Must-see hotels in Caribbean

  • Casa Gil Lemes

    Trinidad

    This gorgeous casa was one of Trinidad's first, listed in Lonely Planet's 1st-edition Cuba guidebook in 1997. Marvel at the noble arches, religious…

  • Casa Verde

    Cienfuegos

    Casa Verde (yes, it’s bottle green from the facade down to the bedspreads) has eight lovely rooms, tall ceilings, gorgeous original tile work and a…

  • Jesús & María

    Habana Vieja

    At this old-school casa you'll have to walk through the family sitting area, ducking deftly beneath the TV, in order to get to your room. Inside, the…

  • Hotel Casa Robinson

    Las Terrenas

    Set in leafy grounds a little ways down an unpaved side street a block from the beach, this hotel offers privacy on the cheap and is one of the best-value…

  • Sugar Reef

    Bequia

    An impeccable hotel with beautiful rooms spread over 65 acres; half are on the hillside in an imposing stone mansion and the others down by the cafe…

  • Le Jardin Tropical

    Basse-Terre Island

    Le Jardin Tropical stands out for its welcoming owners, a pool that feels nearly private, and a super location on a greenery-shrouded hillside with views…

  • Cocoa Cottage

    Dominica

    This serene charmer has six cottages dotted around verdant grounds complete with organic garden. Made from local wood, lava stone, bamboo and other…

  • La Concha Resort

    San Juan

    Popular La Concha boasts spacious and serene white rooms with pops of color and ocean views. Add in its three pools (one adults-only), expansive indoor…

  • Serenite Vigie

    St Lucia

    Set in a converted house overlooking the sea at the end of the Vigie Peninsula, this welcoming guesthouse is a tranquil hideaway just a short taxi drive…

  • Ridgeway Guest House

    Montego Bay

    The rooms here surround a pretty garden and are as good a deal as any you’ll find in MoBay. They’re comparable to midrange digs: cozy beds, tiled floors,…

  • Mango Island Lodges

    Dominica

    This gorgeous spot enjoys soaring sea views from its hilltop perch and has thatched cabins and a breezy bar-restaurant serving meals for guests. Each room…

  • Sandpiper

    Bermuda

    The studios and one-bedroom apartments around the pool are airy and bright, the tranquil garden has BBQ facilities for enterprising vacationers, and the…

  • Viva Wyndham V Heavens

    North Coast

    After a half-decade hiatus, this adults-only resort has reopened with a new, modern look that channels – wait for it – heaven. The whole place is now…

  • San San Tropez

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    This friendly Italian-run hotel has gracious, well-lit rooms and suites and a European small-resort feel. The furnishings are modern and graced by bright…

  • Reggae Hostel

    Montego Bay

    The location on the edge of downtown facilitates the exploration of the 'real' MoBay, as well as nights out at Pier 1, and the rooftop chill area (smoking…

  • Combate Beach Hotel & Restaurant

    Puerto Rico

    El Combate's most popular hideout lies just off the beach about 500yd from all the development in town. Many of the 47 rooms have recently received a…

  • My Father's Works

    Jamaica

    Personable, friendly Nicole makes her guests feel very welcome in her chilled-out house down a quiet street. Comfortable beds, fresh fruit for breakfast…

  • Hotel El Palacio

    Puerto Plata

    This good option in Puerto Plata is housed within a restored 1920s mansion originally inhabited by a sugar-cane baron. The owners are meticulous about…

  • Normandie

    Port of Spain

    Tucked into a quiet backstreet a short walk from the Savannah, this is a lovely retreat, with inviting, spotless and well-appointed rooms featuring lots…

  • Meliá Nassau Beach

    Nassau

    With three pools, slick rooms, a fitness center, seven restaurants, a kids' club, live entertainment and even bingo, this all-inclusive Cable Beach resort…

  • Treetops

    St John

    There's no sea view, but the forested location of this cabin-like property 2.5 miles outside of Cruz Bay makes it a superb option for nature-lovers on a…

  • Rumboat Retreat

    Grenada Island

    One of the few quality places to stay on this part of the island, Rumboat is a tranquil converted hillside home with just four rooms, two of which have…

  • Horizon Cottages

    Jamaica

    This cozy spot right on the waterfront of Bluefields Bay features two sweet wooden cottages, the Sea Ranch and the Rasta Ranch, each tastefully appointed…

  • Hotel Corail Résidence

    Martinique

    This is definitely one of the best spots to base yourself in Ste-Luce. It's supremely laid-back, and all 25 rooms have kitchenettes and little porches…

  • Dormiendo en las Olas

    Varadero

    'Sleeping in the waves' is how the name of this beach-fronting house translates and you almost are – at least, you're far closer to them than you would be…

  • Hostal Riazor

    Santo Domingo

    The Riazor boasts professional English-speaking front-desk staff and extremely well-kept rooms (for the price) with faux-wood floors and flat-screen TVs…

  • Arawak Bay Inn at Salt River

    St Croix

    The pick of the local litter for value, this peachy B&B has 14 bright rooms, each with individual color scheme and decor, and offers a cooked breakfast…

  • La Ocean Varadero El Patriarca

    Varadero

    Named for a nearby giant cactus that the hotel developers mercifully didn't bulldoze, the Patriarca has some worthy quirks. The room units are wooden…

  • Nisbet Plantation Beach Club

    Nevis

    This former plantation is where Nelson met and fell in love with Fanny Nisbet. It attracts traditionalists keen on afternoon tea and the 'no shorts after…

  • Le Verger de Ste-Luce

    Martinique

    For a warm welcome, look no further than this charming place. Bungalows surround a small pool with sun chairs and there’s a stand-alone Jacuzzi – and the…

  • Hotel Sosúa Sunrise

    Sosúa

    This well-managed, friendly hotel contains 24 rooms on two floors, connected by broad breezy corridors. Airy rooms have Spanish red-tile floors, clean…

  • Alhambra Inn

    Kingston

    Across from the National Stadium in a quiet part of town, this is an attractive, two-story property with appealing rooms in an approximation of Spanish…

  • Hotel Sevillana

    Camagüey

    In a gorgeous 1920s mansion decked with stained glass and chandeliers. Great spaces include a huge courtyard with a spurting fountain and a rooftop…

  • Lighthouse Inn 2

    Negril

    A small family resort that brings to mind the old-school charms of Negril’s heyday, this is the sort of budget place with a gentle vibe that you kind of…

  • Sunshine Suites

    Grand Cayman

    This sunny, yellow all-suite resort is a short walk from the beach. You'll pay less for the off-beach location, but the place doesn't skimp on service …

  • Hostal 1511

    Baracoa

    The year 1511 is Baracoa's foundation date, and this diminutive place is a landmark, too, for offering dead-central accommodations with an abundant…

  • Acoya

    Curaçao

    Ideal for families, this comfy compound offers spacious apartments and villas with up to five bedrooms, along with convenient parking, a good swimming…

  • Skyblue Apartments

    St Vincent & the Grenadines

    Nestled in the suburban neighborhood of Indian Bay, this well-managed place offers some of the best value on the island. It's neat, tidy and just steps…

  • Chambres d'Hôtes La Romana

    Punta Cana & the Southeast

    This five-room, French-run B&B sits in the quiet, vaguely Floridian-like residential Las Piedras neighborhood, 1.7km north of Parque Central. Rooms are…

  • Hôtel Les Bananiers

    Grande-Terre

    It’s a 1km walk to the town beach from this pretty little complex, but if you don’t fancy that there’s a small pool around which the four rooms and four…

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