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.
Situated 30 minutes from downtown Fort-de-France, the two-and-a-half Hotel Le Panoramic offers boutique accommodations on a quiet hilltop overlooking the village of Anse-a-l'Ane. As the birthplace of Josephine Bonaparte (former empress of France), the surrounding area is steeped in history and the hotel provides a basic -- though lovely -- jumping-off point for exploring. Each of its 36 rooms is modern and bright with modern amenities like free Wi-Fi, full kitchens, and private, water-view balconies. While there is no direct beachfront access, a free shuttle provides regular trips to the nearby village, water taxi terminal, and public beach. Check rates at Residence Hoteliere Les Cayalines for a cheaper -- though similarly appointed -- beachfront alternative.
Situated 30 minutes from downtown Fort-de-France, the two-and-a-half Hotel Le Panoramic offers boutique accommodations on a quiet hilltop overlooking the village of Anse-a-l'Ane. As the birthplace of Josephine Bonaparte (former empress of France), the surrounding area is steeped in history and the hotel provides a basic -- though lovely -- jumping-off point for exploring. Each of its 36 rooms is modern and bright with modern amenities like free Wi-Fi, full kitchens, and private, water-view balconies. While there is no direct beachfront access, a free shuttle provides regular trips to the nearby village, water taxi terminal, and public beach. Check rates at Residence Hoteliere Les Cayalines for a cheaper -- though similarly appointed -- beachfront alternative.
Hotel La Pagerie is a 95-room, upper middle-range boutique hotel built around a lagoon-style pool and flowering gardens. Its location in the heart of the colorful Village Creole puts guests within walking distance of shops and cafes, as well as the Marina of Pointe du Bout, where a ferry connects to Fort de France, Martinique's capital city, in 20 minutes. The hotel’s open-air lobby with a small cocktail bar and billiards table serves as the property’s gathering place for daytime lounging and mingling, and pre- and post-dinner cocktails. Scheduled evening events include local art exhibits, rum tastings, and floral-arranging demonstrations. Rooms, some of which have kitchenettes, have been updated, but they lack the coveted ocean views. Travelers seeking a hotel closer to the sand might want to consider La Bakoua, a larger hotel with rooms near the beach.
Hotel La Pagerie is a 95-room, upper middle-range boutique hotel built around a lagoon-style pool and flowering gardens. Its location in the heart of the colorful Village Creole puts guests within walking distance of shops and cafes, as well as the Marina of Pointe du Bout, where a ferry connects to Fort de France, Martinique's capital city, in 20 minutes. The hotel’s open-air lobby with a small cocktail bar and billiards table serves as the property’s gathering place for daytime lounging and mingling, and pre- and post-dinner cocktails. Scheduled evening events include local art exhibits, rum tastings, and floral-arranging demonstrations. Rooms, some of which have kitchenettes, have been updated, but they lack the coveted ocean views. Travelers seeking a hotel closer to the sand might want to consider La Bakoua, a larger hotel with rooms near the beach.