Spanish-arched coastal villa
Spanish archways look out toward the sea, and ten rooms give this family-owned property the pace of an intimate inn.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Little Arches is something rare in today’s Caribbean — this tiny family-owned boutique feels at once exclusive and down-home, remote and insular yet of a piece with its surroundings.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Enterprise Beach sits just steps away, and the open-air fish fry in Oistins is a short walk down the road.
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The rooms
Italian ceramic tiles cover the floors. Select suites open onto private terraces with their own plunge pools.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The freshwater pool sits on the rooftop deck overlooking the sea, joined by a second pool in the garden courtyard.
Restaurant
Café Luna
The open-air rooftop restaurant serves pan-tropical seafood beneath hanging star lanterns, looking straight out over the water.
How it began
Owner Jacinta McBride opened the hotel in 2002, hiring local artisans to craft its coral stone and tile mosaics.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.