The top resorts in the Caribbean and Central America: 2023 Readers' Choice Awards
Once the reserve of east coast Americans benefitting from short-haul flights and cruise ships touring the ports of tropical isles, the Caribbean has firmly transformed into the long-haul destination of choice for many; particularly those in search of winter sun as the northern hemisphere begins to shiver. Here are the resorts in the Caribbean and Central America according to you – those that have the edge thanks to their ocean-front settings, island interiors, or certain special something. For our editor's picks, see our round up of the best hotels in the Caribbean.
These are the best hotels in the Caribbean and Central America, according to the 2023 Readers' Choice Awards. The scores below are percentages representing overall average levels of satisfaction.
The best resorts in Central America
5. Alaia Belize, Autograph Collection, Belize. Score 97.29
4. The Inn at Rancho Santana, Nicaragua. Score 97.30
3. Nayara Tented Camp, Costa Rica. Score 97.43
2. Nayara Springs, Costa Rica. Score 97.50
1. Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection, Costa Rica. 97.89
- Leila Brewster
The best hotels and resorts in the Caribbean
15. Half Moon, Jamaica. Score 96.00
14. Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Puerto Rico. Score 96.10
13. Rosewood Little Dix Bay, British Virgin Islands. Score 96.13
12. Ambergris Cay, Turks and Caicos. Score 96.28
11. Eden Roc Cap Cana, Dominican Republic. Score 96.31
10. The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas. Score 96.55
9. Paradise Beach Nevis, St Kitts and Nevis. Score 96.56
8. Hamilton Princess & Beach Club - A Fairmont Managed Hotel, Bermuda. Score 96.59
7. Seven Stars Resort & Spa, Turks and Caicos. Score 96.72
6. Rosewood Baha Mar, Bahamas. Score 96.83
5. Hotel Le Toiny, St Barth. Score 96.99
4. Baoase Luxury Resort, Curaçao. Score 97.07
3. Sandy Lane, Barbados. Score 97.28
2. Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa, St. Barts. Score 98.01
1. Eden Rock, St. Barths. Score 98.22
