Martinique
The kindly host here offers a number of apartments and gîtes (cottages) in the heart of Anse d'Arlet Bourg for families and couples, normally for rent by…
Must-see hotels in French Antilles
Mary's Boon Beach Resort & Spa
St-Martin & Sint Maarten
A stone’s throw from the airport runway, this rambling plantation-style inn has been sitting pretty in a prime beach location since the early '70s but,…
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…
Martinique
Perched on a hillside, this four-star resort has 132 units of varying size and shape. They're comfortably furnished (the best are right on the beach) and…
St-Barthélemy
Comfort, charm and atmosphere: this place has the lot. Accommodations vary from standard hotel rooms to traditional cottages with mahogany furniture,…
St-Barthélemy
High on the hill overlooking the northern coastline and small islands scattered offshore, Le P’tit Morne has a fantastic clutch of cliffside cottages with…
Martinique
In a charming cove on the road between Carbet and St-Pierre, this well-priced abode occupies an atmospheric converted chapel that offers nine impeccably…
St-Martin & Sint Maarten
With rooms dressed primly in shades of white and rose, this is a great base for shopping and the beach. Spend a little more for a unit with a sea-facing…
St-Martin & Sint Maarten
A 450m walk from the beach, this plantation-style resort's spacious suites and studios are scattered across a landscaped slope along with a timber-decked…
Martinique
The only hotel in town is a good one, right on the waterfront with a small beach just meters from the front door. The nine comfortable rooms of recent…
Hotel Les Ondines Sur La Plage
St-Barthélemy
Keep an eye out for sea turtles popping up for air from the terrace of your spacious suite at this hypercasual beachfront charmer. You'll sleep safely in…
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…
Martinique
This is definitely one of the best spots to base yourself in Ste-Luce. It's supremely laid-back, and all 25 rooms have kitchenettes and little porches…
Martinique
For a warm welcome, look no further than this charming place. Bungalows surround a small pool with sun chairs and there’s a stand-alone Jacuzzi – and the…
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…
Martinique
A great-value port of call. This charming collection of whitewashed units is perched high above the center of Tartane. The simple yet rather sleek rooms…
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…
Grande-Terre
This impressive, recently renovated place, topped by its namesake windmill dating from 1843, has 70 bungalows spread among attractive tropical gardens…
Martinique
Right in the thick of things and just across the road from Anse d'Arlet Bourg's beach, this tiny hotel is excellent value for money given its prime…
Martinique
This hillside hotel in Anse à l’Ane, a few kilometers west of Trois-Îlets, has an impressive location with views over the bay and a gorgeous tropical…
Martinique
Just a little north of Le Verger de Ste-Luce, some way out of town, this place is handy for beach access. Five of the 15 rooms have kitchenettes, not to…
St-Martin & Sint Maarten
Completely rebuilt in 2018, this beachfront guesthouse still brims with character and conviviality. All eight apartment-style units sport full kitchens…
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…
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…
Martinique
Tucked between a busy intersection and the marina, this four-star, 95-bedroom hotel is a good place to unpack for a few days if you want a fairly…
St-Martin & Sint Maarten
Emerging from a total post-Irma makeover in July 2019, this good-value budget pick is about 500m from the ferry terminal and has 38 simple but nicely…
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…
Fort-de-France
Once you're buzzed into the building by rather indifferent staff, you'll discover an excellent-value place to stay with a great location and rather…
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…
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…
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…
St-Barthélemy
Opening onto Lorient's sands, this small, family-owned seven-unit compound has you sleeping in well-kept bungalows dressed in soft whites and pastels. Sea…
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…
Martinique
A good choice for families, this great-value guesthouse on a hillside overlooking Le Diamant has spacious, bright and well-maintained rooms, each with a…
St-Martin & Sint Maarten
Behind a facade embellished with Moroccan tiles, the 10 rooms of this boutique jewel come with sea-facing balconies, Balinese furniture, Frette linen and…
St-Martin & Sint Maarten
You'll sleep sweetly at this value-priced small hotel with studios and apartments equipped with microwave, fridge and coffee machine and set around a well…
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…
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino
St-Martin & Sint Maarten
Completely updated post-Irma, this 340-room all-inclusive airport-adjacent resort is like a village onto itself. Why leave if you can indulge in six…
St-Barthélemy
One of the swankiest options on the island, the Christopher has 42 streamlined rooms and suites with sea views, a small spa and two restaurants: the…
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…
