Must-see hotels in Caribbean

  • Sober Robin Inn

    Montego Bay & Northwest Coast

    This cheerfully run-down inn-cum-pub has an atmospheric lobby and lounge with framed photos of classic movie stars, a small bar with table tennis and a…

  • Admiral’s Inn

    Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast

    Rooms inside this cheerful and friendly, yellow, family-run guesthouse have fridges and microwaves. With a bit of notice, you can chill in the garden…

  • Casa Yoyi

    Santiago de Cuba

    A 10-minute walk from the center in the Los Hoyos neighborhood, cheerful Casa Yoyi is modern and tranquil. There are large 1st-floor rooms and an…

  • Acacia Boutique Hotel

    San Juan

    Steps from the beach, this restored villa-turned-hotel offers eclectic decor (from toucans to Buddhas), neutral-toned rooms with rattan furnishings (some…

  • Servotel

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    This modern hotel right near the international airport is a good place to rest post-arrival or pre-departure. Constructed of paraseismic steel, Servotel…

  • Kanaoa

    Terre-de-Haut

    At the far northern end of Bourg des Saintes, this two-star hotel sits on the beach and has a private pier and restaurant. Its rooms have rather cheesy…

  • Otrobanda Hotel

    Willemstad

    The best thing about this hotel is its central location: some rooms overlook Sint Annabai and Queen Emma Bridge. The rooms are decorated with odd, mod…

  • Little Shaw Park Guest House

    Ocho Rios

    This hillside retreat on the edge of Ocho Rios, set among neat lawns and a garden overflowing with bougainvillea, is a decent option. Rooms are spacious…

  • Beau Rivage Hôtel

    Haiti

    Facing the seafront, the Beau Rivage is a good budget choice next to Kokiyaj. Some rooms are a little on the small and boxy side, but they’re all well…

  • Two Seasons Guesthouse

    Tobago

    Right above the Fish Pot restaurant, with a breezy verandah overlooking Pleasant Prospect and the distant sea, this laid-back guesthouse is a perfect…

  • Conrado Beach Resort

    Tobago

    On the approach road to Pigeon Point, this no-frills resort is the only place to stay along Pigeon Point Beach, whose sand and surf are within stumbling…

  • Auberge de Terre-Neuve

    St-Barthélemy

    On the way down into Flamands, this cluster of cottages is a great affordable option if you don't mind not being right on the beach (it's a 650m walk down…

  • John’s Unique Resort

    Carriacou

    You’d be hard-pressed to name what is truly unique about John’s, just on the outskirts of town toward Bogles, and it is more a standard hotel than a…

  • Scout's Place

    Saba

    Furnishings may not be of the latest vintage but all rooms have fridge and kettle, and even 'standard' rooms come with those million-dollar views of hills…

  • Hotel Colón

    Camagüey

    This central mainstay has been outshone by newer offerings. The classic mahogany bar, tile walls and a stained-glass portrait of Christopher Columbus over…

  • Cariblue Beach Resort

    Montego Bay & Northwest Coast

    If Pixar made a movie about Ironshore hotels, the Cariblue would be the runty, spunky little hotel that doesn’t have the flash of all those big all…

  • South Sea View Guest House

    Jamaica

    With a bit of imagination, you could call this place Greek Island-ish in its aesthetics, all white-walled and open to the pale-blue sky and winds. Rooms…

  • Villa Fulladoza

    Culebra

    Unashamedly turquoise and pink, unfussy Villa Fulladoza offers seven, spacious fan-cooled studio apartments with ocean breezes, right on Ensenada Honda…

  • Casa Libre Puerto Rico

    El Yunque & East Coast

    Set on a hill above the bay, the four bright rooms come with comfortable beds and colorful decor. The Puerto Rican and Californian hosts serve a tasty…

  • Auberge Seraphine

    St Lucia

    This inn has a heavy focus on regional businesspeople, so it’s not exactly a vacation environment, though it is friendly and convenient to downtown…

  • Brightside Guest Apartments

    Bermuda

    This property surrounds a large pool and ranges from studios for one, two or three people to a holiday cottage for eight, all with fans, and a microwave…

  • Village Apartments

    Bequia

    Choose from a mix of studios, cottages and one- and two-bedroom units at this little compound a five-minute walk up the hill from town. With the glorious…

  • Hotel Costa Morena

    Santiago de Cuba Province

    Partly renovated, this longtime hotel has attractive architecture and a large terrace with pool right on the cliffs but no direct beach access. There is…

  • Complejo Atlántico – Las Terrazas

    Habana del Este

    An amalgamation of a beach hotel and an old aparthotel, this place offers 60 or so apartments (with kitchenettes) along with the fair-to-middling…

  • Grand View Hotel

    Carriacou

    With a bird’s-eye view over the harbor and the surrounding hills, this is a quiet but friendly place, best if you’ve rented a car (as it’s a bit isolated…

  • Navona Studios

    San Juan

    A decent, central option with 15 smart rooms, some with French balcony; interior rooms have no windows. The owners operate the jewelry store below, which…

  • Hotel Royal Oasis

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    Even if you don't stay here, it's worth a stop for the rooftop alone, which is open to anybody and includes sweeping views of the city and mountains. It…

  • Hotel Acuazul

    Varadero

    Not fussy? Then head for this all-inclusive at the west end of the peninsula, whose architecture is a little Russian and where the ambience is more Cuban…

  • Wallilabou Anchorage

    St Vincent & the Grenadines

    The mooring facilities here are popular with yacht owners looking for peace and quiet. There’s a small inn and a pleasant bayside bar/restaurant (lunch…

  • Sunset Bay Club

    Dominica

    This survivor claims to be the first hotel to reopen after Hurricane Maria, and while it's an aging place, it has a lovely setting overlooking a decent…

  • Agualina Kite Resort

    Cabarete

    Opened in 2004, this is the most upscale lodging on Kite Beach, if not the most characterful. Studios and apartments have well-equipped kitchens –…

  • Parador MaunaCaribe

    El Yunque & East Coast

    One of Tropical Inn's paradors, the 52 colorful cabins have a retro vibe, but it boasts an infinity pool and a spacious restaurant and bar serving up…

  • Hotel Jimaní

    Dominican Republic

    A vaguely institutional 10-room hotel on the road to the border with a surprisingly chic blue-and-white art deco facade. Rooms are basic but clean, the…

  • Reef Beach Huts

    St Lucia

    There are four simple, renovated rooms in a wooden lodge out the back of the Reef Cafe. They don't have any views and suffer from road noise from the…

  • Balfour Guest House

    Montego Bay

    On the southeast edge of town on the downslope of Mt Salem Rd is this family-run, extremely friendly option. Rooms are basic but clean and come with a lot…

  • Brandon Hill Guest House

    Montego Bay

    This smallish, family-run guesthouse comes with a homey feel, basic amenities and much love. It has attractive gardens and a nice view, plus modestly…

  • Rhymer’s Beach Hotel

    Tortola

    Smack on the beach and right in the center of the action, Rhymer’s was one of the area’s first inns. The big, pink concrete building with its restaurant…

  • Casa Yaneva

    Camagüey

    A gleaming option that's a bit of a walk from the center, perhaps best for those with a rental car. Eva knows tourism and provides three very clean and…

  • King's Pavilion Hotel

    St Kitts & Nevis

    Opening its doors onto the seafront in 2019, this brand-new Chinese-managed hotel looks set to put some smart accommodations into the heart of gritty…

  • Heritage Gardens

    Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast

    Set 400m east of Newcastle parade ground, this is a simple yet exquisite three-bedroom fully equipped wooden cottage, set in an 18th century coffee estate…

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