Must-see hotels in Caribbean

  • Hotel La Ronda

    Trinidad

    Steps from Parque Céspedes, this boutique hotel is part of the upscale Estancia chain, with prices to match. Guests enjoy flat-screen TVs and swan-shaped…

  • Isabel Castro Vilato

    Baracoa

    You can't tell from the busy street outside, but this elegant green clapboard-and-stone house has lovely country style and a tranquil atmosphere. There…

  • Hotel Armadores de Santander

    Habana Vieja

    The Santander, down by the harbor, has a tangible nautical feel. You almost expect some old Spanish sailor to come strolling into the thin mahogany bar…

  • Aruba Beach Villas

    Aruba

    Nicely located near Hadicurari Beach, the 32 units here are basic but bright, with kitchenettes and private patios. The ocean units have wide decks with…

  • Jackie’s on the Reef

    Negril

    This tranquil option is 4km south of the lighthouse. Run by hospitable Jackie, it operates as a wellness haven focusing on spiritual renewal. A natural…

  • Banana Shout

    Negril

    Occupying a particularly choice bit of clifftop turf, these cheerful green and orange cabins are perched over the sea in offbeat and homey seclusion…

  • Nos Krusero Apartments

    Curaçao

    Attentive service is the hallmark of this tropical-colored complex near Playa Kalki. The five apartments (with one or two bedrooms) are simply decorated,…

  • Memories Varadero

    Varadero

    By the time you reach the end of the peninsula, all of the strung-out resorts appear to merge into one – this one. The Memories (not to be confused with…

  • Sugar Ridge Resort

    Antigua

    This sophisticated yet relaxed boutique charmer has stunning views from its 60 colonial-meets-contemporary rooms, the most impressive of which have big…

  • Club Comanche Hotel St Croix

    St Croix

    This character-rich property, set in a 250-year-old Danish mansion, gives off a boutique-hotel vibe. The 27 rooms have West Indian antique decor, comfy…

  • Casa Boubou

    Grande-Terre

    A good deal for chill-seekers, the 10 cottages here are comfortable, practical (most have kitchens) and clean. They’re closely packed but buffered by lush…

  • Richmond Hill Inn

    Montego Bay

    Stay in a historic great house within Montego Bay's city limits. This spectacularly located gem atop a small hill once belonged to the Dewar's Scotch…

  • Little Bay Cabins

    Negril & West Coast

    If you want total detachment from Negril-esque clamor, track down the coast to this haven of blissfulness, on the east end of little bay. There are two…

  • Grandview

    Grand Cayman

    At the secluded southern end of the beach, this gracious condo complex is set back from the water on wide, grassy grounds. The three-story units have…

  • Hostal La Moderna

    Baracoa

    Run by the friendly and no-nonsense Dr Ysabel Garrido, this casa has three rooms above the bustling family home. A top-floor seaview terrace has a shaded…

  • Cocobay Resort

    Antigua

    This all-inclusive 49-unit resort offers stylish and romantic villas including many with their own plunge pool. All rooms come with espresso machines,…

  • Hostal Universitario

    Puerto Rico

    A step up from usual student digs, the Universidad Interamericana offers adequate, clean accommodations for budget travelers. All rooms have private…

  • Island Inn Hotel

    Barbados

    This 24-room, all-inclusive hotel is partially built in a restored 1804 garrison building that was originally a military rum store. It is near the beach…

  • Paradise Villas

    Cayman Islands

    Just a few steps from the airport, this friendly property is a longtime favorite for its unpretentious charm and oceanfront setting. Twelve smart cottages…

  • Sunscape Splash Montego Bay

    Montego Bay

    At the end of the Montego Freeport Peninsula is this high-rise, upscale, all-inclusive resort. Rooms have ocean or bay views, mahogany beds and private…

  • Unforgettable Gardens

    Antigua

    Ron and Dinah's wedding business may seem an unusual place to lay your head, but they have three excellent-value, sparkling clean rooms that share a long…

  • Hotel El Castillo

    Baracoa

    Recline like a colonial-era conquistador in this historic fort-turned-hotel in the hilltop Castillo de Seboruco. Choose your room well: there's some wear…

  • Fountain Anguilla

    Anguilla

    Stylishly designed studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments at this welcoming, well-kept complex have oversized bathrooms with rain showers, cable TV…

  • Howard Johnson Downtown Mayagüez

    Puerto Rico

    This mercifully central hotel was once a monastery but any piety has long been superseded by rampant commercialism: the hotel is firmly geared towards the…

  • Emerald Beach Resort

    US Virgin Islands

    Located near the airport, this property has 90 large, snazzy rooms with private balconies and flat-screen TVs. The main selling point: you're right on the…

  • Hotel Bakoua

    Martinique

    Perched on a hillside, this four-star resort has 132 units of varying size and shape. They're comfortably furnished (the best are right on the beach) and…

  • Hotel Le Village St Barth

    St-Barthélemy

    Comfort, charm and atmosphere: this place has the lot. Accommodations vary from standard hotel rooms to traditional cottages with mahogany furniture,…

  • Crooked Elbow

    Bermuda

    A quiet retreat with a greenery-festooned patio and a private garden, this spacious, tastefully decorated apartment comes with a queen-sized bed, fully…

  • Radisson Grenada Beach Resort

    Grenada Island

    Don’t let the big exterior put you off; this enormous complex has a fairly intimate feel. The rooms are nothing special, but the facilities are impressive…

  • Rondel Village

    Negril

    Rondel is a charmer. Rooms encased in beautiful white chalets are set off with sharp purple accents and are surrounded by snaking swimming pools and…

  • South Point Hotel

    Antigua

    Urban cool meets Caribbean chic at this classy port of call where you can enjoy front-row views of sailing yachts from sleek one- or two-bedroom suites…

  • Rincón of the Seas

    Rincón

    This modern resort with all the usual upscale touches is ensconced within beautifully landscaped grounds. Regular rooms go for less than $200 in summer,…

  • Toby's Resort

    Montego Bay

    Located just off the ‘top’ of the Hip Strip, Toby's provides an admirable local vibe with amenities geared towards international travelers. Staff make…

  • Ann's Guest Houses

    British Virgin Islands

    It’ll just be you and the wandering bovines sharing the grounds here after the crowds leave Cow Wreck Beach Bar in the evening. While these four pastel…

  • Floris Suite Hotel – Spa & Beach Club

    Willemstad

    The Floris Suite Hotel – Spa and Beach Club isn't actually right on the beach, but guests have access to Moomba Beach Club across the street. The place…

  • Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort

    St Croix

    One of St Croix’ splashiest resorts, this all-inclusive place on the southeastern shore draws visitors and locals alike. The former come to stay at the…

  • Le Plaza

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    The unobtrusive main entrance opposite Champs de Mars (you’ll walk past it twice) hides the fact that this is downtown’s largest and most high-class hotel…

  • Judy House Backpacker Hostel

    Negril & West Coast

    At the western end of Little Bay, the Brighton offshoot of the Negril hostel is a bona fide backpacker haunt where you can camp out under the stars (tents…

  • Tingum Village

    Eleuthera

    Operating since 1969, Tingum Village is pleasingly low-key and low-priced, compared to much of Briland's accommodations. Spick-and-span suites are…

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