Sandy Island
Sandy Island
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
Sandy Island is a small cay off Sandy Ground beach in Anguilla. It is quite possibly the most beautiful place one will ever visit. A popular off island getaway, Sandy Island offers visitors a sensational tropical experience. It’s far away enough for that quintessential Robinson Crusoe feeling, yet close enough to stay connected to the mainland. The Restaurant opens daily serving fresh seafood and grilled meats, and the bar is fully stocked with ice cold beers and spirits from around the world.
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- India B6 contributionsSandy Island is delightful!I've been to Sandy Island twice, and each time we've had a wonderful experience. The food is amazing, and the staff is always friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. A special mention to Dean, the manager, who is incredibly personable and truly enhances the overall experience. We've enjoyed the snapper, lobster, and the curry shrimp appetizer—each of which I highly recommend.Visited August 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten August 24, 2024
- Beth KShawnee, Kansas1,660 contributionsStopped as part of our boat tourWe stopped at Sandy Island as part of our boat tour. We wish we were there on a beautiful and sunny day, but our trip was on a rainy and windy day. I know that the weather can't be controlled, but that was truly the only disappointment. Our boat had eight people and we stopped at Sandy Island for lunch and cocktails. The prices were truly high, but when we were leaving we realized that the restaurant crew was leaving at the same time and they had coolers that they were bringing back, so we know that everything had to be brought from Anguilla. I had the seafood salad for lunch with had plenty of seafood and greens. People in our group also had the Sandy Island rum punch which they thought was good. Wish we could have been there when the water was calm as I am sure it would have been a beautiful day there!Visited November 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten November 27, 2024
- Curiosity095897634998 contributionsSo glad I spent the day on Sandy Island!Was hesitant because I read mixed reviews. So glad we went. Was a windy day but beautiful skies. Everyone there was absolutely friendly especially "Puff" behind the bar. It was a little pricey but what I expected. I ordered the lobster and ribs combo and it was hands down the best lobster and meal I had during my week on Anguilla!Visited January 2025Traveled as a coupleWritten January 31, 2025
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Kristina
Long Island, NY58 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
We went in the afternoon and had the whole island to ourselves. We had some delicious shrimp and a few drinks and spent the next 2 hours splashing around in the warm water! I highly recommend going when you come to Anguilla. It may be a little pricey, but how many times are you going to lounge on a sandbar this year??
Written November 22, 2023
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Reverie72
101 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
My husband and I went to Sandy Island with our dive master and boat captain and had an absolute blast!! The crew on island is exceptional, fun, and the service was fantastic!! These guys were a riot, we just loved them!! The crayfish was exceptional and the Ship Wreck earned its name (insert big eye emoji here! Ha). We will definitely be back!
Written February 6, 2024
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Karen H
Snohomish, WA9 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Had a great day on Sandy Island. I ate the Rasta plate and my honey had the ribs and chicken combo. Ferry ride is $40 per person and beach chairs are $10 pp before you start ordering be aware that it's already on your tab. Fun day. We rode the boat back with the crew at the end of the day.
Written January 7, 2024
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Germana M
Rome, Italy33 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Anguilla has many beaches much more beautiful than this one.
The restaurant is dirty and very expensive.
Excessive taxes and costs.
The sea is almost always rough and not as seen in the images.
There is no comparison with other beaches.
Round trip for 2 people + 1 dish at the restaurant (only one chicken dish) 150 dollars. Madness!
The restaurant is dirty and very expensive.
Excessive taxes and costs.
The sea is almost always rough and not as seen in the images.
There is no comparison with other beaches.
Round trip for 2 people + 1 dish at the restaurant (only one chicken dish) 150 dollars. Madness!

Written February 29, 2024
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l0ve2fly
Portland, OR36 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
We were charged $40pp for the ride back and forth (out-of-date information suggests this fee is waived with lunch , but it wasn’t). We were amongst the first to place our lunch orders and waited 2.5 hours for the food. The server offered us rum punch to ease the wait - and none of the six we ended up ordering over 3.5 hours were comped. We spent $700 for two adults and three kids for the day and lunch (two lobster salads, but one kid cheeseburger and one ribs in the order as well!). What a terrible shock to get this bill alongside my dreadful sunburn.
Written March 31, 2023
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K D
Brooklyn9 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
This felt a bit over-hyped. It was a quick boat ride from Sandy Ground. Once out there, it was windy which made it feel less relaxing. The wind also made the water rougher here than elsewhere on Anguilla, and most people did not go in the water or get to snorkel because of it. My favorite part was walking around the small island, and looking at what lurked in the tide pools.
I found the restaurant to be over-priced. I paid $63 for a lobster - one half was small and dried out, the other a decent size and moist. They basically charge you whatever they want as they say it's by the pound. That felt like a wasted splurge, as it was one of my least favorite meals and the most expensive on Anguilla. Also, they didn't have a drink menu and charged $10 for a beer. Yes, they have to transport everything to the island. I get it. It would help if they were more upfront about prices so you knew more what to expect. All in all, it wasn't as interesting or relaxing as I thought it would be. It's not a must see and do, in my opinion.
I found the restaurant to be over-priced. I paid $63 for a lobster - one half was small and dried out, the other a decent size and moist. They basically charge you whatever they want as they say it's by the pound. That felt like a wasted splurge, as it was one of my least favorite meals and the most expensive on Anguilla. Also, they didn't have a drink menu and charged $10 for a beer. Yes, they have to transport everything to the island. I get it. It would help if they were more upfront about prices so you knew more what to expect. All in all, it wasn't as interesting or relaxing as I thought it would be. It's not a must see and do, in my opinion.
Written May 4, 2022
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Stephanie M
29 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Food was just as good as everywhere else but beware the cost! So first $8 per each little bottle of water. If you come by their water taxi, they charge you $20 per each beach chair. We came by excursion so we did not get charged like everyone else. They also charged us 13% sales tax plus an additional 15% service charged that they claim was not the tip and made us provide a cash tip on top of that. They also made us and the other hotel guests we were traveling with all charge it to one credit card since we came on the same boat. So we had to Venmo one person the money at the end. I came here because of TikTok recommendation but definitely thought it wasn't worth it and trying to save other people from our experience. I also spoke with other people who went there as well and they all said the same thing so I know it wasn't just our experience alone.
Written November 12, 2022
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nono n
United States688 contributions
Jan 2022
We had the whole island to ourselves for about two hours until others showed up.
A little bit of decent snorkeling on the western shore.
For lunch, drinks, and the water taxi out and back, expect to pay about $90 per person.
A little bit of decent snorkeling on the western shore.
For lunch, drinks, and the water taxi out and back, expect to pay about $90 per person.
Written October 3, 2022
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jklondon_9
London164 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
We spent an afternoon here this week, whilst a lot of the reviews point out how expensive it is, it’s also a once in a lifetime opportunity.
The drinks are good, but the food is average at best.
We had a lovely afternoon of swimming and taking photos. There were not many people when we went, so it was like a small private island :)
I don’t know if we’ll get the chance to visit Anguilla again, so we are glad we went.
The drinks are good, but the food is average at best.
We had a lovely afternoon of swimming and taking photos. There were not many people when we went, so it was like a small private island :)
I don’t know if we’ll get the chance to visit Anguilla again, so we are glad we went.
Written January 13, 2023
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Anna L
3 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
The guys at this place were all high and didn’t know what was going on. It took us an extremely long time to get served anything and there was no one there! Also, they legitimately scammed us on taxes and the restaurant fees and charged us twice for the boat ride over! It was so frustrating trying to get a refund! I was so disappointed in the experience and level of service I would never go back and I would tell others not to go! It’s not worth it.
Written March 28, 2023
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We are going to Anguilla in a week and wondering if we should waste our time here. Are these horrible reviews true about this beach bar spot?
Written April 5, 2024
Why does it say in Wikipedia and elsewhere online that Sandy Island, Angiulla doesn't exist? They make it sound like it's entirely imaginary!
Written December 28, 2023
We love Sandy Island and will be coming back to Anguilla in March. Is the restaurant operating on Mondays?
Written February 15, 2023
Are there umbrellas to use on sandy island?
Written June 10, 2019
Yes! But remember, take your wallet!
Written June 14, 2019
Stephanie D
San Diego, California
Where do you catch the boats to go over to Sandy Island?
Written April 21, 2017
At the small dock in Sandy Ground. One of our agents will greet and assist you.
Written April 22, 2017
My husband & I are come down to Anguilla in late April 2017. How often do the shuttles run from Anguilla to/from Sandy Island in the day?
Written January 31, 2017
they go out every day, but you are best to call just in case there is a private function
Written February 1, 2017
how long does it take to get to Sandy island? from where in Anguilla can someone take a boat/ferry?
Written September 3, 2016
Guests catch the shuttle from the small pier in Sandy Ground next to the Marine and Customs office. It takes 5 minutes out of the harbour. We look forward to seeing you on beautiful Sandy Island!
Written September 4, 2016
Hi, We are headed to Anguilla on our honeymoon August 1-11th in August. I wanted to check out Sandy Island. When you say everything was closed...did you mean the little restaurant on sandy island? I don't like big crowds either, but wanted to make sure I was visiting at a good time. Thank you so so much for any help.
ashlee
Written November 15, 2015
You should be fine in August. I go to St. Martin on a regular basis, most of the business owners will take their own vacation late September and October in between their seasons.
Sandy Island is really just a dot of sand in the ocean, looks like a computer screen saver, totally awesome. While we there we did not eat or drink anything, but it sure smelled good whatever it was that they were cooking.
Anquilla is so beautiful, enjoy!
Written November 16, 2015
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