Best Independent Style Hotels in Saint James
As a long-established luxury travel publication, The Luxury Editor is known for showcasing hotels that go beyond star ratings alone and focus on what really matters to discerning travellers seeking a memorable stay in a independent style hotel in Saint James. Service, design, atmosphere, sense of place and the overall quality of the guest experience all play a part in whether a property earns its place in our curated list.
Whether you are at the early stages of planning or already comparing a shortlist, our choice of independent style hotels in Saint James is a credible and useful guide, with easy booking options too.
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Barbados, Saint James
The Sandpiper
(5 stars)The Sandpiper is one of West Indies’ most exclusive small luxury hotels, tucked away on St James Beach on the island’s west coast. This award-winning family-run property combines the best of both worlds by being close to Holetown – the focal point of tourism on the islands, while offering a discreet and intimate haven at which to relax and unwind. There are fifty rooms in total and the best options for lovers of luxury are the elegant Beach House Suites and the Tree Top Suite Curlew, which have been recently created and boast enormous waterfront terraces. The Restaurant at The Sandpiper is set in the middle of the hotel’s glorious gardens surrounded by tranquil koi ponds and the menu showcases beautifully presented and delicious Caribbean-inspired dishes.