Must-see hotels in Caribbean

  • 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'…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Cayman Brac Beach Resort

    Cayman Brac

    A relaxed and friendly diving hotel, Cayman Brac Beach Resort occupies a charming stretch of shore. The 40 rooms, each with a small patio or balcony, are…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • Ecoturismo Comunitario Cachóte

    Península de Pedernales

    Bed down in a Caribbean cloud forest at the rustic cabins that make up Ecoturismo Comunitario Cachóte, each housing one large queen-size bed and a triple…

  • 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…

  • Spanish Court Hotel

    Kingston

    A long-standing favorite with Jamaica's business elite, this hotel is big enough to offer everything you need but small enough to remain intimate…

  • Norm’s Place

    Haiti

    For US$5, a bateau-taxi hop between Plage Belli and Labadie village (ask for ‘Kay Norm’) drops guests at this charming guesthouse built from a restored…

  • Abaco Inn

    The Abacos

    Location location! Straddling the bluff that forms the island’s narrowest point, the Abaco Inn has killer views of two gorgeous, but very different,…

  • Casa Mercy 1938

    Santa Clara

    The name might hark back to another age, but this wonderful house has been restored to include modern comforts. The details are spectacular: an art deco…

  • Pax Guest House

    Trinidad

    In a blissfully remote location, the 18 rooms at this peaceful retreat feature teak floorboards and antique four-poster beds; some have private bathrooms…

  • Hostal Palacio Azul

    Cienfuegos

    A palace posing as a hotel rather than a hotel posing as a palace, the Palacio Azul was one of the first big buildings to grace Punta Gorda on its…

  • Paradisus Princesa del Mar

    Varadero

    With a big asking price, you're going to have high expectations of this adults-only Meliá resort. Despite its size (630 rooms), it's certainly heavy on…

  • Point Grace

    Providenciales

    The 28 suites and penthouses at this tasteful beachfront hotel are sophisticated and luxurious, creating a retro fantasy of the colonial-era British…

  • Reefs

    Bermuda

    The Reefs – a peach-colored combination of rooms, suites, Club Condos and cottages that seem to cascade down the cliffside – is Bermuda's most…

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