Must-see hotels in Southern Caribbean

  • Aruba Ocean Villas

    Aruba

    When guests arrive at this collection of dazzling and eclectic overwater bungalows, they often wonder if somehow they've been transported to the Maldives,…

  • Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort

    Aruba

    With its white-stucco edifice and red-tile roofs, Bucuti & Tara is among the classiest of the low-rise resorts. It's also the first carbon-neutral resort…

  • Boardwalk Hotel

    Aruba

    Located on a former coconut plantation, this delightful boutique hotel is just a short block from Palm Beach, where beach service is available at the Ritz…

  • Harbour Village Beach Club

    Bonaire

    A colonial beauty with impeccable service, Harbour Village is set on a postcard-worthy white-sand beach and yacht harbor 2km north of town. It has…

  • Aruba's Little Secret

    Aruba

    Hidden among cacti-dotted hills, far removed from anything resembling tourism, these six delightful casitas undoubtedly represent the island's most laid…

  • Landhuis Jan Thiel

    Curaçao

    On a breezy hilltop above Jan Thiel Beach, this historic plantation has served as a farm for salt, oranges, goats and cows since the 17th century. Three…

  • Bed & Bike

    Willemstad

    Willemstad's premier 'poshtel' (an upscale hostel, for the uninitiated) opened in 2017 in a formerly abandoned parliament building, and its central…

  • Gingerbread House

    Port of Spain

    Renovated by its architect owner, this beautiful fretworked 1920s house has bags of character, with a breezy veranda and a stylish outdoor space at the…

  • Oasis Coral Estate Beach Resort

    Curaçao

    Clunky name aside, this chic oceanfront resort is your basic Caribbean dream stay. A handful of sumptuous first- and second-story rooms are surrounded by…

  • Castara Retreats

    Tobago

    Beautifully designed self-contained wooden villas on a lushly landscaped hillside that offers lovely views of the beach. Each is thoughtfully kitted out…

  • Mt Plaisir Estate

    Trinidad

    The first hotel in the village, and still the best. So close to the sea that the waves will soothe you to sleep, the rooms open onto the beach or a wide…

  • Top O'Tobago

    Tobago

    In a fantastic hilltop location with views over the rounded eggbox-like crags and out to the sea, this flower-bedecked place is made special by its…

  • Beach House Aruba

    Aruba

    This charming collection of beach huts is the perfect antidote to the generic resorts that dominate the island. The eight apartments and surrounding…

  • Scuba Lodge

    Willemstad

    Occupying a rainbow-colored row of colonial houses in Petermaai, this hotel exemplifies the district's exuberant blend of fashion and funk. Enormous rooms…

  • Fort Cottage

    Tobago

    Totally unique and full of history, this gorgeous little cottage has the feel of a family home, with fantastic views over Scarborough Bay from the back…

  • Plantation Beach Villas

    Tobago

    Right on Stonehaven Beach, this is the best of the villa resorts in the area, and one of the top options in all of Tobago. Enjoy tastefully appointed…

  • Cuffie River Nature Retreat

    Tobago

    Follow signs off the Northside Rd to this charming, secluded retreat at the edge of the rainforest. Designed for birdwatching fanatics, it has an…

  • Kariwak Village Holistic Haven

    Tobago

    Just a five-minute walk from Store Bay Beach, Kariwak feels incredibly peaceful despite its central location. The modern cabanas line paths that wind…

  • Blue Waters Inn

    Tobago

    Speyside's most upscale accommodations, geared to divers and birdwatchers, Blue Waters sits on aquamarine Batteaux Bay, the best beach in the area, and…

  • Boatview Apartments

    Tobago

    Fronted by a huge shared deck overlooking the ocean, and right over Heavenly Bay, these self-contained studio apartments have kitchen, ceiling fan, cold…

  • Dimples Apartments

    Tobago

    Fantastic value, these appealing apartments come with dining room/kitchen and air-con bedroom, and are beautifully maintained by the Tobagonian/English…

  • Leatherback Lodge

    Trinidad

    Gorgeous B&B in a supremely peaceful location, a short drive inland from Matura Beach, with friendly owners who offer walks and waterfall visits in the…

  • Wonders Boutique Hotel

    Aruba

    It calls itself a boutique hotel, but it's really more of a B&B, with its warm welcome and intimate atmosphere (adults only). The 11 stylish rooms are…

  • Asa Wright Lodge

    Trinidad

    The lodge has simple but very pleasant rooms in the weathered main house and others in nearby cottages, but the real joy is the fantastic location, high…

  • Kapok

    Port of Spain

    Not just a business hotel, the smart Kapok boasts an authentic Caribbean vibe. It’s located toward the south end of Saddle Rd, within throwing distance…

  • Miller’s Guesthouse

    Tobago

    In a pretty location overlooking Buccoo Bay, the singles and doubles here are great for budget travelers; there are also bunk beds in a pleasant dorm with…

  • Alibaba’s Sea Breeze

    Tobago

    This well-run bunch of apartments has magnificent beach-facing balconies, full kitchens and comfortable rooms with bamboo and seashell details, plus four…

  • Avila Beach Hotel

    Willemstad

    The Avila Beach Hotel comprises the magnificently restored 18th-century home of a Dutch governor along with a couple of modern wings of luxurious…

  • Baoase

    Curaçao

    Hidden in a quiet village south of Willemstad, Baoase has lush grounds that transport lucky guests to a Balinese honeymoon wonderland. At every turn there…

  • Sorobon Beach Resort

    Bonaire

    There aren't many beaches on Bonaire, so there aren't many beach resorts. Sorobon is one of the few accommodations to front a sweet stretch of sand,…

  • Sonesta Kura Hulanda Village

    Willemstad

    Kura Hulanda is Papiamentu for 'Dutch courtyard,' which gives an idea of the atmosphere of this colonial village, where restored buildings cluster along…

  • Pietermaai Boutique Hotel

    Willemstad

    An old colonial Pietermaai building has been beautifully restored, preserving historical details such as wooden shutters, narrow hallways, wooden floors…

  • Bananas Resort

    Aruba

    Here's one of the island's best bargains. Bananas has spacious, comfortable apartments with tile floors, wicker furniture, well-equipped kitchens and…

  • Coral Paradise

    Bonaire

    A quiet and comfortable diver's haven, with outstanding service and a convenient location for some excellent shore diving. Guests return year after year,…

  • Coco Palm Garden & Casa Oleander

    Bonaire

    Coco Palm rents a variety of rooms and apartments in various brightly painted houses in the residential neighborhood of Belnem, just south of the airport…

  • Kura Hulanda Lodge

    Curaçao

    Once you settle into this boutique resort overlooking Playa Kalki you may never want to leave. Tasteful lodgings surround tropical gardens, along with two…

  • Bellafonte

    Bonaire

    This oceanfront property offers a collection of spacious, sparkling studios and suites, all equipped with private balconies, well-stocked kitchens and…

  • Pax Guest House

    Trinidad

    In a blissfully remote location, the 18 rooms at this peaceful retreat feature teak floorboards and antique four-poster beds; some have private bathrooms…

  • Hyatt Regency

    Port of Spain

    Taking up a prime piece of oceanside real estate next to the ferry terminal, this is the most luxurious choice in Port of Spain. Its army of staff…

  • Carib Inn

    Bonaire

    Long-time resident Bruce Bowker extends a warm and personable welcome at his waterside compound on the southern side of town. Surrounding a small pool,…