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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Martinique
Completely bucking the trend in northern Martinique, this atmospheric boutique hotel is housed in a dreamy former plantation house, surrounded by acres of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Martinique
Somewhere between a boutique hotel and B&B, Ti' Paradis harbors seven immaculate rooms, furnished in muted earth tones, with sparkling bathrooms and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Grande-Terre
Your money goes far with these well-equipped, spacious and well-spaced-out bungalows scattered amid a garden overflowing with blossoming tropical…
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…
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 …
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
