Travel to the Caribbean can be either an expensive or affordable undertaking. Finding Caribbean hotels for less can be done by doing some research on the area you are planning on traveling to. Using some tactics for securing a good hotel deal can make that dream vacation closer than what your budget may have previously allowed.
The northern coast of the Dominican Republic is home to a variety of beaches. The Bay of Maimón is where the Riu Mambo Resort lies. A total of 463 rooms are located throughout the property that range from standard size to suites. Furnishing are Caribbean style with warm colors, wood furniture and open spaces for sitting and relaxing. The all inclusive nature of the resort makes a vacation affordable as one price includes room charges, meals, snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and on-site entertainment and activities. Guests are provided with complimentary use of normally expensive equipment for sailing, kayaking, snorkeling and even scuba diving. Two swimming pools, with one being a lavish free form style, provide guests with an additional option besides the beach located right on the grounds of the property. For guests putting in time at the beach, lounge chairs and umbrellas are readily available along with towels.
Club Hotel Riu Mambo Resort
Bahia de Maimón
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
809-320-1212
riu.com
The Greenwood Beach Resort on Cat Island in the Bahamas is an example of a low cost way to stay in the islands. This family-owned resort, which spans more than eight miles of beachfront property, is far removed from the hustle and bustle of larger Bahamian cities such as Nassau and Freeport. With a total of only 16 rooms, the facility is a throwback to what island travel once was -- a place where visitors can get away from crowds. The rooms are minimally decorated, though they come equipped with amenities including private bathrooms, mosquito netting over the beds and small sitting areas. To further make a vacation to this resort even more affordable, a meal plan can be added to any room for a flat fee which provides for breakfast and dinner daily; along with beverages.
Greenwood Beach Resort
Port Howe
Cat Island, Bahamas
242-342-3053
greenwoodbeachresort.com
Toby's Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, is a lower cost hotel offering in comparison to the lavish resorts that lines the sandy beaches. The family-owned and operated property has only a total of 65 rooms, but houses guest features such as two outdoor swimming pools plus on site dining. Rooms feature individually controlled air conditioning, ideal for the balmy Jamaican temperatures of the summer. The lower cost of this hotel has to do with its location, which is on a main strip where restaurants and shops are located. The beach is within a comfortable walking distance of about five minutes.
Toby's Resort
Kent Avenue
Montego Bay, Jamaica
876-952-4370
tobyresorts.com
Located in the Cayman Islands, Turtle Nest Inn is an affordable option for those traveling to the Caribbean. In a relaxed and secluded setting, this property offers guests affordable lodging options such as condos that come complete with full kitchens allowing for guests to save tremendously on food costs while visiting the island. A total of three buildings make up the property plus additional areas that include an outdoor freshwater swimming pool plus easy access to the beaches of Bodden Town. The hotel is also located close enough to other area attractions such as restaurants and shops.
Caymon Hotel's Turtle Nest Inn
166 Bodden Town Road
Bodden Town
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
345-947-8665
turtlenestinn.com
