Kingston
Simple bungalow bed-and-breakfast tucked on quiet road in New Kingston. Amenities are all pretty simple (cheaper rooms share a bathroom), but the location…
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Port of Spain
A block away from Par-May-La’s Inn, and owned by the same management, Sundeck offers no-frills apartments, each with a fully equipped kitchen and a small…
South Coast Ocean View Apartments
Antigua
A steep road deposits you at Rudi and Wilma’s hilltop complex of four spotless one-bedroom apartments with subdued tropical decor, a tranquil vibe and…
Martinique
This popular hilltop restaurant has four superb-value timber studios, each with its own balcony and mind-blowing sea views. At these prices it's no wonder…
San Juan Water Beach Club Hotel
San Juan
Light, bright and minimalist, this trendy boutique has elevators that sport glassed-in waterfalls and hallways with black lights and neon signage. The…
Trinidad
Just across from the main Marianne Beach, this simple guesthouse has a clean, basic fan-cooled apartment with full kitchen and a porch overlooking the…
Holguín
These 69 solar-powered, duplex bungalows are set among extensive green grounds with a relaxing poolside bar. The late-night music decibels aren't as ear…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Guantánamo Province
With rates cheaper than many casas particulares, these 35 economical, clean rooms smell only slightly musty, a pleasant surprise given the dark reception…
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…
Ponce & South Coast
Just across from the church, this two-story hotel with 63 bedrooms is a longtime favorite of tour groups. The neat external looks continue inside with…
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…
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…
Pinar del Río Province
One of the town’s few private homestays, this place is OK at a pinch, with a small garden, colorful mural and porches (with rockers) guarding clean, tidy…
Ciego de Ávila Province
Two clean rooms off a long corridor culminating in a patio equals textbook private-rental standard, with no real quirks. It's only a block from the center…
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…
Southern Haiti
A hotel just outside town with a good range of facilities, a bar and conference rooms. The 150 guest rooms are very well sized but a shade characterless,…
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…
Tobago
Friendly and efficiently run little hotel, with inviting rooms arranged around a central pool. All are immaculate, and breakfast is available. Store Bay…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Freeport & Lucaya
For a budget stay in downtown Freeport, it's hard to beat this central hotel. It's all very 1980s-motel decor, with flowery bedspreads, but it's clean and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
