Is the Caribbean a little been-there-done-that for you? If you’ve sworn off packed pools, long buffet lines and tourist-trap beaches, consider visiting one of these under-the-radar beach resorts. Dominica, Costa Rica and Grenada delight visitors with lush, rainforest environments, while Curacao is a delightful alternative to neighboring Aruba. Vieques, the British Virgin Islands and St. Vincent may require an extra flight or ferry, but the reward – pristine privacy – is worth it!
Here are some resorts to consider if you’re looking for something less touristy:
Hotel Riu Guanacaste
Located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, all-inclusive Hotel Riu Guanacaste features three pools, a spa, and a water park. Additional resort highlights include suites with outdoor private hot tubs, several theme restaurants and six bars ...
Best Western Jaco Beach
Best Western Jaco Beach is an all-inclusive resort with a prime beachfront location in Costa Rica. The resort is within walking distance from downtown Jaco’s attractions, shopping and dining. The resort has 125 rooms, many of which offer private balconies and ocean views ...
Barcelo Tambor
Barcelo Tambor is an all-inclusive resort in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. The resort features a stunning beachfront location and private balconies with every room. A waterfall connects the two outdoor pools, while the children's pool features water jets and a splash pad ...
El Mangroove, Autograph Collection
El Mangroove, Autograph Collection overlooks the the Gulf of Papagayo on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The modern resort features a long, sleek pool and spacious suites with balconies ...
Andaz Costa Rica Resort At Peninsula Papagayo
With four outdoor pools, three sandy beaches, and a world-class golf course, the Andaz Costa Rica Resort At Peninsula Papagayo is a perfect choice for those looking for upscale accommodations with plenty of outdoor recreation ...
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo
Surrounded by the Costa Rican jungle, the Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo offers luxury accommodations including the Canopy Suite with private plunge pool and the expansive Casa Del Mar Residence, which boasts a private infinity pool ...
Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort
Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort is an all-inclusive resort set on a cliff overlooking the Gulf of Papagayo in Costa Rica. The resort features spacious suites with balconies, two restaurants and a pool with swim-up bar ...
The Westin Reserva Conchal
The Westin Reserva Conchal is an eco-friendly, all-inclusive resort on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Highlights of the resort include a lagoon-style pool with swim-up bar, a full-service spa and a kids' club ...
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica is located on the beach on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. This all-inclusive resort features seven restaurants ranging from Tex-Mex to sushi, tons of activities for kids and VIP rooms with upgraded amenities ...
Occidental Papagayo – Adults Only
Overlooking the beaches of Costa Rica's Gulf of Papagayo, the Occidental Papagayo offers an adults-only experience with four restaurants, two pools and a nightclub. Premium Level guests can enjoy jetted tubs, and private balconies ...
Occidental Tamarindo
Occidental Tamarindo is an all-inclusive resort located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. This family-friendly resort features spacious suites, plenty of dining options and activities for kids ...
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica is located on the beach on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The all-inclusive resort features four pools, suites with outdoor hot tubs and a water park with five slides and a splash pad for kids ...
Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
Located along Flamingo Beach in the Guanacaste area of Costa Rica, Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo caters to families with suites with bunk beds, a covered children’s pool, and special activities just for kids. An all-inclusive plan keeps costs down, with 3 meals daily, snacks and unlimited drinks ...
Royalton Grenada Resort & Spa
Royal Grenada is located on two white-sand beaches in Tamarind Bay and features a spa, water sports, and luxury perks like butler service in VIP room categories. There's Italian, Indian and French cuisine at the resort, plus a variety of bars including a martini bar ...
Rosewood Little Dix Bay
Rosewood Little Dix Bay is nestled beween a soft sand beach and the lush hills of Virgin Gorda. Highlights of the luxury resort include suites with private plunge pools and boat drops to secluded beaches ...
The Liming Bequia
The Liming Bequia is a luxury report located in St. Vincent & the Grenadines. The resort features upscale villas with private pools, a restaurant overlooking the sea and an onsite marina ...
Cabrits Resort & Spa Kempinski Dominica
This luxury resort opened in late 2019 near Cabrits National Park on Dominica. The resort is located on the beach, five minutes from historic Fort Shirley, and features four restaurants and bars, four pools, and a full-service spa. ...
Kimpton Kawana Bay
Kimpton Kawana Bay opens on Grand Anse Beach, Grenada in 2020. The luxury resort will feature ocean view rooms and suites, some with private pools overlooking the beach, plus an infinity pool, spa, and fine-dining restaurant ...
Mandarin Oriental, Canouan
Located on the small island of Canouan in St. Vincent & The Grenadines, Mandarin Oriental, Canouan is Mandarin Oriental’s first Caribbean resort. The resort offers just 26 suites and seven villas -- perfect for a luxury hideaway with family and friends ...
Blue Horizon Boutique Resort
Blue Horizon Boutique Resort is an adults-only resort located on a cliff overlooking Esperanza Bay on Vieques, Puerto Rico, near the island's famous bioluminescent bay. The resort has an oceanfront infinity pool, three restaurants and a bar ...
Malecon House
This boutique hotel is located on the boardwalk in Esperanza on Vieques, near beaches, dining and shopping. Highlights of the property include a pool, tropical gardens with banana and mango trees, and a rooftop deck with amazing sunset views ...
Bravo Beach Hotel
Bravo Beach Hotel is a stylish, oceanfront hotel with two pools, located on the Atlantic coast of Vieques. The hotel is just a five-minute walk from shopping and dining in Isabel Segunda. Rooms at the hotel are modern, with flat-screen TVs and mini-bars ...
Hacienda Tamarindo
Hacienda Tamarindo is an adults-only resort on Vieques, an island off the east coast of Puerto Rico. The intimate, 17-room property is perched on a hilltop over the island, and has an ancient tamarind tree rising three stories through the lobby ...
Palm Island Resort, The Grenadines
The luxury Palm Island Resort is a private island resort located near the southern tip of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Highlights of the all-inclusive resort include five beaches, three hiking trails, a lagoon-style pool, and great diving and snorkeling opportunities ...
Spice Island Beach Resort
Spice Island Beach Resort is an all-inclusive luxury resort on Grand Anse Beach, Grenada. This family-owned resort features upscale amenities including a renovated spa and private pools in select suites ...
Sandals Grenada
Sandals Grenada features three distinct villages, including brand-new buildings, and great additions like private infinity pools, swim-up suites and an inaugural steakhouse ...
Grenadian by Rex Resorts
The all-inclusive Grenadian by Rex Resorts is located on two large beaches on Tamarind Bay. The beaches have different vibes – one is ideal for sunbathing while the other is geared towards water sports ...
Petite Anse Boutique Hotel
Petite Anse Hotel is located on the remote northern coast of Grenada and offers a secluded beach and great views of the neighboring Grenadines islands. The hotel has its own fruit and vegetable garden, which supplies the restaurant with fresh tomatoes, mangoes, pineapples and herbs ...
True Blue Bay Boutique Resort
This boutique resort has an onsite dive center, yoga studio, and free shuttle to Grand Anse Beach ...
Radisson Grenada Beach Resort
Radisson Grenada Beach Resort is located on Grand Anse Beach and features an onsite PADI dive center, four restaurants and lounges, and a large freeform pool with two waterfalls. Rooms at the resort feature private balconies and patios with ocean views ...
Blue Horizons Garden Resort
Blue Horizons Garden Resort is a nature-lovers paradise, located within walking distance of Grand Anse Beach in Grenada. Featuring a fresh water swimming pool, children’s playground and a variety of water sports, this Green Globe Certified resort is also a habitat to 27 bird species ...
Calabash Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa
This luxury hotel is set on L'anse Aux Epines Beach, Grenada. Resort highlights include a spa, two upscale restaurants and pool suites ...
Coyaba Beach Resort
Coyaba Beach Resort is one of a few hotels offering direct access to Grande Anse Beach. The resort features rooms with balconies, a pool with swim-up bar, and an onsite dive center ...
Mount Cinnamon Resort & Beach Club
Mount Cinnamon Resort & Beach Club is a collection of 21 luxury suites and villas located hillside over Grand Anse Beach in Grenada. This resort features a private beach, restaurants, water sports and daily yoga ...
LaLuna Resort
This boutique Grenada resort features a secluded beach, cottages with private plunge pools and an Asian spa. LaLuna caters to adults -- no kids under age 12 are permitted ...
Rosalie Bay Resort
Rosalie Bay is a luxury eco-resort set at the foot of the Morne Trois Pitons Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located on the beachfront at scenic Rosalie bay, the resort offers a gym, saltwater pool and a nature-inspired spa ...
Secret Bay
Secret Bay on Dominica features luxury villas, including treehouse villas with private pools and lounge areas ...
Manicou River Resort
This collection of hand-crafted wooden cottages is perched mountainside on the northwest coast of Dominica ...
Calibishie Cove
This boutique hotel features a penthouse suite with rooftop balcony and private pool ...
Pagua Bay House Oceanfront Cabanas
This boutique hotel overlooks Pagua Bay in Marigot, on the east coast of Dominica ...
Tamarind Tree Hotel
The Tamarind Tree Hotel is located on Dominica’s west coast on top of a 100-foot cliff, offering scenic views of the Caribbean ...
Sunset Bay Club & SeaSide Dive Resort
This resort is located on the west coast of Dominica and offers a private beach with access to diving and snorkeling ...
Anchorage Hotel & Dive Center
This beachfront hotel offers diving, snorkeling and whale watching excursions along with spacious rooms and a poolside restaurant ...
Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina
This luxury private island resort is located on Scrub Island, just off the east end of Tortola. Highlights of the resort include three secluded beaches and hillside villas with plunge pools ...
Fort Recovery Beachfront Villa & Suites Hotel
This apartment-style hotel offers a private pool and private beach overlooking the Caribbean, on the West End of Tortola ...
Peter Island Resort
This luxury resort on Peter Island in the British Virgin Islands features five beaches, villas with private infinity pools, a full-service marina and a 10,000-square-foot spa ...
Fort Burt Hotel
Fort Burt Hotel is located just one mile from the cruise ship pier on Tortola. Honeymoon suites at this Tortola hotel feature private pools ...
Anegada Beach Club
Anegada Beach Club is located on a secluded island in the BVI and offers regular suites or luxury beachfront tents for the ultimate "glamping" experience ...
Icis Villas
Icis Villas are just a two-minute walk from Brewers Bay Beach, on Tortola. The villas feature an outdoor pool, rooms with fully-equipped kitchens and a free continental breakfast each morning ...
Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica
The adults-only Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica is located on Papagayo Bay in Guanacaste, along the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Surrounded by exotic, volcanic beach and tropical rainforest, Secrets Papagayo is a great choice for a romantic getaway. Book a preferred club junior suite for private plunge pools overlooking Papagayo Bay ...
Bitter End Yacht Club
Bitter End Yacht Club in Virgin Gorda is a remote resort perfect for water sports. The resort offers an all-inclusive plan that includes meals and complimentary boating ...
Dreams Las Mareas
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica is an all-inclusive resort nestled between vibrant mountains and El Jobo Beach on the northern coast of Costa Rica. Book this resort for a great all-inclusive value – two pools, spacious suites, a top-notch kids program and tons of unlimited dining options, plus stunning views of the surrounding rainforest and Pacific Ocean ...
Anegada Reef Hotel
Anegada Reef Hotel is located on the southwest coast of Anegada, in the British Virgin Islands. This tropical hotel is directly on the white sandy beaches of the Caribbean and features an onsite restaurant and spacious rooms with garden or ocean views ...
