The perfect Caribbean beach getaway isn’t always as expensive as you think. Indeed, there are tucked-away bargains all over the Caribbean, where the sand count is high but the price is low. Serving up warm hospitality on idyllic coastlines, they offer the authentic island experience. Here are 10 great beachfront hotels in the Caribbean for $200 or less per night.
Anacaona On Anguilla, this 27-room boutique sits mere steps from the sugary sands of Meads Bay, which are made even sweeter by the fact that you’ll be paying about a fifth of what that guests at neighboring resorts are shelling out. From $200*
Mary’s Boon Hidden in plain sight on sprawling Simpson Bay and less than five minutes’ drive from Princess Juliana International Airport, this St. Maarten secret has 36 comfy rooms, complimentary WI-FI, a pool and a small spa. From $85
Siboney Beach Club An Antigua institution, this boutique beach hideaway on Dickenson Bay is also home to one of the island’s most popular beach bars. It’s a warm, honest little beach hotel that’s just a great place to be. From $160.
Idle Awhile Soak up the Negril, Jamaica scene at this family-friendly 16-suite boutique smack on the Seven Mile strip, where the vibe is cool and the welcome is warm. From $180
Jake’s On Jamaica’s untrammeled south coast, this boho-chic cluster of rooms, cottages and villas in Treasure Beach is where those in search of Caribbean cool and a distinctly Jamaican “no problem” vibes go to get their fix. From $95
Langley Resort Hotel Fort Royal A former Club Med, this Grand Terre, Guadeloupe hotel is set on a beautiful stretch of beach just outside the charming village of Deshaies. From $145
Nueva Vida De Ramiro We love the colorful suites beachfront suites on stilts and the cuisine at Casa Banana, the restaurant at this off-the-grid oasis in Tulum, Mexico. From $195.
Oualie Beach Resort This family-run Nevis roost has a casual, relaxed style with 32 homey rooms in low-rise cottages spread along its namesake sheltered beach. From $170
Sibonne Beach Hotel In the Turks and Caicos Islands, the first hotel to open on Providenciales’ famous Grace Bay is still the best value on the 12-mile stretch of sand. Rooms are simple and clean, and the Bay Bistro serves conch cuisine bested only by jaw-dropping Caribbean views. From $120
Sorobon Beach & Wellness Resort Beach lovers (and windsurfers) will love this hotel, which is right on the ivory sands of Lac Bay, Bonaire, offering 30 simple but comfortable one- to three-bedroom cottages, and rates that include complimentary breakfast and WI-FI. From $200
*Unless otherwise noted, all rates quoted are per room per night