The complimentary rum punch upon arrival helped, too.

Here, she says, the emphasis is on relaxation and tranquility.

Read on for my full review of Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel.

one of the pools at Cap Juluca

Scenic views of the beach and water from one of the resort pools.Credit:Courtesy of Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, Anguilla

My travel companion and I went with the latter, using it almost exclusively at mealtimes.

Food & Drink

There are four different dining destinations at Cap Juluca.

The Spa

My visit occurred prior to the opening of the new Cap Juluca Spa by Guerlain.

Cap Juluca bedroom

Ocean views from inside a guest room bedroom.Edgardo Contreras/Courtesy of Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, Anguilla

The seven-treatment room spa is billed as a sanctuary for holistic healing [that] provides a multisensory approach.

Open-air courtyards with lush tropical foliage and an infinity pool look out onto the ocean.

Here, theres a sacred fountain inspired by the original Arawak fountain discovered in Anguilla over 1,500 years ago.

Cap Juluca lobby

The Cap Juluca lobby.Edgardo Contreras/Courtesy of Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, Anguilla

The clientele includes honeymooners and those celebrating anniversaries, birthdays, and other special occasions.

Though the property is not ADA-compliant, it is relatively flat.

The hotel recommends anyone with mobility concerns book a ground-floor room close to the Main House.

Horseback riding on the beach

Guests riding horses on the beach during sunset.Courtesy of Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, Anguilla

If you choose the latter option, Id suggest book-ending your trip with a night or two inSaint Martin.

Cap Juluca spa treatment room

Ocean views from one of the spa treatment rooms.Courtesy of Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, Anguilla

Cap Juluca guest room terrace and pool

A guest room’s terrace and personal plunge pool looking out to the beach.Edgardo Contreras/Courtesy of Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, Anguilla

Exterior view of Cap Juluca

Exterior view of Cap Juluca along with blue waters and white sand beaches in Anguilla.Lydia Mansel/Travel + Leisure