By Bob Curley
A dip in the ocean and lounging by the resort pool are quintessential components of a Caribbean resort vacation, but for a stay that literally drips with luxury there’s no topping a private swimming pool attached to your suite.
Rooms with plunge pools are increasingly common at high-end resorts, set a step above “swim-up” rooms that share a semi-private pool with others, but not quite as pricy as overwater villas. You don’t have to swim through a list of accommodations to find a room with a pool at these seven Caribbean resorts, because every room on property has its own private pool.
Hammock Cove in Antigua.
Hammock Cove, Antigua – The five-star treatment at the adults-only Hammock Cove is top-to-bottom, including dining in a Michelin-pedigree restaurant (the Lighthouse), spa access, the on-call services of a dedicated service ambassador, and a private plunge pool attached to each of the waterfront and water view 41 villas — all part of the resort’s all-inclusive program.
Every room has its own pool at the Six Senses in Grenada.
Six Senses La Sagasse, Grenada – Set on 38 waterfront acres and embracing an ethos of sustainability, the Six Senses La Sagasse has 56 two-level pool suites and 15 villas (also with private pools) set amid rolling hills and a largely undisturbed natural landscape on Grenada’s south coast.
Secret Bay in Dominica.
Secret Bay, Dominica – This ultra-luxe eco-friendly Relais & Chateaux hideaway on one of the region’s most lushly beautiful islands. The resort’s “six star” epicurean experience, Green Globe certification, and personalized service are paired with a collection of clifftop villas featuring private plunge pools as well as gourmet kitchens and ocean views.
Jade Mountain, the island’s top luxury resort.
Jade Mountain, St. Lucia – Other resorts have villas with plunge pools; the “Sanctuaries” at this top-end, high-altitude St. Lucia resort are legitimate, 400- to 900 square-foot swimming pools, bigger than some hotel rooms and large enough for short laps. With infinity edges along an open “fourth wall” with incredible views of the island’s famous Piton mountains, you may never leave your pool, never mind the room.
The Hideout
The Hideout, Jost Van Dyke, BVI – Secluded behind the beachfront Hendo’s Hideout restaurant are seven new luxury villas — the first truly upscale accommodations on White Bay Beach. Private plunge pools are incorporated into two-bedroom, beachfront and garden-view villas that also have a full kitchen and total 1,326 square feet of indoor and outdoor living space.
Serenity at Coconut Bay.
Serenity at Coconut Bay, St. Lucia – This couples-only all-inclusive resort has 36 plunge-pool suites with waterfalls, private decks and hammocks, 24-hour butler service and room service, the option of in-room spa services, and full access to all amenities at the adjoining Coconut Bay resort.
Rosewood Mayakoba
Rosewood Mayakoba, Riviera Maya, Mexico – The largest resort on this list has 129 luxury suites villas and a collection of residences, and every one of them has a pool. Guests can choose from accommodations with a wellness vibe or set beachfront, facing a peaceful lagoon or suspended over the water. Pool sizes increase alongside the villas’ square footage (and price tag).
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