Must-see hotels in Caribbean

  • Essence Guesthouse

    Montserrat

    Run with a personal touch by Belgian couple Annie and Eric, this charismatic and stylishly decorated place has views out over Belham Valley and the…

  • Casa Dorkis

    Baracoa

    Though a bit of a walk from the plaza, this is one of your best bets for lodging. This quiet 2nd-story apartment has clean rooms with lovely decor flooded…

  • Velero Beach Resort

    Cabarete

    Distinguished by boutique-style rooms and its location down a small lane at the relatively traffic-free eastern end of town, Velero is a good choice away…

  • Veranda View B&B

    Dominica

    This stylishly decorated B&B with three studio apartments sits right above the sand and has great beachfront vistas. Dutch Owner Hermien is a consummate…

  • Fort Savane

    Fort-de-France

    Once you're buzzed into the building by rather indifferent staff, you'll discover an excellent-value place to stay with a great location and rather…

  • Hostal Villa Mar

    Matanzas

    This gated house with green foliage close to the water has three rooms and a large garden overlooking the bay. A narrow spiral staircase built into the…

  • Hotel Playa Costa Verde

    Holguín Province

    Despite the faux veneer, the Costa Verde has top-notch facilities including a Japanese restaurant, a gym, colorful gardens and a lagoon you cross to get…

  • Boutique Hotel BijBlaw

    Willemstad

    The 13 rooms at this Pietermaai gem differ from each other in size and color, but they all feature clean, contemporary lines, nature-inspired decor and…

  • Anse Chastanet Resort

    St Lucia

    The hillside-beachside location is supremely enjoyable. Whether you want to dive, snorkel, cycle, get pampered, experience fine dining or simply do…

  • Le Soleil Levant

    Guadeloupe

    Perched high above the center of Capesterre, this hotel offers stunning views over the coast. Rooms are practical and unexciting, but you'll be too busy…

  • Casa Láncara

    Camagüey

    A dose of Seville with beautiful blue-and-yellow azulejos (tiles), this welcoming colonial is overseen by Andalusian fanatic Alejandro and his wife,…

  • La Métisse

    Grande-Terre

    Tucked away in a complex of hotels high above St-François, this pretty place sports a pool in the abstracted shape of Guadeloupe and seven beautifully…

  • Casa Guevara Alba

    Havana

    A welcoming homestay close to Playa's main hotel zone that outsmarts most of the hotels in terms of price, service and comfort. On offer are two…

  • Le Touloulou

    Guadeloupe

    Le Touloulou has two major advantages: it's set right on the beach and it has a wonderful restaurant. It's otherwise a fairly basic setup, but all five…

  • Marigot Bay Resort and Marina

    St Lucia

    Occupying a nicely landscaped plot on the southern shores of the bay, this upmarket resort is the most comfortable place to stay in the area. The smartly…

  • Icis Villas

    Tortola

    Icis' one- to three-bedroom units aren't villas in the luxury sense. Conveniently located a five-minute walk from Brewers Bay beach, this is more like a…

  • Hotel Joyuda Beach

    Puerto Rico

    Up the road from the Joyuda Plaza, this recently revamped hotel is actually on a narrow strand of beach. The 40 rooms are now studies in 21st-century…

  • Hotel Les Mouettes

    St-Barthélemy

    Opening onto Lorient's sands, this small, family-owned seven-unit compound has you sleeping in well-kept bungalows dressed in soft whites and pastels. Sea…

  • CastleVue B&B

    Montego Bay

    Just five minutes from the airport, on a hill overlooking the city and the sea, this welcoming B&B is all breezy pastel-colored rooms and old-school charm…

  • Hostal Elena Morina

    Habana del Este

    Hay Perro reads the sign, but don't worry: the mutt that resides here is friendly (really), as is hostess Elena, who once lived in Italy. There's great…

  • Casa Villegas 66

    Habana Vieja

    These two rooms in a private 1st-floor apartment amid the action of Habana Vieja are set back far enough from the street to deaden the noise. The house…

  • Cormier Plage Resort

    Haiti

    Dotted amid palm trees, this pleasant resort has 34 big and airy rooms looking out to sea, and is meters from the gently shelving golden beach. The…

  • Hôtel Mont Joli

    Haiti

    On a hill overlooking Cap, the Mont Joli was once the place to go. It's quieter now, but still offers some of the best views in the city. Wood-paneled…

  • Casa Amigos del Mundo

    Cienfuegos

    You'll be amigos two sips into your fruity 'welcome drink' at this lovely place with two ground-floor rooms set a long way back from the road here, making…

  • Hostal La Cascada

    Cienfuegos

    Classic family-run place where you can enjoy a welcome cocktail in the lounge, partake in substantial home-cooked breakfasts on the back patio and relax…

  • Casa Grande Mountain Retreat

    North Coast

    Unfortunately Casa Grande suffered serious damage during Hurricane Maria and is under renovation. When it reopens guests can once again enjoy the stunning…

  • La Terrasse

    St Lucia

    This small guesthouse is under new management but still feels remarkably homey. It has a tropical courtyard and dining deck, and there are four handsomely…

  • Hollywood Beach Suites

    Turks & Caicos

    Four suites get prime position on an 11km beach that you'll often have to yourself. They have everything you need to unwind, and there are complimentary…

  • Club Arias

    Aruba

    This small resort is a sweet retreat well off the beaten tourist track. The place has 10 enormous suites surrounding a fantastic bedrock-style swimming…

  • Milk River Mineral Bath Hotel

    Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast

    Milk River Hotel is a rambling white-porched hotel with shady verandas and 20 modestly furnished, pleasant rooms. Jamaican favorites are served in a cozy…

  • Claudio & Ileana

    Cienfuegos

    At this hospitable house, you'll be looked after by two doctors who run a highly polished operation with two bedrooms, new air-con units, wi-fi, roof…

  • Hilton at Resorts World

    Out Islands

    Crowning the Resorts World complex (built in 2013) on North Bimini, this gleaming multistorey hotel is typical Hilton, complete with six restaurants, a…

  • Rêve Bleu

    Martinique

    A good choice for families, this great-value guesthouse on a hillside overlooking Le Diamant has spacious, bright and well-maintained rooms, each with a…

  • Ali Naïs

    Deshaies

    Well north of Deshaies, this adults-only guesthouse is run by the warm and welcoming Valérie, who has created three gorgeous rooms (well, a room, a cabana…

  • Sand Castle on the Beach

    St Croix

    On the beach about a mile south of Frederiksted, the 24-room Sand Castle is one of the few gay- and lesbian-oriented hotels in the Virgin Islands. The…

  • Seahorse Inn

    Tobago

    A nice contrast to the big resorts, this lovely spot on a ridge immediately above the sands of Stonehaven Bay is a low-key and peaceful place to stay. Its…

  • Casa Nelson & Deisy

    Santiago de Cuba

    Decked in white, this thoroughly modern casa sits in a renovated building in the colonial core. There are three smart rooms and a private terrace. Nelson…

  • Castara Cottage

    Tobago

    Decked out in rich tropical colors, these three appealing 1- or 2-bedroom apartments are in a great location, perched on a hillside between Big and…

  • Parador Perichi’s

    Puerto Rico

    Close to Joyuda Plaza, Perichi’s is a decent place to unpack despite having probably seen better days. The 41 rooms boast air-con, and there's a large…

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