These New Caribbean Beach Hotels Are Opening This Spring—And They’re Already Booking Up

As someone who has been traveling around the Caribbean for decades, I love the feeling of being the “first in” to a new resort. It’s like visiting that new neighborhood restaurant and being able to tell your friends what’s good on the menu. This spring, the Caribbean is undergoing a glittering transformation, with a wave of high-profile hotel openings redefining tropical luxury. As you make your travel plans, consider booking one of these brand-new properties, which may become a favorite you’ll return to year after year. 

Why You’ll Love It: This charming, all-inclusive property has a prime location on Barbados’s West Coast. 

Overview: After a major overhaul and rebranding, the opening of Crystal Cove Barbados, a Tribute Portfolio All-Inclusive Resort, marks the first all-inclusive property in the Tribute Portfolio family of hotels. The 88-room hotel is located on Barbados’ West Coast, making it a home base for exploring attractions like the shops and galleries in historic Holetown. While you’re here, you can enjoy three pools and three dining outlets, including the Cave Bar, a swim-up bar behind a waterfall. The all-inclusive rate also includes access to the properties’ Dine Around Program, which lets you dine at the hotel’s sister properties in Barbados. Families will enjoy water sports such as kayaking, boating, and water skiing, as well as the kids’ camp. 

Best For: Families who want a low-key, all-inclusive stay. 

Why You’ll Love It: One of the Caribbean’s best all-inclusive hotel brands offers top-notch dining and entertainment for travelers of all ages. 

Overview: The latest addition to the Beaches Turks and Caicos resort, Beaches Treasure Beach, is a new expansion on the resort’s west end. Set along the island’s famed Grace Bay, the new property includes 101 multi-bedroom suites and all-new dining concepts: Butches Island Chop House, Pinta Food Hall, and BRÜ Coffee Bar. Along with the resort’s location on Grace Bay, travelers have access to a 15,000 sq ft lagoon-style pool and Pirates Island Water Park. The all-inclusive resort rate includes unlimited land and water sports, over 30 dining and bar options across the resort, daily entertainment, and complimentary Kids Camps. 

Best For: High-energy, generational family trips. 

Why You’ll Love It: Set on a tiny island of Saba in the Dutch Caribbean, the hotel is the definition of secluded luxury. 

Overview: Saba, located about 28 miles off the coast of St. Maarten, is a Dutch Caribbean island perfect for getting away from the hustle. Situated below Mt. Scenery, Scenery Hotel Saba is only the island’s fifth hotel, and across the property, guests will get sweeping views of Saba. The property includes 30 design-forward rooms and a pool deck with a plunge pool for cooling off after a day of hiking. Though Saba is only five square miles, the hotel gives you convenient access to its best outdoor and cultural attractions. Plan a hike up nearby Mt. Scenery (the highest peak in the Kingdom of the Netherlands), or dine at the island’s favorite restaurants nearby:  Brigadoon, Colobri Cafe, or Bizzy B Bakery. 

Best For: Couples who want a quiet getaway to reconnect.  

Why You’ll Love It: The artsy boutique hotel offers an intimate getaway, minutes away from Turks and Caicos’ best beach. 

Overview: Just a few minutes’ walk from the famous Grace Bay beach, check into Hotel Indigo Turks and Caicos Grace Bay. The 56-room hotel provides an intimate stay while also offering amenities such as a courtyard infinity pool and an outdoor cinema. Travelers can choose from two onsite restaurants: Il Forno, a Caribbean-Italian fusion spot, or Brango, an all-day outlet for coffee and light bites. One of the highlights here is the whimsical decor: the rooms are outfitted with a casual coastal aesthetic in blues and natural hues, with a pop of coral that mimics the tropical surroundings. Art lovers will also appreciate the property’s rotating art gallery. 

Best For: A vacation with foodie friends.  

Why You’ll Love It: Great for longer stays, the property includes condo-style suites and a stylish rooftop pool.  

Overview: Grand Cayman has always provided travelers with an elevated beach vacation experience, and the opening of ONE GT offers another luxury accommodation option for discerning travelers. To ensure an intimate stay, there are only 96 accommodations, each with a private balcony. The hotel’s sky-high amenities really make this property stand out: there’s a rooftop with a bar, restaurant, and an infinity pool, which hotel officials say is a first on the island. Between trips to the beach, there are three restaurants to enjoy: the French Mediterranean Perle; the Asian fusion Byū; and Cafe Bellini, an Italian bakery. 

Best For: Couples looking for a slow travel vacation 

Why You’ll Love It: It’s situated on Reduit Beach, one of St. Lucia’s best beaches, and you get access to entertainment in Rodney Bay Village. 

Overview: Sapphire Sands Villas offers travelers convenient access to some of the island’s best natural attractions, like the views atop Signal Peak and the historic ruins of Fort Rodney. Featuring nine three-bedroom villas (that can be converted to one, two, or three bedroom accommodations), you’ll have plenty of space for you and your family. Each villa comes with a fully equipped kitchen and living room, and ground-floor villas offer private plunge pools just steps from the beach. You’ll also get access to a water park, full-service spa, sunrise yoga pavilion, and Asian-Caribbean fusion restaurant, Kimchi & Kalaloo. 

Best For: Families who want to spend equal time exploring and relaxing.