The Caribbean is a destination known for its beautiful turquoise waters, sandy white beaches and warm tropical weather. With this tropical setting, it is no wonder that some of the world’s top luxury hotels are located in the Caribbean. What makes a luxury hotel can be quite subjective to personal interpretation. However, when there are resorts that are consistently visited by celebrities and influential international people then you know they must be doing something right. The top end of the luxury hotel market is highly competitive and hotels are constantly looking for ways to make their hotel experience truly unique. Here are some details of the luxury hotels in the Caribbean that have received top accolades recently.
The Half Moon Montego Bay Resort in Jamaica
The Half Moon Montego Bay Resort has won top accolades in the category of luxury hotels for seven years in a row. Known for its par-72 championship golf course, spectacularly beautiful setting, and exceptional service, The Half Moon Montego Bay is a flagship hotel of the Caribbean. The resort is set on 400 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and offers 10 different categories of rooms. The suites and villas offer the ultimate in luxurious furnishings and arguably the best ocean views on Jamaica. Half Moon has five restaurants and eight bars as well as its own shopping village. Guests are treated to a variety of local and international cuisine options, and can dine at a restaurant of their choice each evening. Resort activities include beach activities, water sports, swimming pools, unlimited access to the championship golf course, tennis and squash courts, and nightly entertainment. It is the ultimate in a luxury resort experience in the Caribbean.
The Colony Club in Barbados
The Colony Club is an exclusive resort located on the beautiful west coast of Barbados. The resort was awarded the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award in the luxury hotel category and is an example of timeless elegance. All 96 rooms and suites are elegantly furnished and provide the ultimate in luxury for guests. The resort is located on seven acres of tropical landscaped with four lagoon-style swimming pools dotted around the premises. A beauty salon offers spa treatments and guests can enjoy a variety of complimentary water and land sports. Pilates classes and other daily activities are offered on the entertainment program. Live evening entertainment at dinner provides the finishing touch to the end of a perfect day at this tropical paradise. Guests have a choice of three restaurants and two bars at the resort to enjoy meals and sunset cocktails.
Hotel Guanahani and Spa on St. Barths
The Hotel Guanahani and Spa is a member of the Small Leading Hotels of the World. It has consistently earned the prestigious Five Star Diamond Award. The hotel is made up of elegant Creole cottages located in beautifully landscapes tropical gardens. Most rooms have their own private garden terrace and a stunning ocean view. The resort is unique in that it offers guest the use of two pristine tropical beaches. The water sports center provides snorkeling equipment and windsurfs that are available for guests to use. All non-motorized water sports are complimentary. The hotel has two fresh water swimming pools, Jacuzzis, flood-lit tennis courts and an exclusive spa where you can enjoy pampering beauty treatments.
Cap Juluca on Anguilla
The Cap Juluca Resort is located on the tropical paradise of Anguilla. To get to the island, you need to fly into St. Martin / St. Maarten and from there, get a ferry or private shuttle transfer to Anguilla. The resort itself is set along a pristine stretch of Anguilla’s coastline. The superior and luxury rooms are clustered together in Moorish-style villas with no more than six rooms to a complex. The suites and private villas provide luxurious and expansive spaces with multiple rooms and are elegantly furnished. All have a private beachfront deck where breakfast is served on a daily basis. The two restaurants at the resort Pimm’s and George’s are both located on the beachfront and have received accolades for their award-winning menus and service. Service is excellent with a beach umbrella and flag service which means that drinks and meals can be brought to you upon request while you relax on the sandy white beach. The hotel has a full range of activities and facilities available including a junior Olympic-sized swimming pool, tennis courts, a fitness center, a water sports center, golf driving range, putting green and health spa.
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