Carimar is basically a beachfront condo complex with around 35 units. Some units directly on the beach and others just off the beach. It is not a five star facility, maybe a four minus or a three...but it doesn't matter because everything is well maintained, the staff is great and the setting /location is unbeatable.
If you want to stay up late partying at the pool bar this is not the place for you (it doesn't have a pool). If you want to get away to rest and relax there is no better place and the Island of Anguilla is just the BEST! The beach is FANTASTIC, pristine and not many people at all.

I just returned from a wonderful stay at Carimar Beach Club (I have stayed there before) and I was so impressed with the beautiful condition of the resort- the addition of more flowers on the property and how lovely the landscaping is. The great staff at Carimar are always so pleasant and helpful. Mead's Bay Beach is just beautiful, the ultimate walking beach. The constant updating and improvements make Carimar an ideal vacation location. As I like to try out new restaurants, I especially like that I can either walk to some excellent restaurants or drive a short distance to enjoy some of the best dining in the Caribbean. I had an Oceanview Suite and loved the view. I will return to Carimar and recommend it to anyone.

Joyce Nelson, Peabody, MA

Decent spot, well kept for an older place with no a/c other than bedroom. Bedroom a/c was not too cool. Try for upper room near beach. Cannot believe so many gave 5 stars. Good value and beach is tremendous. Rating hotel not beach though. Did not find staff friendly. Blanchards next door was great for lunch. Mahi blt was spectacular.

Spent three nights (July'12) and what a lovely experience. Beautiful long beach setting, well-decorated & appointed condo-like 2 bedroom with a full kitchen. People are most helpful and attentive to your needs. A comfortable, tasteful, and colorful condo type experience. The entire resort is so well-maintained that it looks brand new. (We drove to the Anguilla Guest House which we briefly considered and were so glad we did our research and chose not to stay there. It looks pretty bad. And for a bit more you could get heaven.) Meads Bay easily rivals Shoal Bay/Beach as the best beach. But there are so many great beaches. Overall, though an expensive island, Carimar was a good value: a high-end choice for a modest level budget. (for Anguilla, that is) Though many cite the fact that the bedrooms are the only rooms that are air-conditioned as a negative, we didn't find it an issue. The island receives strong breezes, even in July, and is noticeably cooler than St. Martin. The mornings are cool, perfect to enjoy a balcony or dining room breakfast, if you choose. And generally there are amply screens windows and doors when you are in. The A/C works very well at night. Would, and want to, return.