The palm-fringed beaches and aquamarine waters of the Caribbean are a daydream destination for many of us, but if you assume the price of making that daydream a reality will be prohibitive, don’t! Because the Hotel Gurus have been tirelessly seeking out the best affordable hotels in the Caribbean — including the best value luxury and boutique options in the Caribbean — so they’re still offering paradise, just at a perfect price!
Jamaica
Unique cliffside hotel. Rooms in thatched stone cottages feature muslin-draped four poster beds & terraces - some with outdoor showers & some in secluded spots amid the tropical gardens. Outdoor pool, fantastic spa & three restaurants. Boutique & laid-back with unbeatable views. Great value too.
Jamaica
Stylishly rustic clifftop hotel. Rooms in thatched cottages feature four poster beds, outdoor showers and terraces with seaviews. Some come with kitchens. Outdoor pool, bougainvillea filled gardens and waterfront massages available. Great Caribbean cuisine and lively bar area. A great value choice.
Jamaica (Treasure Beach)
Chic boutique shorefront hotel. Rooms feature an eclectic mix of mosaic headboards, antiques and stained glass windows. Cottages with kitchenettes. Outdoor pool, lovely gardens and access to beach. Excellent seafood cuisine and laid back bar. A very cool stay for families or couples.
Antigua
Pleasant self-catering villas near the St Johns. The rooms are spacious and filled with tropical prints, bamboo furniture and living areas. Outdoor pool, fragrant gardens and spa treatments available. Family friendly and laid back.
Saba (Windward Side)
A cute island hide-away with self-catering bungalows, fabulous sea views, and excellent rates. Set on a hill amidst tropical greenery simple all white suites with four poster beds, balconies, and kitchenettes. Pool, concierge, access to watersports and wildlife. Good value and family friendly.
Saba
A collection of rooms, cottages, and an apartment (sleeps 4) in the town centre. All accommodations have wifi and hammocks with sweeping views over tropical flora and out to sea, some have kitchenettes. Tropic's Cafe and terrace has a privileged location. Excellent value, family friendly.
Bonaire (Kralendijk)
A charming boutique hotel painted yellow set around a courtyard swimming pool strewn with palm trees. Contemporary chic rooms and suites have all the mod cons, muted tones, and walk-out terraces. Excellent value, close to the beach and all the attractions.
Grenada
A charming hotel on one of the best beaches in Grenada. Untouched sand and tropical plantation as soon as you walk out of your room. Basic rooms, suites, and cottages (sleep four) are good value. Beachfront restaurant serving local & international cuisine. Cheap, family friendly, secluded.
Turks and Caicos (Grand Turk)
An excellent value inn in the heart of the old town and just a few moments from the beach and diving centres. Lovely rooms and suites, simply decorated, but chic in style with white washed walls and balconies onto the garden. Lovely little restaurant with verandah. Excellent value and laid back.
Puerto Rico (Ocean Park)
Eclectic guesthouse close to the beach. Rooms are filled with vintage furnishings, hammocks and terraces. Yoga and meditation classes held in hotel; excellent vegetarian breakfasts. Bohemian, friendly and laid-back.
US Virgin Islands
A really charming little Inn with B&B rooms and a two-bedroom condo (rental on a weekly basis). Pastel coloured cosy rooms with attractive furnishings and private balconies. Lovely pool and courtyard area. Lots to explore from the beach to the casino to small surrounding islands.
St Martin
A hotel for the budget minded traveller who appreciates contemporary style and being close to the beach. Large bright rooms, some more romantic than others decked out in light woods and all white bedding. Lovely sun deck and a short walk from the great beach below.
St Martin
An excellent four star hotel suited to families, foodies, and beach goers alike. Charming rooms, suites, and two-bedrooms villas, all with their own kitchens. Swimming pool, romantic poolside terrace, and plenty of restaurants to choose from on the beachfront or directly on the beach.
St Barts
A charming hotel comprising individually styled cottages set amid a tranquil garden, close to the beach. Cottages have a traditional feel and are white washed throughout with solid four poster beds and bright artefacts from the owner's travels. A little haven made for completely unwinding.
Tobago (Castara)
A wonderfully laid back set of eco-lodges in the picture perfect fishing village of Castara. Rustic-chic self catering apartments offer simple and elegant interiors, wood floors and unbelievable views. The restaurant is excellent, but you are encouraged to eat out and experience the village.
Barbados
This charming guesthouse is located on the Platinum West Coast of Barbados. Choose from a range of cosy, self-contained accommodation with homely soft furnishings and self-catering facilities; book the cottage for family-sized living space. Unwind by the pool before a barbecue; a chic island stay.
Curaçao
Nestled in the beautiful Pietermaai District of Curaçao, this boutique hotel occupies a former monastery. Well-appointed rooms feature chic, eclectic furniture, patterned tiles and house plants; suites offer a pretty sit-out terrace. The restaurant is housed in the heritage chapel; a stylish hotel.
Curaçao
Experience the lively heart of Curaçao at this boutique hotel. Individually designed suites are spacious and chic with exposed beams and a blend of wooden and wicker furniture. Book the Duplex Suite for split-level living space and Italian-tile floors. Guests love the pool; a stylish island getaway.
Curaçao
Set within a 17th-century former plantation house in Curaçao, this boutique hotel offers guests a tranquil escape to the country. Original features abound, from patterned tiles to wooden shuttered windows; modern amenities add a luxury feel, from the azure pool to the sit-out terrace; chic and cosy.
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