Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club

We recently visited Anguilla for the very first time and enjoyed the most fantastic experience at the Aurora Resort. My wife, daughter (16y/o), and son (12y/o) are naturally drawn to the beach and were looking for a relaxing, less touristy, and rejuvenating time to connect as a family, which is exactly what we achieved during our week-long stay. The staff were absolutely amazing! In particular, Justin Time and Jaylano made us feel at home at Rendezvous Beach by always checking in, making us feel welcome, and even encouraging us to use the complimentary catamaran rides to snorkel with colorful fish and admire the majestic sea turtles. Anguilla itself is a hidden gem, and we are already counting the days to when we can return. Sincere thanks to all at the Aurora Resort who helped to enhance our experience in a positive way. We look forward to visiting you again in the future! Best, The Kleiman Family

Aurora in Anguilla has become a second home to our family — we’ve visited more than 25 times, and each visit only gets better, thanks to the incredible team, especially Justin. Justin is truly the heart and soul of our experience at Aurora. His attention to detail, warmth, and genuine care for each guest is unmatched. He consistently goes above and beyond to make us feel not just welcomed, but valued and truly at home. It’s rare to find someone so dedicated, and we feel incredibly lucky to know him. This trip, we also had the pleasure of meeting Naveen, whose leadership is immediately evident. He carries himself with kindness, professionalism, and deep respect from his staff. Like Justin, Naveen makes every guest feel like family, and his influence is felt throughout the entire resort. To Justin, Naveen, and the entire Aurora team — thank you from the bottom of our hearts for always making our time with you so special. We look forward to many more visits and cherished memories!

We have been coming back to this resort for 15 years; back when it was once called Cuisinart. There is something special that this resort holds. Once you stay here you realize it and come back year after year. It’s the familiar faces, the exceptional experiences, the amazing staff and the beauty that Anguilla brings to this special place. Some of the amazing staff that we have had over the year is Justin Otto. He makes the guest experience one of a kind. He is always accommodating any requests we may have. We look forward to seeing him every visit. Also, Teresa at the pool sets us up everyday with our chairs without even asking. She’s the best. When we need beach chairs and cocktails Kemi is the guy to ask for.

As first-rate as every accommodation and aspect of Aurora Anguilla is, what makes the place special are the people on the frontlines who take care of your every conceivable need. I am 56 years-old and have vacationed at several 5-star hotels over the years. I have never experienced better service – anywhere, at any venue (hotel, restaurant, etc.), the lone exception being Aurora’s predecessor Cuisinart (which was as good). If we had any wish or a problem arose, our personal concierge Mirielle was like a genie. It’s as she snaps her fingers and whatever the need, it is immediately met. She makes the response appear that seamless, but it’s because she knows exactly what to do or who to contact and works tirelessly out of sight. From the moment we first arrived, the person who greeted us in front – Justin Time – immediately made us feel taken care of. Justin is a well-spring of ever-flowing positivity, joy, and warmth. He sincerely cares about you and wants you and your family to be happy. He checked on us at least 2x a day. Ijeoma at the front desk was invariably helpful -- remarkably efficient, timely and responsive. Everyone – the restaurant staff, the bartenders, the housekeeping staff, the concierge – is incredibly helpful, responsive, and timely, not to mention unfailingly warm and related persons. Marlon at watersports took us on a great snorkeling trip over on the other side of the bay. Marlon is a generous spirit. He spent considerably more time sailing us around Rendezvous Bay simply because he could - it was the end of the day and no one was waiting to go sailing. We enjoyed his stories about the history of the various venues dotting Rendezvous Bay. The lifeguards at the Water Park and their Supervisor (I think his name is Richard) do a great job striking the right balance between keeping the kids safe and always having smiles on their faces. They work very hard; it does not go unnoticed. My one complaint -- and this is likely the case not just at Aurora but other nice hotels on Anguilla -- is that these extremely hard-working people do not get paid enough. I don’t know exactly what their hourly wages are, but I heard from several reliable sources around the island that they do not get paid much. What all of them do requires skillful means -- an enticing combination of competence and personal qualities -- that in my experience is rare, even at 5-star hotels. Their wages should reflect it.

From the moment we arrived at the Aurora Golf Resort, we knew we were in for something special. The grounds are stunning, the golf course is immaculate, and the views are picture-perfect—but what truly made our stay exceptional was the level of service we received, especially from the head concierge, Justin Time. Justin was an absolute gem. He took the time to get to know our family, including our kids’ favorite snacks and activities, and made sure every detail of our trip was seamless. From arranging last-minute dinner reservations to organizing a private boat excursion for our family, Justin went above and beyond every step of the way. He checked in with us daily, always with a warm smile and helpful suggestion to make the most of our time. It’s rare to find someone so genuinely committed to making your stay perfect, and Justin did exactly that. Thank you, Justin, and the entire Aurora team for giving us a vacation we’ll never forget. We’re already planning our next trip back!