Must-see hotels in Southern Caribbean

  • Castara Cottage

    Tobago

    Decked out in rich tropical colors, these three appealing 1- or 2-bedroom apartments are in a great location, perched on a hillside between Big and…

  • Forty Winks Inn

    Port of Spain

    Nicely located in Newtown and very efficiently run, this vibrantly decorated house has five cheerful rooms and a friendly, intimate atmosphere. Enjoy the…

  • L’Orchidée

    Port of Spain

    Smart 12-bedroom inn, popular with business travelers, with bright, well-appointed rooms in vibrant colors and a super-professional staff. It’s walking…

  • Second Spring

    Trinidad

    The best guesthouse in the area, with comfortable, endearing self-contained studios and cottages, decorated with local art and overlooking a rocky yet…

  • Renaissance Aruba Resort

    Aruba

    The Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino splits its 500-plus rooms between a large adults-only complex with casino and shopping mall in the heart of town,…

  • Petrea Place

    Trinidad

    Run by the same team as the fantastic Freebird restaurant below the rooms, Petrea Place is named for the surrounding petrea trees, and offers a tranquil…

  • Sandy Point Beach Club

    Tobago

    This timeshare resort has a range of comfortable, well-attended studios to 1- and 4-bed apartments. It's away from the action on a quiet road that winds…

  • Hope Cottage

    Tobago

    A solid, super-friendly budget option near Fort King George, a half-hour walk uphill from the ferry dock. Within this former home of 19th-century governor…

  • Rancho El Sobrino

    Curaçao

    The price is right at this rustic resort south of Playa Forti, which features simple rooms decorated with mismatched furniture and quirky artwork. A…

  • Coconut Inn

    Aruba

    You'll want a car if you stay at this budget-friendly place, which has 40 dated rooms surrounding a large rectangle of aqua joy. It's not much more than a…

  • Aruba Marriott Resort

    Aruba

    Located at the northern end of the high-rise resorts, this massive property has 414 rooms with large balconies offering a glimpse of the ocean. It's a…

  • Monique’s

    Port of Spain

    In Maraval, 3km north of Queen’s Park Savannah, Monique’s is a bit out of the way – you'll need a car or a taxi to get into town – but offers lots of…

  • Landhuis Daniel

    Curaçao

    This ragtag collection of rooms and apartments is in a pleasingly quiet location. The accommodations aren't exactly inspiring, but it's a homey place,…

  • Speyside Inn

    Tobago

    This butter-yellow hotel houses bright balcony rooms looking over the ocean, and cottages nestled out back in the jungly landscaping. It's very much…

  • Jema's

    Tobago

    Surrounded by greenery, Jema's is in an excellent location behind Black Rock village, within walking distance of Turtle Beach and Stonehaven Bay. There…

  • Big Fish

    Tobago

    This row of five rooms above Sharon & Pheb's restaurant are sparkling clean and meticulously maintained by the owners. Each has a balcony overlooking the…

  • La Calypso

    Port of Spain

    A short walk from Ariapita Ave, this ultra-secure, bunker-like structure has 18 basic, clean rooms in its various nooks, some with balconies but many with…

  • Man-O-War Bay Cottages

    Tobago

    Plotted in a little botanical garden, with lots of tropical trees, ferns and flowering plants, these 10 simple cottages with kitchens and generous outdoor…

  • Johnston Apartments

    Tobago

    A great location within walking distance of many restaurants and bars, and immediately above Store Bay Beach (steps lead down to the sand). Set in…

  • Queen’s Beach Resort

    Trinidad

    The smartest and easily the most appealing of several laid-back hotels on this stretch of beach, with two pools, hot tub/sauna and a restaurant serving…

  • Bananaquit

    Tobago

    The arrangement of these spacious studios and apartments around the courtyard garden creates a community feel. The upstairs lofts can sleep up to six…

  • Par-May-La’s Inn

    Port of Spain

    Within walking distance of Queen’s Park Oval, the Savannah, and the restaurants and bars of Newtown and Woodbrook, it's a convenient location, but this…

  • Otrobanda Hotel

    Willemstad

    The best thing about this hotel is its central location: some rooms overlook Sint Annabai and Queen Emma Bridge. The rooms are decorated with odd, mod…

  • Two Seasons Guesthouse

    Tobago

    Right above the Fish Pot restaurant, with a breezy verandah overlooking Pleasant Prospect and the distant sea, this laid-back guesthouse is a perfect…

  • Conrado Beach Resort

    Tobago

    On the approach road to Pigeon Point, this no-frills resort is the only place to stay along Pigeon Point Beach, whose sand and surf are within stumbling…

  • Laguna Mar

    Trinidad

    Without the presence of the owner, a genial German expat in his 80s who's now based mostly in Port of Spain, this is a quiet and rather isolated option…

  • Top River Pearl

    Tobago

    Although it’s not on the beach, this quiet guesthouse, just 180m up from the waterfront, is a treat with its hammocks and expansive bay views. With…

  • Charlotte Villas

    Tobago

    Close to the junction of Windward Rd and Bay St, in a pretty garden set just back from the inland side of the road (and within steps of the Man of War Bay…

  • Airport Inn

    Trinidad

    Just off the approach road to Piarco International Airport, this is a solid option for a stopover before you fly, with a free shuttle to the terminal. Set…

  • Alicia’s House

    Port of Spain

    Tucked away on a side road just north of Queen’s Park Savannah, this is a quiet little retreat with a comfortingly kitsch 1970s ambience. It offers…

  • Arubiana Inn

    Aruba

    The Arubiana Inn is a perfectly pleasant and affordable option for travelers who are counting their pennies. Rooms are stylish and spacious, with king…

  • Johnson’s

    Port of Spain

    Conveniently located midway between Ariapita Ave and Tragarete Rd, with the Savannah and downtown Port of Spain in walking distance, this friendly…

  • Caribbean Tourist Villa

    Port of Spain

    This well-worn place on a quiet street has lots of balconies and a small pool. The rooms (with fridge) are unexceptional but acceptable, and are all you…

  • Top Ranking Hill View Guest House

    Tobago

    Reached via a series of steps from Top Hill St, about a 15-minute walk from the beach, this peaceful guesthouse is a quiet retreat that has clean, nicely…

  • Shepherd's Inn

    Tobago

    This 20-room hotel creates an intimate, relaxing atmosphere with four circular duplex cabins arranged around a pool and a section of rooms wrapped around…

  • Fish Tobago

    Tobago

    Tucked away off the main road into the village, this is a good spot for travelers. It's efficiently run and has a range of rooms from dorms to apartments,…

  • Crown Point Beach Hotel

    Tobago

    This classic resort hotel is a Crown Point stalwart, with a great beachfront location next to Fort Milford; a path leads down down to the Store Bay sands…

  • Blue Haven Hotel

    Tobago

    Robinson Crusoe supposedly was stranded at the beach below this romantic, tastefully done resort hotel with more than a hint of faded glamour. Amenities…

  • Coco Reef Resort

    Tobago

    Coco Reef is Crown Point's only full-blown resort hotel, with friendly staff and chintzy rooms overlooking the white sand of a private (man-made) beach,…

  • Mike’s Holiday Resort

    Tobago

    Centrally located in the heart of Crown Point, Mike’s has 12 clean, modern apartments with large kitchens that are updated and cheerful. Considering the…