The Caribbean Court Boutique Hotel

AAA Inspector Rating

8.7

Excellent

178 Guest Ratings

1601 S Ocean Dr

Vero Beach, FL 32963- Map It

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AAA Inspector Rating Details (scale 1-5)

3.2

Overall

Room3.3

Bath3.3

Public Areas3.0

AAA Inspector Notes

Inspector Pick (Classification): This property gets away from the cookie-cutter style of so many other hotels. Every time I stay the room type is different!

Serenely situated just steps from the beach, this boutique property offers the ideal getaway for couples. The property provides many of the personal touches and amenities of a bed and breakfast. The building is painted a tropical yellow and is covered with crawling ivy, which sets the tone for a warm and tropical first impression. The guest rooms are furnished with antique pieces throughout and feature a Caribbean flair with some Mexican influences. Each guest room features artwork from local artists, cozy beds, a spa amenity package and a mini bar. Most of the rooms feature a patio or balcony and many offer a tranquil view of the pool area. An award-winning restaurant, coffee shop and piano bar are located on the premises. The hotel has a working relationship with a local country club that offers a spa, golf, health club and tennis. Smoke free premises. 18 units, some efficiencies. 2 stories (no elevator), exterior corridors.

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Amenities & Services

WiFi

Swimming Pool

Pets Allowed

Fitness Center

ECO Friendly

Electric Charging

Accessible

Business Center

Type

Boutique Hotel

Location

US 1, 4.3 mi n on Indian River Blvd (CR 603), 1.3 mi e on 17th St (SR 656) to Ocean Dr, then just s; jct Ocean Dr and Jasmine Ln. 1601 S Ocean Dr 32963.

Pool

heated outdoor.

Dining & Entertainment

Maison Martinique Restaurant, see separate listing, full bar, entertainment.

Room Amenities

refrigerators, microwaves, coffeemakers, wireless Internet, safes.

Sports & Recreation

beach access, bicycles, massage.

Guest Services

valet laundry.

Terms

N, pet friendly (call for restrictions/fees.).

Guest Ratings

OVERALL GUEST SCORE

Excellent

Based on Ratings from 178 guests

Showing reviews 1 - 5 of 50

9.8

Verified AAA Guest

Exceptional

Couple

06-20-2017

This place was amazing! We will definitely come back given the opportunity. Complimentary breakfast made to order, bikes and beach equipment freely available to borrow, and beautiful rooms and pool/common areas... We loved it all!

Pros: The food and drinks in the bar and restaurant were great!

Cons: The only thing that worried me was walking on the wet tiles... My shoes had almost no traction, and it was super slippery.

10.0

David

Exceptional

Traveling as Couple

10-20-2017

Pros: The staff was extra friendly, value was great, cleanliness of the room and facility the entire experience was fabulous. .

Cons: no

10.0

Rick

Exceptional

Traveling as Couple

10-20-2017

Pros: Everything was great. I would stay there again and I would recommend this hotel to anyone and everyone.

Cons:

10.0

Linda

Exceptional

Solo Traveler

10-20-2017

Pros: I loved this boutique hotel for its Spanish-inspired charm and decorating, it's superb location in Vero Beach, and it's cleanliness. Also, I loved the huge free breakfast in the hotel's well-appointed breakfast room!

Cons: I have trouble climbing stairs and climbed them the first night, but then I learned that this two-story hotel has an elevator! It is my fault that I didn't ask about one until the next morning. Seniors who need it will love the elevator feature!

10.0

James

Exceptional

Traveling as Couple

10-20-2017

Pros: The grounds were beautiful and service exceptional.

Cons: Absolutely nothing to improve upon.

10.0

Verified Hotel Guest

Exceptional

Traveling as Couple

10-20-2017

Pros: Great overall ambiance. Gorgeous landscaping and lots of character. Not a chain. Dinner at Maison Martinique was the best food and best waiter, we've ever had. Worth every penny! Breakfast was good as well. Room was very quiet.

Cons:

10.0

Shirly

Exceptional

Family with Young Children

10-20-2017

Pros: Wonderful staff ambiance and breakfast Sorry I missed to try dinner I. Their cozy restaurant

Cons: Small compared with all The wonderful attentions , my room's bed was not comfortable Room 311 but I understand wasclast available and unusually rented Everything else was so nice I would definitely recommend it

10.0

Chelsea

Exceptional

Traveling as Couple

10-20-2017

Pros: This hotel was FABULOUS. Incredibly dog friendly, directly across from the beach, amazing complimentary breakfast, beautiful rooms and pool area. The rooftop piano bar and French restaurant took this hotel to the next level.

Cons:

10.0

James

Exceptional

Family with Young Children

10-20-2017

Pros: Very cute hotel. Great beds! 100yards to beach. Excellent restaurant on property. Highly recommended.

Cons: Fire alarm did go off at 3:30am due to a guest smoking in their room, but that isn't the hotels fault.

10.0

Patrick

Exceptional

Traveling as Couple

10-20-2017

Pros: The staff were all excellent,the room was old but very clean with everything needed.It had a very nice tropical feel,very relaxing The breakfast was outstanding , overall very nice place.

Cons:

8.0

David

Very Good

young couple

10-19-2017

Nice near-beach hotel for a...

Pros: Breakfast was included within the booking price and was superb. Individually cooked and presented from a good range of items on the menu, plenty of choice, including OJ, coffee, fresh water, etc. Hot & Cold choices, fresh fruit, oatmeal, waffles, all excellent and served in a very comfortable, on-site restaurant.

Cons: The Room we were in (number 312, I think) was showing it's age a little, but as a boutique hotel, that was probably to be expected. Overall, the facilities within the room - kitchen/diner, coffee maker, TV, wardrobes, etc overcame any concerns about the building.

7.1

Kim

Good

review category group of friends

10-19-2017

Good

Pros: Not your average hotel decor. Unique. Comfortable clean rooms although a bit dated. A small kitchenette and table in our room. Great working AC. Nice heated pool. Breakfast included was excellent!! Very comfortable bed. Could walk to restaurants in the area.

Cons: Could hear the people in room above me walking. The restaurant and piano bar were closed but website didn't state that hours change "off" season. Check in wasn't extremely inviting. Older decor in the bedroom but it was clean and comfortable.

10.0

Tony

Exceptional

young couple

10-14-2017

Exceptional

Pros: Food in resturant is high quality. Upstairs piano bar was a fun place. Everyone was friendly

Cons:

10.0

Birute

Exceptional

young couple

10-12-2017

A place to remember

Pros: The welcome was very warm, the room and the hotel in general was classy and restful. The restaurant where we had breakfast was wonderful.

Cons: Nothing worth mentioning

10.0

Alex

Exceptional

young couple

10-11-2017

Memorable

Pros: For our overnight stay this place was great! Five minutes walk from a beautiful beach, lovely bed and a fantastic breakfast

Cons:

10.0

Anonymous

Exceptional

family with young children

10-10-2017

Overall a great experience.

Pros: Cozy place and very romantic

Cons: No elevators

10.0

Patrick

Exceptional

solo traveller

10-04-2017

Exceptional

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10.0

Anonymous

Exceptional

solo traveller

09-22-2017

Exceptional

Pros: The breakfast was great...full breakfast not the trays under hot lamps....great orange juice and coffee.....excellent service.

Cons:

5.0

Galina

Fair

young couple

09-21-2017

Passable

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10.0

Eva

Exceptional

young couple

09-19-2017

Exceptional

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Cons:

10.0

Megan

Exceptional

young couple

09-18-2017

Exceptional

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6.7

John

Pleasant

young couple

09-18-2017

Pleasant

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7.9

Irina

Good

young couple

09-09-2017

great place and lovely charming...

Pros: great breakfast and atmosphere

Cons:

7.5

Ann

Good

solo traveller

09-03-2017

Good

Pros: Breakfast- the pool - the design

Cons: Not enough TV channels I'm familiar with ! Office staff not personal! Sheets too rough! Too far to walk to beach! No elevators or staff to help with suitcases to second floor for old person!

10.0

Mary

Exceptional

review category group of friends

09-02-2017

Exceptional

Pros: quiet, clean, great food, entertainment

Cons:

10.0

Donlad

Exceptional

young couple

08-29-2017

Exceptional

Pros: Attached restaurant was great. Fine food at a very fair price with fantastic service people. I will definitely go back.

Cons:

10.0

Gabrielle

Exceptional

young couple

08-15-2017

Wonderful! Perfect! We will be...

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10.0

Ana

Exceptional

review category group of friends

08-15-2017

Exceptional

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7.5

Katherin

Good

solo traveller

08-15-2017

Very pleasant experience in an...

Pros: The pool area is small but lovely. The well designed landscaping makes you feel like you're in a secret Caribbean lagoon. The staff was very accommodating and the beach is litterally steps from the front door. The vibe is little quieter which is a.o.k. with me (I went to a the Kimpton up the street for dinner one night...full of drunk 25 year olds, glad I was going back to The Caribbean Court!).

Cons: Ok, so a few little issues which, frankly, didn't bother me all that much but some people might want a heads up about... 1) there were a few tiny ants around the kitchenette (maybe put the sugar for the coffee in a sealed container?) and bathroom sink. Tropical locations require a certain amount of big tolerance. 2) there's a little musty smell to the bathroom and the a.c. Again, expected in a humid climate. 3) lack of hair conditioner. Unless your hair is short/super manageable Conditioning Shampoo is NOT the same as Shampoo and Conditioner!!

4.2

Anonymous

Disappointing

family with young children

08-14-2017

Remove the front desk manager...

Pros: The chef and waiter were the only friendly staff.

Cons: The front desk manager was rude and off putting from the moment we arrived. Made us feel like we were an interruption to her day. Not a single smile.

8.8

Gail

Excellent

young couple

08-13-2017

had a great time beaches...

Pros: the food was great the bed not so good

Cons: only the bed

10.0

Jan

Exceptional

young couple

08-09-2017

It was a very nice...

Pros: It was all very good

Cons: The beach was not close and you could not see the beach from the rooms

10.0

Lisa

Exceptional

young couple

08-09-2017

Magical Property Felt Like We...

Pros: We arrived late and found the office closed but were impressed that our keys were waiting for us. We were absolutely delighted by the lush tropical foliage of this property, gorgeous tiles, archways, ivy's, blooming vegetation and attention to detail and comfort. Felt like we were in Tuscany or somewhere exotic. We loved the pool, especially early in the morning and at night. It was so peaceful and felt like a private oasis. The room was very comfortable and had many nice touches of comfort and luxury. The air conditioner was quiet, unlike most hotels, and the room was very peaceful and private. We never heard any other guests and felt like we were the only ones staying there. The bed was large and super comfortable and the room was decorated nicely with a large screen TV. We appreciated the beach towels and bathrobe that awaited us. We loved the made to order breakfast, the waitstaff and chef were very accommodating. We set out for an adventure on the complementary bikes and enjoyed a long evening ride. The staff was very pleasant and answered any questions immediately. The Wifi was strong and we were able to stay connected to business while there. It was a very short walk to the beach and we enjoyed many walks on the beach in the early morning sunrise.

Cons: It was raining when we arrived late and the gate wouldn't open to allow us to park close to our room. A quick phone call to the office was answered promptly even though the office was closed. We were advised to pull up very close to the gate, almost touching it. We weren't able to get the gate to open that night so we had to unload from the adjacent parking lot and walk to our room in the rain. But we tried the gate again the next morning. In a big truck, maneuvering just so was challenging to do and after about 8 tries the gate finally opened and we learned the trick and didn't have any trouble after that.

10.0

Randy

Exceptional

young couple

08-06-2017

Exceptional

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9.6

Bruce

Exceptional

solo traveller

08-03-2017

Exceptional

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10.0

Maria

Exceptional

young couple

07-31-2017

Secluded seashore hideaway refreshes body,...

Pros: Ambience sultry, chic old world. Thought I'd traveled to an elegant Latin American venue. Very peaceful complimented by lush landscaping. A wonderful getaway . Highly recommend! The beds were sooo comfortable. The restaurant Madison Martinique is exceptional. Especially enjoyed the piano bar . Sipping sangrias in a romantic subdued banquette. Great for honeymooners or anniversaries. The pianist played and sang exceptionally well! Don't want to forget the loving attentive table service of Steve and his wife Katrina at the Madison Martinique

Cons: That we had to leave

9.6

Gerald

Exceptional

young couple

07-28-2017

We would go back in...

Pros: Delightful "garden of Paradise" ambiance, super clean, super friendly, accommodating, helpful and super hospitable staff! Cooked to order breakfasts were, tasty--eggs over light were over light: enough to heat the yolks, yet keep 'em runny.

Cons: The distance from the beach was further than we expected; about 100 yards from the street access, but the beach extends close to the same distance to the ocean. When one 's loaded down with a beach umbrella and a couple of well made beach chairs it is somewhat of a chore for an 85 -year-old guy :). Fortunately my wife took on the burden of carrying some of the thickest, fluffiest beach towels in the universe :). Maybe a cart or a porter would be good?? Having said that, however, the beach is superb. We didn't see one shark our whole time there, but I did reel in a nice-sized pompano surf fishing. And, let's face it, any normal, olympian could do the trip in under 60 seconds.

10.0

Jaime

Exceptional

young couple

07-28-2017

Exceptional

Pros: We lost our keys at the beach and the staff was incredibly helpful and friendly although it was already late in the evening! Beautiful place with great breakfast!

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10.0

Philip

Exceptional

young couple

07-26-2017

Absolutely First Class

Pros: Great Staff and owner who enjoy there jobs and made you feel very welcome.The pool brilliant with comfortable surroundings.Room quaint but lovely with a huge bed. Breakfast was very good and cooked to order

Cons: Restaurant was not open during our stay as its off season and only open weekends which was a pity

10.0

George

Exceptional

young couple

07-23-2017

Will return.

Pros: All meals were very good. Hotel restaurants served excellent food and had an excellent staff.

Cons:

7.1

Cindy

Good

young couple

07-23-2017

If you want charm and...

Pros: Comfy beds and linens

Cons:

10.0

Anonymous

Exceptional

young couple

07-21-2017

An absolute hidden gem in...

Pros: Room is absolutely charming and incredibly clean and comfortable . Having bathrobes was a wonderful addition and the restaurant on site serves excellent food and a fantastic cooked to order breakfast

Cons: No improvements needed

8.0

Jan

Very Good

young couple

07-17-2017

Very good

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7.9

Joy

Good

young couple

07-12-2017

Good

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9.6

Terrance

Exceptional

family with young children

07-10-2017

Exceptional

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10.0

Anonymous

Exceptional

young couple

07-05-2017

Exceptional

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10.0

Anonymous

Exceptional

solo traveller

07-03-2017

Exceptional

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9.2

Andrew

Wonderful

young couple

06-26-2017

great boutique style place that...

Pros: a great different/quirky place to stay, with a nice atmosphere and lovely setting. Pool area was great. We took up their 'fine dining' offer the one night, which was really good.

Cons: there wasn't anything we didn't like!

8.8

Kay

Excellent

young couple

06-26-2017

Cute beach hotel

Pros: Nice staff, good food, clean, cute little hotel.

Cons: Bathroom is tiny, but it's an older boutique hotel, so we expected that.

8.8

Catherine

Excellent

solo traveller

06-23-2017

Fabulous

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