Must-see hotels in Guadeloupe

  • Tendacayou Ecolodge & Spa

    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…

  • La Toubana Hôtel & Spa

    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…

  • Auberge Les Petits Saints

    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…

  • Gwada'Camp

    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…

  • La Case En Mer

    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…

  • Hostellerie des Châteaux

    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…

  • Le Rayon Vert

    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…

  • La Maison Calebasse

    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…

  • Coco Beach Resort

    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…

  • Hôtel Oasis

    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…

  • Caraïb'Bay Hotel

    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…

  • Domaine de la Grande Vigie

    Grande-Terre

    Your money goes far with these well-equipped, spacious and well-spaced-out bungalows scattered amid a garden overflowing with blossoming tropical…

  • Sunset Surf Camp

    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 …

  • Le Bwa Chik Hôtel et Golf

    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…

  • Au Village de Ménard

    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…

  • Casa Boubou

    Grande-Terre

    A good deal for chill-seekers, the 10 cottages here are comfortable, practical (most have kitchens) and clean. They’re closely packed but buffered by lush…

  • Le Jardin Tropical

    Basse-Terre Island

    Le Jardin Tropical stands out for its welcoming owners, a pool that feels nearly private, and a super location on a greenery-shrouded hillside with views…

  • Hôtel Les Bananiers

    Grande-Terre

    It’s a 1km walk to the town beach from this pretty little complex, but if you don’t fancy that there’s a small pool around which the four rooms and four…

  • Village de Canada

    Guadeloupe

    This Creole-style venture consists of eight cottages and an apartment set in a flowery plot. The casual atmosphere and quiet location make this the kind…

  • Le Relais du Moulin

    Grande-Terre

    This impressive, recently renovated place, topped by its namesake windmill dating from 1843, has 70 bungalows spread among attractive tropical gardens…

  • Hôtel Amaudo

    Grande-Terre

    This special little place is in the hamlet of Anse à la Barque, a short distance west of St-François. It’s a beautiful spot, with communal areas…

  • LoBleu Hôtel

    Terre-de-Haut

    LoBleu is a real heartbreaker. Slap-bang on the beach, it could hardly have a more enviable setting. Unfortunately, only two rooms (out of 10) have direct…

  • Ti Village Creole

    Grande-Terre

    This little slice of paradise, run by the well-traveled and informative Vincent, occupies a tranquil hillside setting a 1.5km walk from the hustle and…

  • Le Soleil Levant

    Guadeloupe

    Perched high above the center of Capesterre, this hotel offers stunning views over the coast. Rooms are practical and unexciting, but you'll be too busy…

  • La Métisse

    Grande-Terre

    Tucked away in a complex of hotels high above St-François, this pretty place sports a pool in the abstracted shape of Guadeloupe and seven beautifully…

  • Le Touloulou

    Guadeloupe

    Le Touloulou has two major advantages: it's set right on the beach and it has a wonderful restaurant. It's otherwise a fairly basic setup, but all five…

  • Ali Naïs

    Deshaies

    Well north of Deshaies, this adults-only guesthouse is run by the warm and welcoming Valérie, who has created three gorgeous rooms (well, a room, a cabana…

  • Auberge de la Vieille Tour

    Grande-Terre

    This 103-room establishment incorporates an 18th-century windmill in the lobby and has a stunning location with its own beach. Some rooms sport '90s decor…

  • Hôtel Saint-John Perse

    Pointe-à-Pitre

    This option is totally unexciting, but it's perfectly located between the harbor and the Gare Maritime and extremely convenient if you’re catching an…

  • Langley Resort Fort Royal

    Deshaies

    This sprawling resort enjoys almost exclusive access to two fabulous stretches of beach either side of it, and also has a large pool, a full water-sports…

  • Kanaoa

    Terre-de-Haut

    At the far northern end of Bourg des Saintes, this two-star hotel sits on the beach and has a private pier and restaurant. Its rooms have rather cheesy…

  • L’Oasis

    Guadeloupe

    Each one of the three apartments here has something special to recommend it – a small tropical garden, a Jacuzzi or a terrace with views to Dominica. It’s…

  • Oualiri Beach Hotel

    Guadeloupe

    The simple and rather small rooms here would be totally unremarkable were they not directly on the beach. Yes, it's a petite and rather rocky cove, and…

  • Le Coin Tranquille

    Guadeloupe

    This basic hotel doesn't work much to impress, but it's certainly a welcome haven for those watching their euros. The 14 neat rooms are well placed right…

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