Holetown
On the north side of Holetown, this older property has a faded charm that it wears like a beloved old cardigan. The grassy grounds back up an inviting…
Must-see hotels in Windward Islands
Carriacou
A great choice if you're after some peace and quiet, these well-maintained colorful wooden cottages are basic but neat and have everything you need…
St Lucia
The only budget digs on the bay, depending on which room you get, JJ's can actually be quite nice, with spacious wooden bungalows decked out with good…
Carriacou
Popular with interisland travelers, those on a budget and people wanting to be right among the action, Ade’s is in the dead center of town, above a…
St Vincent & the Grenadines
This bright, small hotel offers a slice of tranquility within walking distance of the best stretches of sand on the island. Rooms are simple but spacious…
St Lucia
Located in a building that looks like an office block right beside the bus stops, the rooms here are nothing special, but they're clean and will do the…
St Lucia
Bay Gardens Hotel features a set of buildings trimmed in perky pastels surrounding a small pool. The rooms are fairly standard affairs but are clean and…
St Vincent & the Grenadines
The best bet for budget travelers, this family-run guesthouse has a variety of options, including budget rooms with fans on the 2nd floor and air…
St Vincent & the Grenadines
The Cobblestone Inn was built from the shell of an 1814 cobblestone warehouse and modernized into a comfy urban hotel. The 26 rooms are not luxurious, but…
Grenada Island
Right in the town center, this welcoming little place has a range of well-equipped rooms (some a little small) with cable TV and bright, modern decor…
St Vincent & the Grenadines
At the end of Villa Beach, this comfortable hotel has straightforward rooms with vaulted wooden ceilings available with both garden and sea views. The…
Carriacou
You’d be hard-pressed to name what is truly unique about John’s, just on the outskirts of town toward Bogles, and it is more a standard hotel than a…
St Lucia
This inn has a heavy focus on regional businesspeople, so it’s not exactly a vacation environment, though it is friendly and convenient to downtown…
Bequia
Choose from a mix of studios, cottages and one- and two-bedroom units at this little compound a five-minute walk up the hill from town. With the glorious…
Carriacou
With a bird’s-eye view over the harbor and the surrounding hills, this is a quiet but friendly place, best if you’ve rented a car (as it’s a bit isolated…
St Vincent & the Grenadines
The mooring facilities here are popular with yacht owners looking for peace and quiet. There’s a small inn and a pleasant bayside bar/restaurant (lunch…
Dominica
This survivor claims to be the first hotel to reopen after Hurricane Maria, and while it's an aging place, it has a lovely setting overlooking a decent…
St Lucia
There are four simple, renovated rooms in a wooden lodge out the back of the Reef Cafe. They don't have any views and suffer from road noise from the…
Carriacou
Off a side street in the heart of town, this tidy hotel formerly known as the Hotel Laurena has modern rooms with quality bathrooms in four blocks, some…
St Vincent & the Grenadines
Brand-new air-conditioned apartments decked out with full-sized kitchens and everything you need. Go for the upstairs one for better views. Ask for…
St Lucia
One of the few long-running hotels on this side of the island, the Fox Grove is set up on a hillside and has neat and tidy rooms with high wooden ceilings…
Barbados
Right at the end of the road in Tent Bay, this place really has an edge of the island feel. It's a little ramshackle and could do with some maintenance…
Barbados
An unpretentious place with 12 basic and well-worn apartments. Studios in an adjacent older house are similar but smaller and less airy. There’s a little…
Scooby's and Sea Lover's Apartments
St Vincent & the Grenadines
Located on a hillside overlooking Charlestown, this pair of fully equipped apartments have fantastic views and are the best choice for budget travelers on…
Dominica
Fallen on rather hard times since Hurricane Maria, Sea Breeze Inn has now reopened and is building a new story. Sea views from the eight simple existing…
Bequia
A no-nonsense, affordable place to stay. The four apartments are simple and well laid out with high wooden ceilings and large kitchens. Close to the beach…
St Lucia
Friendly, low-key and peaceful, this modest resort is a short walk from both town and Anse Chastanet. The best rooms are the cute cottages with private…
Grenada Island
Just up from the beach, this place is a real gem. The rooms are nothing too fancy, and perhaps a bit dated, but have all the basics you’d need including a…
Roseau
Catering mainly to the budget business brigade, this charismatic charmer in a historical building may have been put through a refurb but has managed to…
Barbados
This family-run backpacker special has nine unpretentious, fan-cooled rooms. Singles share a bathroom and some rooms have optional air-con and kitchens…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
Dominica
A great pit stop for Waitukubuli hikers (it's on segment 5), this guesthouse has you sleeping in very basic but serviceable rooms or slightly bigger…
Grenada Island
If you really want to be close to town you could trade white sands for traffic and check out this well-known hotel on the main road between town and the…
Barbados
Close to the surf shops and the kitesurf launch point, the rooms here are not particularly atmospheric or stylish, but those at the back, overlooking the…
