There’s often something special about a well-executed small hotel. It’s more intimate, it’s more personal, it’s more soulful. And the Caribbean is full of precisely such places, from hillside retreats to beachfront boutiques. These are places with personality, where quality reigns over quantity and where you can often find a deeper Caribbean experience. Here are 10 Small Caribbean Hotels to try right now.

Boucan by Hotel Chocolat, St Lucia

Cacao plantation? Check. One of the Caribbean’s best restaurants? Check. An infinity pool with a jaw-dropping view of Petit Piton? Check. Oh, and the luxe-rustic rooms are splendid, too.