The 20 Best Five-Star Hotels in the Caribbean (2025)

The Caribbean is one of the most famous regions on the planet for anyone looking for a tropical idyll, so it should come as no surprise that this gorgeous spread of islands is home to a wide range of five-star hotels. Whether you appreciate the finer things in life and want to blow the budget, or you're looking for a once-in-a-lifetime luxury experience, the choice is massive. We've scoured the whole region and found properties that are great for families as well as others with a more grown-up vibe where romance is the name of the game. From beachfront resorts with every facility imaginable to island hideaways where you might expect to run into a celebrity or two, use our guide to the best five-star hotels in the Caribbean and start to plan your dream escape.

For a luxury family holiday

• Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club occupies prime beach real estate in the heart of stunning Rendezvous Bay. Families will love the multi-room villas with private pools and plenty of space, plus at the heart of the resort, the stunning pool and impressive water feature leads all the way down to the sea. There's also award-winning golf, a luxe spa, tennis and water sports to keep everyone happy.
• Tucked between the Pitons, on St Lucia, Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort delivers standout family luxury with light-filled suites featuring crisp white interiors, private terraces and a dedicated butler on call. Kids dive into treasure hunts and beach adventures while parents unwind in the rainforest spa or enjoy inventive, laid-back dining.
• Set on a curving Virgin Gorda shoreline, Rosewood Little Dix Bay pairs mid-century island style with breezy rooms and spacious villas—each villa offering its own pool and generous living space for families. Expect top-tier sailing, a serene spa, open-air restaurants and a lively children’s centre packed with creative, nature-led activities.

For a magical honeymoon

• Secret Bay on Dominica feels like a private hideaway carved into the rainforest. Each clifftop villa features warm tropical hardwoods, expansive decks and a secluded plunge pool facing the ocean. With a dedicated host, tailored dining and complete privacy, it’s a dreamlike honeymoon escape made for uninterrupted, grown-up luxury.
• Hermitage Bay on Antigua is all about easygoing romance on a quiet curve of sand. Its hillside and beachfront suites showcase airy interiors, muslin-draped four-posters, sculptural tubs and open-air showers. Attentive staff, standout dining and a peaceful, tucked-away setting make it ideal for couples who want relaxed intimacy with real Caribbean character.
• Elegant and secluded, Quintessence Hotel on Anguilla is a luxurious tropical mansion just made for honeymoons! Overlooking the white sand beaches of Long Bay, it's an intimate haven of peace tastefully decorated with Caribbean art. All nine rooms benefit from private access to the hotel's lush gardens and the beautiful beach, plus there's an exquisite restaurant and spoiling spa.
• The Ocean Club in Nassau epitomises Bahamian style, and has been a regular celebrity hangout since it first opened in 1962. Now operating under the Four Seasons umbrella, you can expect seamless service, elegant and sophisticated accommodation, fine dining at Dune Restaurant, an expansive spa for some serious pampering and gorgeous gardens leading to a white sand beach.

For boutique chic

• Nestled in the heart of beautiful St Barts' near St Jean beach, Le Tropical blends French Riviera glamour with Caribbean cool. There are 24 gorgeous rooms here boasting natural textures and pops of colour. Expect private terraces, a serene pool, indulgent spa treatments, lush tropical gardens and an Asian-inspired restaurant. A super-chic choice.
• Eden Rock is another fantastic property on St Barts. Popular with the rich and famous, you come here for stunning contemporary rooms and suites (some with hot tub terraces, others with private pools). And with just 37 in total, it's small. As well as the stylish accommodation, there's superb dining, Remy Bar for the cocktails, and a wide range of activities for all ages. Luxurious, spoiling, and very chic.
• Amanera is an exceptional property set atop a cliff on the Dominican Republic's north coast overlooking Playa Grande Beach. Come here for luxury of the finest order: stunning, elegant interiors, infinity pools, epic views, delicious Mediterranean cuisine, and an excellent spa. With just 26 rooms, you'll feel that you've booked your very own little slice of paradise.
• Le Carl Gustaf is on the stunning west coast of St Barts. Its 21 rooms and suites are inspired by nature (featuring exotic prints and bamboo furnishings) and the best have large terraces with extraordinary sea views. There's excellent French Brasserie style dining, free electric bikes for those who want to explore and a pampering spa for those who don't, not forgetting the beach at the bottom of the garden!

For the ultimate beach resort

• Tucked between lush rainforest and the Atlantic, St Regis Bahia Beach Resort spans 483 acres of Puerto Rico's pristine coastline. You'll feel totally spoiled here with a world-class spa, poolside cabanas, a championship golf course and exquisite dining options. If you can drag yourself away from all this, there's also snorkelling, canoeing, and hiking as well as an aqua park.
• Barbados's Sandy Lane has been the byword in luxury Caribbean resorts since it opened in 1996, and it's still calling the shots! Opulent interiors feature romantic bedrooms with marble bathrooms, chandeliers and top of the range everything. There's an outdoor pool with a waterfall, a palatial spa, three golf courses, tennis courts, beautifully manicured grounds and a glorious beach where the service is so slick, they'll even polish your sunglasses whilst you go for a swim. A classic.
• Beach Enclave Grace Bay on Providenciales, is an ultra-private pick boasting sleek, open-plan villas with infinity pools, outdoor showers and ocean views. Paddle straight from the shore with complimentary kayaks and paddleboards or unwind with an in-villa spa treatment. With private butlers and relaxing beach cabanas, it's barefoot luxury at its best.
• On Puerto Rico's Atlantic coast you'll find Dorado Beach a Ritz Carlton Reserve, a property that was originally opened in the 1950s. The suites and residences offer gorgeous, spacious hideaways and all have an outdoor living space and open-air shower to ensure the connection to nature. There's a range of dining options and Botanico Spa for special pampering.
• Boasting 350 feet of private beachfront and a chic beach club with personalised services, Rock House is the ultimate seaside retreat. Nestled on Providenciales’ north coast, it offers modern suites with a private balcony or terrace and breathtaking ocean views; some offer outdoor showers and private swimming pools for a totally spoiling experience. There's also a wellness area and a restaurant perched more than 30 feet above the sea. 
• Tortuga Bay Punta Cana is the one to book if you're looking for a designer pad set on five miles of untouched coast in the Dominican Republic. Beachfront accommodations are spread amongst suites and villas and all interiors were designed by Oscar de la Renta. There are six world-class eateries on-site plus a Six Senses Spa and Wellness centre, a raft of tennis courts, two championship golf courses and water sports aplenty.

For an island hideaway

• It has been said that everyone should try to visit Petit St Vincent once in their lives, and we'd have to agree, even if you have to win the lottery to get there! This stunning collection of beachfront stone cottages on a private island is unbeatable. There's over two miles of private sandy beach to explore, tennis, massages or of course simply lying in the sun! Paradise...
• Jumby Bay Island is perhaps one of the most exclusive places to stay in the Caribbean. The property is a little island just off Antigua's north coast that plays host to the rich and famous who come here to unwind on its sandy beaches and lounge in lavish villas! Superb dining comes as part of the all-inclusive experience, whether you want to eat poolside or in the estate house, plus there's activities galore from water sports and snorkel tours to bikes for exploring the island.
• Mandarin Oriental Canouan is a remote island hideaway on idyllic Canouan (one of the islands that make up St Vincent and the Grenadines). It comprises a collection of colonial-style suites and luxurious Italian designed hillside villas, each with a plunge pool. You'll also find five restaurants and bars, a spa, golf course, tennis and water sports... sheer bliss for couples or families.

Still not sure?

• Take a look at all our Caribbean recommendations,
• Refine your search to see our suggestions in Antigua, Barbados or the Bahamas,
• Take a look at our five-star recommendations in the Maldives,
• Alternatively, contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.