Fountain Anguilla

We loved this place but it does need updating. Our dishwasher was broken as were a few other units as we heard from others staying there. They should just take them out if they aren’t going to replace them. (I think it’s owner preference) The dishwasher and the dismal faucets are the only reason I give this property three stars. Otherwise it’s a great value and a four star property. It’s mostly great location but you will need a rental car to get around. It is harder to get dinner at this end, so plan to eat in at night and save yourself some $. I would still stay again if coming back.

Our stay at Fountain was better than we expected. Even with all the positive reviews, we were still blown away with the incredible service from before check-in until we were on our way home. The entire staff at Fountain were courteous, helpful and kind. Denise was there to meet us upon our arrival and easily accessible by message if she wasn't on the property. She helped us by personally calling restaurants and beach clubs for lunch and dinner suggestions and reservations, helped me work out our departure day plan so we didn’t spend unnecessary time at the airport, offered ideas about where to visit when. We reserved a 2-bedroom garden view for Spring Break. Our hope was that it the kids could enjoy the pool easily from the room while we got to relax. We had the Sea Grape Suite, which despite the "garden view" classification has a gorgeous view of the ocean from all the porches! We were delighted. The lanais were quiet and private, we felt like we were in our own tropical oasis enjoying coffee every morning with the local chickens pecking around the lawn. Our kids LOVED having their own room with full bathroom (with 2 sinks) and it was so nice for us as parents to have our own space too. The pool was clean and the kids enjoyed it every evening after beach hopping, and on a rare rainy morning for a little rainy day swim. It seems like the pool is skimmed daily and fully serviced at least once per week. Beds were so comfortable and bedding was soft and luxurious. We had plenty of beach towels and bath towels, which were replenished every day. Stays of 6 days or less receive daily trash and towel service (not a full clean), but we were pleasantly surprised to find that we also had beds made when the room was quickly serviced. We didn't really need full housekeeping, since we kept our unit tidy and spent most time out of the room. It was wonderful to have a fully outfitted kitchen with full sized refrigerator + freezer with filtered water and ice. The kitchen had everything we needed - pots, pans, dishes etc, plus pitchers, drip coffee maker, toaster, full size stove + oven, microwave, hot water kettle, dishwasher, dish towels, dish soap and sponges. We picked up breakfast, jugs of bottled water and snack foods at the grocery store to have when we were back in the room- it's shocking what an appetite kids (and adults) can work up relaxing on the beach- ha! There is a laundry room right next door to the unit - this keeps the room from getting hot but still very convenient to throw in a quick load of laundry mid-stay. Fountain provided laundry detergent for two loads which was so helpful. It seemed all units had access to washers and dryers. The walk to gorgeous Shoal Bay East beach is about 5 minutes down a gravel path (shoes recommended) - then kick off your flip flops and take a 6-10 minute walk along the water to Tropical Sunset to enjoy the complimentary beach chairs provided with your stay. Service and food at TS were spectacular and we

First time to Anguilla and we picked a winner with Fountain. We had a 1 BRM Pool view Penthouse and it was great. Nice view of the ocean and the pool. Great balcony with a dining table with 4 chairs and 2 other nice "lounges". Well equipped kitchen to allow us to eat breakfasts in other than a couple of visits to Le Bon Pain for some French treats. Met a number of really nice people that were staying there - post beach dip in the pool. Ate locally at Artisan, Pit Stop by Ben and Hibernia - all were terrific - make reservations. Prudence will set you up if you don't feel like doing it your self. Also ate a Veya and Straw Hat. Hard to get a bad meal on the island. We did a half day sail & snorkel with Tradition, hike and cave tour with Katouche led by Boston (with 2 B's), night kayak with Liquid Glow led by Lynn and an Island Tour with Clemvio at Quest. All are very worth doing. All in all got to 11 different beaches. What made Anguilla unique for us was the combination of so many great beaches and dining options. We've found that dining in the Caribbean is usually either fairly limited or mediocre.