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Known for its gorgeous islands, the Caribbean conjures up pristine white sands, brilliant blue skies, vibrant marine life and breathtaking views. Experience all this  and so much more! at one of its stunning spa resorts, where luxury living and wonderful wellbeing are paramount. From therapeutic massages and holistic treatments to vitality pools and spa gardens, our pick of the resorts all offer utterly blissful stays. Whether you're looking for a romantic hideaway, a fabulous five-star or an action-packed beachfront haven, you can find your own piece of tropical paradise here.

For a romantic haven

Amanera

  • Set on a cliff with fabulous ocean views, Amanera on the Dominican Republic’s pristine north coast, is the perfect couples' choice. Enjoy a plethora of watersports and transformative, back-to-nature experiences, or spend days being pampered to perfection at the spa, which is inspired by the shamanic healing traditions of the Taínos, combining Caribbean plants and herbs with enriching natural blends.
  • Amanyara on Turks and Caicos is another spoiling romantic escape. Expect chic suites and private villas set amongst palms, all with private balconies, and the best with chefs, butlers and infinity pools. The spa sprawls to a vast 64,000 square feet and features treatment pavilions, fitness centres and outdoor pools where hydrotherapy sessions are performed. Truly restorative.

Seafire Resort & Spa

  • Seafire Resort & Spa on the Cayman Islands' legendary Seven Mile Beach is a super stylish choice. Expect chic, contemporary rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows framing fabulous views, four eateries, two oceanfront pools, plus an utterly spoiling spa with a sleek hammam, opulent private treatment suites and a relaxing spa garden. The paired experiences are perfect for couples wanting to unwind and reconnect in intimate bliss.
  • Dorado Beach a Ritz Carlton Reserve, situated on the coast of Puerto Rico, oozes romance with its hacienda-style interiors. Its secluded setting, lush greenery, open-air tubs and breathtaking views are what dreams are made of. Book into the hotel's Spa Botánico for a unique range of aromatherapy-inspired treatments and succumb to the bliss.

For a five-star experience

Cheval Blanc St Barths

  • Cheval Blanc St Barths is a chic five-star oasis on St Barts in the heart of the French West Indies. Nestled amongst banana plants, bougainvillea and white sands, you can't help but unwind here. Bask by the pool, surrender to the lull of Flamands Beach, or drift into renewal with Guerlain’s exclusive rituals at the pampering spa. Charter the hotel's yacht for a day and explore the island' stunning coastline in style.
  • Since opening in 1961, Barbados' Sandy Lane has been synonymous with luxury service and surroundings  and nothing has changed! This opulent beach hotel offers elegant rooms, an outdoor pool with a waterfall, three golf courses, tennis courts and manicured gardens. The palatial Romanesque spa is a showstopper with its marble staircase leading to a panoramic sauna, hydrotherapy pool, massage rooms and more.

Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort 

  • Luxurious colonial chic is the order of the day at Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort at the foot of St Lucia's iconic Pitons. Elegant rooms and suites are scattered throughout the huge grounds in plantation style cottages, each with an opulent bathroom, private garden, plunge pool and personal butler. Surrounded by lush foliage and soaring mountain vistas, the spa offers signature treatments including bamboo massages and hot rock therapies.
  • Welcoming guests since 1962, The Ocean Club Nassau boasts beautiful Bahamian style. Set along a white-sand beach on Paradise Island, sleek rooms feature a private terrace or balcony, and many have plunge pools and generous outdoor living spaces. Nestled in tropical gardens, the Balinese-style spa is amazing and offers restorative massages, beauty treatments and wellness therapies.

For the activities

Carlisle Bay

  • Carlisle Bay on the southern side of Antigua is a dream pick for watersports fans with diving, paddleboarding and sailing you can even visit Antigua's sister island Barbuda on an 82ft-long catamaran. Children can have fun at the kids club, cinema and games room, while adults unwind at the organic spa with a variety of holistic offerings, regular yoga classes and intensive health retreats.
  • Rosewood Little Dix Bay, on Virgin Gorda, offers a host of activities for all ages. Expect tennis, yoga, sailing, fishing, hiking and a kids club, plus scuba diving tours and beginner instruction right from the resort’s own beach. At the superb spa there are eight individual treatment rooms and one couples’ Cliff Spa Suite featuring private terraces and windows opening out on views of the ocean below.

Casa de Campo

  • Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic is a sports enthusiast's dream. This legendary golf and beach resort, set amid 7000 acres, boasts three golf courses, a tennis centre with 13 courts, an equestrian centre, three swimming pools and a host of watersports. After all that activity, the spoiling spa is heaven with its innovative hydrothermal circuit, which includes a sauna, steam bath, vitality pool, cold water pool and thermal loungers.
  • You could spend your days lounging by the pools or on the gorgeous Pinney's Beach at Four Seasons Nevis, but that would be a bit of a waste as there's so much going on here. From tennis and yoga to watersports and beach games, plus a luxurious spa where you can enjoy massages with views of Nevis Peak. There's even a private golf course for those who fancy teeing off against a backdrop of breathtaking scenery.

For a family getaway

Oyster Bay Beach Resort

  • Oyster Bay Beach Resort on Saint Martin is a lively pick with its family-friendly activities, BBQs, huge pools and the Infinity Restaurant. Trips are available daily to Anguilla, St Barts and Saba, plus there are 37 beaches to choose from! The resort's spa is the perfect place to return to with its therapeutic massages and body treatments.
  • Half Moon Resort on Jamaica's Montego Bay offers plenty of child-friendly activities including horse riding, watersports, tennis and even swimming with dolphins! There's a dedicated children's village with shaded play areas, activity rooms and a wading pool, while for the adults the spa is a sanctuary with private patios where you can relax after a soothing treatment.

Mandarin Oriental Canouan

  • Nestled along a white powdered stretch of Godahl Beach on idyllic Canouan (one of the islands that make up St Vincent and the Grenadines)Mandarin Oriental Canouan is perfect for families. With its spacious suites and villas, five restaurants and bars, a golf course, tennis, watersports and kids clubs, there's plenty to keep everyone happy here. The spa is a serene haven which blends time-honoured techniques with modern wellness in an unforgettable setting. 
  • Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club is another great family pick with its multi-room villas, complete with private pools and plenty of space. Occupying prime beach real estate in the heart of Anguilla's Rendezvous Bay, enjoy golf, tennis and a host of watersports. At the heart of the resort sits a stunning pool and impressive water feature that leads all the way down to the sea, plus there's an award-winning spa with 16 treatment rooms, aquatherapy and biodynamic treatments. Heavenly. 

For an eco retreat

Six Senses La Sagesse

  • Centred around a natural saltwater lagoon in Saint David, Six Senses La Sagesse is in the ideal spot for a laidback stay. Rooms are light and airy with private terraces, plunge pools, and stunning views, plus there's a sustainability hub for guests which hosts workshops for making products with natural ingredients. The expansive spa, overlooking the lagoon, offers a haven for rejuvenation and includes a state-of-the-art gym and yoga pavilion.
  • Belle Mont Farm on St Kitts is a stunning all-inclusive eco resort with guesthouses, farmhouses, and villas. Set on an organic farm with gorgeous views, guests can enjoy a golf course, fabulous fresh produce, a 100ft infinity pool and blissful open-air spa treatments amongst the mango groves.

For an all-inclusive stay

Jumby Bay Island

  • At Jumby Bay Island you can lie back and relax knowing that everything's covered. Located off the north coast of Antigua, this 300-acre private island resort boasts luxury hotel suites, lavish villas and three excellent restaurants. Cocooned in a garden oasis, The Jumby Bay Spa has ocean view treatment rooms where they combine modern therapeutic practices and West Indian traditions, plus a wonderfully tranquil Wellness Pavilion for secluded private experiences.
  • The BodyHoliday at Le Sport is a fantastic adults-only, all-inclusive, wellbeing hotel on St Lucia. There's a real focus on fitness and relaxation here with therapeutic spa treatments, a personal trainer and sports lessons included in the rate. The spa sits in the only Ayurvedic temple in the Caribbean with distinctive Italianate architecture. A peaceful paradise.

Still not sure? 

Written by Jan Gooderham

20 Top Caribbean Spa Resorts

Half Moon Resort

Montego Bay (Montego Bay)

Luxury resort overlooking Montego Bay. Elegant rooms feature four poster beds, antique furniture and seaside terraces. Riding, tennis and gym facilities. Outdoor pool and large spa. Superb traditional regional cuisine in choice of restaurants and bars. Secluded, opulent and family friendly.

  • Families - Clubs for younger children and teenagers, along with plenty of kid-friendly activities within hotel
  • Active Holiday - Horse riding, watersports, tennis, yoga and swimming with dolphins to keep all active types happy
  • Groups - Villas with up to seven ensuite bedrooms are perfect for larger families and groups.
  • Spa breaks - A 68,000 square foot spa awaits you, with wonderful treatments, pool and views
from CA$436 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Jumby Bay Island

Antigua (Jumby Jay Island)

Perhaps one of the most exclusive places to stay in the world, this small island off the north coast of Antigua hosts the rich and famous who come to unwind on the sandy beaches and lounge in the lavish villas. Superb fresh Antiguan cuisine; chic bar. Gorgeous, luxurious and family friendly.

  • Families - Wide variety of activities for children, as well kid's club for snorkelling, learning about turtles and children's spa
  • All inclusive - Price quoted is per room and includes all meals, premium alchols, non motorized water sports and much more
  • Total relaxation - An island resort, meaning miles of beaches for your enjoyment, watersports, excellent spa and tennis
  • Tennis Court - Three courts in the gardens
from CA$3073 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Carlisle Bay

Antigua (Old Road)

Sublime beach resort close to English harbour. Rooms and suites feature silk furnishings, contemporary colours, hammocks and large bathrooms. Outdoor pool, direct beach access, spa, yoga space and tennis courts. Superb fresh cuisine in choice of restaurants; chilled bar areas. Effortless indulgence.

  • Families - Clubs for both younger children and teenagers, cinema room, fishing trips and bicycle tours of the island
  • Honeymoons - Immersive spa, private boat charters, fine dining and indulgent interiors - what more could you want
  • Diving - A top spot for diving with manta rays and sea turtles - you can even get ceritified
  • Tennis Court - There are tennis courts for guests to have a game in the cooler hours
from CA$867 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Sandy Lane

Barbados (St James)

Opulent 5* hotel on the beach. Romantic bedrooms feature marble bathrooms, chandeliers and extensive technology systems. Outdoor pool with waterfall, palatial spa, three golf courses, tennis courts and manicured gardens. Sublime cuisine in the restaurants. Luxurious, spacious and slick.

  • Families - Large suites are ideal for families; Treehouse kids club, complimentary watersports and swimming
  • Honeymoons - Romaneqsue spa, sublime beach service, watersports, sailing trips and so much more!
  • Tennis Court
  • Spa
from CA$1489 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort

St Lucia (Val des Pitons)

Stunningly situated, gorgeous family-friendly hotel. Elegant rooms have white furniture, chandeliers, walk-in closets and opulent bathrooms. Each room has private garden and plunge pool. Tennis courts, gym and spa, direct beach access. Outstanding cuisine, chic bar. Luxurious and spacious.

  • Foodies - Farm to Table tour with Chef Daniel Hurtado to source the organic produce, visit fish market and then cook it up together
  • Families - Clubs for both older and younger children, including kayaking and treasure hunts, babysitters and child friendly menus
  • Outstanding location - Stunning location at the foot of St Lucia's iconic Pitons
  • Great walks - A fifteen minutes boat ride via water taxi will take you to the base of Gros Piton where one starts the hike
from CA$1393 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The BodyHoliday at Le Sport

St Lucia (Cariblue Beach)

Splendid adults-only, all inclusive, wellbeing hotel on the beach. Rooms feature four poster beds, marble floors and elegant bathrooms. Outdoor pool, spa, gym, tennis courts and watersports. Fantastic pan-Asian cuisine, music evenings in the buzzy bar. Rejuvenating, relaxing and carefree.

  • Active Holiday - Wellbeing hotel focuses on fitness and relaxation - spa treatment, personal trainer and sports lesson included in the rate
  • Spa - Daily spa treatment included in the rate
  • Tennis Court - Courts and equipment available
  • Sights nearby - Pigeon Island National Park
from CA$1483 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Cheval Blanc St Barths

St Barts (Baie des Flamands )

A chic 5* oasis in the heart of the French West Indies. Elegant rooms are styled in white & blues with modern artworks & opulent bathrooms. From paddleboarding to luxury dining & exclusive bars. Nestled amongst banana plants, bougainvillea & white sands, it's where dreams of paradise are reality

  • Total relaxation - Drift into serene slumber in their garden-view suites, where dreams mingle with the scent of tropical blooms
  • Honeymoons - Superb spa, secluded garden or beach rooms, stunning white sand beach and low-key atmosphere
  • Restaurant - La Case by Jean Imbert highlights delicious Caribbean cuisine or relaxed La Cabane for beachside dining
  • Great walks - What better place to take a morning stroll than along the pristine Saline Beach
from CA$1587 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Mandarin Oriental Canouan

St Vincent and the Grenadines

A remote island hideaway set on idyllic Canouan. Comprising a collection of colonial-style suites and luxurious Italian designed hillside villas each with plunge pool. With 5 restaurants and bars, a spa, golf course, tennis and water-sports — this is an idyllic property for couples or families.

  • Families - Spacious suites and villas, impromptu tortoise safaris from the staff, plus pools and beach — the resort is perfect for families
  • Romantic Break - Picnic on the sand, amble along a nature trail, have a cookery lesson, or just chill on the beach with your significant other
  • Spa - The spa is a retreat for body and soul with an extensive range of treatments, facials and therapies using ESPA products
  • Luxury - Dedicated butler service for every guest
from CA$1775 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Four Seasons, Nevis

Nevis (Charlestown)

A Five Star hotel with unrivalled facilities and luxury in a league of its own. Beautiful rooms and suites, contemporary chic in style with all the mod cons. Fabulous restaurants, golf course, infinity pools, spa, beach cabanas, tennis courts, and lively bars. Romantic, buzzing, top of the range.

  • Beach Life - You can rent a luxury beach-style cabana for the day.
  • Spa breaks - Spectacular spa facilities and complex.
  • Swimming Pool - Three beautiful infinity pools.
  • Foodies - Fabulous Caribbean cuisine.
from CA$339 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Rosewood Little Dix Bay

Virgin Gorda (Lee Road, The Valley)

A luxury resort set within the palm trees of Virgin Gorda. Chic rooms with earthy colour palettes, outdoor showers and balconies. Enjoy the pool, half a mile of pristine white beach, Rosewood Spa and a water-sports centre. Fantastic range of cuisine from farm-to-table to local Caribbean fare.

  • Active Holiday - Endless activites from sailing and fishing to yoga and tennis, there is something at this resort for everyone
  • Families - Extensive and excellent kids club for both younger and teenage children; large family suites
  • Romantic Break - Palm-lined beach, outstanding spa, romantic beachfront dinner and gorgeous gardens
  • Beach Life - Lounge on the resort's exclusive pristine beach
from CA$1147 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Belle Mont Farm

St Kitts

Stunning all inclusive eco resort with guesthouses, farmhouses, & villas (which sleep 4). Boutique and eco friendly in every way. Set on an organic farm with stunning views, a golf course, fabulous fresh produce, a 100ft infinity pool, and open-air spa treatments amongst the mango groves. Superb.

  • Families - Between four and eight couples can each be accommodated in their own private Guesthouse.
  • Outstanding location - Surrounded by the lush beauty of the forest and the azure waters of the Caribbean.
  • Spa - The Mango Walk Spa includes Natural pools and open-air treatments.
  • Eco - The hotel is completely sustainable.
from CA$1536 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Amanyara

Turks and Caicos

A spectacular resort that makes the most of its natural beach surroundings. Minimalist chic suites and private villas set amongst palms, all with private balconies, and the best with chefs, butlers and infinity pools. Restaurants, pools, bars massages, yoga and a spa pavilion. Utterly dreamy.

  • Private villas - Three, four and five-bedroom villas come with their own private chefs and butlers.
  • Suites - The Pool Pavillions come with their own forty-foot infinity-edged pools
  • Families - Private villas.
  • Honeymoons
from CA$2049 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Casa de Campo

Dominican Republic

Legendary golf & beach resort in a league of its own. Set amid 7000 acres, boasting three golf courses, a tennis resort, and a collection of rooms and villas. Pool, eight restaurants, healing spa, kids club, and watersports. Ideal for sporting enthusiasts and luxury travellers.

  • Active Holiday - A legendary golf destination set along miles of stunning coastline, as well as world-class sporting facilities.
  • Tennis Court - 13 courts, 10 of which are flood lit and 25 professionals
  • Golf - Three different courses by an award-winning designer.
  • Foodies - Cuisine from eight different countries.
from CA$348 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Oyster Bay Beach Resort

Sint Maarten

Plenty of Caribbean character and luxurious living on a lively beach resort. Chic rooms, suites, and penthouses have fully equipped kitchens, BBQs and balconies. Swimming pools in tropical settings, ocean vistas, spa and beauty centre, restaurant, and laid back romance.

  • Beach Life
  • Views
  • Romantic Break
  • Lively - Beau Beau is a lively night spot at the hotel.
from CA$294 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Amanera

Dominican Republic

Find luxury of the highest order at this stunning Aman property. Sat atop a cliff with fabulous ocean views; spend days being pampered to perfection in the spa and feast on healthy Mediterranean cuisine. With an expansive infinity pool and access to a perfect white sand beach this is hard to beat.

  • Spa breaks - The Aman spas are rightly renowned. This one takes its inspiration from the healing methods of the island’s Taíno Indians.
  • Beach Life - Situated on a picture perfect private white sandy beach.
  • Great walks - Explore the tropical jungle with the hotel's naturalist.
  • Kayaking - Explore the coastline in a sea kayak.
from CA$2110 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

The Ocean Club, Nassau

Nassau (PARADISE ISLAND)

This Four Season luxury resort is the epitome of Bahamian style. The luxury suites and villas offer louvered hardwood doors and private balconies. The service is truly remarkable, and often friendships are created that draw guests back again and again. The gardens and restaurant are show stoppers.

  • Romantic Break - This hotel just nails romance, for a start at 6pm every evening glasses of champagne and strawberries are brought to each room
  • Tennis coaching - Their in house pro Leo Rolle has been coaching there for 50 years- and there's a reason they have held onto him!
  • Fishing - Go deep sea fishing on their yacht, cook your catch in the local style and then learn to mix a perfect cocktail
  • Total relaxation - The Balinese-style spa is wonderful, so is the leafy adults only pool area and the plush rooms
from CA$1939 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Seafire Resort & Spa

Cayman Islands

A luxury contemporary resort set on Cayman Island's legendary Mile beach. Smart rooms offer fabulous views from the floor to ceiling windows. Offering four eateries from casual to fine dining, two oceanfront pools and an utterly spoiling spa. The perfect beach break.

  • Beach Life - With its own stunning private beach, swim and snorkel in turquioise waters or relax in the hotel sun loungers
  • Sights nearby - Interact with nature at Stingray City or Cayman Turtle Farm. Spy exotic floral displays at Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park
  • Great walks - Don’t miss a stroll on the island’s first coastal walking and biking boardwalk, passing right through the resort
  • Spa - A fully serviced spa and wellness centre offering many types of massage and treatments
from CA$765 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Dorado Beach A Ritz Carlton Reserve

Puerto Rico

This secluded luxury resort borders the Atlantic Ocean on the coast of Puerto Rico. Dating to the 1950s, the resort now offers contemporary residences while retaining the hacienda-style of the original property. A handful of exclusive restaurants, a spa and pool complete this sleek island getaway.

  • Foodies - Dining is an integral part of the experience at this resort; from gourmet to grill, there is something to suit all palettes
  • Spa breaks - Book into the hotel's Spa Botánico, a unique, aromatherapy-inspired spa with a range of treatments
  • Beach Life - Set on the sunny sands of Dorado Beach, this hotel is perfect for a luxury island getaway
  • Kayaking - Try your hand at sea kayaking during your stay here, with kayaks available from the hotel
from CA$2798 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club

Anguilla

Super-luxe Grecian-inspired beach resort with an impressive food offering. Newly imagined rooms, sleek suites & generous villas with all mod cons make the most of the location. Award-winning golf & spa, plus tennis & watersports mean there's never a dull moment. For families or active couples.

  • Spa - The place for holistic wellness. Award-winning Sorana Spa boasts 16 treatment rooms, aquatherapy & biodynamic treatments
  • Families - Multi-room Estate Homes & Villas come with private pools & plenty of space for relaxing are ideal for families
  • Golf - The only club on the island, world-class 18 hole Aurora International Golf Club was designed by Greg Norman
  • Beach Life - Occupying prime beach real estate in the heart of stunning Rendezvous Bay - sea views are everywhere
from CA$1303 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Six Senses La Sagesse

Grenada (Grenada)

This eco-luxury resort in Saint David is centred around a natural saltwater lagoon which sets the scene for a laidback stay. Rooms are light and airy with private terraces, plunge pools, and stunning views. With several dining options, a spa, and located steps from a beach, it's a tropical paradise.

  • Total relaxation - The expansive spa, overlooking the lagoon, offers a haven for rejuvenation and includes a state-of-the-art gym and yoga pavilion
  • Local exploring - Head to St. George's to explore the island’s history, spices, and award-winning chocolate before relaxing on Grand Anse Beach
  • Groups - There are five four-bedroom villas on the Bluff with large living and dining areas, plus spacious terraces with stunning views
  • Romantic Break - Create your own intimate dining experience in the privacy of your villa with a private chef and discreet waiter on hand
from CA$1598 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

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