Luxury comes in different shapes and sizes in the Caribbean. Sure, there are grand luxury hotels, those one is used to finding in Europe, that pop up along sandy shores, just as there are boutique jewels, too.
But sifting through them isn’t always easy. That’s why we’re here to help. Our editorial team has put together a collection of some of our favorite luxury hotels in the Caribbean, big and small, as a guide to help you make your luxury travel decisions this year. These are 10 luxury hotels in the Caribbean we think you’ll enjoy on your next trip to the islands.
Cap Maison, St. Lucia
There’s just something eminently likable about this hotel. As we’ve said before, Cap Maison understands what luxury travelers want: a mix of high-end amenities and authenticity. And from the stunning beach to the spacious rooms to the world-class restaurant, it delivers.
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Sugar Reef Bequia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Bequia is one of the coolest islands in the Caribbean, a laid-back place that manages a funky, eclectic vibe. And our favorite hotel on the island is Sugar Reef, a boutique hotel with just eight rooms in a pair of historic buildings. It’s all set on a 65-acre coconut plantation and a lovely beach. This is an authentic hotel with an all-important quality: a soul.
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Casa Colonial, Dominican Republic
This place is just unique. Tucked away in the Puerto Plata area of the Dominican Republic’s northern coast, this boutique blends Sarah Garcia’s ultra-chic design with traditional luxury amenities and a superb spa. The rooftop pool is a stunner, too.
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Shore Club, Turks and Caicos
The Caribbean’s newest luxury resort, this 100-room property is set on totally undeveloped Long Bay Beach, a sparkling, calm, shallow stretch of sand that’s one of the best-kept secrets in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The construction is remarkable, with a blend of old-school Sandy Lane and South Beach-contemporary design.
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Belmond La Samanna, St. Martin
We’re big fans of the French side of St. Martin, and this is the destination’s only true luxury resort. The Belmond property is a full-fledged grand hotel, with a sweeping perch on a cliffside on Long Bay and a Saint-Tropez meets the West Indies feel.
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Laluna, Grenada
Bali meets the Caribbean and Italy at this tiny beach resort in Grenada, one of the region’s delightfully undiscovered destinations. The artsy hotel on Magazine Beach has just 16 rooms, but amenities abound, from top-level yoga to an Asian spa.
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Cap Juluca, Anguilla
We can’t rave enough about this legendary resort on the spectacular Maundays Bay in Anguilla that is the island’s signature hotel. The Moroccan-style design blends effortlessly with the beach, and the food and spa are world-class.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
Service is always the difference when it comes to turning a good hotel into a great one, and, simply put, you won’t find better service anywhere in the Caribbean. This resort, set on the beautiful Seven Mile Beach, has glorious rooms, a massive pool, great restaurants (including the astonishing Blue by Eric Ripert) and a great lobby bar.
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Le Guanahani, St. Barth
On an island with some of the Caribbean’s best beaches, finding the top beach resort isn’t easy. But that’s precisely the case with Le Guanahani, home to a superb, castaway-style semi-private beach and colorful, spacious cottages and suites. And more than any other hotel on the tony island, it still manages to remind you that you’re in the Caribbean. We like that.
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Four Seasons Resort and Residences, Anguilla
The former Viceroy property on Barnes Bay in Anguilla has some of the Caribbean’s most inventive hotel design, wonderfully integrating ultra-modern elements into a beautiful natural environment. And then there’s the Sunset Lounge, one of our favorite bars in all of the Caribbean thanks to its breathtaking infinity pool.
Click here to book a stay at the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla.