If you’re headed on a Caribbean vacation with a large family or group—or if you just want extra privacy and space—a resort with private villas is the perfect solution. There are tons of Caribbean resorts with private villas on multiple islands, however, so it can be hard to choose.
We’re here to help with our picks for the 10 best Caribbean resorts with villas.
Best Caribbean Resorts with Villas Quick Picks:
Best Caribbean resorts with villas on the beach: Ambergris Cay, Turks & Caicos and Jumby Bay, Antigua
Best Caribbean resorts with villas for couples: Sandals Regency La Toc, St. Lucia, and Sanctuary Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
Best Caribbean resorts with private villas for groups: Eden Rock, St. Barths, and La Samanna, St. Martin
Best Caribbean resorts with villas for families: Beaches Turks & Caicos and Windjammer Landing, St. Lucia
Ambergris Cay, Turks & Caicos
Ambergris Cay Resort is set on a thousand-acre private island in the incredible Turks & Caicos, one of the top snorkeling spots in the Caribbean. Choose from 10 villas set directly on the beach that feature private plunge pools, a wraparound veranda with ocean views, and a golf cart for getting around the island.
One of the best Caribbean resorts with villas for families or couples, this all-inclusive resort’s rates cover include airport transfers via private plane; all dining and beverages; 24-hour room service; non-motorized water sports; bonefishing from the shore; boat excursions; tennis and pickleball; use of bicycles and golf carts; one 60-minute spa treatment per adult per stay; guided nature walks, bike tours, and kayak/paddleboard excursions; WiFi; and a catered lunch experience on a deserted island.
Eden Rock, St. Barths
A long-time celebrity favorite, Eden Rock was the first hotel to open on the French Caribbean island of St. Barths and is still considered by many to be the best. Set on stunning St. Jean Beach, this glamorous resort features a gourmet restaurant overlooking the water, several bars including a beach bar, complimentary watersports equipment, a fitness center, and a spa.
Eden Rock has super-luxe private villas and cottages that include butler, maid, and chef services. The amazing Villa Nina is beachfront and features three king-bed suites, a huge furnished outdoor terrace, a private pool, a Jacuzzi, a living room and a dining area, and a full kitchen. You can also choose the Rockstar Villa, which has its own private recording studio!
Jumby Bay Island, Antigua
This oasis set on a private island off the coast of Antigua is one of the best all inclusive Caribbean resorts with villas whether you’re planning a family vacation or romantic retreat. Jumby Bay offers a huge variety of activities including watersports, biking, and lounging on the breathtaking white-sand beach or by the pool. There’s a kids’ club, a gourmet restaurant, a casual beach restaurant, an elegant bar and a beach bar, and a spa.
There are 14 luxurious beach villas that have two, three, four, or five bedrooms; ocean views; separate living rooms and full kitchens; expansive outdoor spaces with private pools. Each villa comes with housekeeping and laundry services as well as a golf cart. You can add private butler and/or chef service, as well.
Sandals Royal Plantation, Jamaica
One of the top-rated Sandals resorts and best Caribbean resorts with villas for couples, especially honeymooners, Sandals Royal Plantation is located in Ocho Rios, Jamaica on a beautiful private beach. This luxury adults-only all-inclusive resort has 5 restaurants, 2 bars, and complimentary watersports. Guests also get access to all the restaurants and amenities at nearby Sandals Ochi via a free shuttle.
In addition to 74 beachfront butler suites, this resort offers Villa Plantana, which has three bedrooms, a separate living room and dining area, and a full kitchen. The private terrace overlooks the ocean and has a private pool. It also comes fully staffed and has 24-hour butler service.
La Samanna, St. Martin
Another celebrity favorite among luxury Caribbean resorts with villas, La Samanna is secluded on a peaceful white-sand beach on the French side of St. Martin/St. Maarten. It features 2 restaurants, 2 bars, 2 pools, a fitness center, tennis courts, a spa, complimentary watersports equipment, and a kids’ camp.
Villas here are perched on a cliff and come with fabulous views and three or four bedrooms plus separate living rooms, full kitchens, spa-like bathrooms with rain showers, and private terraces with infinity pools. You also get posh services like food and beverage stocking, a 24-hour villa host, and transportation around the resort via golf cart.
Sanctuary Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
The recently renovated Sanctuary Cap Cana is a swanky adults-only all-inclusive resort set on a long stretch of pristine beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. It offers 5 gourmet restaurants, 7 bars and lounges, 6 pools, a fitness center, and a spa with a ZEN garden and hydrotherapeutic pools. Daily activities include watersports and complimentary transportation to a nearby golf course.
Spanish Colonial villas have one or two bedrooms, living rooms, dining areas, private furnished terraces with garden or ocean views, and spa-like bathrooms with jetted tubs. They come with butler service, a bottle of champagne upon arrival, and luggage unpacking and packing. Some have private pools.
Sandals Grenada
Another of the top-rated Sandals resorts and best Caribbean resorts with villas for couples, this all-inclusive adults-only resort is located on one of the best beaches in gorgeous Grenada. Enjoy 10 restaurants, 6 bars, a fitness center, a spa, and a wide range of complimentary activities including watersports, land sports, and nightly entertainment at Sandals Grenada.
Perfect for romantic retreats like honeymoons or anniversary trips, the South Seas Honeymoon Butler Villa features a pool and whirlpool tucked away in a private courtyard, as well as a separate living room and 24-hour butler service. Another excellent option is the South Seas Butler Villa with Infinity Edge Pool.
Sandals Grande St. Lucian
If you’re looking for Caribbean resorts with villas over the water, look no further than Sandals Grande St. Lucian. This romantic adults-only all-inclusive resort has incredible overwater bungalows that feature furnished decks with direct access to the crystal-clear, calm waters of Rodney Bay; outdoor soaking tubs; hardwood floors with glass panels so you can see the colorful marine life; and private butler service.
Sandals Grande St. Lucian has a beautiful beach, 5 pools and 4 whirlpools, 12 restaurants, 6 bars, watersports and land activities, a fitness center, and a spa. You also get to enjoy the amenities at the other two Sandals resorts in St. Lucia, giving you a total of 3 beaches, 2 golf courses, 11 pools, 27 restaurants, and 21 bars.
Sandals Regency La Toc, St. Lucia
Another option in St. Lucia for an adults-only all-inclusive Caribbean resort with private villas is Sandals Regency La Toc. Its Oceanview Bluff Millionaire Butler Villas are perched high above sea level to offer incredible views from the huge sundeck, which also features a zero-entry plunge pool with a whirlpool and a waterfall.
Other outstanding villas here include the Sunset Bluff Honeymoon Oceanfront Butler Villa and the Oceanfront Two-Story Butler Villa with an oversized Tranquility Soaking Tub for Two on the private balcony as well as direct beach access. These all come with private butler service. This resort has 9 restaurants and 8 bars, a variety of activities including nightly entertainment, and access to the other two Sandals resorts on the island.
Windjammer Landing, St. Lucia
This affordable all-inclusive resort is an excellent choice for family vacations on the lush island of St. Lucia. Windjammer Landing has a lovely private beach, 6 pools, a Jacuzzi, 5 restaurants, 4 bars, a watersports center, and a fitness center.
Choose from a variety of villas offering one, two, three, or four bedrooms and located hillside or oceanfront. They come with separate living rooms, kitchens, and furnished outdoor spaces. Some have private pools. Not only does the all-inclusive rate cover all meals and beverages at the restaurants, but you can also get room service for private dining at your villa.
Beaches Turks and Caicos
The family-friendly all-inclusive Beaches Turks and Caicos is set on one of the Caribbean’s best beaches, Grace Bay Beach, in Turks and Caicos. It offers a huge waterpark, 10 pools, 20 restaurants, 15 bars, and huge assortment of complimentary activities including snorkeling, scuba diving, tennis, and kids’ and teen clubs. There’s also a fitness center and a spa.
Key West villas have 3 or 4 bedrooms and are three stories, with full kitchens and living rooms, dining rooms, multiple bathrooms, oversized jetted tubs, walk-in closets, and outdoor spaces. Choose from beachfront or gardenview; all villas come with 24-hour butler service.
After reading our picks for the 10 best Caribbean resorts with villas, which appeals to you most? Let us know in the comments! And if you’d like help planning your trip, feel free to reach out to one of our expert travel advisors!