St-Barthélemy
Spilling onto St-Jean's powder-white beach from a craggy bluff, this legendary luxury hotel has bedded the moneyed and famous since the 1950s and just…
Must-see hotels in French Antilles
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St-Martin & Sint Maarten
On the quiet northeast end of the beach, this gently sprawling resort's low-rise red-roofed buildings have airy renovated rooms facing the sea. Its…
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Deshaies
This incredible hideaway in the mountains above Deshaies is run with flair by a French architect and his wife, and it may well be the most memorable and…
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Martinique
This gorgeous retreat amid thick jungle in the heights of Fonds St-Denis is one of Martinique's most exquisite escapes. The simple, brightly painted rooms…
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St-Martin & Sint Maarten
This romantic, impeccably run hillside hotel is an estate-like haven from the hustle of Grand Case, with a beautiful pool, swim-up bar, spa and free yoga…
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Fort-de-France
This impressive hotel next to Pointe Simon cruise-ship terminal opened in 2016 and overnight raised the bar in the Fort-de-France hotel market. The…
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Grande-Terre
About 2km west of central Ste-Anne, La Toubana is pure magic. Poised on a quiet coastal cliff, it has stunning views of the sea, Marie-Galante and Les…
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Martinique
Completely bucking the trend in northern Martinique, this atmospheric boutique hotel is housed in a dreamy former plantation house, surrounded by acres of…
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Fort-de-France
Central and with a perfectly preserved art deco facade, the grand old Impératrice is a local landmark almost as well known for its atmospheric downstairs…
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Terre-de-Haut
Occupying a former mayor’s residence, this opulent villa guesthouse has quite an exquisite location and interesting rooms furnished in antique style. Each…
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Guadeloupe
This company run by a French couple rents out refurbished campervans by the week. They're nothing luxurious, but it's a shabby-chic way of seeing the…
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St-Barthélemy
Sunset across from the ferry terminal is an excellent budget pick. Its 10 rooms are simple but clean and come with fridges; pricier ones have stunning…
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St-Martin & Sint Maarten
'Have a Good Karma' is the motto of this chic laid-back seaside property. Eight balconied doubles are decked out in airy neutral tones with natural…
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Pointe-à-Pitre
In search of an escape? This lovely B&B on a quiet islet a free two-minute boat ride from Pointe-à-Pitre offers guests the chance to unplug in two cocoon…
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Martinique
Right on Pointe Marin beach, this park has a collection of revamped Airstream luxury trailers, each of which can accommodate two to four people. Each…
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Grande-Terre
Set on a spacious lawn inland from the road to Pointe des Châteaux, this idyllic hideout has just four rooms and four bungalows, making for total privacy…
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Deshaies
Situated in Ferry, south of Deshaies, this sunset-friendly seducer is a great place to enjoy a small-scale resort complete with an infinity pool that…
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Martinique
This place is very simple but somehow manages to get things just right, with 25 delightful one- or two-room bungalows spread across spacious grounds, a…
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Grande-Terre
This gleaming and stylish villa is nestled amid sugarcane fields about 2.5km north of St-François. Brigitte, your affable host, has decorated the place…
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Guadeloupe
Probably too small to call itself a resort, this gorgeous place will appeal to anyone who would never dream of staying at a big, impersonal hotel complex…
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Martinique
Somewhere between a boutique hotel and B&B, Ti' Paradis harbors seven immaculate rooms, furnished in muted earth tones, with sparkling bathrooms and…
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St-Martin & Sint Maarten
Completely redone post-Irma, this charming collection of good-value bungalows sits on a hill amid tropical gardens, with sweeping views of the bay and…
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Guadeloupe
Located within walking distance of the ferry dock and Fifi Beach, this brightly painted, two-level Creole-style house could not be a better deal, with six…
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St-Barthélemy
Situated 900m from Plage de Saline, this is a rambling boho-chic cocoon. Each of the rooms and bungalows has its own character, handpicked designer…
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St-Barthélemy
Draped across a seafacing hillside on St-Barth's eastern Côte Sauvage (Wild Coast), these 22 villas flaunt massive and ultraprivate suites with flower…
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St-Martin & Sint Maarten
La Samanna is one of the most lavish – and expensive – places to stay on the island. Fronting a magnificent stretch of beach, this tropical hideaway has a…
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St-Barthélemy
If you're searching for a cocoon-like sanctum where daily stresses melt away, the White Horse is it. Set to reopen in late 2019, this glamourous pit stop…
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St-Barthélemy
Inland on the Grande Saline’s parched terrain, five semidetached cottages – each styled after one of owners Laurence and Jean-Phillipe's favorite surf…
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Deshaies
Set in gorgeous tropical gardens just a few minutes' (uphill) walk from Grande Anse, one of Guadeloupe's best beaches, this very pleasant, family-friendly…
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St-Barthélemy
Back in business after getting wiped out by Hurricane Irma, this luxe contender was rebuilt using sustainable wood and stone and is a class act. Good…
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St-Barthélemy
Tropical gardens, tiled rooms with four-poster beds, sublime views of the sea and a prime location on St-Barth's most action-packed beach are among the…
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Grande-Terre
Your money goes far with these well-equipped, spacious and well-spaced-out bungalows scattered amid a garden overflowing with blossoming tropical…
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Martinique
This small, friendly, family-run hotel is a great choice. There's a hibiscus-covered terrace with glorious views of the Atlantic, and the public areas are…
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Grande-Terre
One of the few budget places to stay in St-François, this friendly guesthouse within easy reach of fantastic Raisins Clairs beach has comfortable rooms …
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St-Martin & Sint Maarten
This rambling cottage is a perfect pick for people who prefer a personal vibe over the gamut of luxe mod-cons. Which is not to say that the nine,…
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Grande-Terre
Wedged between the 18-hole municipal golf course and the marina, this place is the perfect spot for keen golfers or yacht enthusiasts. Being in the centre…
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Guadeloupe
With its cluster of 11 comfortable, attractive bungalows and villas, Au Village de Ménard is the perfect spot to relax after a long day's adventures. It…
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St-Barthélemy
As the snaking road starts to peter out at the far end of Flamands, the 16 apartments spread over eight semidetached bungalows with terraces overlooking…
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Martinique
The Océane ticks all the right boxes. It's small enough to be low-key and relaxed but big enough to have a bit of buzz – the surfer crowd likes to stay…
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Martinique
Situated just steps from the superb beach at Anse Mitan, this colourful resort is very popular with holidaying French families who want everything within…
