Caribbean Resorts Back in Business

A few of the properties welcoming guests again

BY DON NICHOLS — Winter 2019

ANGUILLA 

Belmond Cap Juluca

Scheduled to reopen in December at press time

Now boasts 108 rooms and a new sea-view infinity-edge pool. From $725. 888-858-5822; belmond.com/capjuluca

CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa

Reopened in November

All 91 suites now feature whitewashed wood-style flooring, built-in cabinetry, and floor-to-ceiling windows. From $550. 800-943-3210; cuisinartresort.com

Four Seasons Resort and Residences

Reopened in May

This 181-room property suffered minimal damage and looks just as dreamy as ever. From $950. 800-201-9580; fourseasons.com/anguilla

Malliouhana, Auberge Resorts Collection

Scheduled to reopen in December at press time

Coming soon to the 46-room resort: a beachfront villa and 15 additional suites. From $795. 877-733-3611; malliouhana.com

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

Necker Island

Reopened in October

The expanded Great House now has 11 rooms and the Bali High complex has an extended pool. $77,500 per night for up to 30 guests. 0800-716-919 (toll free); virginlimitededition.com

Oil Nut Bay (on Virgin Gorda)

Started rentals again in March

Seven new villas were slated to be available in December and a redesigned spa opens this summer. From $550. 800-761-0377; oilnutbay.com

PUERTO RICO

Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Reopened in October

This 115-room retreat features reimagined guest rooms, new culinary experiences, and expanded spa offerings. From $1,099. 787-626-1100; doradobeachreserve.com

St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort

Scheduled to reopen in December at press time

The 139 refurbished rooms sport a tranquil color palette featuring whites and light blues. From $699. 787-809-8000; stregis.com/bahiabeach

ST. BARTS

Cheval Blanc

Reopened on Dec. 1

Added 19 rooms, upping its room count to 60. A new gourmet restaurant boasts Mediterranean cuisine and a more relaxed one on the beach serves Caribbean and European fare. From $825. 800-810-4691; chevalblanc.com

The Christopher Hotel

Reopened in October

The 42-room property in Pointe Milou adds three villas this year. From $512. 800-550-1769; hotelchristopher.com

Hotel Le Toiny

Reopened in October

Increased its suite count from 14 to 22, all with private pools, and added a beachfront pool. From $745. 800-680-0832; letoiny.com

Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa

Reopened in October

Adjoining rooms at the 44-room property can be converted into one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites. Also new: two six-bedroom villas. From $740. 844-553-2278; lebarthelemyhotel.com

Le Sereno

Reopened on Dec. 1

The Bungalow Piscine rooms and the Grand Suite Plage Sud rooms have been enlarged. From $870. 888-537-3736; serenohotels.com

Hotel Manapany

Reopened in March

Artisanal furnishings dress up its 43 villas and suites, which also come with sundecks. From $630. 877-992-6646; hotelmanapany.com

ST. MARTIN

Belmond La Samanna

Scheduled to reopen in December at press time

This 83-room resort’s Beach Bar now has playful swings, monochrome lounge seating, and dramatic chandeliers. From $545. 800-957-6128; belmond.com/lasamanna

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