The Best Caribbean Resort Hotels for Romance

Readers return time and time again to this Moroccan-inspired resort (louvered windows, tiled floors, arched doorways) for the talcum powder-white sands fringing Maundays Bay and Cap Juluca’s fine dining restaurant on the water’s edge. For honeymoon-worthy romance, book a beachfront three or five bedroom beachfront villa. 

“If there was a place on earth that could be called paradise, this would be it,” said one T+L reader, who recalled watching dolphins from his or her ocean-facing villa. Book a Harbour House or De Haenen suite for your best chance at catching a similar view.

A-listers love Round Hill, which has white-on-white oceanfront guest rooms and 27 villas, most equipped with a personal pool. Afternoons can be spent at the luxury spa, Ralph Lauren-designed cocktail lounge, or strolling between the property’s coconut, pineapple, and fragrant allspice groves.

“Everyone who works there just feels like they’re your friend,” remarked a pleased T+L reader in this year’s survey. It’s easy to see how you can feel at home in this incredibly private, 22-room hotel (which began as James Bond creator Ian Fleming’s personal retreat). You’ll spend your romantic get away seeking out hidden coves and private beaches by glass-bottomed boat or jet ski, 007-style.

Despite being a luxury property serving champagne breakfast, The House maintains a casual, laid-back vibe. So-called personalized service ambassadors are experts at making sure couples have a stress-free getaway. You shouldn’t want for anything during your stay here.

As the only hotel set within the island’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, you can’t really beat the Piton mountain views at this T+L editor honeymoon-approved resort. If you really want to strike a few sparks, go stargazing in the private pool, dine 2,400 feet over the ocean, and unplug. An electronics-free room makes the last bit especially easy.

With only 27 rooms and nine villas spread across a 96-acre private island. Kamalame Cay is the place to go if you don’t want to see anyone but your significant other. An exalted restaurant and overwater spa don’t hurt, either.

“Jade Mountain is the reason that we should add more stars to the system, because it’s in a class all on its own.” Suggested T+L reader Kellie MacDonald. “Forget Paris,” she added. “This is the most romantic place on Earth.”

“Petit St. Vincent is sheer heaven,” said a pleased survey taker, noting there are “more than twice as many as guests, [and] places on the beaches that seem totally private. For romance…Petit St. Vincent is perfect.”

Negril’s cliff-side retreats, like the Caves Hotel & Spa, are the perfect antidote to stress. At this adults-only haven, you can stay in one of 12 colorful cottages, kayak the coast, and wind down at the Blackwell Rum Bar, which is tucked in a sea cave and accessible via a coral staircase. “Dinner inside the cave,” said one T+L reader, “has to rank as the most romantic experience anywhere.”