Must-see hotels in Caribbean

  • Villa El Cafetal

    Viñales

    The son of the owners of this foliage-draped house on the edge of town is an expert on climbing, meaning there's a shed stacked with equipment – and the…

  • Santosha

    Barbados

    Filling a gap for a quality midrange hotel on this side of the island, this inviting new offering is set in an elegant three-story wooden building…

  • Hotel La Ermita

    Viñales

    La Ermita takes Viñales' top hotel honors for architecture, interior furnishings and all-round service. The views over town rooftops and haystack hills is…

  • Ocean Club

    New Providence

    Paradise Island’s most elite hotel and now owned by Four Seasons, this is the kind of place where people with marquee names come to get away from it all,…

  • Firefly

    Bequia

    Just a 10-minute drive from Port Elizabeth and you’re transported to tranquil luxury. The four rooms are tastefully decorated with minimalist flare,…

  • Paradisus Varadero

    Varadero

    The five-star Paradisus has recently carved a new campus out of what's left of Varadero's fallow land and renovated its original complex. They join a…

  • The Old Fort

    Bequia

    There are few places more atmospheric to stay in the Grenadines than this 28-acre hotel that runs from Mt Pleasant all the way to the sea below. It's…

  • Drapers San Guest House

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    Run by an Italian expat, activist and font of local knowledge, this cozy little house comprises two cottages with five doubles and one single room (two…

  • Lighthouse Point

    Grand Cayman

    This gorgeous, green facility features nine two-bedroom condos with balconies that face the setting sun. Cayman's first eco-resort utilizes solar and wind…

  • Hostal Colonial Pepe & Isabel

    Cienfuegos

    Charismatic ex-teacher Pepe greets you with mucho gusto at his deceptively large colonial house, which incorporates five modern rooms set around two long,…

  • Tamarind Great House

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    The hilltop setting for this 'plantation guesthouse' near Sun Valley Plantation is sublime, with lush valleys and mountains all around (there's a lovely…

  • Sea Cliff Resort & Spa

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    Fewer hotels are more aptly named than the Sea Cliff. All rooms take advantage of the tremendous sea views and have balconies with hammocks. There's…

  • Rafjam Bed & Breakfast

    Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast

    This popular guesthouse sits next to the hamlet of Red Light, surrounded by nature and with lovely views. Rooms are charming if simple, but the welcome is…

  • Casa las Golondrinas

    Cienfuegos

    Run by Dr Victor and his wife, this is a gorgeous renovated colonial house with three ample rooms. There's a lot of TLC in the restoration, from the…

  • Surfer’s Haven

    Eleuthera

    This wonderful laid-back budget guesthouse is found down a rugged dirt road only 10 minutes’ walk from Surfer's Beach. The two rooms next to the owners'…

  • Sonesta Kura Hulanda Village

    Willemstad

    Kura Hulanda is Papiamentu for 'Dutch courtyard,' which gives an idea of the atmosphere of this colonial village, where restored buildings cluster along…

  • Tiamo

    Out Islands

    Accessible only by water, this all-inclusive resort caters to couples seeking intimacy and exclusivity. Ten cottages have a luxe ecochic vibe – all pale…

  • Pirates Point Resort

    Cayman Islands

    Rustic Pirates Point was founded by the legendary Gladys Howard, an avid conservationist and supporter of all things Caymanian. Gladys passed away in 2015…

  • Kanopi House

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    By Kanopi House's measure, working with your enviroment means chic and stylish rather than dull and worthy. Gorgeous dark-wood chalets seemingly grow from…

  • Pietermaai Boutique Hotel

    Willemstad

    An old colonial Pietermaai building has been beautifully restored, preserving historical details such as wooden shutters, narrow hallways, wooden floors…

  • Bananas Resort

    Aruba

    Here's one of the island's best bargains. Bananas has spacious, comfortable apartments with tile floors, wicker furniture, well-equipped kitchens and…

  • Club Ambiance

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    This alternative to the massive all-inclusives is popular with the child-free under-40s crowd and features two small private beaches, a pool with a bar,…

  • High Hope Estate

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    This beautiful Venetian-style villa is set in large woodland grounds high in the hills above St Ann’s Bay. Each of its five rooms is decorated with…

  • Coral Paradise

    Bonaire

    A quiet and comfortable diver's haven, with outstanding service and a convenient location for some excellent shore diving. Guests return year after year,…

  • Grand Port Royal Hotel Marina & Spa

    Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast

    This hotel, which famously featured in the Bond film Dr No, sits in the grounds of the old naval dockyard, and features a wealth of original Georgian…

  • Coco Palm Garden & Casa Oleander

    Bonaire

    Coco Palm rents a variety of rooms and apartments in various brightly painted houses in the residential neighborhood of Belnem, just south of the airport…

  • Pimento Lodge Resort

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    On the rise above Long Bay, and thus enjoying lovely views over the sea, Pimento Lodge has a clutch of large, breezy rooms with bright tropical decor, a…

  • Hacienda Tamarindo

    Vieques

    Perched on a hilltop, this gorgeous 17-room guesthouse mixes a relaxed island vibe with lashings of style. Rooms come with tropical wood furnishings,…

  • Rock House

    Eleuthera

    This lovely 1940s harbourside home has been skilfully redeveloped as an upmarket hotel. The 10 rooms are smallish but luxe, with top-notch king-size beds,…

  • Mikuzi Cottages

    Kingston

    Friendly, yellow, colonial-era guesthouse with comfortable rooms – all bright colors and funky furnishings – most with kitchenettes. There’s a cushion…

  • Sandals Royal Plantation

    Ocho Rios

    From the neoclassical lobby decked in Victorian furnishings to the orchids that grace the garden areas to the pillow menu for your room, the all-inclusive…

  • Hostal El Encinar

    Habana Vieja

    This outpost of Centro Habana's popular Hostal Peregrino is like a little hotel for independent travelers. Eight rooms, all with private bathroom,…

  • El Monte Azul

    Las Galeras

    This boutique B&B attached to the stunning restaurant of the same name offers three modern rooms in the home of the Laotian-French owner-designer, Vanina,…

  • Hotel Telégrafo

    Havana

    This bold royal-blue beauty at the northwestern corner of Parque Central juxtaposes old-style architectural features (the original building dates to 1888)…

  • El Blok

    Vieques

    This adults-only, industrial-chic boutique sits on the eastern end of Esperanza's main drag. Built from exposed cement, its stunning organic design is…

  • Belmond La Samanna

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    La Samanna is one of the most lavish – and expensive – places to stay on the island. Fronting a magnificent stretch of beach, this tropical hideaway has a…

  • Kura Hulanda Lodge

    Curaçao

    Once you settle into this boutique resort overlooking Playa Kalki you may never want to leave. Tasteful lodgings surround tropical gardens, along with two…

  • Bellafonte

    Bonaire

    This oceanfront property offers a collection of spacious, sparkling studios and suites, all equipped with private balconies, well-stocked kitchens and…

  • Couples Sans Souci Resort & Spa

    Ocho Rios

    Near White River, this all-inclusive resort has a sublime setting amid beautiful grounds on a secluded wide sandy cove. Rates include gourmet dining …

  • Hostal La Maestranza

    Habana Vieja

    One of several emerging private hotels in Habana Vieja, the Maestranza enjoys an excellent location practically opposite the cathedral. Five rooms and one…

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