Caribbean hotels can be found for every budget and living preference. You can find luxury hotels where you will be pampered like royalty or stay at a simple inn. If you are traveling single, you can find a resort that is geared specifically for you to meet other singles or if you have your family in tow, you might consider a hotel that caters to kids with special programs and meals. You can rent a private villa, stay at an eco-resort or find a resort where the night life never stops. In the Caribbean, there’s a hotel for everyone!
One popular Caribbean resort is the Ladera resort in St. Lucia. It is a peaceful hotel located on a beautiful hillside with lush flowering gardens. It caters to couples who want to get away from it all and does not allow children under the age of 15 except in Dec - Jan. Beautiful views and beaches, snorkeling, and a great place to get away from it all since the rooms lack TV, radio, clocks and telephone!
Eden Rock in St. Barts is one of the Caribbean hotels that offers a small oceanfront setting where you can rent suits and cabins as well as regular rooms. It’s right on the beach, offers Spa facilities, and most of the rooms do have an ocean view.
If you want British ambiance then check out the 5 star hotel “Waterloo House” in Bermuda which was built in 1815. This hotel mixes history, beautiful gardens and Hamilton Harbour with modern conveniences such as Wifi in the guest areas. It’s also a non-smoking hotel.
If you are visiting Jamaica, then you might want to stay at the Jamaica Inn where many famous and historical figures like Marilyn Monroe, Winston Churchill and Ian Fleming once stayed. It offers everything you would want in a great Caribbean hotel - lush gardens, beautiful beaches, snorkeling and even a beautiful 50 foot swimming pool. Guests can sip a drink in the thatched bar or enjoy a game of croquet in this relaxing hotel that has been family owned since it opened in 1950.
In Puerto Rico, El Convento is a wonderful and historical place to stay. With sections dating to 1651, this hotel, which was once a convent, offers much for the Caribbean vacationer. This family friendly hotel offers a bougainvillea fringed rooftop sundeck where you can relax on cushioned lounge chairs and take in the view of Old San Juan. When you get too hot, you can jump in the 12 foot plunge pool or go down to the shaded interior courtyard. The hotel offers 3 restaurants as well as a library where you can find internet access.
There are many Caribbean hotels that offer different amenities and cater to a distinct clientele, so you need to do some research so that you can be sure to book a hotel that is perfect for you and your family.