Plymouth

With a £5 million state-of-the-art spa, which hotel guests have complimentary use of, this Elizabethan manor house near Plymouth, in West Devon, offers pampering-a-plenty. — The Telegraph

Smart establishment with bright rooms overlooking Francis Drake’s fabled haunt on the Hoe. There’s a conservatory and garden, limited parking and free wi-fi. £75. — Rough Guide

Situated in western Tobago, the three-pearl Turtle Beach by Rex Resorts overlooks Great Courland Bay -- home to nesting leatherback turtles in season. — Oyster

Traces of the Victorian era linger in the high ceilings and ornate plasterwork... Rooms are bright and modern with deep armchairs and filmy curtains; top-quality bathrooms add another layer of class. — Lonely Planet

This traditional backpackers in an old five-floor terraced house is a bit worn but clean and friendly. — Lonely Planet

Grandly sited in a tall block overlooking Plymouth Hoe, this modern chain hotel has a businesslike tone but doesn't skimp on comforts. Rooms are spacious and uncluttered. — Fodor's

Unfussy, squeaky-clean rooms, a quiet but central location and a friendly welcome. — Lonely Planet

Ten miles southeast of town... this beautiful old gatehouse sits right by the coast path and has terrific views. Dinners available, and German and Spanish spoken. No credit cards. — Rough Guide