Is it even possible to go wrong in the Caribbean? Close your eyes, pick an island, and, at a minimum, you’re guaranteed that blue sky and boundless turquoise sea, not to mention sunny days, lush tropical foliage, and likely a white-sand beach or two within reach. But it’s certainly possible to get even more out of the Caribbean, as well as Bermuda and the Bahamas.
The 25 resorts on the list ahead are ideal backdrops for an island getaway full of luxury, impeccable service, fresh-from-the-sea meals, and plenty of unforgettable moments. Whether your preferences lean more toward adrenaline-pumping adventure, or unfurling on a chaise with a Painkiller in hand, Travel + Leisure readers’ favorite resorts have you covered.
How Voting Works
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. Over 186,000 T+L readers completed the 2024 survey. A total of more than 700,000 votes were cast across over 8,700 properties (hotels, cities, cruise lines, etc.).
Hotels were classified as either resort hotel, city hotel, inn, or safari lodge based on their location and amenities, and they were specifically rated on the criteria below:
Rooms/facilitiesLocationServiceFoodValue
For each characteristic, respondents could choose a rating of excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor. The final scores are averages of these responses.
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What Readers Loved
The resorts readers loved best spanned 13 countries and territories, but no matter which island they landed on, T+L readers found the setting unmatched — a testament to just how ideally situated this year’s hideaways are.
“The location and view are incredible,” wrote one reader of Malliouhana (No. 19) in Anguilla. “We loved the two beautiful pools and the beaches. Our room was huge and we had an incredible view.” Another chimed in with a similarly rave review: “Warm and friendly resort with the best location on the island.”
Cap Maison (No. 13) in St. Lucia also had plenty of effusive praise for its dreamy location on a cliffside perch overlooking Smugglers Cove, within easy reach of Rodney Bay. “I have never been to such a beautiful place,” said one fan. “The accommodations were some of the best I’ve ever been to. The restaurant on site is the best I’ve ever been to, and the food presentation is unmatched.”
In Negril, Jamaica, Tensing Pen (No. 2), scattered across the cliffs overlooking a series of rocky coves, received praise from several repeat visitors. One reader who has stayed on the property three times noted the cliffside views, while another has made it a go-to family haunt for more than 40 years. Not only did she and her husband honeymoon at the site, but her children also learned to swim off the platformed cliffs. “The facilities are beautiful and the staff exceptional,” she said. “Our family photo albums are dotted with pictures of our family and the Tensing Pen staff.” She sums it up with a universal truth that applies equally to all the properties on this year’s list: “So many memories…so little time.”
Read on to learn about this year’s top finisher, plus the full list of the 25 best resorts in the Caribbean, the Bahamas, and Bermuda — any of which would make a fitting backdrop for your next memory-making adventure.
The Winner
Secret Bay: Portsmouth, Dominica
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Dominica is known as Nature Island, and Secret Bay offers travelers a gateway to all that wild, rugged beauty — without slouching on the luxury front. With 22 standalone villas spread across acres of rain forest, this nature-centric escape is the place to go for a secluded, away-from-it-all feel. “We loved the privacy of the villa we stayed in; it was an oasis from every standpoint,” one voter said. Another effused that “the staff treat you like family and as if you are the only guest at the resort.” One voter recalled how the staff leapt into action, going above and beyond to tackle his unusual challenge: A trail-clearing project on a friend’s nearby estate. “The concierge lined up a crew to help us, including machetes and ice cold water,” he explained. But the biggest vote of confidence came from one especially well-traveled T+L reader: “I have been to 42 countries and stayed at a lot of amazing places. My wife and I have a pact to never return to the same place twice, but Secret Bay and the beautiful country of Dominica may end up being the exception,” he writes. “Secret Bay is simply amazing and is the best property I have ever stayed at in the entire Caribbean.”
The Full List
1. Secret Bay: Portsmouth, Dominica
Reader Score: 98.53
2. Tensing Pen: Negril, Jamaica
Reader Score: 98.07
3. Baoase Luxury Resort: Willemstad, Curaçao
Reader Score: 97.79
4. Jade Mountain: Soufrière, St. Lucia
WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Reader Score: 97.75
5. Calabash Hotel: Grenada
Reader Score: 97.11
6. Jamaica Inn: Ocho Rios, Jamaica
WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Reader Score: 95.38
7. The Loren at Pink Beach: Bermuda
Reader Score: 95.19
8. Lovango Resort & Beach Club: St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
Reader Score: 95.15
9. Jumby Bay Island, Oetker Collection: St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda
Reader Score: 94.96
10. Rockhouse: Negril, Jamaica
Reader Score: 94.90
11. Seven Stars Resort & Spa: Turks and Caicos
Reader Score: 94.79
12. Curtain Bluff: Antigua and Barbuda
Reader Score: 94.15
13. Cap Maison: St. Lucia
Reader Score: 93.83
14. Anse Chastanet Resort: Soufrière, St. Lucia
Reader Score: 93.64
15. Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort: Castries, St. Lucia
Reader Score: 93.56
16. Ambergris Cay: Turks and Caicos
Reader Score: 93.18
17. The Ocean Club, a Four Seasons Resort: Paradise Island, Bahamas
Reader Score: 93.14
18. Half Moon: Montego Bay, Jamaica
Reader Score: 93.04
19. Malliouhana: Meads Bay, Anguilla
Reader Score: 93.04
20. Frangipani Beach Resort: Meads Bay, Anguilla
Reader Score: 93.00
21. Rosewood Little Dix Bay: Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
Reader Score: 92.86
22. Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort: Soufrière, St. Lucia
Reader Score: 92.69
23. Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club: Anguilla
Reader Score: 92.65
24. The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Reader Score: 92.53
25. Couples Sans Souci: Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Reader Score: 92.50
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