Choosing the best resort for a honeymoon in the Caribbean is a bit like choosing an engagement ring. There are so many, they are all beautiful and there’s usually one that’s just right for you. The difference is, you’ll have your ring forever — but your honeymoon is just a few days … so you’d better get it right! CJ has you covered, with 25 of our top picks to make sure you have a trip that you remember for a lifetime.
Secret Bay — Dominica
This boutique resort is perched high on a cliffside at the northern edge of Dominica. Even by the standards of remote Dominica, it feels a world away from everything. Luxurious, romantic and enchanting, it’s simply the perfect place for a honeymoon escape.
Petit St Vincent — St Vincent and the Grenadines
Nothing says honeymoon better than a private island resort, and this gem in the Grenadines offers offers barefoot luxury in an exclusive, ultra-private setting.
Round Hill — Jamaica
A throwback to another era of Caribbean luxury, this Jamaican legend has an almost indescribably enchanting quality. With just 36 rooms, it’s intimate and romantic.
Jade Mountain — St Lucia
St Lucia is one of the more romantic islands in the Caribbean, and a honeymoon at Jade Mountain means 24-7 show-stopping views of the Pitons and your own private infinity pool.
Four Seasons Resort Nevis
Tiny, green Nevis is all about magic. And from the minute you board the boat to the Four Seasons from St Kitts to late afternoons on serene Pinneys Beach, that feeling never ends.
Sandals LaSource Grenada
You might say Sandals redefined romance in the Caribbean, and the new Sandals in Grenada may have redefined Sandals. It’s a spectacular, modern property, perfectly tailored for a honeymoon.
Fowl Cay — Bahamas
This villa resort in the Exumas offers you serious luxury and an even better honeymoon perk: your own private boat for the duration of your stay.
Plein Soleil — Martinique
This hidden wonder in Martinique is almost like a boutique villa resort — the expansive rooms all have their own plunge pools and spectacular views of the sea and a nearby lagoon.
Xeliter Caleton Villas — Dominican Republic
Set on one of the most stunning beaches in the Dominican Republic, this boutique villas resort is set in ultra-exclusive Cap Cana. (And it has its own Eden Roc restaurant to boot).
Palm Island – St Vincent and the Grenadines
A ride on a small propeller plane to Union Island, then a boat ride to a sandy, beachy paradise. It’s a journey that’s as romantic as it gets — and so is the destination.
Tiamo — Bahamas
This eco-friendly boutique resort on South Andros island in the Bahamas is small, quiet and remote (accessible only by boat or seaplane). The perfect ingredients for a honeymoon.
Caneel Bay — US Virgin Islands
Long one of the flagship Caribbean resorts, Caneel Bay recently became an independent brand; but the resort, like St John, has retained its remote, idyllic luxury.
Rockhouse — Jamaica
It doesn’t get much cooler than this boutique gem in Negril. This exotic Jamaican hotel is also one of the region’s great values.
Peter Island — British Virgin Islands
Private islands are the natural habitat of honeymoons. So why not head to Peter Island, a splendid private island in the British Virgin Islands, from its beaches to its marvelous rooms like the Crow’s Nest Villa.
One & Only Ocean Club — Bahamas
This is one of the titans of Caribbean luxury. Sure, the suites are beautiful, and the restaurant is wonderful. But there’s something more — a certain level of tranquility — that means you’re spending your honeymoon in a truly special place.
Viceroy — Anguilla
This Anguilla property is about the intersection of nature and modernity, as one of the region’s most stunning hotel designs. And from its wonderful spa to what might be the most beautiful infinity pool in the Caribbean, it’s the perfect jetsetter’s honeymoon escape.
Ladera Resort — St Lucia
Another St Lucia star, this resort specializes in the “open wall,” taking unobstructed view to an entirely different world. Ladera pioneered the “three-wall” room concept, and that means you’ll get some of the best views anywhere in the region.
Amanyara — Turks and Caicos Islands
The Turks and Caicos Islands are naturally romantic, and this Balinese-style resort takes that to a different stratum. It’s a modern, sleek place that offers nearly unparalleled quiet and serenity.
W Retreat & Spa — Vieques
Sleek and hip with a laid-back vibe, the W Vieques is the most luxurious property on Puerto Rico’s neighbouring island. It even comes with roaming wild horses.
Boardwalk — Aruba
This small, romantic hotel is nestled in palm trees across the street from the beach It’s an easy going resort that’s It’s the kind of place you’ll honeymoon and then come back to for years to come.
Couples Sans Souci — Jamaica
This 150-suite Ocho Rios resort specializes in good, old-fashioned Caribbean romance, all in a well-oiled, all-inclusive package. The food is exceptional, too.
Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman
At the Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman you will get impeccable service, world-class accommodation and a setting on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
The Crane — Barbados
What are the ingredients of a great honeymoon? Often, it starts with a great beach, and you’ll find precisely that at this Barbados institution.
Hermitage Bay — Antigua
Perched on Antigua’s southwest coast, this Caribbean classic has 25 rooms on one of the country’s most beautiful beaches. It’s all-inclusive, too, meaning the easiest of honeymoons.
Spice Island Beach Resort — Grenada
Great beach? Check. Great food? Check. Romantic island? Check. And this Grenada classic is even an all-inclusive.