Best Hotels with Airport Shuttle Service in St. Vincent & The Grenadines

Palm Island Resort occupies a private island just off Union Island's eastern coast. Those staying in one of Palm Island's 43 guest rooms have access to five pristine beaches, numerous hiking and biking trails, a tennis court and a soothing spa. Guests bemoan the amount of effort it takes to get here, but say that the spacious island-themed guest rooms – complete with private terraces and spectacular views – and upscale amenities are worth the trek. If you start to get cabin fever on this small, secluded islet, the resort offers off-shore excursions to the nearby Tobago Cays. And after a long day on the water, retreat to the Royal Palm Restaurant and satiate your appetite with a serving of homemade clam chowder or pan-seared fish – two favorites among recent guests.

Overlooking the turquoise Caribbean Sea from Canouan's western coast, Tamarind boasts 40 hardwood-floored rooms overlooking the island's white, sandy shoreline. Some guests mention that this hotel is somewhat hard to find, but claim that a stay here is worth the effort. Accommodations range from traditional guest rooms to spacious suites, all of which are adorned with crisp white and blue decor and Brazilian walnut paneling. Recent guests describe the rooms as welcoming, and the hotel staff even more so. The hotel's two restaurants, Palapa and Pirate Cove, also garner high praise, and to help you work up an appetite, Tamarind rents out windsurfing, kayaking and snorkeling equipment, free of charge. For a more relaxing afternoon, book a treatment in the "Pure Harmony Escape" massage room.

Occupying a small island just off of St. Vincent's southern coast, Young Island Resort offers guests a feeling of seclusion with its chain of 29 private cottages. In fact, the resort recently began offering its first all-inclusive experience – which includes the cost of the room and meals, as well as round-trip ferry service to St. Vincent and access to water sports equipment. Guests appreciate the resort's quiet atmosphere and praise the cottages' appearance, which feature private patios, open-air showers and crisp, white decor. For a moment of relaxation, book a treatment at Spa Kalina; or, if you feel like socializing, tag along on a boat excursion to nearby Bequia or Mustique, or join other visitors for dinner at the on-site restaurant (just note that attire is business casual).