When it’s out-of-the-ordinary lodging experience you crave, nothing compares to staying in a island boutique hotel. Not only do you get the signature perks of a boutique hotel, but you are also within arm’s reach of water activities and dramatic sunsets on water.
If you’re going on a global jaunt, check out these five island boutique hotels around the world that redefine island living.
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- Pelican Cove Resort Marina Hotel Islamorada
Fancy driving through the 113-mile long Overseas Highway? Consider staying at the Pelican Cove Resort Marina Hotel. Situated at the heart of the opulent Islamorada, this newly renovated Florida Keys resort places guests within a 10-minute drive of keydestinations in the Purple Isle: the History of Diving Museum, Theater of the Sea, and Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park.
It has its own private beach and saltwater lagoon for paddleboarding, kayaking, and water biking, a private dock, an outdoor pool with a hot tub, tennis courts, and a seafront resto-cafe. Each condo-styled room is equipped with mini-fridges, cable TV, WiFi, and private balconies for sunset viewing.
- Hotel Marcianito
At the center of ancient Mayan haven Isla Mujeres lies Hotel Marcianito, a no-frills inn overlooking the Caribbean coast. The rooms come with a balcony, private bath, laptop-compatible safe, free WiFi, ceiling fan, and desk. Its central location in Mexico places guests within 10 minutes of snorkeling hotspots Playa Norte, Garrafon Natural Reef Park, and the Cancun Underwater Museum.
- Grace Bay Club Turks and Caicos
Turks and Caicos’ first quintessential luxury resort, Grand Bay Club in Providenciales is a three-resort beachfront property consisting of an adult-only hotel, family-friendly Villas, and an ultra-luxurious Estates with 24-hour stay-in butlers. Surrounded by diverse restaurants and boutique shops, it is only 10 minutes away from Provo’s barrier reef and the Caicos Conch Farm.
The lavish seafront suites come with LCD TVs, DVD players, private baths with tubs, iPod Docks, and large patios for relishing panoramic views of the cays.
Guests enjoy a 5,000-square foot spa, fitness center, private beach, an oceanfront resto-bar, kids’ club, and separate Jacuzzis and infinity pools for adults and families. Complimentary amenities include watersports facilities, breakfast, and WiFi.
- Prince Park Tower Tokyo
Built at the heart of Tokyo, the Prince Park Tower Tokyo affords guests walking distance proximity to two subway stations, Japanese restaurants, and the Tokyo Tower, also visible from the hotel rooms. From here, a monorail ride takes guests to the Haneda Airport in only 15 minutes.
Hip and contemporary, rooms come with flat screen TVs, receiving areas, automated bathrooms, and high-speed WiFi. On-site amenities include a hotspring spa, salon, forex center, bowling alley, fitness center, karaoke, an indoor pool, and a sky lounge overlooking the Tokyo skyline. Bikes can be rented for a breezy run to Shiba Park and the Zozoji temple, both practically next door.
- Barcelo Punta Cana
Seated at the shores of chalky Bavaro Beach, Barcelo Punta Cana hosts one of the prettiest beaches in Dominican Republic. Its location near Cana Bay Golf Club is complemented by well-equipped rooms with receiving areas, whirlpool tubs, cable TVs, minibars, complimentary WiFi, and fantastic ocean views.
As an all-inclusive hotel, Barcelo Punta Cana houses several restaurants serving Western, French, and Oriental fare, and even its own brand liquor! Also within a property are three pools, a waterpark, gym, spa, and tennis courts.
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