Must-see hotels in Leeward Islands

  • Siboney Beach Club

    Antigua

    This low-key, 12-unit beachfront retreat on busy Dickenson Bay has smart suites with kitchenettes in shades of beige that offset the riot of color of the…

  • Carlisle Bay

    Antigua

    Ultra-posh and contemporary, the Carlisle courts style-conscious global nomads who like to trade the beach lounger for the tennis court, the gym, the…

  • Nisbet Plantation Beach Club

    Nevis

    This former plantation is where Nelson met and fell in love with Fanny Nisbet. It attracts traditionalists keen on afternoon tea and the 'no shorts after…

  • St Kitts Marriott Resort

    St Kitts & Nevis

    This hulking resort on a wide sandy beach within strolling distance of Frigate Bay's 'restaurant row' is like a small village unto itself with multiple…

  • Timbuk One Guesthouse

    Antigua & Barbuda

    The best guesthouse in Codrington at present is also where you'll find its most reliable restaurant. The seven rooms upstairs share bathrooms, while the…

  • Dickenson Bay Cottages

    Antigua

    A good option if you want to be close to the beach without paying beachfront prices, this hillside charmer is a complex of gleaming white houses built…

  • Ocean Inn

    Antigua

    For reasonably priced five-star views of English Harbour, secure a room at Robert's hillside hideout with 12 units cradled by flowery, terraced grounds…

  • Statia Lodge

    Sint Eustatius

    Statia Lodge's 10 red-roofed wooden bungalows with outdoor kitchen are nicely spaced out across a windswept bluff some 2.3km east of Lower Town. Knock…

  • Timothy Beach Resort

    St Kitts & Nevis

    This low-key pad is right on a fine beach and snorkeling reef, and is within stumbling distance of the Strip's row of raucous bars. Rooms are distributed…

  • La Vue Boutique Inn

    Anguilla

    It's well worth spending the extra money for an ocean-facing unit to enjoy lavish views of Sandy Ground Bay from your balcony, perhaps while enjoying a…

  • Shoal Bay Villas

    Anguilla

    Ease into the laid-back Caribbean lifestyle at this retreat with its front yard of white-sand perfection. Each of the 23 comfortable units comes with…

  • Ambia Villa

    Anguilla

    On a scrubby hillside, this Zen-like villa flanked by smooth wooden balusters and bursts of bamboo sleeps up to eight people. It's only rented in its…

  • Ferryboat Inn

    Anguilla

    Owners Marjorie and Christian quickly make strangers feel like family at this inn steps from the ferry pier. Nicknamed 'FBI,' the Ferryboat Inn's quaint…

  • Milly's Inn

    Anguilla

    This four-unit villa sits on the main road and can be noisy, but the hillside location ensures refreshing breezes, the heavenly beach is a 700m walk away,…

  • Serenity Cottages

    Anguilla

    This cluster of cottages dotted amid bougainvillea and coconut palms is a tranquil retreat. Well-kept units exude homey flair thanks to mahogany and…

  • Hawksbill by Rex Resort

    Antigua

    Set amid tropical gardens, this all-inclusive adults-only resort is a bit long in the tooth but provides easy access to four lovely beaches, including the…

  • Scout's Place

    Saba

    Furnishings may not be of the latest vintage but all rooms have fridge and kettle, and even 'standard' rooms come with those million-dollar views of hills…

  • King's Pavilion Hotel

    St Kitts & Nevis

    Opening its doors onto the seafront in 2019, this brand-new Chinese-managed hotel looks set to put some smart accommodations into the heart of gritty…

  • Country Inn Guesthouse

    Sint Eustatius

    Near the airport, Iris Pompier's little inn offers good value in half a dozen simple but tidy and clean rooms in a whitewashed building surrounded by…

  • Bus Stop Guest House

    Antigua & Barbuda

    This little guesthouse is a good budget pick in the heart of Codrington. Lynton Thomas rents three basic yet comfortable rooms with fridge, TV and private…

  • Sea View Apartments

    Anguilla

    A hop, skip and jump from the beach, bars and restaurants, these one- and two-bedroom apartments make a fine, if old-school, base. Each has a kitchen,…

  • Ocean Point Resort & Spa

    Antigua

    This rambling adults-only property is an all-inclusive that's very popular with Italians. Pastel-colored rooms come with a balcony, preferably one…

  • Seaview Inn

    St Kitts & Nevis

    The 10 dark, tiny but clean rooms of this walk-up near the bus/ferry terminal don't invite lingering but they are certainly good value. Grab a cold one…

  • JP’s Guest House

    Nevis

    Two minutes' walk from the ferry dock, this tidy upstairs place in a modern building has 10 rooms that are a tad twee but spotless. They're outfitted with…

  • 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…

  • Jumby Bay Resort

    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…

  • Ricketts Luxury Properties

    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…

  • Island Dream Properties

    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…

  • Heritage Hotel

    Antigua

    This city hotel in an unappealing concrete block opposite the cruise-ship pier is pretty much your only choice if you want to stay right in town. Rooms…