The boutique, family-owned Hotel Le Village offers a quaint slice of European life in the heart of the tropics. Its central location near the island's downtown shops and restaurants, as well as simple, stylish rooms with spacious outdoor kitchens or kitchenettes, makes this hotel as convenient as it is charming. The lack of an on-site restaurant or beach is remedied by the hotel’s proximity to both; though climbing the steep hill back and forth could become tiresome for some. Eden Rock St Barth’s is nearby and has an on-site beach and restaurant, and offers a slightly more luxurious experience overall.  

Eden Rock is one of the more popular resorts on St. Barth’s, and with good reason: it has two top-notch restaurants, playfully unique rooms with luxurious amenities, and a lively location in the island's downtown area that attracts chic travelers from all over the world. The prices are certainly nothing to sneeze at, but the hotel’s attention to detail (like personalized welcome notes) is what helps to maintain their reputation as one of the top resorts in the Caribbean. Those on a tighter budget might want to compare with the nearby Le Toiny, an equally luxurious stay at slightly more affordable rates.