7 Caribbean Cliffside Hotels

By: - April 8th, 2017
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There’s more to the Caribbean than just the beach. Indeed, some of the Caribbean’s greatest places to stay are perched not on the sand but in the hills and at the edge of sweeping cliffs.

At these hotels, it’s about finding a different perspective, about seeing the Caribbean in a new way — about life on the edge. There’s something both exhilarating and tranquil about staying somewhere on a cliffside, with the height and the natural environment combining for a unique kind of vibration.

For a different kind of Caribbean resort experience, try one of these Caribbean “cliffside” hotels.

The view at Secret Bay.

Secret Bay, Dominica

Long one of our favorite hotels in the Caribbean, this spectacular clutch of ultra-modern, eco-conscious villas is set at the edge of a cliffside overlooking the stunning Secret Beach and, in the distance, the main islands of Guadeloupe.


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