An excellent opportunity to celebrate life, take a trip and learn about other cultures and traditions is New Year’s Eve. So, what better way to welcome the new year than at one of these Black-owned hotels and resorts from around the globe?

Spice Island Beach Resort – Grand Anse, Grenada

This family-owned, all-inclusive resort is on the stunning beach of Grand Anse, one of the best in the Caribbean. The resort offers 64 luxurious suites, some with private pools and gardens. Additionally, there’s a world-class spa, a golf course, a tennis court, and a kids club. Celebrate with a fireworks show, live entertainment, and gourmet cuisine on New Year’s Eve.

  • Rating: 4.7/5

Jnane Tamsna – Marrakech, Morocco

Maryanne Loum-Martin, a lawyer and interior designer, owns this magnificent boutique hotel, Morocco’s only hotel owned by a Black woman. The hotel has 24 guest rooms, five pools, and nine acres of gardens, where you can relax and enjoy Moroccan hospitality. Even more, Jnane Tamsna hosts cultural events, cooking classes, yoga retreats, and art exhibitions. 

  • Rating: 4.6/5
  • Cost: The average night per stay during New Year’s weekend is around $400 per night. Book early. The hotel typically sells out during this time of year.

Salamander Resort And Spa – Middleburg, Virginia

Sheila C. Johnson, co-founder of BET and the first Black woman to own a Forbes Five-Star resort, personally designed this opulent property. The resort has 168 rooms and suites, a 23,000-square-foot spa, an equestrian center, a fishing pond, a zip line, and a cookery studio. And, on New Year’s Eve, the resort’s ballroom hosts a champagne toast, a balloon drop, and a DJ set. 

  • Rating: 4.6/5
  • Cost: During New Year’s Eve, expect the average room night to hover around $650 for two adults. In some cases, the resort may require a minimum stay.

Negril Tree House Resort – Negril, Jamaica

This cozy beachfront hotel owned by Gail Jackson, a civil engineer who moved to Jamaica more than 30 years ago, has 70 rooms. You can enjoy the sun, sand, sea, scuba diving, sailing, golf, and horseback riding. Moreover, on New Year’s Eve, you can watch the fireworks and party with the locals at the famous Rick’s Cafe.

Villa La Maison Michelle – St. James, Barbados

Guy Jenkins and Michelle Jenkins own this breathtaking estate that Michelle’s father bought many years ago. The villa has seven suites, each with a different theme and design, a pool, a jacuzzi, a gym, and a rooftop lounge. Guests love the panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea and the west coast of Barbados.

  • Rating: 4.5/5
  • Cost: For prices, contact the property.

Akwaaba Mansion – Brooklyn, New York

Monique Greenwood, a former editor-in-chief of Essence magazine, owns this charming bed and breakfast. The mansion is a restored 1860s Italianate villa with four guest rooms, each with a different theme and decor, a garden, a library, and a dining room.

  • Rating: 4.5/5
  • Cost: According to the website, prices vary depending on the day of the week. On average, expect to pay around $225 per night.

Urban Cowboy Nashville – Nashville, Tennessee

This hip hotel is co-owned by Jersey Banks, who founded the Urban Cowboy brand with her husband, Lyon Porter. The hotel is a renovated Victorian mansion with eight experiential suites, each with a unique style and vibe. Hang out at the Public House Bar, the local watering hole in the stable house, or the Parlor Bar.

Villa Monticello Hotel – Accra, Ghana

Experience the warmth and hospitality of West Africa at Villa Monticello in Accra. This Black-owned boutique hotel, by Laurie Awotwi, offers a refined escape. Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a gourmet dinner at the hotel’s restaurant, and then venture out to explore Accra’s vibrant nightlife and cultural scene.

Hilton Cabana Miami Beach – Miami, Florida

For New Year’s Eve, you want to be somewhere between excitement and peace, and that’s what Hilton Cabana Miami Beach offers. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the hotel offers stylish rooms and suites in a prime location.

A stay here means guests will have direct access to the beach and the nine-mile Miami Beachwalk. The hotel is also near Lincoln Road’s shopping, dining, and the Miami Beach Convention Center.

La Creole Beach Hotel & Spa – Gosier, Guadeloupe

The Caribbean island is dripping in natural beauty, from natural hot springs and pristine beaches to an incredible biosphere reserve.

The Black-owned beachfront haven La Creole Beach Hotel & Spa offers luxurious accommodations, exquisite dining options, and a rejuvenating spa. Black travelers will enjoy being pampered with facials, massages, and various wellness and beauty treatments.

The Hamilton Howell House – Atlanta, Georgia

Located at 102 Howell Street NE, it was built in 1893 by Atlanta’s leading African American architect and builder, Alexander Hamilton, Jr., as his family home.

The Howell/Youngblood family acquired the house in 1984, making them only the second family to live in it since its construction. The family that owns it now offers it as a bed and breakfast.

Each room is named after Black American cultural icons, including Aretha Franklin — the Queen of Soul; Sun Ra — the avant-garde jazz musician; W.E.B. DuBois — scholar, author, philosopher, and activist; Elizabeth Catlett — painter, printmaker, and sculptor; Maya Angelou — poet, singer, playwright, director, and activist, and John Coltrane — pioneering jazz saxophonist and composer.

  • Rating: 4.5/5
  • Cost: Check with the hotel for prices.

Kruger Shalati – Kruger National Park, South Africa

Housed in a suspended train car overlooking the Sabie River, there’s no other place to stay like this in South Africa. The Kruger Shalati is an incredibly unique experience. There are 24 carriage suites and seven bridge suites within the train for guests. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience that celebrates nature and African design. 

Casa Noir – Cartagena, Colombia

Harlem native Shawn Roseburgh, 44, owns downtown Cartagena’s first Black-owned hotel, Casa Noir.

Located in the vibrant Getsemani, Casa Noir Cartagena hotel is just steps away from culture-oriented attractions such as Museo del Oro Zenu, Marina Park, Plaza de San Diego, and Clock Tower Monument.

  • Rating: 4.4/5
  • Cost: Check with the hotel for prices.

Apogeo Collective – San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

Located in San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua — just off the Pacific coast — Apogeo Collective is a unique boutique hospitality experience. Apogeo Guest House is the first of its kind in Nicaragua. The property aims to center the hospitality experience of LGBTQIA2S+ and travelers of color.

Co-founders Sara Elise and Amber Drew were inspired to create the guest house based on their personal experiences.

  • Rating: 5/5
  • Cost: Check with the hotel for prices.
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