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The Best Caribbean Resort of 2025 Has Its Own Private Island, a Yacht, and ‘Outstanding Service'—See the Full List
But the top Caribbean resort, according to T+L readers, is in Curaçao. Aerial view of Baoase Luxury Resort, Curaçao. 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. Nearly 180,000 T+L readers completed the 2025 survey. A total of more than 657,000 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/facilities Location Service Food Value 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.
This year's winners spanned across 15 islands with two notable clusters: St. Lucia and Anguilla. 'The open-air design, the private infinity pool, and that insane view of the Pitons—I still can't believe it was real life,' one reader wrote about Jade Mountain (No. 3) in Soufrière, St. Lucia.
Malliouhana (No. 7) in Anguilla was called the 'dreamiest place in the Caribbean' by one reader, and another fan said this luxury property 'captures the true essence of the Caribbean's best island.'
In Portsmouth, Dominica, all-villa resort Secret Bay (No. 2) was called out by readers for its excellent service and gorgeous views, with one saying it was simply 'a dream.' One reader said Secret Bay is in a league of its own, while another raved, 'Anyone who enters Secret Bay is wrapped in natural wonder and quickly forgets the outside world.'
Keep reading to learn about this year's No. 1 property, plus the full list of the 25 best resorts in the Caribbean, the Bahamas, and Bermuda.
Baoase Luxury Resort Curacao The Master Villa at Baoase Luxury Resort, Curaçao.
The Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao is famous for its gorgeous beaches, colorful buildings, and its hurricane-free summers. The island is home to an exclusive Balinese-inspired hideaway, Baoase Luxury Resort Curacao. The resort has 23 accommodations (ranging from rooms and suites to villas), a private beach, an infinity pool, a beachfront restaurant perfect for admiring sunset views, and a yacht available for charter. There's also a private island, Isla Kiniw, that can host eight guests. If one thing was near-unanimous from T+L readers, it's high praise for its service. 'The staff anticipated our needs before we even knew we had them,' one reader said. 'Outstanding service that exceeded all expectations.' The private beach was also highlighted repeatedly: one reader said it was like having their 'own little piece of heaven,' while another said, 'It's a beautiful stretch of sand and sea, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the view.'
Outstanding service that exceeded all expectations.
— T+L Reader
1. Baoase Luxury Resort Curacao: Willemstad, Curaçao
Reader Score: 98.68
2. Secret Bay: Portsmouth, Dominica
Reader Score: 97.58
3. Jade Mountain: Soufrière, St. Lucia
Reader Score: 97.24
4. Hermitage Bay: Antigua
Reader Score: 97.00
5. Anse Chastanet Resort: Soufrière, St. Lucia
Reader Score: 96.65
6. Tensing Pen: Negril, Jamaica
Reader Score: 96.38
7. Malliouhana: Meads Bay, Anguilla
Reader Score: 95.68
8. Calabash Hotel: Grenada, Grenada
Reader Score: 95.64
9. Palm Heights: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Reader Score: 95.63
10. Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences: Castries, St. Lucia
Reader Score: 95.18
11. Round Hill Hotel and Villas: Montego Bay, Jamaica
Reader Score: 95.12
12. Lovango Resort and Beach Club: St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
Reader Score: 94.86
13. Rockhouse: Negril, Jamaica
Reader Score: 94.56
14. Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort: Aruba
Reader Score: 94.32
15. Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana: Dominican Republic
Reader Score: 94.26
16. The Shore Club: Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
Reader Score: 94.13
17. Rosewood Little Dix Bay: Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
Reader Score: 93.85
18. Jumby Bay Island: St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda
Reader Score: 93.75
19. Couples Negril: Negril, Jamaica
Reader Score: 93.52
20. Four Seasons Resort Nevis: Charlestown, St. Kitts and Nevis
Reader Score: 93.29
21. Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France: Gustavia, St. Bart's
Reader Score: 93.25
22. Curtain Bluff: St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda
Reader Score: 93.23
23. [tie] Ladera Resort: Soufrière, St. Lucia
Reader Score: 93.00
23. [tie] Zemi Beach House: Shoal Bay, East Anguilla
Reader Score: 93.00
25. Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel: Maundays Bay, Anguilla Reader Score: 92.88
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