When it comes to an adults-only retreat in the Caribbean, there’s often nothing better than a well-designed small hotel. Boutique properties just offer that extra degree of romance, that added level of intimacy.
Because when you’re looking for a romantic getaway, it’s all about finding the perfect combination of tranquility, exclusivity and passion.
So if you are looking for a romantic getaway to the Caribbean this year, here are 10 hotels worth considering.
Le Sereno
St. Barth simply oozes romance, with that unmatched French Caribbean take on West Indian hospitality, and Le Sereno is one of the island’s jewels. Set on Grand Cul de Sac Beach, the boutique has thirty six suites and three large villas with chic, airy design.
Tortuga Bay
The Dominican Republic’s premier small hotel is a collection of lovely villas (all with interiors designed by the late Oscar de La Renta) and a pristine position on one of the country’s best beaches.
Secret Bay
Perhaps the Caribbean’s top honeymoon hotel, this Dominica villa resort has spectacular units (most of which have private plunge pools) with just about every amenity you can imagine, from high-tech kitchens to personal concierges.
Coral Sands Hotel
The Bahamas’ Harbour Island is a throwback to the Caribbean of yesteryear, high on charm and low on bustle. And this tiny boutique is set in a prime position on the island’s famous pink sands. In other words, it’s the classic romantic getaway in the Bahamas.
French Coco
The newest hotel in Martinique has 17 suites on a hillside in the untouched town of Tartane, with either garden or private-plunge-pool rooms and delectable French Caribbean gourmet cuisine.
Hotel Mockingbird Hill
You don’t have to go far to find a romantic spot in Jamaica, and this eco-boutique delivers the goods, with 10 breezy, large hillside rooms all just a short jaunt from the lovely Frenchman’s Cove Beach. The food is superb, too.
Tendacayou, Guadeloupe
The height of French Caribbean cool, this wellness hotel has a wonderfully eclectic design and rooms with stunning views of the sea, all from a prime perch in the hills above the town of Deshaies. The restaurant is also one of the Caribbean’s best.
O:live Boutique Hotel
If you’re looking for a more energetic, urban getaway, San Juan’s coolest hotel is for you: the magnificently designed O:live is smack in the heart of the chic Condado district, with a rooftop pool and a terrific steakhouse.
Karibuni Lodge, St. Martin
It’s just you and your significant other, looking out toward Pinel Island, taking a dip in your private plunge pool or taking a nap in your hammock. Karibuni is a blissful couples’ escape, one that also comes with its own private beach bar when you need it.
South Point
This is a departure for Antigua, a hip, cool getaway that blends a resort feel with the yachting culture of English Harbour. The rooms are modern and terrific, the service is excellent and there’s even a waterfront sushi bar.