7 Best Hotels in St. Barthélemy

The only hotel on the island with panoramic views of the port of Gustavia, this sophisticated hillside retreat epitomizes luxury and French charm. The rooms, suites, and bungalows are each designed with Caribbean-inspired decor, rich wood accents, and tropical colors, with some accommodations boasting private terraces and outdoor showers. Dining options include the chic Beefbar (which features a meat-forward menu) and Shellona (a private beach restaurant on the shore of Shell Beach with fish-focused offerings). Spa Diane Barrière offers tailored treatments and a Zen-inspired ambience. Guests can also enjoy wellness activities like yoga classes and aqua biking, as well as explore the island with electric bikes.

The privacy, serenity, and personalized service at this effortlessly chic, secluded hotel will leave you wishing to stay forever. Despite its peaceful ambiance, the hotel offers a vibrant social scene with cozy lounge areas and an outdoor bar perfect for gathering. The spacious rooms feel like a home away from home, featuring large bathrooms with soaking tubs, fully equipped kitchenettes, and high-tech amenities such as flat-screen TVs, stereos, and espresso machines. Each suite also has an outdoor shower, a patio hammock, and a heated private pool. The hotel's signature restaurant, La Table, is perfect for dinner thanks to a big selection of tapas. For lunch, a scenic walking trail or Jeep ride leads to a private beach club, complete with a casual seaside restaurant and sun loungers under the palms.

Perched on a crescent bay, this beachfront hotel exudes Parisian chic with Caribbean flair. There are 44 rooms and suites; 16 of them connect and are ideal for families. Here, it's easy to have it your way, especially with the concierge that customizes your stay. Even before you arrive, you can get assistance to help find the best flights to St. Barth. If you want privacy, go all out with a luxurious villa, such as Villa Aqua and Villa Blue, which have six bedrooms, full kitchens, and 55-foot swimming pools. Villa perks include an arrival and departure chauffeur, 24-hour access to fitness center Le Fitness, plus dedicated beach lounge chairs. Le Barthélemy is the only Caribbean hotel with the La Mer luxury brand at their spa, Le Spa, which has vitality pools, a sauna, a hammam, and a gym where you can take yoga classes. Personal training is also available. On-site dining is a treat: Abyss is a must-try fine-dining destination. For more ambiance, head up to Rooftop, a cool bar and lounge with creative craft cocktails, Asian-inspired bites with a focus on wok-cooked dishes, and views of the sea.

For over two generations, the Charneau family has offered friendly hotel service, villa advantages, and reasonable rates, making guests feel like a part of the family. Handsome, spacious, and comfortable, with a cheery modern flair, the updated airy stone-and-redwood cottages have high ceilings, nice furniture, newly renovated baths, and lovely terraces with hammocks or lounge chairs; one has a Jacuzzi, and a couple feature indoor-outdoor rain showers. There's a wide variety of layouts, prices, and sizes; some units have living areas with pull-out beds, and one has a Murphy bed. Standard rooms have refrigerators and espresso machines, but the rest have full modern kitchens, open to private terraces that feel like outdoor living rooms. In addition, there are three lovely villas. Art lovers should check out Villa Catherine. See if rooms perched on the edge of the hillside are available. The location is great; you can walk to the beach and town, though you may be equally happy lounging around the stylish little waterfall pool. A lovely mahogany massage room, where you can enjoy a variety of spa treatments, and a well-equipped gym with a panoramic view are here, as is a small conference room.

Airy bungalows with views of the Bay of Flanders paint a picture of understated luxury at this boutique hotel in Colombier. The 22 bungalows and villas, decorated in tropical, colonial styles, feature gorgeous sea views. Enjoy a bite next to the pool or at the indoor lounge—both menus feature fresh seafood, mouthwatering pizzas, and a great selection of wine. Guests can also take a free shuttle to the lively Gyp Sea Beach Club, located in St-Jean. Although this stay isn't beachside, it's a 10-minute walk from the top of the Colombier Beach trail, which can take you right down to the quiet, secluded shores.

Everyone is treated like family at this charming boutique hotel located on the shores of Anse des Flamands, complete with 10 spacious units (two of which are modern two-bedroom oceanfront suites). This intimate hotel has a breezy, beachy style that highlights the natural beauty of the island. Spacious modern baths with rainfall showers, kitchenettes, private terraces, American-style outlets, and sofa beds are nice extras. Guests can enjoy easy access to the sandy, turquoise beach right outside their doors, along with a lovely pool area for lounging. The food at La Langouste, the hotel's restaurant, is tasty and reasonably priced. The lovely manager, Annie, whose family came to St. Barth centuries ago, keeps everything in top shape

This chic but casual boutique property on busy St-Jean beach is fun for social types; the nonstop house party may well spill onto the terraces and last into the wee hours. The entryway gallery usually features exhibitions that change each fortnight. A path winds past suites set in a garden to the hopping, open-air restaurant—a must-visit while you're here. Stylish white rooms have high ceilings, some have four-poster beds, nicely updated baths, TVs, and patios. Oceanfront suites are the most expensive. Rooms are done in St. Barth white and taupe. Various packages provide perks such as VIP transfer assistance from St. Maarten and car rentals. Continental breakfast is included.