The 20 Best Luxury Hotels in the Caribbean

The Caribbean is a natural choice for a luxury break. Many hotels offer exceptional amenities including world-class spas, infinity pools, private beach access, and endless activities on both water and land. With so many options the tricky part is picking where to stay. This is why our hotel experts have hand-selected a collection of the best luxury hotels in the Caribbean chosen on their design, service, location, and amenities. Whether you are booking a family break, a couples escape, or a getaway with friends there is something for everyone. So, why not browse through our collection to start planning your next escape?

For a boutique

• Cap Maison is a sensational boutique hotel set above Smuggler's Cove in St Lucia. The 49 accommodation options include both rooms and villas and the decor feels old-worldy with dark wood furniture and large verandahs. With a spa, gym, pool and restaurant this property has all the facilities of the larger resorts but the feel is intimate and personal. Suitable for couples, groups or families.
• The Dominican Republic's Casa Bonita is a beautiful boutique hotel set on a lush tropical hillside with ocean views, stunning gardens, lagoons, and acres of nature reserve to explore. In true boutique style, interiors mix sleek contemporary design with charming traditional design. With a superb infinity pool, delicious organic produce, and miles of white beach — it doesn't get much better than this!
• French Coco is a boutique island retreat set alongside a nature reserve on the Atlantic coast of Martinique. Suites have Caribbean-inspired wooden furnishings and Creole interior design. All open onto a pool terrace and intimate garden. A great choice for a romantic hideaway.
• Jamaica's GeeJam offers the Caribbean in all its tropical glory. Set amidst the jungle and overlooking the ocean — locations don't come much better. The views are taken advantage of from double-storey rooms with top floor terraces. The best have whirlpool tubs. With endless activity options, this small hotel is a suitable choice for families or couples.
• Tiamo is a secluded boutique resort on Andros Island (the Bahamas) that can only be reached by boat or seaplane — making it feel very exclusive. Its eleven luxury eco villas feature modern decor with a hint of Caribbean style and gorgeous stone bathrooms. With a private beach, spa, watersports, and excellent seafood, this is luxury defined.

For families

• The Shore Club is notable for its beachside location on the secluded and unspoiled Long Bay beach in Providenciales (Turks and Caicos). Enjoy sea views from your bed in the elegant rooms. With a spa and superb seafood restaurant, adults will be able to truly relax. Meanwhile, kids will be entertained in the well-run kids club that is packed full of activities.
• Curtain Bluff is a secluded, family-friendly, luxury all-inclusive beach resort with Caribbean and Atlantic facing beaches on Antigua. With its spacious suites, outstanding facilities for tennis and watersports, and top-notch cuisine — this is a perfect option for a family break.
  
  

For a historic stay

• The Great House is a traditional green-shuttered house set amidst lush gardens in Antigua. Choose between beautiful individually designed suites in the main house or a more contemporary feel in one of the garden rooms. With a spa, superb restaurant, and lovely pool — pick this property for an authentic and intimate stay.
• Coral Reef Club is an elegant Barbadian hotel set amidst acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, spilling onto white sands. Expect colonial-chic plantation cottages and grand suites in the main house that ooze luxury. A honeymooner's paradise with a fantastic spa and cuisine.
• Bahama House is a small luxury beach lodge occupying a heritage property on Harbour Island, Bahamas. Plantation-style rooms boast four-poster beds and unique design pieces. With a freshwater pool and rum bar, this is a classic Caribbean choice.
• Montpelier Plantation Inn is a fabulous old plantation house with spectacular mountain and sea views on Nevis. Sophisticated rooms and suites have four-poster beds alongside all the mod cons. With three fine-dining restaurants, a charming spa, stunning grounds and a pool — this is a tropical hideaway like no other.
• Casa Colonial is a chic revamped colonial house complete with an excellent spa and direct access to a fabulous white sandy beach in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Spacious rooms hark back to a bygone era with dark wooden furniture, four-poster beds and large sash windows. With an award-winning restaurant - this is an indulgent choice.

For a five-star

• The Caves is a characterful 5* hotel, set on a cliffside on Jamaica's west coast, with funky, colourful cottages. Each cottage offers spectacular ocean views, secluded terraces, dark wood floors, and indulgent bathrooms. With spa treatments and access to the sea via a ladder, this is a grown-up, yet fun, luxury choice.
• Cabrits Resort & Spa is a five-star resort surrounded by the Cabrits National Park on Dominica, offering a gateway to the best eco-tourism on the island. Gorgeous rooms boast magnificent mountain views and feature Caribbean-inspired hardwood furniture. Complete with a full-service spa, you'll wish for nothing here.

For a beachfront setting

• Jamaica Inn is a gorgeous Jamaican hotel set on a quiet and beautiful stretch of white sand beach in Ocho Rios. Rooms are elegant with white shutters, antiques, four posters and (of course) sea views. With a choice of restaurants, spa, and large pool — this grown-up stay has excellent facilities for its moderate size.
• The Cove Eleuthera is a unique Bahamian stay due to its sleek contemporary design. Chic rooms have light wooden floors, big verandahs, marble bathrooms and wonderful ocean views. With access to a gorgeous stretch of beach, an infinity pool, and a spa — this is ideally suited to hip young couples.
• Petit St Vincent (the most southerly of the St Vincent and the Grenadines archipelago) is a luxury all-inclusive private island property comprising a stunning collection of stone beach cottages, many right on the beach. The island is surrounded by two miles of pristine white sand beaches, so there's plenty of room for everyone to find their own little stretch of paradise. Plus you'll find fabulous food, a spoiling spa and a fantastic array of activities for all ages.

For foodies

• Lone Star is a stunning restaurant with rooms on Barbados's west coast, overlooking a pristine sandy beach. With just six rooms this is an intimate, luxurious stay where the ethos is pampering to the max! The excellent restaurant has a reputation as "The Ivy of the Caribbean". A truly unique stay.

For a private island

• Peter Island is a spectacular luxury choice set on a 5,000-acre private island off Tortola. Oceanview rooms, suites and villas are decorated in a contemporary style inspired by traditional Caribbean design. With all the luxury trimmings including two pools, an outdoor hot tub, and an expansive spa — this is a popular honeymoon destination.

Still not sure which to book?

• Take a look at all our Caribbean recommendations
• Narrow the search to Antigua, Barbados or the Bahamas
• Take a look at our five-star recommendations in the Maldives
• Alternatively, you could contact one of our friendly gurus for advice.

  • Cap Maison St Lucia 49 rooms from £375

    
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    Groups  -  One-bedroomed suites can join; ideal for up to 3 couples. Sitting room with a dining area, a full kitchen and 2 verandas

    Honeymoons  -  Splash out on a Villa Suite, some with a pool, a Jacuzzi or a roof terrace - total privacy and seclusion

    Birdwatching  -  Little blue herons, hummingbirds, magnificent frigate birds, broadwinged hawks, mocking birds and even ospreys on the estate

    Restaurant  -  Top notch caribbean inspired cuisine, and relaxed beachside restaurant (open selected nights for dinner too)

    

    Recommended by  -  I Escape, CN Traveller

    Sensational hotel above Smuggler's Cove. Rooms & villas are spacious, with shuttered windows, dark wood furniture and large verandahs. Villas have kitchens, living rooms & flexible layouts that are perfect for families or groups. Outdoor pool, gym, spa and gardens. Luxurious, intimate and serene. See More

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  • The Great House, Antigua Antigua 8 rooms from £513

    
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    Total relaxation  -  The Great House offers a place to totally switch off with its off the beaten track location and excellent service

    Honeymoons  -  With just eight suites, and no children allowed, this romantic property is the perfect honeymoon destination

    Spa  -  Banana Spa offers a wide range of relaxing treatments which will be tailored to your personal requirements

    Restaurant  -  Farm to table dining with a daily changing menu using the freshest local ingredients, much grown on site

    

    Antigua's finest hidden gem. A truly historic property situated amid extensive tropical gardens. Choose between beautiful individually designed suites in the main house or a more contemporary feel in the garden suites. Banana Spa for pampering, beach or pool for lounging and fabulous food too! See More

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  • Coral Reef Club Barbados 88 rooms from £414

    
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    Romantic Break  -  A romantic retreat set on 12 acres of colourful tropical gardens and powder white sand beach with luxury spa and fine dining.

    Families  -  Plenty of activities to keep the kids entertained, plus a playground and babysitting services are on offer.

    Tennis  -  Take advantage of the complimentary coaching for adults and children with the resident pro, on the two floodlit courts.

    Diving  -  Make the most of the crystal clear waters and take a scuba course in the on site PADI certified diving school.

    

    Recommended by  -  Small Luxury Hotels, Fodors

    An elegant hotel set amid acres of beautiful landscaped gardens, spilling onto white sands. Colonial-chic plantation cottages or suites in creams, whites, and pale wooden hues that ooze luxury. A honeymooner's paradise with fantastic spa, cuisine, and beach. See More

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  • Casa Colonial Dominican Republic 50 rooms from £194

    
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    Beach Life  -  Situated on a 13-mile stretch of white sandy Caribbean beach.

    Spa  -  State of the art spa with a host of treatment rooms, private hot tubs for two, and wide range of pampering therapies.

    Sights nearby  -  Situated opposite the 18-hole Playa Dorada Golf Course and guests of the hotel benefit from exclusive rates.

    Restaurant  -  Gourmet dining in the Lucia restaurant or a more relaxed feel in the Verandah.

    

    A chic revamped colonial house complete with excellent spa and direct access to a fabulous white sandy beach. Spacious rooms hark back to a bygone era with dark wooden furniture, four poster beds and large sash windows. Feast on gourmet cuisine in the award winning restaurant. Simply glorious. See More

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  • Casa Bonita Barahona, Dominican Republic 12 rooms from £184

    
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    Views  -  Stunning views from its hilltop perch out to sea and to the beach below.

    Spa breaks  -  Excellent couple's therapies and massages.

    Swimming Pool  -  Stunning infinity pool.

    Honeymoons

    

    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, Small Luxury Hotels

    A beautiful boutique hotel set on a lush tropical hillside with ocean views, stunning gardens, lagoons, and acres of nature reserve to explore. Romantic rooms in creams with four poster beds and verandahs. Superb infinity pool steals the show, delicious organic produce, and miles of white beach. See More

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  • Petit St Vincent St Vincent and the Grenadines from £1054

    
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    Beach Life  -  The island is completely surrounded by two miles of pristine white beaches.

    Luxury

    Wellbeing

    Romantic Break

    

    Recommended by  -  Small Luxury Hotels, Great Small Hotels , CN Traveller, Fodors

    A stunning collection of stone beach cottages on a private island and surrounded by two miles of pristine white beaches. Chic rooms have light stone walls, wooden beams, and big verandahs for dining or relaxing. Tennis court, massages, hiking, sunbathing, babysitting on request. Total calm. See More

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  • French Coco La Trinité, Martinique from £226

    
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    Total relaxation  -  Book an in-suite massage to complete the experience at this relaxing boutique break; enquire with the concierge for details

    Romantic Break  -  With discreet private suites, a gorgeous swiming pool and romantic bar, book this hotel for an indulgent couples' getaway

    Back to Nature  -  Located next to the beautiful Presqu'Île Caravelle nature reserve, book this hotel for a luxury back-to-nature retreat

    Surfing  -  Get acquainted with the waves off the coast with surf classes; ask the concierge to help you reserve with a local agency

    

    Recommended by  -  Small Luxury Hotels

    This boutique island retreat is set alongside a nature reserve on the Atlantic coast of Martinique. Elegant guest suites have Caribbean-inspired wooden furnishings and Creole interior design, opening onto a pool terrace and intimate garden. A luxurious base to explore the island from. See More

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  • The Caves Negril, Jamaica 13 rooms from £429

    
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    Honeymoons  -  Candle-lit dinners in the caves, in-room spa treatments and breathtaking clifftop views

    Romantic Break  -  Designed for couples and with no children, complete romance, privacy and quiet

    Cooking classes  -  Cooking and cocktail classes can be arranged

    Views  -  Great views from the clifftop location

    

    Recommended by  -  Tablet, I Escape, Fodors, Kiwi Collection

    Characterful 5* hotel on the cliffside. Funky, colourful cottages feature elegant rooms with white shutters, dark wood floors and enormous bathrooms. Some have small kitchen areas. Outdoor pool, spa treatments available and ladder-access to the sea. Grown-up ambience with superb service. See More

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  • Bahama House Harbour Island 11 rooms from £468

    
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    Beach Life  -  Located a stone's throw from the sea on a coveted island in The Bahamas, this hotel makes a luxury beach getaway

    Local exploring  -  With easy access into the colourful Dunmore Town, this hotel is in a great location for local exploring

    Romantic Break  -  Couples love this cosy and refined beach lodge, with its grown-up rum bar and chic freshwater pool

    Views  -  Great views from hotel

    

    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith

    This luxury beach lodge occupies a heritage property on Harbour Island in The Bahamas. Spacious rooms boast plantation-style interiors, four-poster beds and unique design pieces; book a cottage for separate living space. Unwind by the freshwater pool before drinks at the rum bar; a chic beach stay. See More

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  • Jamaica Inn Ocho Rios, Jamaica 51 rooms from £300

    
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    Hideaway  -  Cottages have private access to the beach and private pools, mobile phones and TVs are restricted adding to the seclusion

    Romantic Break  -  Enjoy 6-course fusion meals, adult atmosphere, spa, beach activities and gardens

    On the beach  -  Situated on one of Jamaica's loveliest beaches

    Spa  -  Waterfront treatments at the Ocean Spa

    

    Recommended by  -  I Escape, Frommers

    Sublime hotel on a magnificent beach. Large, elegant rooms feature four poster beds, white shutters, antique furniture, and sea views. Outdoor pool, gym and spa for your enjoyment. Choice of excellent restaurants for either formal or informal dining. Secluded, gorgeous and grown-up. See More

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  • The Cove Eleuthera Eleuthera 58 rooms from £1482

    
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    Families  -  Enormous family suites, varied child friendly activites such as sea glass collecting, and massages for grown ups

    Romantic Break  -  In-room couples massages, snorkelling right from the doorstep, gorgeous romantic rooms

    Sights nearby  -  From Three Island Dock, enjoy a quick boat ride on a Water Taxi to Harbour Island

    Kayaking  -  With Bahamas Out-Island Adventures

    

    Recommended by  -  Fodors, Tablet

    Gorgeous beach front hotel. Contemporary rooms have light wooden floors, big verandahs, marble bathrooms and wonderful views. Outdoor infinity pool, gym, lush gardens and spa treatments. Excellent Bahamian cuisine. Luxurious, sumptuous and relaxing. See More

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  • Peter Island Peter Island, British Virgin Islands 55 rooms from £312

    
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    Beach Life  -  Five secluded beaches

    Honeymoons

    Spa  -  Includes 10 indoor treatment rooms, two outdoor bohios, couples suites, a beach-side Jacuzzi and a tranquility garden.

    Restaurant  -  Tradewinds restaurant, beach bar & grill and private dining beach

    

    For top class peace and quiet and a perfect beach, this private Island in the Virgin Islands is probably unbeatable. Ocean view rooms, suites and villas are stylishly decorated and have stunning seaviews. Loads of on island activities and sumptuous spa. Perfect barefoot luxury. See More

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  • Geejam Portland, Jamaica 16 rooms from £332

    
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    Hideaway  -  Set in 6 acres of forest stretching down to the beach, enjoy the space and quiet from the tree canopy deck

    Private Hot Tub  -  Several rooms come with private hot tubs on their verandahs

    Restaurant  -  Bushbar serves Jamaican and Asian fusion cuisine

    Sights nearby  -  10 minutes drive from historic Port Antonio.

    

    Recommended by  -  Tablet, Mr & Mrs Smith, I Escape

    Gorgeous hotel set amid six lush acres. Rooms feature darkwood floors, white furniture, wooden terraces and enormous bathrooms. All rooms come with built in entertainment systems. Outdoor pool, gym and spa treatments. Superb Caribbean fusion food in the restaurant. Secluded and chic. See More

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  • Cabrits Resort & Spa Portsmouth, Dominica 151 rooms from £199

    
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    Romantic Break  -  With romantic, waterfront suites, picturesque pools and a full-service spa, book this hotel for a special couples' retreat

    Local exploring  -  With the Cabrits National Park a stone's throw away, there is lots to explore local to this resort

    Beach Life  -  Set on the beautiful Caribbean island of Dominica, this resort makes for an idyllic beach getaway

    Sights nearby  -  Visit the Boiling Lake in the neighbouring national park, the second-largest hot spring in the world and a UNESCO heritage site

    

    This five-star, luxury resort is surrounded by the Cabrits National Park on Dominica, offering a gateway to the best eco-tourism on the island. Guestrooms are bright and airy, with magnificent mountain views and Caribbean-inspired hardwood furniture. Complete with a spa, this is an indulgent stay. See More

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  • Montpelier Plantation Inn Nevis, St Kitts and Nevis 18 rooms from £368

    
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    Views  -  Panoramic views all around

    Luxury

    Romantic Break

    Great walks  -  Hike to Saddle Hill or climb Nevis Peak (3,232 feet) for the best views in the Caribbean

    

    Recommended by  -  I Escape, Relais & Chateaux

    A fabulous hotel on a 18th century sugar plantation. Sophisticated rooms and suites with four poster beds and all the mod cons. Three fine dining restaurants, charming spa, stunning grounds and pool. A tropical hillside setting and an iconic Caribbean atmosphere. Romantic and luxurious. See More

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  • Curtain Bluff Antigua 72 rooms from £574

    
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    Watersports  -  All watersports including waterskiing and scuba diving are included in the price!

    Hideaway  -  Relatively secluded location, access to quiet white beaches and waterfront spa

    All inclusive  -  Price quoted includes all meals & drinks (unless you decide to upgrade your wine choices) plus watersports, tennis & much more!

    Tennis  -  Tennis courts (including use of racquets and balls) included in the price

    

    Recommended by  -  Fodors

    Secluded, family friendly, luxury all inclusive beach resort with Caribbean and Atlantic facing beaches. Spacious rooms & suites feature private terraces with sea views and big marble bathrooms. Outstanding facilities for tennis and watersports. Fantastic food. Peaceful, stunning and chic. See More

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  • Tiamo South Andros Island, Bahamas 13 rooms from £738

    
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    Romantic Break  -  Secluded cottages on the beach, some with private pools, with spa treatments, hammock dozing and snorkelling minutes away

    Fishing  -  Tiamo has its own fully equipped 28ft World Cat Boat which makes blue water fishing fun and easily accessible from the resort

    Birdwatching  -  See how many of the island’s 330 bird species you can identify

    Sailing  -  Can be booked nearby.

    

    Recommended by  -  Tablet, Small Luxury Hotels

    Romantic beach resort. The cottages are decorated in contemporary eco style with wooden floors, large private terraces and slick stone bathrooms. Outdoor pool, gym, spa, library and beach access. Sublime Caribbean fusion menu, with emphasis on locally sourced. Secluded, quiet and picturesque. See More

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Written by Katie Harris

posted Wednesday, 1st September 2021