Telephone: 264-497-2351
And to help celebrate, two activites have been planned to
commemerate the occasion.
An Open House took place on Saturday, July 31, 1999, from
noon until 5 pm, including a tour of the 14 room
property and its facilities. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and
drinks were served.
The Lloyd's launched their special anniversary celebrations
with a cocktail reception on Friday, July 30, 1999, where the inn's
long time staff emembers, past and present, were honoured
for their dedicated service. Three employees to be honoured
were Merline Carty, Faustina Carty and Hosepha Rogers Vanterpool, who
have devoted over 40 years collective service at the guest house and who
can still be found today at the friendly inn, providing personalized service
to guests. Some guests have come back time and time again to enjoy the special
kindness of the Lloyds.
The family-run property first opened its doors in July of
1959 as a 10 room guest house, built by owner and manager
David S. Lloyd. Mr. Lloyd, a successful general contractor,
realized the need for Anguilla to have tourist accommodations during
his years of involvement with the Federation of West Indies in
the late 50s and early 60s. With no electricity and no telephone
system on the island, Lloyd built the guest house to be
a full service establishment that would provide three home-cooked
meals a day to guests, as there were no restaurants on island.
All for the price of US $8.00 per day!
As the only place in town that offered rooms and meals to
visitors, Lloyd's hosted many dignitaries and VIPs during the
early years. And even after other hotels and restaurants
opened on island in later years, Lloyd's was the caterer of
choice to provide sandwiches for the reception held in honour
of Prince Charles' visit in 1973.
In response to heavy demand, the small inn grew to 12 rooms in 1960 and 14 rooms by the mid
70s. But despite the bigger facilities, Lloyd's has remained true to its
roots over the past 40 years. Mr. Lloyd's wife, Vida, took over as the manager
of the property when David passed away in 1989, and along with their
children David and Christine, Mrs. Lloyd has kept the same family
atmosphere at the inn, which continues to charm guests.
Today, meals at Lloyd's are only offered as part of an
optional meal plan, rates have increased to US$60 per day,
and there are plans for further expansion and renovation.
But despite these changes, Lloyd's stays refreshingly the same as it
was when it opened in 1959.
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Take a 40th Anniversary Year
Lloyd's Guest House Celebrates 40 Years.
At 40, Lloyd's Guest House isn't over the hill, it's on top of
it! Poised at the crest of Crocus Hill, Anguilla's highest peak,
Lloyd's celebrates 40 years as Anguilla's oldest and longest
running accommodation establishment.
Fax: 264-497-3028
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 264-497-3028
Email: [email protected]