If winter’s chill is making you dream of a tropical retreat, you’re not alone. I’m always actively creating my Caribbean wish list of places to visit this time of year. As a loyal traveler to the region for more than 10 years, there’s always a new hotel to get excited about, from eco-friendly resorts committed to a more sustainable future to luxurious private islands that make it nearly impossible to leave.
Though it’s easy to spend the day indulging in amenities and a postcard-perfect beach, a great hotel stay can really enhance your island getaway. So, when you’re ready to plan your next visit, here are the buzziest new hotel openings and renovations around the Caribbean to get you started.
Salterra Resort & Spa, Turks and Caicos
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While Providenciales is a popular choice for travelers to Turks and Caicos, it would be a mistake to disregard the archipelago’s other islands. Enter South Caicos, which has an unhurried way of life that commands being present. In Feb. 2025, Salterra Resort & Spa will become the second hotel on the island, with 100 guest rooms and suites that have balconies featuring ocean views and a design that’s inspired by the island’s natural salt flats. The Spa at Salterra will be one of the largest in the country, with treatments that also utilize the island’s salt products. Six distinct food and beverage concepts will include Jack & Jenny’s, a pop-up food truck for alfresco dining.
Also in February, to coincide with the opening of Salterra, American Airlines will offer direct flights from Miami to South Caicos every week, with connecting flights on the MIA-XSC route available from more than 70 cities.
Cas en Bas Beach Resort, St. Lucia
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Set to debut on St. Lucia’s northern coast in 2025, this luxury living complex will feature 90 contemporary residential-style studios and suites, some with private balconies or garden terraces. Other design touches will include bespoke furniture, floor-to-ceiling patio doors, and handmade rugs. Bordered by two golf courses and just minutes away from one of the island’s main entertainment hubs, Rodney Bay, guests will find plenty to do on and off property. The dining program will be helmed by French Culinary Institute-trained chef Marc Marrone, with dishes served at a sports pub, restaurant, cafe, rooftop bar, and by the Olympic-sized pool and beach.
Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour
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Set within Christophe Harbour on Banana Bay, Park Hyatt St. Kitts has been a luxury mainstay on the island since 2017. In late 2024, the 126-room property welcomed three newly renovated spaces: a three-bedroom penthouse villa and and two bi-level penthouse villas. All come with fully equipped kitchens, private mini-bars, wine fridges, and laundry facilities. Guests staying in these exclusive accommodations also have access to preferred pricing at Sugar Mill Spa & Sanctuary. Around the property, there are three restaurants and two pools — one of which is adults-only. Elsewhere, a cobalt-blue ocean surrounds shaded areas and poolside cabanas for guests to spend the day and enjoy enviable views of neighboring island Nevis.
Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman Resort & Residences
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Making its debut on Grand Cayman’s popular Seven Mile Beach in 2025, Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman Resort & Residences will be the first Hyatt-branded property in the Cayman Islands. The 351 guest rooms will include studio suites as well as one- to three-bedroom layouts along a seafront eco-walk. The 164 private residences will, meanwhile, offer sweeping ocean views best enjoyed on the private terrace. Guests can take their pick from six food and beverage offerings, lounge all day near three different pools, and enjoy a wellness retreat in a 9,000-square-foot spa and fitness center. Off the property, don’t miss the opportunity to visit the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, which features a number of exhibits, many from local artists. And at the George Town farmers market, enjoy local products from farmers, artisans, and chefs.
Peter Island, British Virgin Islands
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After setbacks due to hurricanes Irene and Maria, the long-awaited Peter Island resort finally made its debut in late 2024. Located on a coveted stretch of Deadman’s Beach, it is the largest private island resort in the British Virgin Islands. The 52 accommodations — including beachfront rooms and suites plus two redesigned villas — sit between jungle and craggy cliffs. The new Yacht Club can accommodate multiple superyachts of up to 200 feet, and just next door, a 3,000-square-foot oceanfront conference center is surrounded by two event lawns and a large, open-air veranda. An infinity pool overlooks the peaceful beach, and dining options include the surf-and-turf-inspired Drake Steakhouse and the more casual Drunken Pelican at the Yacht Club.
Pompey, Jamaica
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Swathed in dense vegetation on a hillside on Jamaica’s northeast coast, Pompey is artist Diplo’s 62-acre estate that serves as a private hideaway for up to 12 guests. Called a retreat for creatives wanting to unplug, the five-bedroom villa features multiple organic gardens, a state-of-the-art recording studio, a yoga pagoda, and a 24-hour concierge that can help facilitate everything from guided excursions like mountain biking to an in-house chef. Communal areas spill into the outdoor spaces, giving the property an open-air feel throughout. The brutalist architecture is not your typical Caribbean design — the concrete structure stands in juxtaposition to its foliage-filled surroundings. Nearby, enjoy the beauty of “Portie,” the turquoise waters of Frenchman’s Cove, and Boston Jerk Center, home to some of the best jerk chicken in Jamaica.
The Potlatch Club, Bahamas
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Once a popular retreat for socialites in the 1960s and ’70s, the freshly renovated Potlatch Club reopened its doors in June 2024 on Eleuthera’s sugary sands. Designed and landscaped by Hans Febles alongside Nassau-based interior designer Amanda Lindroth, accommodations here include 11 rooms situated in newly built suites and cottages. Guests can roam the approximately seven miles of pink-sand beach, then enjoy dishes at the hotel’s Fig Tree restaurant, followed by rum cocktails at The Sand Bar.
The Osprey, Bahamas
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Also located in the Bahamas, the newly opened Osprey sits on three acres near the crystal-clear waters of Great Harbour Cay. At The Osprey, it’s easy to feel like you’ve checked into your own private island retreat. Without a single traffic light or shopping mall in sight, the destination invites travelers who want to slow down with incredible bird-watching, bespoke boating experiences, and the opportunity to explore 400 feet of direct beach frontage. Guest accommodation options range from spacious suites with kitchenettes to a fully equipped one-bedroom cottage to a three-bedroom villa. Some include a complimentary golf cart for island touring. Chef services are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a few other restaurants that are just a five-minute drive away.
To reach the property, travelers can fly with Tropic Ocean Airways, which offers nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale and Miami every week. Additionally, Makers Air offers four weekly nonstop flights to the Berry Islands of the Bahamas from South Florida.
Six Senses La Sagesse, Grenada
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A focus on wellness and sustainability shine at this stunner in southeastern Grenada. The first Six Senses property in the Caribbean, La Sagesse is flanked by two beaches and a saltwater lagoon. Come for the views, which unfold at every turn. Grenada is called the Spice Island, and here, guests will learn exactly why. Dried nutmeg shells decorate beds upon welcome, and you shouldn’t miss the nutmeg ice cream at Scoop Cafs. The 71 rooms include 56 pool suites decked out in renewable and repurposed materials. Open-plan bedrooms feature an outdoor terrace leading to a private plunge pool. The 15 villas with one to four bedroom options are located hillside or oceanside with enviable bluff views. Three restaurants include the farm-to-table Callaloo, which celebrates seasonal produce with ingredients from an on-site garden and community farmers. And the spa has thatched cottages separated by water, creating an idyllic retreat.
Delfins Beach Resort Bonaire, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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The 148-room oceanfront Delfins Beach Resort opened on Bonaire in December 2024 as part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Guests here can enjoy amenities like two outdoor pools, a wellness center, a state-of-the-art gym, and a scuba shop. Though sometimes overshadowed by its neighbors, Aruba and Curacao, this easternmost island of the “ABC” trio is a nature lover’s paradise. Sign up for a windsurfing lesson at Jibe City, snorkel through reefs enriched by more than 50 coral species, and kayak through the clear, shallow waters of Lac Bay.
Almare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Isla Mujeres
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Almare debuted as The Luxury Collection’s first all-inclusive property in Mexico. The adults-only oasis features 109 suites with ocean views from the comfort of a private balcony. Located on Isla Mujeres off the coast of Cancun, travelers seeking a slower-paced getaway will also be pleased with signature experiences that include private yacht charters, cooking classes, and fishing adventures in the Caribbean Sea. Take your pick among six dining options, including Boga, which features Mayan and Mexican cuisine during the day, and Botanik, where you can enjoy gourmet Mexican coffee sourced from roasted Mexican cocoa. End your day at the spa, with amenities such as hydrotherapy pools, a sauna, and a salt room.
South Bank, Turks and Caicos
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The newest property in Grace Bay Resorts‘ portfolio, South Bank is a luxury residential resort and marina set along four waterfront neighborhoods on 31 acres in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. Accommodations include 92 villa and boathouse residences ranging in size from one to six bedrooms. Inspired by Port Grimaud, a fishing village in southern France, South Bank houses the island’s first ocean swimming lagoon, and boats can pull up directly to the dock. Guests can also enjoy Mediterranean-inspired cuisine at Lua and bespoke cocktails at Nuttin Bar. Or, opt for a private chef to curate an in-villa dining experience. Two swimming pools, including a 150-foot beachfront option, provide plenty of space for water lovers, and the spa features four waterfront treatment rooms and in-villa massage services on request.