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After pandemic setbacks, renovations, and years of planning, a number of Caribbean hotel debuts have finally happened across the region, just in time for 2023. From villa-style rooms with secluded plunge pools to properties that are situated just steps away from significant cultural sites, here are six new Caribbean hotels and resorts to check into as temperatures drop state-side this fall and winter.
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Rock House Resort, Turks and Caicos
The island known for its electric, Maldivian blue colored waters added another luxury Caribbean hotel to its shores with the opening of Rock House this year. Located in the northern part of Providenciales, the cliffside hotel is perched between limestone rocks and overlooks a turquoise ocean in a setting that’s reminiscent of the Amalfi coast. Part of Grace Bay Resorts’ portfolio, the 46 oceanfront villa-style accommodations include one and two bedroom standalone accommodations with outdoor terraces and showers, 13-foot vaulted ceilings, and oceanfront pool studios that overlook the 100 foot infinity pool. Then there’s the seclusion factor: a private white sand beach, private jetty stretches 130-feet into cerulean waters and Cave bar carved into natural limestone walls all provide a retreat from the more crowded parts of the Providenciales. When you’re ready to voyage beyond Rock House’s tranquil vibes, head to beachside Bugaloos for a taste of the island’s famous take on conch—including ceviches and croquette style iterations. For a night of fine dining, Grace’s Cottage serves seafood dishes and a memorable, tender duck confit atop a white bean cassoulet in a shaded, quaint gazebo setting.
The Hideout in White Bay, British Virgin Islands
Jost Van Dyke recently welcomed The Hideout in White Bay, making it the first luxury boutique hotel on the island. The seven-villa resort features private plunge pools in every accommodation and is located on the popular White Bay Beach—where beach bars and prime snorkeling opportunities abound. Next door, Hendo’s Hideout restaurant offers dishes with locally sourced ingredients like fresh ceviche and mahi mahi tacos. Jost Van Dyke is the smallest of the four main islands of the British Virgin Islands, with a number of activities to enjoy like hiking to Bubbly Pool– a small geological cove and natural jacuzzi formed by crashing waves nearby.
Coulibri Ridge, Dominica
An opening that’s been 20 years in the making, Coulibri Ridge makes its debut this month as Dominica’s newest, ultra-sustainable property. Owners Daniel Langlois and Dominique Marchand spent time researching sustainable designs and infrastructure building, as well as solidifying community relationships for this venture. Located on a mountain ridge in southern Dominica near the village of Soufrière, Coulibri Ridge is fully off-grid and uses solar energy as its main power source. Rainwater collected from the resort’s roof design and purified by ionization is funneled to 14 suites and two chlorine-free pools. Four categories of residential-style suites come with full kitchens, including 1000-square foot penthouses with two terraces—one overlooking the sea, Martinque and the Morne Fou mountain peak, and a second overlooking Sulphur Spring Valley. Other amenities include a yoga pavilion, gym, spa facilities for private treatments, and two dining rooms—Mesa and Vista. Just a short walk from the property, hikers can enjoy the Scott’s Head trail that leads to the Atlantic Ocean on one side and Caribbean Sea on the other. Dominica is home to a number of hot springs that are just minutes away from Coulibri Ridge, like Soufriere Sulphur Springs.
ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Kingston, Jamaica
Kingston, the center for the island’s rich cultural traditions and connecting hub for travel throughout the country, recently welcomed Tapestry Collection by Hilton to the capital’s downtown area. Overlooking the Kingston Waterfront, the 168-room property features 47 contemporary suites with white and turquoise themes. There’s also an on-site restaurant, expansive pool deck, fitness center, and six meeting spaces. As part of Tapestry’s ethos to build connection to the destination, the property is just steps away from some of the city’s best art, dining, and music, including The National Gallery of Jamaica– the oldest and largest public art museum in the Caribbean. It’s also just a 20-minute drive from Norman Manley International Airport.
Sandals Royal Curaçao, Curaçao
Sandals Royal Curaçao is set on a 3,000 acre estate at the base of the Tafelberg Mountain and a natural lagoon that lends itself to a long stretch of white sand for guests to lounge. The 351-room adults-only, all-inclusive resort offers 24 room categories, including eight Kurason Island poolside butler bungalows and Awa Seaside Butler Bungalows that include a convertible Mini Cooper to explore the island. On property dining features 13 bars and 11 dining options, including three beachside food trucks. As part of a new Island Inclusive Dining Program, guests staying for seven days in a butler suite can experience a taste of Curaçaoans flavor at partner restaurants around the island with a $250 credit. Have a cocktail at the two-level infinity pool or explore the estate via bike. For water lovers, the Klein Super Yacht Beach Experience transports guests just southeast of the mainland to an uninhabited island, Klein Curaçao. Here, powdery white sands, a pink Lighthouse, and great photo opps are all within reach.
Waldorf Astoria, Cancun
Set along 100 acres of Mayan coastline, all 173 rooms and suites will offer ocean views at Cancun’s Waldorf Astoria, set to open in November. Floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies greet guests into the neutral, sleek accommodation spaces. A spa with 21 indoor and outdoor treatment rooms, gym, cabana dotted infinity pool round out the amenity experience. For dining, Malpeque seafood restaurant features fresh catches of the day, and a beach bar and grill is an ideal place to enjoy a cocktail.
