World-renowned wine cellars; geothermal energy systems; private beach houses. The Caribbean’s luxury hotels continue to innovate, and that’s nowhere more true than in its boutique hotels. But for some travelers, even a boutique hotel can be a bit too much. 

There’s something rather gratifying about discovering that tiny, jewel-box Caribbean luxury resort, where you’ll find a higher degree of intimacy, personality and service.

We’ve curated a list of some of our favorite “tiny” luxury resorts in the Caribbean, a group of hotels, each with less than 25 rooms, where the food, service and amenities far exceed their footprint. 

Secret Bay, Dominica The quintessential small luxury resort in the Caribbean. The splendid, endlessly thoughtful Secret Bay put Dominica on the map as a luxury destination when it debuted a little over a decade ago, and this small collection of meticulously designed villas continues to set the standard for what a small Caribbean hotel can be. Secret Bay promises a “six star” experience and delivers.