Island Hopping in the Caribbean

ISLAND HOPPING IN THE CARIBBEAN

 
 

Central America’s Caribbean is a constellation of more than 7,000 islands, where turquoise waters meet lush forests and a culture as vibrant as the landscapes themselves.

From design-led escapes like Palm Heights in Grand Cayman to the timeless glamour of Cheval Blanc St Barths and the eco-luxe calm of Six Senses La Sagesse in Grenada, the Caribbean offers a constellation of stays worth crossing oceans for. Whether it’s barefoot luxury at Rosewood Little Dix Bay or the laid-back rhythm of Rockhouse Jamaica, these islands prove paradise comes in many forms. Read on for our curated guide to the Caribbean’s finest retreats.

 

GRAND CAYMAN

PALM HEIGHTS

©Brooke Shanesy / Courtesy of Palm Heights


Launched in late 2019, Palm Heights sits on Grand Cayman’s coveted Seven Mile Beach, blending regional culture, cuisine, wellness, and design. Its 52 oceanfront suites each feature balconies, separate living and sleeping areas, and thoughtful details from double vanities to a fully stocked retox/detox bar and signature merchandise. Beyond the hotel, island excursions and in-house events keep the pace lively, though the real draw may be a slower one — reclining beneath canary-yellow umbrellas, where the sea’s horizon stretches endlessly in blue.

Address
West Bay Road, Seven Mile Beach

Instagram
@palmheightsgc

©Brooke Shanesy / Courtesy of Palm Heights

©Brooke Shanesy / Courtesy of Palm Heights

 
 


Between Meads and Barnes Bay, the Four Seasons Resort Anguilla stretches across 35 acres and two private beaches. Guests choose from villas, residences, and suites, with the Deluxe Oceanview One-Bedroom topping our list for its open-plan design, balcony, and private plunge pool. The resort’s four restaurants bring global flavours, while live music lends evenings a laid-back rhythm. At the spa, treatments draw on local botanicals and Anguillan salt, anchoring a sense of place. Whether for slow mornings on the sand or sunset dining by the bay, this is Anguilla at its most polished.

Address
Barnes Bay, West End

Instagram
@fsanguilla

 
 

ANGUILLA

MALLIOUHANA

Beachscape, Anguilla

Lobby, Malliouhana


At the northern tip of the British West Indies, Anguilla is a compact yet fashionable island where time seems to stretch at leisure. Framed by white-sand beaches and turquoise waters, it hosts four standout stays: Zemi Beach House, Belmond Cap Juluca, Four Seasons Anguilla, and Malliouhana. The latter remains an icon of island glamour, pairing ocean views with expansive beachfront suites and a cascading infinity pool. Whether for the laid-back pace or the polished hospitality, Anguilla captures the Caribbean’s most refined expression of barefoot luxury.

Address
Meads Bay, Anguilla

Instagram
@malliouhana

 
 


On Anguilla’s crescent-shaped Maundays Bay, Belmond Cap Juluca feels like a modern-day idyll. Whitewashed villas with Greco-Moorish arches open directly onto the sand, while interiors balance barefoot ease with refined detailing. Guests can dine by the water’s edge, join rum tastings, or unwind at the spa where botanicals echo the island’s natural rhythm. Infinity pools, private terraces, and sea views define the suites, while the wider setting — turquoise bay, soft sands, and a horizon of endless blue — makes Cap Juluca one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated retreats.

Address
Maundays Bay, Anguilla

Instagram
@belmondcapjuluca

 
 

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

ROSEWOOD LITTLE DIX BAY


Rosewood Little Dix Bay is a storied Caribbean retreat that remains true to its barefoot-luxury roots. Rebuilt with a sharper focus on sustainability, the resort sources produce from its own 500-acre eco farm and seafood from local fishermen, supporting conscious trade. Interiors pair natural wood and stone with nautical and mid-century touches, evoking the golden age of travel. Among its accommodations, the Grand One-Bedroom Pool Suite stands out with a private plunge pool, outdoor shower, and butler service — all framed by sweeping views across the bay.

Address
Lee Road, Valley, Spanish Town

 
 

Two-bedroom Suite, Cobbler’s Cove


On Barbados’s sunset-facing west coast, Cobbler’s Cove is a 1940s mansion reimagined as a boutique hotel, blending old-world charm with island character. The property’s 40 pastel-hued suites draw inspiration from nearby plantation houses and tropical flora, each with airy verandas and sweeping views of the Caribbean Sea. Guests can dine on fresh, locally caught seafood at the acclaimed Camelot Restaurant, unwind beside the palm-fringed pool, or set out to explore the island’s cultural and natural treasures. Timeless yet intimate, Cobbler’s Cove captures a slower rhythm of Caribbean luxury.

Address
Road View, Speightstown 

 
 

ST. LUCIA

RABOT HOTEL

The outdoor infinity pool, Rabot Hotel


On the site of St Lucia’s oldest cocoa plantation, Rabot Hotel by Hotel Chocolat offers an intimate retreat of 14 eco-lodges immersed in a UNESCO World Heritage landscape. Framed by lush rainforest and sweeping island views, the hotel blends sustainability with sensory indulgence. Guests can savour cocoa-inspired cuisine at the open-air restaurant, sip cocktails at the bar, or unwind at the spa with a signature Cocoa Juvenate treatment. From the black-quartz infinity pool, vistas of the Petit Piton provide a constant reminder of St Lucia’s dramatic natural beauty.

Address
Hotel Chocolat Estates, Soufriere

St. Lucia iconic Pitons

Guest-room interior

 
 

Oceanfront Villas, Rockhouse Hotel

Premium Villa


Perched on the cliffs of Negril’s Pristine Cove, Rockhouse Hotel is a relaxed sanctuary on Jamaica’s western tip, surrounded by eight acres of lush gardens. Its 34 rooms and villas, built with local stone and timber, blend into the dramatic landscape, with the sunset-facing Premium Villa offering some of the island’s best sea views. Guests can swim in the cliff-top infinity pool, join sunrise yoga in the open-air pavilion, or simply embrace the hotel’s unhurried rhythm. Rockhouse balances rustic simplicity with considered design, making it a quintessential Caribbean hideaway.

Address
W End Rd, Negril

Instagram
@rockhousehotel

 
 

ST. BARTHS

LE SERENO


St Barths remains one of the Caribbean’s most coveted escapes, combining a gentle climate with warm waters and a roster of design-led hotels. Relaunched in 2019, Le Sereno is an intimate beachfront property on Grand Cul de Sac that balances contemporary style with understated service. Its 39 guest rooms have been reimagined with a fresh aesthetic, while two open-air restaurants and a serene spa anchor the resort’s rhythm. With pristine grounds and a setting that feels both secluded and refined, Le Sereno continues to define barefoot luxury in St Barths.

Address
Grand Cul de Sac BP 19

Instagram
@lesereno

Grand Suite Plage

Bungalow Piscine

 
 


Situated on a gentle slope nestled between the island’s verdant greenery, Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf features 21 rooms, suites and bungalows that blanket a hillside. Few properties in this tropical paradise can boast intimacy and seclusion with a birds-eye view over Gustavia — St. Barths’ glittering epicentre and a refuge of boutique and high-end retailers, fine restaurants and nightlife. Gilles & Boissier — the lifestyle design firm behind the interiors at Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid — injected green spaces filled with palm trees and other tropical flora to make each living space feel ultra-private.

Address
Rue des Normands Gustavia

 
 

Cheval Blanc St Barths brings the maison’s signature elegance to the sands of Flamands Beach. The brand’s fourth property offers 61 rooms, suites, and villas, each designed with a light, contemporary touch that frames the sea. Guests can turn to the hotel’s ‘alchemists’ for bespoke experiences, from private sailing trips to wellness immersions, all tailored to every age and interest. Blending refined service with the easy rhythm of island life, Cheval Blanc captures la joie de vivre in one of the Caribbean’s most exclusive settings.

Address
Baie des Flamands, Saint-Barthélemy

Ocean Room, Cheval Blanc

 
 

ST. KITTS & NEVIS

PARK HYATT ST. KITTS

Presidential Villa, Park Hyatt St Kitts


Park Hyatt St Kitts offers a world-class hotel experience in an intimate resort setting. The Caribbean’s first Park Hyatt property rests on the shores of Banana Bay, overlooking The Narrows, the strait between St Kitts and Nevis. The hotel’s 78 rooms and 48 suites combine timeless design with modern comforts and a commitment to sustainable living. Private ocean-view balconies and terraces, rain showers, and deep-soaking tubs add to the sense of retreat, while the resort’s setting ensures uninterrupted views across one of the Caribbean’s most idyllic stretches of coastline.

Address
Banana Bay, Grenada

 
 

TURKS & CAICOS

AMANYARA


Located south of the Bahamas, Turks & Caicos is an archipelago of 40 low-lying coral islands home to the sublime Amanyara. Set on the shores of an 18,000 acre nature reserve on the north-west tip of Providenciales, this secluded beachside getaway is perfectly located between land and sea; with 36 pavilions, 20 villas an on-site spa and nature discovery centre — acclaimed for some of the world’s best wall and reef diving. Designed to maximise the surrounding landscape, the resort’s accommodations are tucked along the coast or sit overlooking tranquil ponds amidst verdant greenery.

Address
Northwest Point, Turks & Caicos

Instagram
@amanyara_resort

 
 

GRENADA

SIX SENSES LA SAGESSE

Set on Grenada’s untouched southern coast, Six Senses La Sagesse brings the brand’s signature blend of wellness and sustainability to the Caribbean. Villas and suites open directly onto the shoreline, with organic interiors that frame views of sea and forest. Dining draws on local farmers and fishermen, while the spa offers rituals rooted in Grenadian traditions. Infinity pools, garden paths, and a calm bay complete the scene, making La Sagesse a retreat that feels both deeply restorative and intrinsically connected to its island setting.

Address
St David, Grenada

Instagram
@sixsenseslasagesse

 
 

GRENADA

SILVERSANDS

Silversands Beachfront Villa


Known as the Caribbean’s Spice Island, Grenada is defined by its lush landscapes and abundant flora. On the coveted sands of Grand Anse Beach, Silversands introduces a contemporary counterpoint with sleek lines and pared-back interiors. Its 43 guest rooms and suites open onto sea or garden views, balancing minimalist design with the warmth of Grenadian hospitality. The resort is also home to one of the Caribbean’s longest infinity pools, a tranquil spa, and refined dining that celebrates local flavours, positioning Silversands as a modern landmark on the island’s shoreline.

Address
Grand Anse Main Rd, St George's

 
 

On South Andros, Caerula Mar Club marks the island’s first new resort in nearly two decades. With just 24 suites and villas, the atmosphere is intimate, framed by creamy neutrals, white oak floors, pale travertine, and soft Libeco linens that let the natural surroundings take centre stage. The Private Villa Ocean Reef sits directly on the sand, offering expansive indoor and outdoor space and a vision of Bahamian barefoot luxury. Calm, understated, and deeply connected to place, Caerula Mar feels like a true hideaway.

Address
Queen's Hwy, South Andros Island

Instagram
@caerulamar

 

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