Let’s call them “small inclusives” — these pint-sized Caribbean resorts deliver all-inclusive amenities alongside a boutique hotel experience where guests get personalized service and the serenity of a vacation where it often feels like you have the whole place to yourself.
Keyonna Beach Resort, Antigua This delightful little beach resort on the stunning white sands of Turner’s Beach is adults-only, with just 29 rooms, many of which come with their own private plunge pools. It’s a classic, barefoot-luxury retreat.
Serenity at Coconut Bay, Saint. Lucia Add 38 plunge pool suites to St. Lucia’s stunning landscape and an all-inclusive package that features 24-hour butler service and fine dining at the Greathouse restaurant and you truly will find serenity at this couples-only resort.
Fowl Cay, Bahamas This 50-acre private island resort in the Exumas islands has just 28 guest rooms, ensuring that you’ll never be fighting for a lounge chair on the three beaches. “Their villas are spacious, with fully equipped kitchens and stunning ocean views,” says Yulia Saf, a travel blogger at MissTourist. Inclusive amenities include the use of a private boat with each guest villa.
East Winds Inn, Saint Lucia Quiet Le Brelotte Beach is home to this 30-room boutique all-inclusive resort, which boasts cottage style accommodations, lush gardens and an intimate spa alongside included amenities like daily yoga classes, cooking classes, rum tastings, and four-course fine dining and champagne awaiting guests upon arrival.
Hammock Cove, Antigua We’ve made no secret of our love affair with this 42-cottage stunner near Devil’s Bridge National Park in Antigua, where all of the sleek cottages have their own private infinity plunge pools, among other amenities. That’s along with an impressive culinary program and even an all-inclusive rum bar.
Cayo Espanto, Belize Five-star dining, seafront and over-water villas, and diving down to the wonders of the world’s second largest barrier week make this private island resort — with only seven villas total — a truly exceptional experience.
Hermitage Bay, Antigua Choose from 30 hillside and beach villas at this all-inclusive Antigua resort that’s known for its wellness programs and fine dining as well as its private setting and activities on and off the water, including Antigua’s famous boating and sailing.
SoCo Barbados The 24 rooms at this south coast Barbados are as bright and stylish as the whitewashed exterior of the three-story hotel, with all rooms boasting oceanfront balconies and including meals at the restaurant with its show kitchen and all drinks at the beach bar.
COCOS Antigua The adults-only COCOS resort has 35 cottage-style accommodations for maximum privacy, some with infinity-edge plunge pools and all with welcoming hammocks on private patios. The emphasis on the inclusive dining menu is on fresh ingredients and healthy preparations, with most vegetables sourced from Antiguan farms and seafood plucked fresh from local waters.