Fodor's Expert Review Caraïb’Bay Hotel

This complex of colorful duplex bungalows may not impress you at first, but its service and customer satisfaction have earned many kudos. The stone and wood wall around the expansive, tropical garden and pool blocks any street noise. Owners Catherine and Christophe Paulet truly care about making their guests happy and freely spend time communicating (in English, too), stressing ecotourism possibilities. The simple, playfully decorated bungalows, which sleep two to five people, are fun—but even more so are the hillside villas (for three to eight people), which are weekly rentals without breakfast. The hotel is down the road from a long, beautiful beach.