The Caribbean is filled with great adults-only hotels — but the vast majority of them are all-inclusive.
For many, that’s great, and an adults-only all-inclusive vacation can be wonderful.
But not everyone is seeking an all-inclusive experience; some want the independence and bespoke feel of a traditional EP hotel, without sacrificing the privacy and seclusion of an adults-only property.
Of course, finding an adults-only hotel that isn’t all-inclusive isn’t easy. But that’s what we’re here for.
We’ve narrowed down our favorite adults-only hotels in the Caribbean, all oozing with personality and character, all most exclusively of the boutique variety, and all featuring inspired design, character and cool.
Here are 10 adults-only hotels to try in the Caribbean right now.
Rock House Harbour Island, The Bahamas One of the region’s coolest hotels of any variety, this 10-room charmer has an oh-so-cool bar, a colorful, clubby pool deck and what is arguably the best restaurant in all of Harbour Island, a destination that is one of the true “it” getaways in the Caribbean (that’s part of a generally outstanding food and beverage program, including some seriously good rum). It goes without saying, then, that the hotel also has its own beach club on the world-famous Pink Sand Beach. In other words, it’s a must.
OLV Fifty Five Hotel, Puerto Rico The sexiest place to stay in the Caribbean is the brainchild of the innovative team of Loisse Herger and Fernando Davila, who have created the hottest hotspot in San Juan with this stunning 26-room property on the edge of the Condado Lagoon. The food is outstanding, the service on point and, most importantly, it’s home to a truly mesmerizing pool deck (and a rooftop hot tub to boot).
Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, Aruba Aruba’s signature hotel is perhaps best known for its impressive commitment to the environment, but it’s also an oasis of serenity on the most beautiful stretch of Eagle Beach. A tech-savvy, forward thinking hotel, this isn’t just the best adults-only hotel in Aruba, it’s the island’s best hotel period.
The Fred, St Croix The coolest hotel in the Virgin Islands is a wonderful amalgam of the historic character of Frederiksted with a serious dose of South Beach-style cool, with 12 exquisitely appointed rooms, a spa, a spectacular pool deck and a clear position as St Croix’s full-fledged hotspot. To up its adults-only offering, guests must be 25 to book.
The House, Barbados Champagne breakfasts, torch-lit twilight cocktails, The House is a rarefied boutique hotel that feels like your own private club on the West Coast of Barbados. The rooms are gorgeous and uber-comfortable and the beach is lovely. But the best amenity just might be the “house” restaurant, the celebrated Daphne’s.
Treasure Beach, Barbados Another terrific adults-only by Barbados’ Elegant Hotels, Treasure Beach is a relaxing, sophisticated retreat with a great culinary program, from the wonderful Wine Cellar to Tapestry. Even better? The property’s dine-around program means easy access to Elegant’s portfolio of eateries around the West Coast.
Floris Suite Hotel Curacao This 72-room hotel is set in Piscadera Bay in Curacao is comprised entirely of suites, with a breezy but energetic vibe and a great spa to boot. The LGBT-friendly hotel is also home to a beach club and eatery, the latter one of five dining concepts at the property.
Renaissance Aruba Marina Hotel It’s remarkable how much Aruba’s capital of Oranjestad has changed in recent years. Oranjestad is now a vibrant, energetic city with an impressive of shops, eateries and entertainment options. Renaissance actually has two hotels in Aruba: a beachfront, family friendly property and the adults-only, Marina wing, and the latter puts you right in the center of everything (including one of the Caribbean’s best shopping galleries).
Carriearl Boutique Hotel, The Bahamas This is a different kind of adults-only vacation entirely. This tiny beach boutique is set on stunning Great Harbour Cay in the Berry Islands of The Bahamas, a family-run retreat that’s equal parts boutique hotel and English country inn. The food is outstanding, the pool is beautiful and there’s easy access to some of the most remarkable beaches in all of The Bahamas.
Olive Boutique Hotel, Puerto Rico The hotel that in many ways put Condado on the map as a hotspot, the O:live is the original creation of the aforementioned Herger and Davila, who took inspiration from their travels across the Mediterranean into this high-design, 15-room urban destination whose rooftop pool (and members’ club) remains one of Puerto Rico’s jet-set favorites.