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…
Must-see hotels in Caribbean
Camagüey Province
Doing a good impersonation of a tacky postwar British holiday camp, the Mayanabo has seen better days – a long time ago. But if budget's your prime…
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…
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…
Southern Haiti
Next to Jérémie's Auberge Inn, this old but friendly hotel runs on solar power but lacks hot water. The helpful owner speaks English, and some of the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Cayman Brac
The Carib Sands is a vision in three-story pink. This 34-unit complex occupies a prime beachfront property and has a large choice of full-service,…
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…
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…
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…
Guantánamo Province
Vacation among the locals in these rustic but comfortable cabins at Cajobabo’s gravelly beach. Reserve through Cubamar in Baracoa.
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…
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…
Holguín Province
One spick-and-span room, a private entrance, friendly owners and decent food in the downstairs private restaurant – what more could you ask from tranquil…
Holguín Province
This classic colonial abode stands guard at the entrance to the town center and has one huge room (those ceilings must be 7m high) with private bath and…
Trinidad
Business-oriented hotel, popular with visiting oil and gas executives, with a pool, restaurant, gym and decent rooms.
Dominican Republic
Clean and simple rooms, reliable wi-fi and a small restaurant all feature at this perfectly located hotel right across the street from Caribe Tours.
Las Tunas Province
Close to the beach with three guest rooms and good food. At the time of our visit the house was undergoing major renovation to add a second story.
Guantánamo Province
Simple Cuban-style campismo offering very basic cabins at the end of the Finca Duaba road, 9km outside of Baracoa. The El Yunque hike starts here.
St Lucia
The most pleasant option in the center of town, this friendly place has inviting rooms. It's worth paying the extra for one with a kitchen.
Pinar del Río Province
Keen hard-working owner with two small 2nd-floor rooms that have sparkling new bathroom fittings, and a patio and garage downstairs.
Península de Samaná
This renovated and centrally located hotel's rooms have a few boutique-like features and are kept spic-and-span. Cash is preferred.
Camagüey Province
The pioneer homestay in La Boca, this pleasant seafront house with a wraparound porch offers two well-equipped, if cramped, rooms.
Trinidad
Unremarkable hotel in a modern block, near the water and a handful of restaurants. Rooms are clean and neat, but a bit soulless.
Tobago
Looming over Stonehaven Bay, this is a decent resort hotel, with chintzy rooms, two pools and two restaurants.
Ciego de Ávila Province
Rustic accommodation in the small complex atop Loma de Cunagua is sometimes available if you phone ahead.
Sancti Spíritus Province
Offers overnight accommodation and food in eight double rooms. A stay covers trail fees.
Puerto Rico
If you want luxury, you’ve come to the right place – the catch is you’re several decades too late. Hidden under the cobwebs of this lackluster spot is the…
Punta Cana & the Southeast
One of La Romana's few downtown hotels with a relatively pleasant enough location perched a block from the less than photogenic Río Dulce; it's suitable…
Casa Marina Beach & Reef Resorts
Sosúa
This large complex with three pools, five restaurants and more than 600 rooms is arranged in three-story buildings with direct access to Playa Alicia. The…
Santiago
If price is a consideration, the Colonial is an acceptable hotel in the center – but staying beyond a night or two can’t be recommended. Hallways…
Bequia
This lodge has a variety of different accommodations and a great waterfront location. The 2nd floor of the vintage main building has simple rooms with…
