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For years, Relais & Châteaux had only a small footprint in the Caribbean.
The legendary French hospitality association, founded in 1954, has become one of the world’s most respected names in luxury travel, bringing together independently owned hotels and restaurants that share a commitment to exceptional hospitality, unforgettable cuisine and a deep sense of place. Membership isn’t purchased. Hotels are carefully selected and regularly evaluated, making the Relais & Châteaux plaque one of the industry’s most coveted distinctions.
A decade ago, you could count the Caribbean members on one hand.
Today, the collection stretches from Anguilla to Grenada, from Dominica to The Bahamas, reflecting both the region’s growing reputation for boutique luxury and the evolution of Caribbean dining. The newest addition, Curtain Bluff in Antigua, joined the collection in late 2024, adding one of the Caribbean’s classic resorts to an increasingly impressive portfolio.
What connects these hotels isn’t a particular design style or even a level of luxury. It’s the belief that where you eat is just as important as where you sleep. Every member places cuisine at the center of the guest experience, celebrating local ingredients, regional traditions and chefs who tell the story of their destination through every menu.
Here are the Caribbean’s current Relais & Châteaux members.
Perched above Long Bay, Quintessence feels more like a private Caribbean estate than a traditional hotel, with just nine individually designed suites overlooking one of Anguilla’s most beautiful beaches. And it really does — when you’re here, you think you’re in a home, not a hotel. And that’s part of the charm.
The culinary centerpiece is Julian’s Restaurant, one of the island’s finest dining rooms. Menus blend Caribbean ingredients with refined international technique, complemented by an exceptional wine cellar that has become a destination in its own right. Dinner often begins with seafood landed that day and ends with one of the Caribbean’s most thoughtfully curated wine pairings.
Between meals, you’re minutes from Anguilla’s famous beaches, beach bars and crystal-clear water. You can fly nonstop to Anguilla from Miami on American Airlines, along with service from New York, Charlotte and several regional gateways.
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