Must-see hotels in Caribbean

  • Bay Guesthouse

    St Lucia

    Within easy walking distance of Gros Islet, this simple waterfront guesthouse is excellent value. While the former owners have left the island, meaning…

  • Sunset at the Palms

    Negril

    This ecoconscious resort drips jungle atmosphere with its all-hardwood, Thai-style cabins raised on stilts amid lush grounds full of croaking tree frogs…

  • Hotel Santa Isabel

    Habana Vieja

    Considered one of Havana's finest hotels as well as one of its oldest (operations began in 1867), the Santa Isabel is housed in the Palacio de Los Condes…

  • Hotel Restaurant Caravelle

    Martinique

    This small, friendly, family-run hotel is a great choice. There's a hibiscus-covered terrace with glorious views of the Atlantic, and the public areas are…

  • Sunset Surf Camp

    Grande-Terre

    One of the few budget places to stay in St-François, this friendly guesthouse within easy reach of fantastic Raisins Clairs beach has comfortable rooms …

  • Eldemire’s Tropical Island Inn

    Grand Cayman

    Here is a friendly, affordable alternative to the island's resorts and condos. For your money, you get clean, comfy quarters and minimal interference from…

  • Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort

    Aruba

    At the northern end of Eagle Beach, this low-rise resort resembles a charming Dutch village – without the frosty winter weather. The spacious rooms are…

  • Hotel Rex

    Santiago de Cuba

    The hotel that once served as a pre-raid base for the Moncadistas in 1953 has been reborn as a comfortable midrange accommodations option. Suspended above…

  • Paradise Cove

    Grand Bahama

    This friendly beach club is a popular day-trip resort thanks to blooms of psychedelic coral just offshore offering fabulous snorkeling (day trip including…

  • Meliá Península Varadero

    Varadero

    Giant chess set, thatched beach parasols, swim-up pool bar; it's all here at the 4½-star Península (one of 11 Meliás in Varadero). In case you get them…

  • St Joseph’s Home for Boys Guest House

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    Rebuilt with great fortitude after the original house collapsed in the 2010 earthquake, this home for ex–street boys offers a fantastic Haitian experience…

  • Manchebo Beach Resort

    Aruba

    Facing the eponymous beach, this crescent-shaped boutique resort will make you feel pampered. It’s all understated luxury, where rooms renovated in 2018…

  • Villa Liba

    Holguín

    The alma (soul) bubbles over at this smart bungalow evoking a 1950s North American suburb. At the center are welcoming hosts: Jorge is a modern-day Pablo…

  • Sitio La Güira

    Cayo Coco

    Backpackers aren't well catered for on Cuba's resort islands, except perhaps at this imitation of an erstwhile charcoal-burner's camp. Four pseudo-rustic…

  • Maraval Guesthouse & Apartments

    Barbados

    On a tiny lane near Sandy Beach, Maraval is a fantastic budget choice with simple but spotless rooms in a vintage beach house. Don't be put off by the…

  • Wyndham Grand Río Mar Golf & Beach Resort

    El Yunque & East Coast

    A mammoth resort spreading over 500 oceanfront acres west of Luquillo, with 400 rooms and suites, two golf courses, myriad dining options including the…

  • Hotel Hevea

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    This rambling cottage is a perfect pick for people who prefer a personal vibe over the gamut of luxe mod-cons. Which is not to say that the nine,…

  • Meads Bay Beach Villas

    Anguilla

    Each of this quartet of unrelentingly pretty and posh villas has two bedrooms, full kitchen, a spacious living area, wooden cathedral ceilings, West…

  • Dan and Manty's Guesthouse

    Las Terrenas

    It might be found via a trashy alleyway across a dirty creek and 950m from the sea, but this is Las Terrenas' only budget crash pad with a hostel-like…

  • Firefly Mustique

    St Vincent & the Grenadines

    Set on a steep cliff overlooking Britannia Bay, each of the seven supremely well-appointed rooms here has an ocean view and unique styling. Firefly’s bar…

  • Half Moon

    Montego Bay & Northwest Coast

    The Half Moon is an exclusive colonial-style affair named for its private, 1.5km-long crescent beach, behind which are 160 hectares of beautifully…

  • Salt Whistle Bay Resort

    St Vincent & the Grenadines

    With a prime location next to the sand of the best beach on the island, this small resort has simple duplex stone cottages dotted around beneath the…

  • Campismo Caletón Blanco

    Santiago de Cuba Province

    One of two handy campismos situated along this route (the other is La Mula). This is one of Cubamar's top campismos, the closest to Santiago (30km) and…

  • Hotel Villa Cofresí

    Rincón

    There’s nothing too fancy at this expansive complex, but it's the most reasonable of Rincón's actual hotels, and constant upkeep makes it a pleasant place…

  • Casa Sanchez

    Santo Domingo

    One of the better and most affordable choices for a stay in a colonial-era building, just a block north of Calle El Conde. Each of the uniquely designed…

  • Hamilton Princess

    Bermuda

    The closest resort to Hamilton is this candy-pink, family-friendly place on the marina. This place is credited with kick-starting Bermuda's tourism in…

  • Cambridge Beaches

    Bermuda

    Sandys' adults-only resort is one of Bermuda's most appealing, with pink cottages and suites clustered around a trio of restaurants, a spa and an infinity…

  • Le Bwa Chik Hôtel et Golf

    Grande-Terre

    Wedged between the 18-hole municipal golf course and the marina, this place is the perfect spot for keen golfers or yacht enthusiasts. Being in the centre…

  • Hotel Tryp Cayo Coco

    Cayo Coco

    The family choice. Tryp is a quintessential all-inclusive with a meandering pool, myriad bars and nightly tourist shows. Facilities are good, although…

  • Calibishie Gardens

    Dominica

    At this charming place hand-built by congenial Canadian expat Troy (aka Poz), you sleep in wooden cabins perched atop stone pillars – they're like eco…

  • Hotel Eden

    Punta Cana & the Southeast

    A good-value choice for those seeking hotel-style comfort, amenities and service alongside peace and quiet (you can hear birds chirping here). Because it…

  • Anchorage Yacht Club Hotel

    St Vincent & the Grenadines

    Right at the yacht docks and popular with visiting sailors and holidaymakers. There are rooms on the 1st floor and cottages in the adjacent yard; all…

  • Au Village de Ménard

    Guadeloupe

    With its cluster of 11 comfortable, attractive bungalows and villas, Au Village de Ménard is the perfect spot to relax after a long day's adventures. It…

  • Conde de Ricla Hostal

    Habana Vieja

    The Ricla (named for a Spanish count) is a seven-room family-run hotel with a to-die-for location at the corner of Plaza Vieja. Rooms are gleaming white,…

  • Olveston House

    Montserrat

    The former winter home of the late Sir George Martin is now an utterly delightful inn run by the affable trio of Margaret, Sarah and Carol. There are six…

  • Villa Soñada

    Matanzas

    The aptly named 'villa of dreams,' set four blocks north of Matanzas' main square, has an attractive facade topped by a huge terrace guarded by sculpted…

  • Palm Garden

    Barbados

    Set just far enough off the highway to escape the worst of the noise, but close enough for optimum convenience, this welcoming hotel is a good-value…

  • Crystal Waters

    Barbados

    With a fantastic location right on Sandy Beach, this traditional guesthouse has plenty of character. The simple but elegant fan-cooled rooms have polished…

  • Sandy Lane

    Barbados

    Situated right on the best part of Paynes Bay, the ultra-luxurious Sandy Lane is the most prestigious resort on the island. As you'd expect for the price…

  • Little Savoy Guest House

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    This guesthouse with marble floors, faux-Grecian columns and the odd burst of color (in the shape of fresh flowers livening up the austere black-and-white…

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