Must-see hotels in Caribbean

  • Anguilla Great House Beach Resort

    Anguilla

    Dwarfed by vast surrounding resort properties, this venerable cluster of West Indian–style cottages has been lovingly restored after suffering severe…

  • Hotel Faro Luna

    Cuba

    The dark horse of Cuba’s south coast, Faro Luna is a refreshingly unpretentious place and one of only two hotels to grace what is possibly Cuba’s most un…

  • Picard Beach Cottages

    Dominica

    In a garden setting on an old coconut plantation right by a narrow black-sand beach, this cluster of 18 wooden cottages set amid lovely gardens offers…

  • Hotel Libertad

    Santiago de Cuba

    Cheap Cuban hotel chain Islazul breaks out of its Soviet-themed concrete-block obsession and goes semi-colonial in this venerable beauty on Plaza de Marte…

  • Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa

    St Lucia

    An excellent choice if you prefer a full-service resort, the BGBR has an idyllic beachfront location. Rooms are in three-story buildings designed with a…

  • La Hacienda Hostel

    Las Galeras

    Some 3km from the town intersection on the trail/rough road to Playas Madama and Frontón, Belgian expat Karin runs a one-woman show offering five rustic…

  • Hotel Central

    Viñales

    Viñales’ first new hotel in decades has added a different dimension in a town chock-a-block with homely casas particulares (private homestays). If you are…

  • Jamaica Palace

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    A white neoclassical wedding cake of a property overlooking Turtle Cove, Jamaica Palace almost feels more art gallery than hotel, perhaps like one of the…

  • Casa Colonial 'Maruchi'

    Santiago de Cuba

    This 19th-century colonial with brick walls and museum-worthy furniture is a temple to all things Santería. The three guest rooms feature brass beds with…

  • Hotel el Bosque

    Havana

    El Bosque is part of the state-run Kohly-Bosque complejo (complex). Clean and friendly, it lies on the banks of the Río Almendares, surrounded by the…

  • Hotel Jagua

    Cienfuegos

    It's not clear what Batista's brother had in mind when he erected this modern concrete giant on Punta Gorda in the 1950s, though making money was probably…

  • Mondi Lodge

    Willemstad

    On the outskirts of Willemstad, hidden among tangles of bougainvillea and hibiscus, is quaint, relaxed Mondi Lodge. There are just five thatched-roof…

  • Salines Garden Cottages

    St-Barthélemy

    Inland on the Grande Saline’s parched terrain, five semidetached cottages – each styled after one of owners Laurence and Jean-Phillipe's favorite surf…

  • Whitfield Hall

    Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast

    Nestled amid pine trees, this former plantation dating from 1776 is an atmospheric but simple option with shared bathrooms and a kitchen. The property is…

  • Hotel The Champs

    Dominica

    This comfortable family-run hotel clings to a steep hill above Picard, meaning superb views are guaranteed. There are two rooms at garden level and three…

  • Casa L'Oase

    North Coast

    Costambar doesn't have many tourists, but all of them should stay at L'Oase. Tastefully adorned in Dominican art, the charming villas contain 12 bedrooms…

  • Copper & Lumber Store Hotel

    Antigua

    Dripping with colonial character, this gracious hotel was built in the 1780s to store the copper and lumber needed for ship repairs. It now has 14 studios…

  • Lone Star Hotel

    Barbados

    Built right on the sands, this new low-rise boutique hotel has supremely comfortable rooms with stained wooden floors, vaulted ceilings and full-length…

  • Casa Ivette y Ronel

    Playa Girón

    The first house on the left (if entering Playa Girón from the west), Ivette and Ronel's benefits from having a casa-owner-cum-dive-master at the helm…

  • Green Iguana

    US Virgin Islands

    Up the hill behind Blackbeard’s Castle, this welcoming place is set in lush gardens and overlooks Charlotte Amalie Harbor. The nine rooms come in several…

  • Hotel Restaurante Ocean Front

    North Coast

    A classic Caribbean-style beach hotel situated on a tempestuous stretch of sand popularly regarded by aficionados as being surfer heaven. The Ocean Front…

  • Hotel Ambos Mundos

    Habana Vieja

    This pastel-pink Havana institution was Hemingway's hotel of choice before he bought a house in Havana in 1939 (he's said to have penned his seminal…

  • Hotel Atlantis

    Las Terrenas

    This rambling and charming hotel is straight out of a fairy tale – all twisting staircases, covered walkways and odd-shaped rooms. The furnishings are…

  • La Casa de Concordia

    Havana

    A casa particular in one of Centro Habana’s arterial streets, this place has grown to take on minihotel proportions. It now has 11 rooms, but you’ll still…

  • Bath Fountain Hotel & Spa

    Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast

    Bath's only hotel is this pink colonial building, which contains the spa baths on the ground floor. The clinically white bedrooms are modestly furnished;…

  • Lions Dive & Beach Resort

    Curaçao

    Lions Dive claims to be the 'sportiest' resort on the island – and with its hiking trails, dive shop and impressive 50m pool, it might be right. The…

  • Los Corales Beach Village

    Bávaro & Punta Cana

    This small Italian-owned development has none of the grandiose ambitions of the nearby all-inclusives to be all things to all people. For those seeking…

  • Hotel Louvre

    Matanzas

    Inhabiting an enchanting perch on Matanzas’ main square, the Louvre is a new rendition of an old hotel that remained closed for over a decade before…

  • El Rancho

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    In 2013 the Spanish hotel Chain NH took the reins at this upscale Pétionville hotel and casino, revamping the elegant, fountain-lined entryway and the 72…

  • Leverick Bay Resort

    Virgin Gorda

    When you see the purple, green and turquoise buildings splashed up the hillside, you’ll know you’ve arrived here. The 14 no-fuss rooms each have two…

  • Hotel Casa Granda

    Santiago de Cuba

    This elegant 1914 hotel, artfully described by Graham Greene in his book Our Man in Havana, has 58 rooms and classic atmosphere. Greene stayed here in the…

  • Hôtel Les Jardins de l’Ocean

    Haiti

    This French-run hotel seems to ramble up the side of the hill it sits on, so there’s no shortage of terraces offering gorgeous sea views (the rooms…

  • Starlight Chalet

    Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast

    This plantation-style retreat is set amid a flower-filled hillside garden with wonderfully dramatic alpine vistas. It's a great base for birding and…

  • Natural

    Curaçao

    When they say 'natural' they mean 'naturist': at this low-key, chilled-out mini-resort, clothing is not required. There's a variety of lodgings, including…

  • TJ Ranch

    North Coast

    A charming stop on any karst-country driving or cycling tour, TJ Ranch is a little-known Eden that's the best place to stay in the entire region. It…

  • Lemontree Oceanfront Cottages

    Rincón

    Large, oh-so-quiet isolated apartments away from the downtown clamor, this gaggle of beach-abutting cottages are self-contained units with well-stocked…

  • Hotel Inglaterra

    Havana

    There's no doubt that the Inglaterra is a Havana icon: it's the city's oldest hotel, where José Martí once stayed the night. But while the tiled Moorish…

  • Paradise Cove Resort

    Anguilla

    Set amid flowering gardens anchored by a vast pool, Paradise Cove is a comfy, well-priced enclave of spacious rooms with private terraces located some…

  • Dos Angeles del Mar Guesthouse

    Rincón

    The hardworking hosts at the award-winning Dos Angeles del Mar strive to make your stay as wonderful as it could be. There are five immaculate rooms in a…

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