Must-see hotels in Caribbean

  • Surfer's Manor

    Eleuthera

    The floral bed spreads and aging carpets create a 1980s motel feel but this 13-room lemon-yellow hotel is a reasonable deal within walking distance of…

  • Suzan's Palace

    Trinidad

    Basic and very local-style rooms right in Matura, all clean and well maintained, and in a convenient location for turtle-watching with Nature Seekers…

  • Brewers Bay Campground

    Tortola

    All facilities at this campground were wiped out in the 2017 hurricanes, and it remained out of commission at the time of research. However, campers still…

  • Sea View Beach Hotel

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    The 42 spartan rooms above a tacky casino are small and not particularly inviting, but they're good value (for Sint Maarten) given their beachfront…

  • Villa Pupi & Villa América

    Bayamo

    This family-run enterprise in two adjacent homes offers three rooms – the better ones flank a spacious 2nd-floor terrace where good local cooking is…

  • Jumby Bay Resort

    Antigua

    There's a virtual 'Do Not Disturb' sign attached to this ultra-exclusive luxury resort set on its own private island reached by shuttle boat from Dutchman…

  • Villa Bayamo

    Bayamo

    This out-of-town option (it's 3km southwest of the center on the road to Manzanillo) offers a definitive rural feel and a pleasant swimming pool…

  • Sunset Lane

    St Lucia

    The modern air-con rooms at this neat place on a hillside at the southern end of the bay are comfortable enough, but the reason to stay here are the great…

  • Salines Studio

    Martinique

    Dependable, low-key and quiet, Salines Studio resembles a typical motel and best suits budget travelers looking for kitchenette studios. It's in the…

  • Downtown Hotel

    St Lucia

    The Downtown doesn’t exactly scream vacation (it’s within a small shopping mall), but it’s very central, convenient, well maintained and affordable. Aim…

  • Maracas Bay Hotel

    Trinidad

    Right on the bay, this is the only accommodation option at Maracas, but it has a bit of a Mary Celeste air. Its rooms are simple and a bit musty, but face…

  • Casa Alvaro

    Bayamo

    Offers three sizable rooms and breakfasts among Bayamo's best, with divine bocadillos (toasted ham and cheese sandwiches) and Spanish tortilla served on a…

  • Hummingbird Hotel

    Tobago

    Friendly and efficiently run little hotel, with inviting rooms arranged around a central pool. All are immaculate, and breakfast is available. Store Bay…

  • CrewsInn

    Trinidad

    The most upmarket option in Chaguaramas, with a pool and resort-like trappings, CrewsInn has luxurious, smart modern rooms, all with patios and complete…

  • Casa de Aracely

    Trinidad

    Had enough of the colonial splendor? Head away from the tourist frenzy to General Lino Pérez, where Aracely rents two upstairs rooms with a private…

  • Sandy’s Guesthouse

    Tobago

    Stay with Valerie Sandy and you’re a guest in a typical Tobagonian home. The rooms and shared kitchen facilities are basic but scrupulously clean, with…

  • Hostal de Carmencita

    Camagüey

    On a narrow, traffic-choked street, this home features two well-equipped self-contained rooms with ample privacy on the top floor. There are two lovely…

  • Casa Marlén y Javier

    Varadero

    A narrow house with three rooms on a quiet back street, with hosts that are among Varadero's favorites with travelers. There is a ranchón (rustic, open…

  • Sandy’s Bed & Breakfast

    Tobago

    Behind the Blue Crab Restaurant, and operated by the same family, the three rooms are pleasantly simple with pine floors, nice furniture and views…

  • Casa de Compay Kike

    Holguín Province

    This rustic option within Bioparque Rocazul used to be part of a working farm. Stay here if you're keen on adventure, and sample Cuban food and coffee as…

  • Villa Isabel

    Jamaica

    This friendly place with three comfortable en-suite rooms makes a good base for hiking and biking in the picturesque countryside. Tours of the surrounding…

  • Crusoe’s Holiday Apartments

    Tobago

    A spacious and very quiet complex that has homely, squeaky-clean apartments with kitchenettes arranged around grassy lawns and a pool. Great value, and a…

  • Ricketts Luxury Properties

    Anguilla

    Rents everything from one-bedroom villas to fully staffed three-villa estates with 22 bedrooms. Rates per week for a one-bedroom villa start at around US…

  • Marshall's Guest House

    The Exumas

    This drab-looking motel next to the Shell gas station in the middle of town isn't much to look at but it has the cheapest rooms around and they're pretty…

  • Le Grande Almandier

    Trinidad

    Next door to Mt Plaisir Estate, the compact but decent rooms at Le Grande Almandier have quaint balconies overlooking the sea, and are a budget-friendly…

  • Hotel Masacre

    North Coast

    The cleanest and best hotel in Dajabón is named after the nearby Massacre River, where bodies tend to be dumped during wars. But seriously, it's a great…

  • Meridian Inn

    Barbados

    The rooms in this budget block towards the eastern end of the Gap are pretty stock-standard motel-style numbers, but it's affordable, just steps from the…

  • Thanna's Place

    Port of Spain

    Tucked away in residential Belmont, but just a five-minute walk from the Savannah, this is a friendly little place with a range of clean, brightly…

  • Casa Teo Hotel y Ferretería

    Dominican Republic

    Every border town should have one of these places – despite the prison-cell vibe to the rooms, the proprietor is helpful and cheerful, enough to make you…

  • Cabins

    Jamaica

    Out in the Gourie Forest Reserve, these two solar-powered cabins are an ideal base for hiking. Sitting among the pine trees, each cabin sleeps six to…

  • Punta Maracayo Hotel

    North Coast

    This hit-or-miss hotel garners mixed reviews. Rooms are modern and common areas colorful, though the whole setup is similar to a quality highway hotel in…

  • Hotel Versailles

    Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast

    This pleasant modern hotel, 1km southeast of town, is May Pen's best accommodation option if you need to spend the night in town. It has modestly…

  • Millenium

    Grenada

    If you want air-conditioning, this is pretty much your only option on the island. It's a friendly place with decent rooms, but the downside is it's on the…

  • Hostal Marlin

    Habana del Este

    A chilled-out apartment with a sea view and a roof terrace that offers a potential escape from the tumult of Havana. There’s a kitchenette, a separate…

  • Greenside Villa Inn

    Montego Bay & Northwest Coast

    This inn comes with simple, spacious studio apartments with private bathrooms and kitchenettes with small gas stoves. Meals are cooked on request. It lies…

  • Sun Spree Resort

    Tobago

    Long, slim property with a pool, well-tended grounds and smart rooms with modern decor. The hotel is about 10 minutes' walk from Store Bay Beach, and…

  • Irie Inn

    Montego Bay

    This pleasant cheapie consists of five spacious, pastel-colored rooms with fridges and tiled floors. What it lacks in atmosphere it makes up for with a…

  • El Encuentro Surf Lodge

    Cabarete

    A boutique surf lodge in walking distance of Playa Encuentro. It has only nine rooms, a snack bar open from 7am to 2pm for breakfast and lunch and a nice…

  • Island Dream Properties

    Anguilla

    Offers villa rental (per week from around US$3000 for a one-bedroom property); can also organize private chefs, provisioning, car rental, babysitting and…

  • Bight

    Trinidad

    Simple, tidy rooms right on the water make this the nicest midrange option in the area – sit on the porch and enjoy the views of pelicans diving and…

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