9 Resorts That Wont Put You In Debt
Feb 03, 2012
Escaping to the Caribbean can cost the Earth—or not. These hot hotels come with cool price tags.
NONSUCH BAY, ANTIGUA
Set in the heart of a secluded bay in Antigua, Nonsuch Bay offers the perfect luxury honeymoon for those looking to combine sun and relaxation with water-sports and sailing. Offering the privacy and flexibility of your own beautifully-appointed, fully-serviced home, Nonsuch Bay promises guests a truly authentic and idyllic Caribbean beach experience. NonSuchBayResort.com
LITTLE ARCHES, BARBADOS
Come to one of Barbados’ most distinctive boutique hotels, Little Arches. Nestled on a south coast hideaway bay, the property is adjacent to the flawless white sands of Enterprise Beach. This unique, award-winning, Condé Nast Johansens-recommended property is for adults only, and features many exceptional elements from bespoke furnishings to celebrated international dining. Their outstanding affordable luxury and ambiance will beckon you back forever. LittleArches.com
ANACAONA, ANGUILLA
Anacaona Boutique Hotel is located away from mass tourism in the heart of the trendy West End on the beautiful island of Anguilla in the British West Indies overlooking and with access to wonderful Meads Bay. It is a paradise for those who appreciate quality, friendly people, stable government, warm weather, beautiful beaches and excellent restaurants. Anacaona Boutique Hotel, built in Mediterranean style with Caribbean colors, is run personally by the owners together with an experienced management team. AnacaonaHotel.com
AMSTERDAM MANOR, ARUBA
Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort—with its unique Dutch Colonial appearance—has been managed by the Dutch family Van Schaijk since the hotel was built in December 1989. The Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort, located at one of Aruba's most beautiful beaches, was designed by the famous Dutch architect Jan Hubert. AmsterdamManor.com
A STONE'S THROW AWAY, THE BAHAMAS
At the west end of New Providence lies an exquisite hideaway. A Stone's Throw Away is perched on one of the highest elevations by the coast. Here, guests can indulge in a rare panoramic view of Nassau's land and sea. The scenery boasts the best of the island's natural wonders, from the native pine forest by Lake Killarney to the brim of the coral reefs that protect the glimmering beaches of West Nassau. AStonesThrowAway.com
NATURA CABANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Indulge in nature and discover the hotel in Cabarete. This boutique hotel and spa invites you to "disconnect" in a natural, wild and secluded beach in Paradise; a perfect getaway in the Dominican Republic for honeymooners. Water-sports enthusiasts will enjoy the surf spot five minutes away, the world-renowned Kite Beach just 10 minutes away, and the main Cabarete beach, ideal to practice windsurfing, or just relax by the water of the Cabarete Bay. At night, the tropical atmosphere shifts to beach restaurants with chill-out music and amazing clubs to dance and have a good time just before returning to your hotel. NaturaCabana.com
ROCKHOUSE, JAMAICA
Rockhouse is a boutique hotel stretching across the cliffs of Pristine Cove. Nestled among eight acres of tropical lush gardens, thatched roofed villas are perched on the water's edge. Guests swim in the 60-foot horizon pool or take the stairs carved into the rock down to the cove for snorkeling on the reef. The hotel is located on the cliffs, two and a half miles west of Negril, on the town's West End Road. The hotel is sited on the western most point of Jamaica – the best spot for sunsets. RockhouseHotel.com
MAGO ESTATE, ST. LUCIA
As soon as you step onto your balcony, dine in the cliff-side 'Jungle' Restaurant, meet friends in the 'Jungle' Bar, lounge by the pool, or relax in the Jungle Spa, you will see exactly why you traveled so far—the most spectacular view of Petit Piton, Soufriere and the Caribbean Sea of any resort in St. Lucia. "Mago" is the local St. Lucian word for mango, and the hotel sits among the mango trees at the edge of the rain forest above the town of Soufriere. Many guests have also noted that "Mago" translates to "magic" in Spanish, and the Mago Estate certainly provides a 'magical' location to enjoy nature, relaxation, and a great view of the Pitons and the Caribbean from every room in the unique and intimate hotel. MagoHotel.com

