Zemi Beach House A New Gem in Anguilla

© Thierry Dehove Photography All rights reserved This image, or derivative works, can not be used, published, distributed or sold without written permission of the owner. http://www.thierrydehove.com

Looking for a hotel in the Caribbean on a very quiet, gorgeous beach straight out of a postcard? Wishing you could find a hotel that was kid-friendly, but equally appealing for grown-ups? Want the intimacy and stellar service of a boutique hotel, but would love the amenities of a larger property? Then run to Zemi Beach House in Anguilla. Zemi’s official pictures here, and then mine below….read on for details.

thierrydehove-Zemi-Terrace

© Thierry Dehove Photography All rights reserved This image, or derivative works, can not be used, published, distributed or sold without written permission of the owner. http://www.thierrydehove.com

I stayed at Zemi when I was on assignment in Anguilla this spring for Essentialist the new members online and mobile travel service headed up by travel guru, and former Travel & Leisure Editor in Chief Nancy Novogrod.  I’ve written about the island before for Yahoo Travel checking out Malliouhana and Cap Juluca. Zemi is set on  a quiet corner of Shoal Bay East beach, one of the most gorgeous beaches on the island (and that is saying a lot, since the island has 33 insanely stunning beaches). The majority of resorts and restaurants are located on the other side of the island, so you feel like you are truly away. With 60 rooms, Zemi offers the intimacy and service of a boutique hotel but with the amenities of a much larger property. There are two pools (one family, one adult), a magical spa set in a gorgeous Thai house, a kid’s club, two restaurants, and a chic rum tasting room.

 

Zemi_20 Knots-outside_Credit-Dylan Cross, Tambourine

You can start your day each morning with a (complimentary) breakfast buffet served here…heaven.

1 Zemi_Oceanfront Infinity Pool_Credit-Dylan Cross, Tambourine

The beds underneath the palm trees are a perfect spot to lounge for the afternoon.

Zemi_Spa Thai House-1_Credit-Dylan Cross, Tambourine

Zemi_Spa_RH

Talk about being transported, the spa feels like an entirely different world. They restored a former Thai house that was on the property and turned it into a zen oasis. Complimentary yoga takes place on this deck several mornings a week. There is a hammam and the holistic menu includes Thai massage.

Zemi_bldg2_Deluxe_King

 

Zemi_bldg2_3bd_bedroom_2

Done in a soothing palette with lots of natural materials–teak, sisal, and rattan, the offer a modern take on beach style.

My pics below:

Let’s start with the views….With a couple of exceptions, most rooms feature incredible views. Check out a few below:

IMG_5629

 

IMG_5635

These are the views from the beachfront suites–enormous apartment-style rooms right on the beach.

Photo Credit: Sara Bliss for Hotel Chic

This beachfront suite features a shaded plunge pool and you are steps from the sand…

 

IMG_5670

IMG_5668

These are some views from room 414.

IMG_5666 Sara Bliss for Hotel Chic Photo Credit: Sara Bliss for Hotel Chic

A few beach views.

Photo Credit: Sara Bliss for Hotel Chic

Poster beds, batik pillows…love these room details.

Images Courtesy of Zemi Beach and Sara Bliss for Hotel Chic

Hotel Chic