With around 300 rooms and 47 acres of a beach-lined peninsula to itself, this mid-range, all-inclusive resort tries to ensure that guests never have any reason to leave, filling their hours with multiple food options, more non-beach activities than one person could accomplish in a 10-day vacation, and, thanks to the kids' club, no excuse to use the kids as an excuse for not having fun. All this comes with a price, of course, including the fact that the large crowds at the beach and hotel mean less privacy all around. Rooms are small, and show some small signs of age. Those seeking more quiet and fewer kids might prefer the nearby Toubana Hotel, while those who prefer being closer to Saint-Francois might prefer the more affordable but also mid-range Le Manganao Hotel, which has an all-inclusive option.
With around 300 rooms and 47 acres of a beach-lined peninsula to itself, this mid-range, all-inclusive resort tries to ensure that guests never have any reason to leave, filling their hours with multiple food options, more non-beach activities than one person could accomplish in a 10-day vacation, and, thanks to the kids' club, no excuse to use the kids as an excuse for not having fun. All this comes with a price, of course, including the fact that the large crowds at the beach and hotel mean less privacy all around. Rooms are small, and show some small signs of age. Those seeking more quiet and fewer kids might prefer the nearby Toubana Hotel, while those who prefer being closer to Saint-Francois might prefer the more affordable but also mid-range Le Manganao Hotel, which has an all-inclusive option.
This 44-room, 121-acre hotel is the top upscale option on Guadeloupe. It dominates the side of a mountain and descends gradually down to the ocean, leading to its own tiny but essentially private beach cove, complete with a long pier and platform-topped boulder. Meanwhile, up on top, an infinity pool offers a stunning view of waves crashing against a handsome cliffside. It's a dream Caribbean setting, and the rustic-luxe bungalows have enormous terraces (if smallish bedrooms), many with terrific ocean views. Those who like the southern shore of Grande-Terre but would prefer an all-inclusive option should consider Club Med La Caravelle, though it's more crowded and family-oriented than romantic La Toubana.
This 44-room, 121-acre hotel is the top upscale option on Guadeloupe. It dominates the side of a mountain and descends gradually down to the ocean, leading to its own tiny but essentially private beach cove, complete with a long pier and platform-topped boulder. Meanwhile, up on top, an infinity pool offers a stunning view of waves crashing against a handsome cliffside. It's a dream Caribbean setting, and the rustic-luxe bungalows have enormous terraces (if smallish bedrooms), many with terrific ocean views. Those who like the southern shore of Grande-Terre but would prefer an all-inclusive option should consider Club Med La Caravelle, though it's more crowded and family-oriented than romantic La Toubana.
Pierre & Vacances Premium Residence Les Tamarins is a three-pearl hotel located between the towns of Sainte-Anne and Saint-Francois on Grande-Terre. The hotel’s 20 studios and two-bedroom apartments are clean but drab, and all have balconies or terraces with well-equipped kitchenettes. The hotel shares its facilities with neighboring Sainte-Anne Village Club, collectively forming an expansive property with multiple pools and beach access areas, several casual restaurants, and a full-service spa, among other amenities. Families are well-catered to with a kiddy pool and different kids’ clubs for various age groups. Travelers who prefer to stay closer to town might also consider Le Manganao Hotel & Residences near Saint-Francois.
Pierre & Vacances Premium Residence Les Tamarins is a three-pearl hotel located between the towns of Sainte-Anne and Saint-Francois on Grande-Terre. The hotel’s 20 studios and two-bedroom apartments are clean but drab, and all have balconies or terraces with well-equipped kitchenettes. The hotel shares its facilities with neighboring Sainte-Anne Village Club, collectively forming an expansive property with multiple pools and beach access areas, several casual restaurants, and a full-service spa, among other amenities. Families are well-catered to with a kiddy pool and different kids’ clubs for various age groups. Travelers who prefer to stay closer to town might also consider Le Manganao Hotel & Residences near Saint-Francois.
On an island beset with small, mid-range properties, Club Med Buccaneer's Creek stands out for its size alone. The large, three-pearl all-inclusive offers a wide-range of amenities including one of Martinique’s longest hotel beaches, a beautiful, oceanfront infinity pool, and two open-air restaurants with excellent food. Rooms have mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies with (optional) ocean views, but the style is dated, decor is spartan, and we spotted wear like stained furniture. Additionally, some of the bars and restaurants could use an update as well. With 292 rooms, the property can feel crowded at times -- for a more intimate alternative, Hotel La Pagerie is almost half the price, although it lacks a beach.
On an island beset with small, mid-range properties, Club Med Buccaneer's Creek stands out for its size alone. The large, three-pearl all-inclusive offers a wide-range of amenities including one of Martinique’s longest hotel beaches, a beautiful, oceanfront infinity pool, and two open-air restaurants with excellent food. Rooms have mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies with (optional) ocean views, but the style is dated, decor is spartan, and we spotted wear like stained furniture. Additionally, some of the bars and restaurants could use an update as well. With 292 rooms, the property can feel crowded at times -- for a more intimate alternative, Hotel La Pagerie is almost half the price, although it lacks a beach.
Like a Europop version of a Disney hotel, this 514-room, 35-acre, mid-range property with sun-baked plazas and grassy rolling hills is a sprawling complex of pools, beaches, faux-plantation guest-room buildings, and three restaurant options. Kids take precedence, and there's an active kids' club with supervised activities as well as a separate club for teens. Quiet it is not, though the sunlit, citrus-accented rooms come with outdoor kitchenettes give families the option to self-cater (meal plans are also available). It's also worth considering kid-friendly Le Manganao Hotel & Residences, which has a full all-inclusive option but lacks the teens' club here.
Like a Europop version of a Disney hotel, this 514-room, 35-acre, mid-range property with sun-baked plazas and grassy rolling hills is a sprawling complex of pools, beaches, faux-plantation guest-room buildings, and three restaurant options. Kids take precedence, and there's an active kids' club with supervised activities as well as a separate club for teens. Quiet it is not, though the sunlit, citrus-accented rooms come with outdoor kitchenettes give families the option to self-cater (meal plans are also available). It's also worth considering kid-friendly Le Manganao Hotel & Residences, which has a full all-inclusive option but lacks the teens' club here.
The Residence du Village Creole is a collection of 23 apartments designed for budget-conscious guests. Part of the Village Creole, a mixed development of colorful buildings designed to resemble a French-Creole style village, the hotel is near several restaurants, shops, and cafes as well as Anse Mitan beach and the ferry that shuttles to Fort du France. Apartments are designed for self-catering with kitchenettes, dining tables, and small terraces overlooking the mall-like, pedestrian village. They are bright and spacious, but they lack amenities such as toiletries; guests should also note that noise from the nearby village could be bothersome and that the property lacks a pool. Those seeking a more serene setting might enjoy Hotel Panoramic, perched on a hillside overlooking the beach.
The Residence du Village Creole is a collection of 23 apartments designed for budget-conscious guests. Part of the Village Creole, a mixed development of colorful buildings designed to resemble a French-Creole style village, the hotel is near several restaurants, shops, and cafes as well as Anse Mitan beach and the ferry that shuttles to Fort du France. Apartments are designed for self-catering with kitchenettes, dining tables, and small terraces overlooking the mall-like, pedestrian village. They are bright and spacious, but they lack amenities such as toiletries; guests should also note that noise from the nearby village could be bothersome and that the property lacks a pool. Those seeking a more serene setting might enjoy Hotel Panoramic, perched on a hillside overlooking the beach.
Hotel Bambou is a 153-room, rambling budget-friendly hotel built to resemble a Creole village. Its rows of tiny, colorful bungalows with vaulted ceilings and small front porches are designed for families or groups, offering connecting doors and a variety of bed configurations. A pool, access to Anse Mitan beach, and a huge dining room with nightly entertainment are there for guests, but rooms are basic and the facilities could use a refresh. Those seeking more modern accommodation should check out Hotel Bakoua, also in Trois-Ilets.
Hotel Bambou is a 153-room, rambling budget-friendly hotel built to resemble a Creole village. Its rows of tiny, colorful bungalows with vaulted ceilings and small front porches are designed for families or groups, offering connecting doors and a variety of bed configurations. A pool, access to Anse Mitan beach, and a huge dining room with nightly entertainment are there for guests, but rooms are basic and the facilities could use a refresh. Those seeking more modern accommodation should check out Hotel Bakoua, also in Trois-Ilets.
Named for the pointy, wide-brimmed straw hat worn in Martinique, Hotel Bakoua was the first hotel to open in the tourist area of Point du Bout. The largest hotel in the area, the 138-room, upper-middle-range Hotel Bakoua is set on a hillside hovering above a crescent-shaped stretch of white sand, overlooking Fort de France Bay and the twinkling lights of Martinique's capital city. An infinity-edge pool sits at the top of the property, close to the more formal lobby bar and a sprawling terrace area that's popular for meetings. At sea level, the beach and a round over-the-water bar caters to a more relaxed crowd. Several room categories are designed to fit varying budgets, but the most desirable are set along a narrow boardwalk, steps from the sand. Other appealing, yet more intimate, nearby hotels include the eclectic La Suite Villa or the quiet Hotel Panoramic.
Named for the pointy, wide-brimmed straw hat worn in Martinique, Hotel Bakoua was the first hotel to open in the tourist area of Point du Bout. The largest hotel in the area, the 138-room, upper-middle-range Hotel Bakoua is set on a hillside hovering above a crescent-shaped stretch of white sand, overlooking Fort de France Bay and the twinkling lights of Martinique's capital city. An infinity-edge pool sits at the top of the property, close to the more formal lobby bar and a sprawling terrace area that's popular for meetings. At sea level, the beach and a round over-the-water bar caters to a more relaxed crowd. Several room categories are designed to fit varying budgets, but the most desirable are set along a narrow boardwalk, steps from the sand. Other appealing, yet more intimate, nearby hotels include the eclectic La Suite Villa or the quiet Hotel Panoramic.
The Carayou Hotel and Spa is sprawling, 207-room mid-range resort with two pools, a small man-made beach, a spa, and numerous water sports. Its peninsula location delivers double-sided ocean views and constant ocean breezes, ideal for kiteboarding and windsurfing. The rooms are basic but colorful, styled with French Creole accents and beach-inspired artwork and offering views of the gardens or sea from small terraces. The hotel's grounds and public spaces are vast but could use some attention, especially around the lobby. Those seeking a more intimate and stylish stay might enjoy the hillside Le Suite Villa or the more upscale beachfront Hotel Bakoua.
The Carayou Hotel and Spa is sprawling, 207-room mid-range resort with two pools, a small man-made beach, a spa, and numerous water sports. Its peninsula location delivers double-sided ocean views and constant ocean breezes, ideal for kiteboarding and windsurfing. The rooms are basic but colorful, styled with French Creole accents and beach-inspired artwork and offering views of the gardens or sea from small terraces. The hotel's grounds and public spaces are vast but could use some attention, especially around the lobby. Those seeking a more intimate and stylish stay might enjoy the hillside Le Suite Villa or the more upscale beachfront Hotel Bakoua.
Le Suite Villa is an upscale, eclectic, hillside boutique hotel with six individually decorated suites and nine private villas. The intimate hotel is a visual thrill, adorned with a collection of contemporary artwork and murals, many commissioned by French and Cuban artists. In the evenings, the hotel's restaurant buzzes with activity, delivering views of the bottom-lit pool and the distant glimmering lights of Fort de France. Rooms feature ocean views, but a car is needed to get to the beach and nearby shops and restaurants. Travelers seeking a hotel closer to the sand might consider the Hotel Bakoua in Point de Bout, or the more upscale Cap Est Lagoon Resort and Spa on the Atlantic side of the island.
Le Suite Villa is an upscale, eclectic, hillside boutique hotel with six individually decorated suites and nine private villas. The intimate hotel is a visual thrill, adorned with a collection of contemporary artwork and murals, many commissioned by French and Cuban artists. In the evenings, the hotel's restaurant buzzes with activity, delivering views of the bottom-lit pool and the distant glimmering lights of Fort de France. Rooms feature ocean views, but a car is needed to get to the beach and nearby shops and restaurants. Travelers seeking a hotel closer to the sand might consider the Hotel Bakoua in Point de Bout, or the more upscale Cap Est Lagoon Resort and Spa on the Atlantic side of the island.