Must-see hotels in Caribbean

  • Hotel Kinam

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    This historic gingerbread hotel right in the center of Pétionville underwent a multi-million dollar expansion in the early 2010s, adding a spiffy new wing…

  • Neita's Nest

    Kingston

    A truly delightful art-filled B&B tucked up high in Stony Hill, with great views from the terrace of Kingston and the mountains. Cozy rooms, huge…

  • Top O'Tobago

    Tobago

    In a fantastic hilltop location with views over the rounded eggbox-like crags and out to the sea, this flower-bedecked place is made special by its…

  • Coconut Coast Villas

    St John

    The nine units in this compound – including single-room studios, two-bedroom suites and three-bedroom spreads when combined – stand right on the…

  • Beach House Aruba

    Aruba

    This charming collection of beach huts is the perfect antidote to the generic resorts that dominate the island. The eight apartments and surrounding…

  • Soufriere Guesthouse

    Dominica

    The brainchild of free divers Wes and John, this brand-new guesthouse has hostel prices for its excellent en suite dorms and slightly higher rates for its…

  • Virgin Islands Campground

    US Virgin Islands

    Each wood-frame-and-canvas cottage has beds, linens, electrical outlets and a table and chairs inside. Guests share the communal bathhouse, cooking…

  • Caves

    Negril

    One of the finest boutique hotels in Jamaica, and one beloved of the Hollywood elite (some of whom are helicoptered in), the Caves offers handcrafted,…

  • Admiral’s Inn

    Antigua

    This intimate inn with 23 rooms spread over four Georgian stone buildings is charmingly old-school and romantic with lots of design touches and service…

  • Blue Bay Antigua B&B

    Antigua

    Proud citizen of the world Cecilia has created a quite atypical 'eco B&B' on this delightful hilltop overlooking the eponymous blue bay below. This is a…

  • S Hotel Jamaica

    Montego Bay

    This terrific new hotel is a winner. The entrance leads you into a splendid, airy atrium that looks out on the vast pool and Doctor's Cave Beach beyond…

  • L’Impératrice

    Fort-de-France

    Central and with a perfectly preserved art deco facade, the grand old Impératrice is a local landmark almost as well known for its atmospheric downstairs…

  • Beachcombers Hotel

    St Vincent & the Grenadines

    This is a real find on Villa's west side. Multicolored buildings dot the landscape in true Caribbean style. The entry-level rooms are fairly basic, but…

  • Dos Aguas

    El Yunque

    Tucked behind a gas station off Hwy 3 is an unexpected oasis of greenery, and a family home turned ultrastylish B&B among a forest of towering bamboo…

  • East Winds Inn

    St Lucia

    Understated yet beautiful, relaxed yet luxurious, this all-inclusive inn is one of St Lucia's most appealing beachside resorts. It has a mere 30 rooms…

  • Northside Valley

    St Croix

    The property offers eight concrete-and-tile villas, each with two bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen, set amid jungle-like trees. It's wonderfully…

  • Villa Flamenco Beach

    Culebra

    Gentle waves lull you to sleep and you wake up to one of the best beaches on the planet just outside your window: this six-unit home-away-from-home is an…

  • At Home in the Tropics

    US Virgin Islands

    This oasis at the top of Government Steps, just above Charlotte Amalie Harbor, lies in a building erected in 1803 as barracks for the Danish governor's…

  • Tubagua Plantation Eco-Village

    North Coast

    A rustic but well-constructed mountaintop eco-retreat where guests can get a taste of rural DR life, eat delicious meals (US$25 per day), and visit a…

  • Hostal Sol y Mar

    Holguín Province

    With wonderful sea breezes and romantic sea views, this big yellow waterfront home beats all competition on ambience. The multiple terraces are conducive…

  • Kamalame Cay

    Out Islands

    A ferry whisks lucky guests across the water to a 162-sq-km private island, home to this exquisite luxury resort. Discrete, delightful villas are tucked…

  • Point Pleasant Resort

    US Virgin Islands

    On a steep hill overlooking Water Bay, this resort with island-chic decor has lots of charm. The suites are in multiunit buildings tucked into the…

  • Auberge Les Petits Saints

    Terre-de-Haut

    Occupying a former mayor’s residence, this opulent villa guesthouse has quite an exquisite location and interesting rooms furnished in antique style. Each…

  • El Mosquito Boutique Hotel

    Las Terrenas

    Establishing itself as Playa Bonita's coolest spot thanks to its buzzy bar-restaurant and its on-site surf school, the rooms at this renovated family-run…

  • Waterfront Hostel

    Antigua

    Easily one of the best-value sleeping options in Antigua and certainly the cheapest spot in English Harbour, Waterfront boasts 10 rooms that sleep up to…

  • Aleli Cottages

    Culebra

    Perched on a hilltop overlooking the Luis Peña Channel, 11 rustic cottages come with five-star views. Named after tropical birds, the smallest have a…

  • Round Hill Hotel & Villas

    Montego Bay & Northwest Coast

    The preferred hotel of Queen Elizabeth II, JFK and Clark Gable is out of the financial reach of many, but great if money is no object. The plantation-chic…

  • Inn at Villa Bambou

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    A 1920s house rebuilt since the earthquake, this is a truly gorgeous boutique hotel. There are half a dozen rooms, each named for a herb and beautifully…

  • Fred

    St Croix

    When you enter the Cock Lounge (aka the lobby, which has huge rooster art), it becomes apparent that the Fred is fantastically over the top. Rooms in this…

  • Le Roux Inn

    Bermuda

    You'd never guess by looking at this whitewashed studio-style cottage, peeking out of dense greenery, that when owners Mike and Debi bought it, it was…

  • El Navegante de Culebra

    Culebra

    This central lodging has eight units, all airy and simply furnished with a distinct marine theme. Many have gorgeous bay views and a deck makes enjoying…

  • Estate Lindholm

    St John

    This beautifully landscaped hilltop property less than a mile from Cruz Bay ticks all the right boxes. Each of the 17 rooms is tastefully appointed and…

  • St John Inn

    St John

    The 14 rooms at this uberpopular inn feature bright-hued walls, tile floors and handcrafted wooden furniture. A homey atmosphere pervades, and guests…

  • Olga's Fancy

    US Virgin Islands

    From the pattern-heavy textiles to the playful wallpaper and colorful artwork, it's the finer details that give this island-chic 17-room hotel a leg up on…

  • Meliá Cayo Coco

    Cayo Coco

    This intimate resort on Playa Las Coloradas, at the hotel strip's eastern end, is everything you'd expect from Spain's Meliá chain. For a luxury twist,…

  • Surf Break Cabarete

    Cabarete

    The best-value stay in Playa Encuentro offers both surf and yoga packages, along with a range of serene, palapa-topped accommodations in two lush…

  • Coral Cottage

    Negril & West Coast

    Drowning in rampant bougainvillea, this secluded six-room property consists of a house with a shaded roof terrace and pool, a ladder plunging right into…

  • A Stone’s Throw Away

    Nassau

    Talk about dramatic entrances: getting to this extraordinary B&B requires climbing steep stone stairs through a cliffside tunnel, after which you emerge…

  • Casa Colonial Ykira

    Baracoa

    Welcoming and hospitable, Ykira is Baracoa's premier hostess. She also serves a mean dinner made with homegrown herbs. A lovely mural lines the entrance…

  • Scuba Lodge

    Willemstad

    Occupying a rainbow-colored row of colonial houses in Petermaai, this hotel exemplifies the district's exuberant blend of fashion and funk. Enormous rooms…

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