If you’re coming for a visit to Anguilla, we hope you consider our beautiful beachfront escape, the Mariners Cliffside Beach Resort. We are located directly on the beach in Sandy Ground, which has the best night life on the island. The white sand and bright blue water will melt away any semblance of stress. We guarantee it.
Past the swinging doors of our welcome gate awaits pure, unadulterated relaxation.
You’ll first notice our spacious lobby where you can check in with one of our friendly receptionists.
If you look to the right you’ll see our professional tennis court where you can enjoy a game with a loved one or another friendly guest.
Each of our rooms has a spacious living area, an open shower, and a lovely porch where you can relax and listen to the surf and the salty ocean breeze flowing through the numerous palm trees on the property.
Island wildlife is abundant wherever you look.
And if swimming in the ocean is not your cup of tea, you can enjoy our beautiful swimming pool, open to all guests, with an open air bar so you can sip your favorite island drinks in the sun.
When the sun nears the horizon, lighting up the clouds in a fiery, brilliant sunset, you can feast on fine island cuisine in our beachfront bar/restaurant and watch the boats come and go.
We even feature some local artwork for those of you who are the creative types.
If you have any questions at all about accommodations or rates, please give us a ring!
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On a serious note, yesterday I explored an abandoned beach resort, known as the Mariners Cliffside Beach Resort. The place has been shut down for years, and I haven’t been able to find out how or why it happened. I assume it went down with the economy a few years back.
It’s amazing how the earth just swallows up our human constructions when we let them be. Another few years unattended and I’m sure this old resort will be almost completely unrecognizable.
It was a great experience to wander around the place and get some photos, although there was a distinctly creepy feel to it, especially considering that just a few years ago it was beautiful, well-kept, and teeming with tourists.
Hopefully one day someone decides to fix it up. It has a lot of potential and is in a great location.
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7 responses to “Mariners Cliffside Beach Resort, Sandy Ground, Anguilla, BWI”
The Mariner’s lease is presently controlled by the Canadian mafia. We think there is some kind of money-laundering scam going on. Why else would this beautiful property be left to deteriorate.
You have a great sense of humor. Thanks for the post.
KB and RS
When I read “Canadian mafia” I laughed…still not sure if there actually IS such a thing as the Canadian mafia lol
Thanks for reading! I agree, it’s a real shame that this hasn’t been fixed up. Really beautiful spot, and you can walk straight down the beach to some great bars and restaurants. If I had the money and the gumption, I’d fix it up myself!
The Canadian Mafia is no joke. Mariners closed after being hit by two hurricanes in the 1990 s . The mob got ahold of the 99 year lease and have done very little to protect the property . They tried to put the Swim with the Dolfins business there about 4 years ago and the property owner Sir Emille Gumbs let it be known who had the lease now. That put a stop to that idea.All it needs is a developer with vision to create a wonderful resort.
Interesting!
Remember fondly staying at the Mariners in the 80’s. What a great location. Such a shame how it has
fallen. A developer has to come along…..One of the nicest beaches on the island….
Do you by chance have any photos of the old resort you could share? I’d LOVE to see them!
I REMEMBER IT WELL. IS IT STILL UP FOR GRABS TODAY !!!