The best boutique hotels in the Caribbean, from hillside hideaways to funky beachside hangouts

The best boutique hotels in the Caribbean, from hillside hideaways to funky beachside hangouts

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The Caribbean has more than its share of vast all-inclusive hotels. But some islands also offer very enticing, small-scale places to stay that offer a much more personalised experience - you may even be looked after by the hotel's owners. These boutique hotels vary enormously in their look and feel, from elegant hillside properties to funky beachside hangouts, but what the best have in common is a profusion of tropical character. And while some of the best boutique hotels in the Caribbean are expensive, others are very affordable - the selection below includes options for all budgets. 

Rabot Hotel

Soufriere, Saint Lucia

8

Telegraph expert rating

Rabot Hotel, part of the same company as the ubiquitous Hotel Chocolat shops, is situated on a historic estate in southern St Lucia. The familiar dark brown hues of the chocolate shops have been transferred, successfully, to the Caribbean, both in the bedrooms and restaurant - a dramatic open-sided pavilion with an open kitchen at one side where some of the most imaginative 'cacao cuisine' is served. Guests can tour the seedling