Your choice of where to stay is probably the most important decision you will make in creating the perfect Caribbean break. You may spend a week or more there and so it is vital to get it just right.

But of course there is amazing variety in the islands. Should you choose an elegant shoreside hotel, or the seclusion and personal attention of a private villa? Or a combination of the two in a villa resort? Would you prefer a hideaway inn with easy-going West Indian charm or the snap-finger service of a glitzy resort? There are other options too. You can take a yacht or travel by cruise ship.

The places to stay listed on DefinitiveCaribbean are there by invitation only. They come in every conceivable shape, size and style, so in order to help you with your choice we have organised them into a number of categories. Many places will straddle the categories so will be mentioned in both.

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Many of these places also have specialities. Many hotels in the Caribbean nowadays have good spas, and most are geared up for weddings and honeymoons, and some for children and for golf. If you have a special interest such as scuba-diving, sports, or nature, please see our Special Interests page.

To find a complete listing of the BEST ACCOMMODATION on each island, please select from the island list below: