Must-see hotels in Caribbean

  • Villa Gaviota

    Santiago de Cuba

    Santiago's quiet suburban Vista Alegre district is either an oasis of calm – or a ghost town. Odd duck Villa Gaviota has a number of attractive clustered…

  • Posada La Hamaca

    Culebra

    Don't be fooled by the dingy facade, centrally located La Hamaca has 12 good and comfortable rooms with remodeled bathroom. All have microwave and fridge,…

  • Bayaleau Point

    Carriacou

    A great choice if you're after some peace and quiet, these well-maintained colorful wooden cottages are basic but neat and have everything you need…

  • Campismo La Mula

    Santiago de Cuba Province

    On a remote pebble beach 12km east of the Pico Turquino trailhead, La Mula has 50 small cabins popular with holidaying Cubans, hikers destined for…

  • Milly's Inn

    Anguilla

    This four-unit villa sits on the main road and can be noisy, but the hillside location ensures refreshing breezes, the heavenly beach is a 700m walk away,…

  • JJ's Paradise

    St Lucia

    The only budget digs on the bay, depending on which room you get, JJ's can actually be quite nice, with spacious wooden bungalows decked out with good…

  • Four Points by Sheraton Havana

    Havana

    One of the few Havana hotels that Americans can legally stay at, the Sheraton is a bizarre amalgamation of US-owned Marriott and Cuba’s state-run Gaviota …

  • Hope Cottage

    Tobago

    A solid, super-friendly budget option near Fort King George, a half-hour walk uphill from the ferry dock. Within this former home of 19th-century governor…

  • Hotel Balcón del Caribe

    Santiago de Cuba

    The tremendous setting next to El Morro fort is counterbalanced by the usual humdrum Islazul hotel-chain foibles: flowery curtains, ancient mattresses and…

  • Hotel Club Kawama

    Varadero

    A venerable old 1930s hacienda-style building, the sprawling Kawama was the first of the 60-plus hotels to inhabit this once-deserted peninsula more than…

  • Impressive All-Inclusive Resort

    Bávaro & Punta Cana

    It's temping fate to name yourself so aspirationally. Whatever your standards, 'impressive' isn't the first word to come to mind. But if you're looking…

  • Chic Hotel

    North Coast

    This hotel is a far cry from chic, although the entryway columns make a fair effort. The 46 rooms are kept clean and you can pop out for a pleasantly…

  • Serenity Cottages

    Anguilla

    This cluster of cottages dotted amid bougainvillea and coconut palms is a tranquil retreat. Well-kept units exude homey flair thanks to mahogany and…

  • Ade’s Dream

    Carriacou

    Popular with interisland travelers, those on a budget and people wanting to be right among the action, Ade’s is in the dead center of town, above a…

  • Silver Seas

    Ocho Rios

    One of Ocho Rios’s oldest hotels, Silver Seas feels like a holiday of yesteryear – slightly worn and creaky but welcoming to families and remembering just…

  • Culebra Beach Villas

    Culebra

    This is the only accommodations complex on Playa Flamenco. There are 33 self-catering apartments with kitchens for two to eight people. Each villa is…

  • Rancho El Sobrino

    Curaçao

    The price is right at this rustic resort south of Playa Forti, which features simple rooms decorated with mismatched furniture and quirky artwork. A…

  • Hotel Deauville

    Havana

    Despite its perfect location on the Malecón, this dowager is just that. A former Mafia gambling den, the Deauville doesn't offer much these days apart…

  • Coconut Inn

    Aruba

    You'll want a car if you stay at this budget-friendly place, which has 40 dated rooms surrounding a large rectangle of aqua joy. It's not much more than a…

  • Capri Beach House

    Bávaro & Punta Cana

    Set back from the beach in the heart of El Cortecito, this simple beachfront hotel is an adequate choice for an affordable non-all-inclusive beach-bum…

  • Golf View Hotel

    Jamaica

    This rambling, conference-oriented, centrally located property features 60-odd rooms centered on a small pool in a concrete courtyard. The rooms are…

  • Villa Los Pinos

    Habana del Este

    Los Pinos is a collection of little two- to four-bedroom houses with kitchens and TVs that were holiday homes before the revolution. Some of them have…

  • Aruba Marriott Resort

    Aruba

    Located at the northern end of the high-rise resorts, this massive property has 414 rooms with large balconies offering a glimpse of the ocean. It's a…

  • Casa Colonial Lucy

    Baracoa

    This welcoming home from 1840 exudes character with patios, porches and flowering begonias, though cleanliness could score a little higher. There are two…

  • Monique’s

    Port of Spain

    In Maraval, 3km north of Queen’s Park Savannah, Monique’s is a bit out of the way – you'll need a car or a taxi to get into town – but offers lots of…

  • Islanders Inn

    St Vincent & the Grenadines

    This bright, small hotel offers a slice of tranquility within walking distance of the best stretches of sand on the island. Rooms are simple but spacious…

  • Le Florville

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    A lovely hotel on the Rte de Kenscoff, with just five tidy rooms and a restaurant. Eating here, or at least looking at the spectacular view while you eat,…

  • InterContinental Santo Domingo

    Santo Domingo

    Opened in 2016 and rising 21 stories above downtown's busy streets, the InterContinental is good for those looking for contemporary luxury. Its plush…

  • Hotel Doña Elvira

    Santo Domingo

    Housed in a renovated colonial building, Doña Elvira is a friendly place geared toward travelers; you can hang out in the inner courtyard, take a dip in…

  • Kite Beach Hotel

    Cabarete

    This oceanfront property features condominiums for rent, most with tile floors, good-sized bathrooms, satellite TV and cozy furniture. All suites and…

  • Villa Rosa

    North Coast

    The cafe and lounge area of this intimate, three-room, French-owned place is on the village's sandy beachfront. Other standout features include an above…

  • Hotel Gloriana

    Montego Bay

    The Gloriana, run by a local lady whose struggle against adversity has been immortalized in the film Glory to Gloriana, is good value for money, within…

  • Hotel Bayahibe

    Punta Cana & the Southeast

    The staff are friendly but not particularly service-oriented, although Hotel Bayahibe has the some of best-value rooms in town. This three-story modern…

  • Charlery's Inn

    St Lucia

    Located in a building that looks like an office block right beside the bus stops, the rooms here are nothing special, but they're clean and will do the…

  • Landhuis Daniel

    Curaçao

    This ragtag collection of rooms and apartments is in a pleasingly quiet location. The accommodations aren't exactly inspiring, but it's a homey place,…

  • Speyside Inn

    Tobago

    This butter-yellow hotel houses bright balcony rooms looking over the ocean, and cottages nestled out back in the jungly landscaping. It's very much…

  • Mandeville Hotel

    Jamaica

    This dependable 1875-vintage hotel (one of the oldest in Jamaica) is a well-run establishment with huge, slightly institutionalized rooms and family-sized…

  • Hôtel Christopher

    St-Barthélemy

    One of the swankiest options on the island, the Christopher has 42 streamlined rooms and suites with sea views, a small spa and two restaurants: the…

  • Bay Gardens Hotel

    St Lucia

    Bay Gardens Hotel features a set of buildings trimmed in perky pastels surrounding a small pool. The rooms are fairly standard affairs but are clean and…

  • Sunrise Club

    Negril

    Easing back onto the Great Morass, this gracious getaway is enhanced by its intimate Southwest style. Older rooms to the rear are simply furnished but…

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