Must-see hotels in Caribbean

  • Villa Mirador de Mayabe

    Holguín

    Cresting the Loma de Mayabe, 10km southeast of Holguín, this large hilltop compound includes adorable bungalows tucked into lush grounds. The views,…

  • Forres Park Guest House & Farm

    Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast

    This guesthouse/resort is a top choice for birdwatchers. All rooms have balconies and the plushest sports a whirlpool tub. Excellent meals are cooked on…

  • Mango Bay Resort

    Virgin Gorda

    Located on the tranquil beach at Mahoe Bay, this lush and quiet resort is a compound of 12 Italian-style duplex villas. The most expensive are at the…

  • Todo Blanco

    Las Galeras

    Living up to its 'All White' name, this whitewashed, well-established inn sits atop a small hillock a short walk from the end of the main drag. Rooms are…

  • Little Cayman Beach Resort

    Cayman Islands

    The largest resort on the island (which isn't saying much) is a perfect base for your diving vacation. Some 28 stylishly tropical rooms surround the pool,…

  • Carib Inn

    Bonaire

    Long-time resident Bruce Bowker extends a warm and personable welcome at his waterside compound on the southern side of town. Surrounding a small pool,…

  • Greenhouse

    Habana Vieja

    A fabulous Old Town casa run by Eugenio and Fabio, who have added superb design features to their huge colonial home. Check out the terrace fountain and…

  • Jamaica Pegasus

    Kingston

    This 17-story property overlooking Emancipation Park is a long-established and trusted feature of Jamaica's business-travel scene, and there constantly…

  • Company House Hotel

    St Croix

    Christiansted's one-time budget option got a revamp in 2019 and came out the other end a smart-looking boutique hotel whose design elements play off the…

  • Casa Kirenia

    Playa Larga

    OK, it's not abutting the beach, but the modernity, cleanliness and attention to detail at this bright orange house make up for the short walk. Three…

  • Tamarind Hotel

    Barbados

    Everything is discreet about this understated luxury resort, which has a hacienda motif, right on the beach at Paynes Bay. The 100 units are decked out in…

  • DeMontevin Lodge

    Port Antonio

    This venerable Victorian guesthouse – built in 1881 – has a homey ambience that blends modern kitsch and antiques reminiscent of granny’s parlor, or some…

  • La Familia

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    Friendly Italian-run guesthouse just off the main road with a clutch of simple but cheery rooms decorated with old ska and reggae vinyl records. There's…

  • Secret Harbour Beach Resort

    US Virgin Islands

    Secret Harbour is a family favorite, with 48 suites filling four buildings right on the serene, palmy, same-named beach with water-sports opportunities…

  • White Bay Villas & Seaside Cottages

    British Virgin Islands

    Here you can choose from view-tastic beachfront villas ranging from one-bedroom cottages to three-bedroom spreads. All units have kitchen and wi-fi…

  • Ambassabeth Cabins

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    These five rustic wooden cabins, a community tourism project of the Bowden Pen Farmers Association, have running water but no electricity. Staying here,…

  • Rio Vista Resort & Villas

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    This guesthouse sits atop a ridge above the Rio Grande near the turnoff for Rafter’s Rest, 6km west of Port Antonio. The house, in gingerbread plantation…

  • Coral Mist Beach Hotel

    Barbados

    This fairly compact and traditional beachfront hotel wins plaudits for its ideal beachfront location. All 32 rooms have kitchen facilities, balconies and…

  • Lagarto Ciudad

    Cienfuegos

    A classic, eclectic Cienfuegos building dating from the 1920s and stuffed with all the city's calling cards: columns, antique beds, tiled floors, vitrales…

  • Perla del Mar

    Cienfuegos

    Opened in the 2010s, Perla del Mar takes the ‘historical boutique’ hotel theme of the nearby Palacio Azul and updates it to the 1950s. The nine rooms have…

  • Hotel Velazco

    Matanzas

    This lovely period hotel harks back to the early years of the Cuban Republic – the original 1902 fin-de-siècle style blends seamlessly with the horses,…

  • Viceroy Sugar Beach

    St Lucia

    Boasting the best location on the island, nestled in a coconut grove smack between the Pitons, this luxurious resort opens onto a perfect white-sand beach…

  • Hostal Amigos de Barceló

    Cienfuegos

    A once tiny house in a Cienfuegos backstreet that has been radically refurbished to include six super-modern rooms and a rooftop terrace bar that might…

  • Ángel y Isabel

    Cienfuegos

    Location, location, location. Ángel and Isabel's place is one of many architecturally accomplished abodes on the coveted mansion-studded final stretch of…

  • Little Good Harbour

    Barbados

    This fine hotel has 21 one- to three-bedroom villas in a little compound mostly across the road from the water. The decor combines wicker with linens in…

  • Rooms

    Ocho Rios

    This family-friendly resort has all the trappings of an all-inclusive, without being one. Rooms are spacious and fresh, and all face either the sea or the…

  • Yellow Bird Hotel

    Barbados

    This modern, four-story block sits right at the west entrance to the Gap. Excellent modern studios have kitchens and all the mod cons, but the best part…

  • Pineapple Fields

    Eleuthera

    This impressive luxury resort is regularly touted as one of the best in the Bahamas and has one and two-bedroom condos with full kitchens set in a…

  • Casa Papo y Niulvys

    Viñales

    One of the few houses in Viñales with a front garden, this place gives you room to swing on a hammock as well as rock on a rocking chair on the front…

  • Ginger Lily Hotel

    St Lucia

    An excellent alternative to the bigger resorts nearby, Ginger Lily Hotel is functional, intimate and blissfully quiet. Set in a peaceful garden, the 11…

  • Bougainvilla Hotel

    St Vincent & the Grenadines

    Not far from the main yacht dock, this French-accented hotel has lovely rooms divided among standard options, and apartments with kitchenettes and living…

  • Westender Inn

    Negril

    About as far south as you can get in the West End without leaving Negril, the Westender Inn lets you play out your fantasy of romantic seclusion, with…

  • Hotel Arsenita

    Holguín Province

    Run by the Iberostar chain, this lovely colonial remodel infuses old-time glamour into staid old Parque Calixto García. There's an elegant three-seat…

  • Bitter End Yacht Club & Resort

    Virgin Gorda

    This iconic resort at the east end of North Sound has a collection of well-appointed hillside villas and bountiful equipment for sailing, windsurfing,…

  • Island Outpost Properties

    Jamaica

    Company running an exclusive list of villas and properties in Jamaica, including Goldeneye near Ocho Rios, Strawberry Hill in the Blue Mountains and Caves…

  • Cooper Island Beach Club

    British Virgin Islands

    It's not really a 'club' at all but a casual property where it's just fine to be barefoot. The 10 teak-furnished rooms each have four-poster bed, mini…

  • Costa las Ballenas

    Las Terrenas

    Serene and private, with a handful of large thatch-roofed villas surrounding an outdoor pool, this immaculately manicured property makes for a wonderful…

  • Zion Country

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    Four cute cottages built over the green cliffs overlooking Manchioneal bay and a chilled vibe lead to an excellent backpacker haven, with hammocks on the…

  • Penthouse Plaza Vieja

    Habana Vieja

    A private penthouse in a historic central square – this place would cost thousands anywhere else, but in Havana you can still bag it for as little as CUC…

  • Lance aux Épines Cottages

    Grenada Island

    Beautiful beach views are enjoyed here by 11 attractive rooms, which come complete with kitchens and large living areas. It's a peaceful and friendly…

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