Cuba
Something of an unheralded (if overpriced) place located too close to Trinidad to delay most of the drive-by traffic, Villa Yaguanabo sits on a sublime…
Must-see hotels in Caribbean
Nassau
Built in 1922, this seven-story grand dame is a downtown Nassau institution. The hotel was a location for two James Bond movies, and it’s easy to see why …
Santo Domingo
Still known to locals as Barceló Lina, this outpost of the Spanish chain is within walking distance of the Plaza de la Cultura and is steps away from the…
Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast
Once owned by Noël Coward, this is a slightly ramshackle retreat with a laid-back atmosphere, consisting of three separate villas by a tiny rocky beach…
Valle de Viñales
After Viñales' two spectacularly located hotels, you probably thought it couldn't get any better, but Rancho San Vicente comes close as far as setting is…
St Vincent & the Grenadines
It’s only 200m offshore from Villa, but the private, vaguely heart-shaped Young Island is a whole world away. The 29 units here include sexy villas, some…
Grand Cayman
This vast, sumptuous 369-room property is located in two towers on both sides of West Bay Rd. The rooms all have private balconies, marble bathrooms and…
Grand Cayman
'For divers, by divers' is the motto here – meaning that there's terrific shore diving, morning and afternoon boat dives, and various training programs,…
Cabarete
Designed with the discerning surfer in mind, Swell is far from a crash pad. The spare clean lines, plush bedding, modern photographs and funky furniture…
St Vincent & the Grenadines
Sweeping views of the island-dotted waters and curvaceous shore at Villa Point are reason enough to stay at this modest hillside resort with a truthful…
Habana Vieja
The Hotel Florida presents a typical Havana conundrum. The building is an architectural extravaganza constructed in the purest colonial style, with arches…
Grenada Island
Built at the edge of a yacht-filled bay, this family-owned resort is an island favorite, with rows of blue wooden huts springing up like mushrooms from…
Barbados
One cove south of Bathsheba, Atlantis was the original hotel in the area. It is centered around a carefully renovated period building facing the sea. The…
Royal Decameron Indigo Beach Resort & Spa
Port-au-Prince & Around
On the site that once housed Club Med, this bright and breezy hotel is operated by the international chain Decameron All-Inclusive Hotels & Resorts. The…
North Coast
This resort is something of an anomaly in Puerto Rico: a high-end stay that works gracefully within its stunning environment. Here 48 brightly painted…
Ponce
The 153-room Hilton stands within a gated area 6km south of town, near the La Guancha boardwalk. It’s Ponce's most deluxe option, with well-manicured…
Bequia
Right at the top of the hill overlooking Spring Bay, this intimate hotel feels like your private retreat on a secluded island. The 10 rooms are elegant…
St Lucia
Run by an affable Englishwoman, Judith Verity, who dotes upon her guests with effortless charm, this historic stone house is soothingly positioned on a…
St Lucia
A harmonious blend of modern lines and Creole styling. Although the Coco Palm isn't on the beach, it has an inviting setting on a grassy terrace…
Cabarete
If a beachfront location isn’t a priority, then this small, vaguely suburban property down a dirt road 200m or so from Playa Encuentro is a nice place to…
Negril
Famous for its risqué attitude and weekly lingerie parties (and notorious for its sheer tackiness), this adults-only resort has 280 rooms and suites and a…
Port-au-Prince & Around
If Haiti has an iconic hotel, it’s the Oloffson. Immortalized as Hotel Trianon in Graham Greene’s The Comedians, the elegant gingerbread building is one…
St-Barthélemy
If you're searching for a cocoon-like sanctum where daily stresses melt away, the White Horse is it. Set to reopen in late 2019, this glamourous pit stop…
Bonaire
North of town, this place is a diver's delight. With more than 70 studios and apartments in 10 sunny yellow buildings, this is one of the larger resorts…
Rincón
Sandwiched between Rincón’s upscale southern resorts lies this unpretentious guesthouse in a residential neighborhood just off Hwy 115. The Coconut’s best…
Trinidad
Perched on a hill above town, Las Cuevas serves a steady stream of bus tours. While the setting is lush, the rooms – arranged in scattered two-storied…
Santo Domingo
Cross colonial with a touch of medieval and you have the Palacio, a maze-like hotel occupying a 17th-century mansion only a block north of El Conde…
Rincón
The social cornerstone of Sandy Beach, this guesthouse has a lively (and noisy) bar and restaurant, rooms that are outfitted like small apartments, and…
Holguín Province
This campismo (cheap rustic accommodations) sits on sloping ground beneath Gibara's signature saddle-shaped hill. Reached via a rough road between Floro…
Bequia
Like a set piece from a production of Hansel and Gretel, Gingerbread looks exactly as you’d expect, with ornate eaves nailed to a steep roof. The six…
Saba
A near-vertical flight of 69 stone steps leads from the road to reception for these small, rustic cottages with outdoor bathroom; some with kitchenette…
Saba
In a central yet peaceful location with spectacular views of Mt Scenery towering above, these 10 spacious, gingerbread-trimmed cottages come with full…
Viñales
Simple but effective homestay run by a doctor-dentist couple that exhibits all of the essentials for a delightful Viñales stay. Tick off relaxing rocking…
Aruba
With yellow and tan hues, and in a prime beachfront perch, the Ritz is easily the most opulent resort in Aruba, and it's got the biggest spa and the…
Dominica
Popular with Waitukubuli National Trail hikers, this rambling inn set in flowering gardens is presided over by the big-hearted Joan and her charming…
Habana Vieja
A good place to rest your maletas (suitcases) for a while, this private ‘hostal’ has all the classic Habana Vieja calling cards: high ceilings, spiral…
North Coast
Fairly remote, though only a short walk from the base of El Morro, this collection of high-end boutique bungalows is worth the journey. Contemporary…
Habana Vieja
A beauty of a building and one of the few genuine art nouveau structures in Havana, the Raquel induces historical hallucinations with its grandiose…
Barbados
You go down a tiny lane to reach this gracious, secluded and older beach hotel, tucked into a corner at the east end of the Gap. The main three-story…
Baracoa
Atmospheric and inviting in a way only Baracoa can muster, La Habanera sits in a restored and regularly repainted colonial mansion. The four front…
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