks on the sand at Long Bay throughout the day and into the evening.
Spa and Wellness

The Aidan Spa offers a program of personalized treatments, massages, and beauty services, with products drawn from the natural landscape of Anguilla.

A fitness center, infinity pool, hot tub, and outdoor tennis court complete the wellness offering on site.
Location

Quintessence Hotel stands on Long Bay on Anguilla’s north-west coast, one of the island’s most secluded beaches.

The Long Bay stretch of coast is quieter than Meads Bay or Rendezvous Bay to the east, giving the property a more removed feel while remaining a short drive from Anguilla’s restaurant scene and the west coast beaches. The ferry to Marigot on French Saint Martin is around 25 minutes by car, and Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport is around 25 minutes by car.

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Room Types

Garden Suites

Located on the main floor, individually designed with Versailles-patterned floors, vaulted cedar ceilings, local timber furniture, and original works from Fieger’s art collection.

Each opens onto the tropical gardens and the beach beyond, with butler service and direct access to Long Bay beach throughout.

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Oceanfront Suites

Positioned on the upper floors looking directly over Long Bay, with Versailles-patterned floors, vaulted cedar ceilings, and original art throughout.

Each has a private balcony, king bed, walk-in shower, soaking tub, and butler service.

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Penthouse Suite

Occupies the top floor with the most complete ocean views on the property, the same individually designed interiors carried throughout, a private terrace, king bed, marble bathroom, and butler service.

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