Whether you’re looking for a secluded bolthole, crowd-free private island, iconic resorts with abundant facilities, a hip retreat or historic, understated elegance, the Caribbean is capable of delivering all types of luxury hotel. We’ve handpicked some of our very favourite places to stay on these colourful isles; read on to discover the reasons why we love them…
The House, Barbados
With just 34-suites, this hip hotel located in the heart of Barbados’ west coast is an exclusive adults-only haven. You’ll feel well-looked after here: the moment you arrive, you’re steered towards a beach cabana for a complimentary ‘jet-lag revival’ massage before afternoon tea and evening canapés – the perfect way to de-stress and start your holiday in style. A good choice for honeymooners, The House has been recently voted one of the Best Hotels in the Caribbean for Romance at the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2016. It’s right next door to highly-rated Italian restaurant Daphne’s, which provides the all-day dining menu for The House (which, unexpectedly, is exceptionally good). But for an extra special dining treat, indulge in a candlelit meal for two on the beach – you’ll remember that evening forever.
Elegant Hotels Group PLC (LON:EHG) owns and operates seven luxury hotels and a beachfront restaurant, Daphne’s, on the island of Barbados. The Group’s portfolio comprises 588 rooms, making it twice as large (by room number) as the closest competitor in the Barbados luxury hotel room market. Six of the seven properties are situated along the prestigious west coast of Barbados commonly known as the “Platinum Coast”.