Keyonna Beach Resort

This delightfully laid-back rustic hotel is just steps from the calm, clear waters of the Caribbean Sea. Seagrape trees prop up wooden beams and thatched roofs, and the dark wood furniture is complemented by comfy white sofas, lush plants and decorative seashells. Lounge by the pool or kick back on one of the inviting Carib beach beds. You can also head out on a number of local excursions including a rainforest canopy tour or snorkelling and diving at Cades Reef in search of barracuda, moray eels and reef sharks.

The open-plan beach restaurant sits on a raised wooden deck framed with white drapes, in an intimate setting for romantic dinners. All meals are la carte but you wont need to make any dinner reservations. The fresh and delicious dishes such as red snapper and spicy local delicacies are prepared to order and the regular barbecue nights and beach parties are very popular. Grab a Caribbean-based rum cocktail from the casual bar and sink into one of the sofas on the deck to watch the sun set over the ocean.

The spacious rooms and cottages are scattered along flower-lined pathways. They each have romantic four-poster beds and refreshing outdoor showers, without the intrusion of televisions or radios. Beach House Rooms and Sunset Beach Front Rooms are in the main building with the latter having more direct access to the beach. The Kuoni excluisve Garden View Cottages in the gardens are accessed from the back and have extra space plus a sea-view deck. Nearby are the Garden Pool Cottages which feature a private plunge pool on the balcony. Alternatively, go all out and choose a Beachfront Sanctuary Pool Cottage which is just steps away from the beach and has a private plunge pool and garden as well as an outdoor shower.