World's Best The Top 25 Resort Hotels in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas in 2019 By Hannah Walhout Hannah Walhout Instagram Twitter Website Hannah Walhout is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure, where she edits the Discoveries section of the print magazine and develops longer stories focusing on food, wine, and spirits. She has previously worked at Food & Wine and in the writing program at NYU Abu Dhabi. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on July 10, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Courtesy of The Shore Club Turks and Caicos This time last year, the travel infrastructure in the Caribbean looked very different. In 2018, readers’ choices for the best Caribbean resorts understandably drew heavily from properties outside the main path of 2017’s devastating hurricanes. Jamaica and St. Lucia (largely untouched by the storms) and Anguilla and Turks and Caicos (some of the first destinations to recover), in particular, dominated the rankings. As editors, we’ve been doing as much as we can to encourage travel to this vibrant region; right now, tourism dollars mean real change. And we are happy to report that, if our readers’ choices for the 2019 World’s Best list is any indication, some of our favorite Caribbean destinations are back in fighting form. Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Hotels were rated on their facilities, location, service, food, and overall value. Properties were classified as city or resort based on their locations and amenities. The most well-represented island on this year’s list of resorts? Jamaica, a tried-and-true destination that offers a variety of landscapes, atmospheres, and cultural experiences. Tensing Pen, on the western tip of the island, was the top-ranked Jamaica property on this year’s list. Said one fan of the resort, “You know exactly what to expect before going. This small property has just what you need to relax and unwind.” Another reader agreed: “Their service is like no other. I cannot wait to go back!” Related: The World's Best Awards 2019 Two well-loved islands — both of which were able to recover quickly from the storms — are St. Lucia, which has four properties on the list, and Anguilla, which has three. And many properties on this year’s list represent other destinations (the British Virgin Islands, St. Bart’s, Dominica) indicative of the region’s broader comeback. Puerto Rico, absent from last year’s rankings as the hurricane fallout continued to reverberate, now claims two honorees, including the Serafina Beach Hotel in San Juan’s Condado district (the first new opening after Maria). One respondent had stayed there five times in the past year, while another praised its “sexy, swanky look” and “great location for nightlife.” Turks and Caicos properties earned three spots on this year’s list, including the No. 1 Resort in the region. Read on for the full list. 25. Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Puerto Rico Courtesy of Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Score: 91.28 More information: ritzcarlton.com Book This Deal Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, skylark.com, rates from $962/night Includes $150 resort credit, daily breakfast 24. Zemi Beach House Hotel & Spa, Anguilla Courtesy of Zemi Beach House Hotel & Spa Score: 91.85 More information: zemibeach.com 23. Serafina Beach Hotel, San Juan, Puerto Rico Courtesy of Serafina Beach Hotel Score: 92.21 More information: serafinabeachhotel.com 22. Couples Sans Souci, Ocho Rios, Jamaica Courtesy of Couples Sans Souci Score: 92.67 More information: couples.com/resorts/sans-souci 21. Necker Island, British Virgin Islands Courtesy of Virgin Limited Edition Score: 93.07 More information: virginlimitededition.com/en/necker-island 20. Nisbet Plantation Beach Club, Nevis Courtesy of Nisbet Plantation Score: 93.33 More information: nisbetplantation.com 19. Couples Tower Isle, Ocho Rios, Jamaica Courtesy of Couples Tower Isle Score: 93.73 More information: couples.com/resorts/tower-isle 18. Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort, St. Lucia Courtesy of Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort Score: 93.74 More information: viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/sugar-beach Book This Deal Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort, skylark.com, rates from $546/night Includes $100 resort credit, daily breakfast 17. Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour Courtesy of Hyatt Score: 93.75 More information: hyatt.com 16. Rockhouse Hotel, Negril, Jamaica Courtesy of Rockhouse Score: 93.93 More information: rockhouse.com 15. Anse Chastanet, St. Lucia Courtesy of Anse Chastanet Score: 94.00 More information: ansechastanet.com 14. Malliouhana, Auberge Resorts Collection, Anguilla Courtesy of Malliouhana, Auberge Resorts Collection Score: 94.09 More information: aubergeresorts.com/malliouhana Book This Deal Malliouhana, skylark.com, rates from $438 Includes $100 food & beverage credit, daily breakfast 13. The Palms Turks and Caicos Courtesy of The Palms Turks & Caicos Score: 94.30 More information: thepalmstc.com 12. Kamalame Cay, Bahamas Courtesy of Kamalame Cay Score: 94.34 More information: kamalame.com 11. COMO Parrot Cay, Turks and Caicos Courtesy of COMO Parrot Cay Score: 94.51 More information: comohotels.com/en/parrotcay Book This Deal COMO Parrot Cay, skylark.com, rates from $721/night Includes $100 resort credit, daily breakfast 10. Jamaica Inn, Ocho Rios, Jamaica Courtesy of Jamaica Inn Score: 94.53 More information: jamaicainn.com 9. Cap Maison, St. Lucia Courtesy of Cap Maison Score: 94.55 More information: capmaison.com 8. Secret Bay, Dominica Noe DeWitt Score: 94.60 More information: secretbay.dm 7. Le Sereno, St. Bart’s Courtesy of Le Sereno St. Barths Score: 95.00 More information: serenohotels.com 6. Round Hill Hotel and Villas, Montego Bay, Jamaica Courtesy of Round Hill Hotel and Villas Score: 95.32 More information: roundhill.com Book This Deal Round Hill Hotel and Villas, skylark.com, rates from $328/night Includes $100 spa credit, daily breakfast 5. Tensing Pen, Negril, Jamaica Courtesy of Tensing Pen Score: 95.67 More information: tensingpen.com 4. Jade Mountain, St. Lucia Courtesy of Jade Mountain WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Score: 95.75 More information: jademountain.com 3. Curtain Bluff, Antigua Courtesy of Curtain Bluff Score: 95.95 More information: http://www.curtainbluff.com 2. Frangipani Beach Resort, Anguilla Courtesy of Frangipani Beach Resort Score: 96.25 More information: frangipaniresort.com 1. The Shore Club Turks and Caicos Courtesy of The Shore Club Turks and Caicos Score: 96.79 More information: theshoreclubtc.com This property, opened in late 2016, is the only major development on Long Bay Beach — considered one of the most beautiful on Providenciales, the most populated island of Turks and Caicos. Why do readers love it? One respondent commented on the “beautiful rooms” — a mix of spacious private villas set right on the beach and elegant suites decked out in blues, whites, and sandy hues — and others praised the dining options from acclaimed chef Martin Davies, which include a Caribbean venue and a nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian) restaurant. In addition to the expected amenities (indoor-outdoor spa, water sports, four different pools), guests can also take part in community events hosted on property or charter the Shore Club’s private yacht. 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