So I was just reading the New York Times article, “The Caribbean, on the Cheap.” It had some pretty good links for cheap(er) hotels, flights and transportation. I’ve discussed ways to get to the Caribbean in previous posts that are a little more economical for the readers of this blog than for readers of say, The New York Times. I didn’t however discuss cheap places to stay in the Caribbean, because frankly, it can be pretty expensive unless you are going with friends or a partner or you know someone there already. Also, the places that are the cheapest to stay either don’t publish their rates on the Internet or they don’t even have a website. (Remember, you can always at least attempt to negotiate. As a former hotel office manager, I can tell you that rates can go down for the right person.)

The New York Times listed Surfer’s Haven Bahamas on Eleuthera Island which has bedrooms at $25 a night in high season! Seriously, you just can hardly beat that anywhere.

After reading this, I remembered that El Momo on the beautiful island of Saba has rooms available at $50 for single occupancy in high season.

Then, if you are a equipped with your own tent you can stay at Cinnamon Bay in gorgeous St. John, USVI. Cottages there start at $110. At Maho Bay Camps in St. John up until December 15 you can stay in a tent for $56 single occupancy or $75 double.

So, there are a few cheap options for staying in the Caribbean. Surfer’s Haven sounds like the best deal. You’re on the beach, near the surf and it’s cheap. What more could you ask for? Well, maybe if it wasn’t in the Bahamas… But in my opinion, it sure beats Atlantis.