The Pool at Hotel Esmeralda Resort

"Most rooms have garden or pool views; if you want to sleep by the sea, request an Ocean Front Room"

"Almost all of these traditional Caribbean-style, kitchen-equipped villas, which can be configured to meet guests' needs, have their own pool, and the fun of Orient Beach and the hotel's beach club is a two-minute walk away"

"The restaurant sits next to the small communal pool, though most guests ignore it in favor of the stunning beach and beachside service"

"For independent types, it is more evocative than the Grand Case Beach Club, thanks to its private pools and whimsical contemporary-colonial decor in the guest quarters"