Must-see hotels in Windward Islands

  • Little Arches Hotel

    Barbados

    Possibly the best boutique hotel on the south coast. Once a Mediterranean-style mansion, the hotel now has 10 rooms in a variety of shapes and sizes, some…

  • Cotton House

    St Vincent & the Grenadines

    Centered around a beautifully renovated colonial-era cotton warehouse, the luxurious Cotton House is set on 13 acres of beautiful grounds. Accommodations…

  • Coral Reef Club

    Holetown

    This family-owned 88-unit luxury hotel has 12 acres of gorgeous landscaped grounds surrounding an elegant gingerbread fantasy of a main building. Unlike…

  • Calabash Hotel

    Grenada Island

    Easily the area’s nicest place to bed down for the night. The beautifully manicured grounds sit hand in hand with a standard of service that is second to…

  • Mandarin Oriental Canouan

    St Vincent & the Grenadines

    Canouan's ultraluxurious megaresort on Godahl Beach was relaunched as the Mandarin Oriental Canouan in 2018 and remains the most upscale place to stay in…

  • Balenbouche Estate

    St Lucia

    Between Choiseul and Laborie you'll find this tranquil 18th-century estate home with an eco-bent, comprising six simple yet delightful garden cottages…

  • Secret Bay

    Dominica

    Dominica's most exclusive hotel is the aptly named Secret Bay, ensconced in jungle on a rocky outcrop between two lovely, tranquil sandy bays, both of…

  • Wanderlust

    Dominica

    Hosts Tom and Sharie offer a unique all-inclusive boutique experience at Wanderlust, where guests stay in one of five stylish, spacious, fully equipped…

  • Silver Sands

    Grenada Island

    Raising the bar significantly in luxury on Grenada, this flash new hotel has cut no corners. Its centerpiece is a spectacular 100m infinity pool that runs…

  • Surfer’s Point Guest House

    Barbados

    The HQ of Zed’s Surfing Adventures is on a pretty little point just steps from the sand and a very good break. The seven comfortable units here surround…

  • Petit St Vincent Resort

    St Vincent & the Grenadines

    A luxurious escape featuring 22 cottages and villas that are designed with comfort and privacy in mind. There are spacious sundecks only feet from the…

  • Fond Doux Plantation & Resort

    St Lucia

    Hidden in the hills to the south of Soufrière, this 250-year-old working cocoa plantation is a great place to unwind. Fifteen tastefully refurbished…

  • Cap Maison

    St Lucia

    Privacy, luxury and service are hallmarks of this sanctuary built on a seaside bluff. The elegant Moroccan-Caribbean architecture features suites that are…

  • Grenadine House

    St Vincent & the Grenadines

    Perched in the hills overlooking Kingstown like a fortress of whitewashed luxury, Grenadine House is away from the beach and near the genteel district of…

  • Pagua Bay House

    Dominica

    This sophisticated boutique hotel could easily grace the pages of Architectural Digest. The six luxe cabañas and suites mix industrial stylings with dark…

  • Maca Bana

    Grenada Island

    Maca Bana has gorgeous villas spreading down a hillside, with fabulous views down the coast to St George’s and every possible detail attended to, from…

  • Jacoway Inn

    Dominica

    Carol Ann's delightful guesthouse offers you the choice of two superb-value apartments (each with its own small kitchen and large terrace) and her 110…

  • Eco Lifestyle Lodge

    Barbados

    Rebranded with a holistic slant, the former Sea-U Guesthouse remains a wonderful option with charming wooden buildings and a very appealing porch looking…

  • Almost Paradise

    Grenada Island

    The hillside cottages at this tranquil little guesthouse are simple and bright with netted beds, kitchenette and hammocks on the balcony. But what really…

  • La Luna

    Grenada Island

    One of the best resorts in the Windward Islands. There’s a simple elegance to the 16 Balinese-inspired cottages, with private plunge pools and open-air…

  • Soufriere Guesthouse

    Dominica

    The brainchild of free divers Wes and John, this brand-new guesthouse has hostel prices for its excellent en suite dorms and slightly higher rates for its…

  • Beachcombers Hotel

    St Vincent & the Grenadines

    This is a real find on Villa's west side. Multicolored buildings dot the landscape in true Caribbean style. The entry-level rooms are fairly basic, but…

  • East Winds Inn

    St Lucia

    Understated yet beautiful, relaxed yet luxurious, this all-inclusive inn is one of St Lucia's most appealing beachside resorts. It has a mere 30 rooms…

  • Fort Young Hotel

    Roseau

    The old cannons that decorate this full-service 71-room hotel are a testament to its origin as a fort built in 1770 by Sir William Young, Dominica's first…

  • Bequia Beach Hotel

    Bequia

    A sprawling low-rise resort with a privileged location right on Friendship Bay that manages to balance style and elegance with an unpretentious atmosphere…

  • Citrus Creek Plantation

    Dominica

    Largely cut off from the rest of Dominica on its remote southeastern coast, gorgeous Citrus Creek offers total seclusion in a lovely setting on the banks…

  • Toucari Cottages

    Dominica

    These three cottages built above the beautifully set village of Toucari, just north of Portsmouth, are some of the best private accommodations on the…

  • Potter's Place

    Roseau

    This immaculate, brand-new guesthouse just a couple of blocks from the Roseau River is terrific value, with eight gleaming, spacious and contemporary…

  • Crane Beach Hotel

    Barbados

    Dating to 1887, the roots of this gracious resort can still be found in the lovely restaurants set in classic buildings that overlook the beach and ocean…

  • Bequia Plantation Hotel

    Bequia

    Set on spacious grounds at the end of Admiralty Bay, this hotel feels removed from the downtown hustle but is just an effortless stroll from the action…

  • Nature’s Paradise

    St Lucia

    Nature’s Paradise is magical, if you don’t mind the steep winding road between the bay and the B&B. Poised on a greenery-shrouded promontory, it offers…

  • Tamarind Beach Hotel & Yacht Club

    St Vincent & the Grenadines

    Giant thatched-roof buildings stand guard over the beach and invite you in for pure relaxation. Elegant rooms, accented with white walls and chocolate…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • Southern Palms Beach Club

    Barbados

    A traditional beach resort that stays in the pink, literally – the various blocks of rooms are decked out in a cheery pink tone. It is a large place, but…

  • Sugar Apple

    Bequia

    Offering outstanding value, these bright and spacious apartments have separate kitchens with walls of windows that open out to reveal fine sea views…

  • Ladera

    St Lucia

    The location is one of the best in St Lucia: an 1100ft-high ridge with full-frame views of the Pitons and the ocean. The spacious rooms have a rich,…

  • Tamarind Hotel

    Barbados

    Everything is discreet about this understated luxury resort, which has a hacienda motif, right on the beach at Paynes Bay. The 100 units are decked out in…

  • Coral Mist Beach Hotel

    Barbados

    This fairly compact and traditional beachfront hotel wins plaudits for its ideal beachfront location. All 32 rooms have kitchen facilities, balconies and…