The Best Nature Hotels in the Caribbean
A realm of clifftop eco-lodges and private sanctuaries. Best visited December–May for stable sunshine and lush, post-rainforest vibrancy.
Climate Baseline
Seasonal norms for Secret Bay
Activities & Best Seasons
Marine Whale Watching
Dec–Apr
Rainforest Hiking
Dec–Apr
Bioluminescent Bays
Jun–Sep
Volcanic Springs
Year-round
Hurricane Note
Official hurricane season runs June–November, with peak storm risk August–October.
Dominica
From $702/nt
Tropical Forest
Secret Bay
Clifftop villas hidden between rainforest and volcanic coast
St. Lucia
From $415/nt
Volcanic Coast
Rabot Hotel
Cacao estate lodge perched above volcanic Pitons.
Jamaica
From $695/nt
Coastal Lagoon
GoldenEye
Ian Fleming's literary hideaway on Oracabessa Bay.
Jamaica
From $354/nt
Limestone Cliffs
The Caves
Clifftop cottages above natural sea caves and grottos.
St. Lucia
From $1,003/nt
Pitons Bay
Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort
Colonial-style cottages on a white sand cove between the Pitons.
Jamaica
From $360/nt
Mountain Ridge
Strawberry Hill
Historic cottages restored by Island Records founder Chris Blackwell.
Belize
From $350/nt
Barrier Reef
Matachica Resort & Spa
Colorful bohemian casitas just moments from the barrier reef.
St. Barth
From $1,126/nt
Surf Coast
Hôtel Manapany
Eco-chic luxury on a wild, surf-swept bay.
Nevis
From $315/nt
Jungle Garden
Golden Rock Inn
An artistic garden retreat surrounding a historic sugar mill.
Playa Grande, Dominican Republic
From $2,128/nt
Jungle Coast
Amanera
Jungle Meets Ocean
Providenciales, Turks & Caicos
From $1,836/nt
Marine Reserve
Amanyara
Reef & Reserve