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12 Tiny Caribbean Luxury Resorts to Visit Right Now

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - August 31, 2023
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World-renowned wine cellars; geothermal energy systems; private beach houses. The Caribbean’s luxury hotels continue to innovate, and that’s nowhere more true than in its boutique hotels. But for some travelers, even a boutique hotel can be a bit too much. 

There’s something rather gratifying about discovering that tiny, jewel-box Caribbean luxury resort, where you’ll find a higher degree of intimacy, personality and service.

We’ve curated a list of some of our favorite “tiny” luxury resorts in the Caribbean, a group of hotels, each with less than 25 rooms, where the food, service and amenities far exceed their footprint. 

Jungle meets beach at this six-star gem.

Secret Bay, Dominica The quintessential small luxury resort in the Caribbean. The splendid, endlessly thoughtful Secret Bay put Dominica on the map as a luxury destination when it debuted a little over a decade ago, and this small collection of meticulously designed villas continues to set the standard for what a small Caribbean hotel can be. Secret Bay promises a “six star” experience and delivers. 


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