Tamarind Hills Resort, St John'sTamarind Hills Resort in St John's, Antigua and Barbuda has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 6 of 32 hotels we score in St John's. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction: Tripadvisor 4.3. Rooms from about $563 a night (cached, not a live quote).Tamarind Hills Resort and Villas is a boutique property situated on an oceanfront bluff on the southwest coast of Antigua, overlooking Ffryes Beach. The resort features 56 air-conditioned accommodations, ranging from standard rooms to large three and four-bedroom villas equipped with private pools and full kitchens. Guests can choose from four different dining venues, including the oceanfront Wild Tamarind restaurant. On-site facilities include a gym, spa, and massage services. The resort is located near Jolly Harbour Marina. Because the property is built across steep, tiered terraces, many of the accommodations require walking up stairs to reach.What stands out

Oceanfront location near Ffryes Beach

Villas include private pools and kitchens

Multiple on-site dining options

Comprehensive wellness and spa facilities

Watch out for

Many rooms require climbing stairs

Better-scored in St John's

Jumby Bay Island, St John's: 4.1 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $4,381 a night. Jumby Bay Island is a private 300-acre island situated two miles off the northern coast of Antigua.

Paradise Beach Nevis, St John's: 4.0 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $2,950 a night. Paradise Beach Nevis is a gated resort located on a ten-acre beachfront compound north of Pinney’s Beach on the island of Nevis.

Golden Rock Inn, St John's: 4.0 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $520 a night. Golden Rock Inn is a boutique hotel situated on the slopes of Nevis Peak on the island of Nevis.