The World’s 100 Best Hotels · 2026
The Best Hotels in the Caribbean
4 of the 100 hotels in The World’s 100 Best Hotels 2026 are in the Caribbean, in 3 countries. The highest placed is Cayo Levantado Resort in Samaná, Dominican Republic, at number 17 in the world. Hedonism II in Negril, Jamaica (number 26) and Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (number 75) follow.
Dominican Republic
Cayo Levantado Resort sits on a private island off Samaná and is reached by boat from the Simi Báez pier. Guests are assigned an ambassador for each stay, and the resort has a wellness center, several restaurants and a calm beach. Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana, in Cap Cana, Punta Cana, pairs an adults-only Zilara side with the family Ziva side. The resort has many restaurants, two pools, a wide beach and a gym, and food and service are mixed.
Negril and Saint Lucia
Hedonism II is a clothing-optional all-inclusive resort on the beach in Negril, with separate nude and clothed sides. The resort has friendly staff, buffet and à la carte food, and nightly entertainment. Jade Mountain stands on a mountain above the sea between the Pitons in Saint Lucia. Its open-air sanctuary suites have private infinity pools and butler service, and the suites look out on the Pitons.
Hotels
Best by region
- EuropeIl San Pietro di PositanoPositano, ItalyN° 1
- AsiaMandapaUbud, IndonesiaN° 2
- The Middle EastMaxx Royal Kemer ResortKemer, TurkeyN° 6
- North AmericaWaldorf Astoria Los Cabos PedregalCabo San Lucas, MexicoN° 3
- The CaribbeanCayo Levantado ResortSamaná, Dominican RepublicN° 17
- Latin AmericaNayara GardensLa Fortuna, Costa RicaN° 4
- AfricaConstance Lemuria, PraslinPraslin, SeychellesN° 32
- OceaniaFour Seasons Resort Bora BoraBora Bora, French PolynesiaN° 82