The Cool List 2026: The Caribbean’s 20 Coolest Hotels, From Jungle Hideaways to Pink-Sand Legends

By: - May 26th, 2026
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A cliffside villa at Secret Bay in Dominica.

Secret Bay, Dominica

This hotel has been on every Cool List we’ve ever done, and it’s easy to see why. It’s a true six-star experience, from the almost otherwordly villas with their private infinity pools (and state of the art interiors) to marvelous, locally sourced food to impeccable personal concierges. You will stay here and never forget it, and then you’ll start planning your return.

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Alexander Britell is the founder and editor-in-chief of Caribbean Journal and one of the top experts on Caribbean travel worldwide, with decades of on-the-ground travel to the region and comprehensive knowledge of the entire Caribbean Basin.
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