Top Caribbean Hotels and Resorts

With crystal clear waters and fantastically fresh seafood, the Caribbean and its sister destinations, Bermuda, and the Bahamas, are home to some of the world’s most beautiful hotels and resorts. Choosing the best of the best can be quite challenging. Each year, for our World’s Best Awards survey, iBestTravel asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe, sharing their opinions on top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise lines, spas, airlines, and more.

Highlights of Top Hotels

In the hotels category, readers rated properties based on rooms and facilities, location, service, food, drink, and overall value. Notably, these top properties share a common trait: proximity to the beach, with rooms offering breathtaking ocean views. Moreover, they feature unique and luxurious amenities, ranging from a Jean-Georges restaurant (On The Rocks) at Eden Rock, St. Bart’s, to a dive center overseen by ocean explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau, located at Petit St. Vincent in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Kamalame Cay – A Home-like Retreat

This year’s winner, Kamalame Cay, was praised for its intimate, welcoming atmosphere. Many voters highlighted the owners, Michael King and David Hew, noting, “They bring you in like family to their dinners and cocktail parties.” The rest of the staff also received high praise, with one reader expressing, “[It’s] as if you have known them for years! The only downside is we weren’t able to bring them back to California with us.”

Curtain Bluff – A Close Second

Following closely in second place, Curtain Bluff in Antigua garnered accolades for its attentive service. One voter remarked, “There is truly no other resort anywhere that excels at every single element of the hospitality industry as perfectly as Curtain Bluff does.” Activities and amenities, such as yoga on a deck overlooking the sea, hydrating “Jet Lag Facials” at the spa, and the international pro-am Tennis Week festival, were particularly appreciated by visitors.

Find Your Perfect Caribbean Escape

Whether you’re an adventurer eager to scuba dive and snorkel, a sybarite wishing to relax on the beach with a rum punch, or a parent in search of a family-friendly retreat, there’s a destination on this list to fulfill your Caribbean dream. The only question remains: how soon can you plan your getaway?