The top resorts in the Caribbean and Central America: 2022 Readers' Choice Awards

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With recent pandemic-related events, 2019 was the last year that tourist numbers truly reflected the insatiable appetite discerning travellers have developed for the Caribbean in recent times – an estimated 32 million visited, up from 2018's figure of 30.7 million. Once the reserve of east coast Americans benefitting from short-haul flights and cruise ships touring the ports of tropical isles, the Caribbean has firmly transformed into the long-haul destination of choice for many; particularly those in search of winter sun as the northern hemisphere begins to shiver. Puerto Rico, a dramatic landscape characterised by verdant peaks, cascading waterfalls and technicolour wildlife, shine bright this year, with two of its resorts claiming the top spots. Across the azure waters, Guatemala flies the flag for Central America, claiming two spots in the top 10. While the ancient Mayan sites radiate history and its rolling rainforests promise adventure, extraordinary places to bed down in certainly help the draw. Here are the resorts in the Caribbean and Central America according to you – those that have the edge thanks to their ocean-front settings, island interiors, or certain special something. The scores below are percentages representing overall average levels of satisfaction.

For our editor's picks, see our round up of the best hotels in the Caribbean.

These are the best hotels in the Caribbean and Central America, according to the 2022 Readers' Choice Awards. The scores below are percentages representing overall average levels of satisfaction.