2 Best Hotels in St. Barthélemy

Name: Le Village St. Barth Hotel
Address: Colline de St-Jean, St-Jean, n/a St. Barthélemy, 97133, St. Barthélemy
Telephone: 0590-27–61–39
Price range: $$

There's no denying that hotel rooms and villas on St. Barth carry high prices. You're paying primarily for the privilege of staying on the island, and even at $800 a night the bedrooms tend to be small. Still, if you're flexible—in terms of timing and in your choice of lodgings—you can enjoy a holiday in St. Barth and still afford to send the kids to college.

The most expensive season falls during the holidays (mid-December to early January), when hotels are booked far in advance, may require a 10- or 14-day stay, and can be double the high-season rates. A 5% government tourism tax on room prices (excluding breakfast) is in effect; be sure to ask if it is included in your room rate or added on.

When it comes to booking a hotel on St. Barth, the reservation manager can be your best ally. Rooms within a property can vary greatly. It's well worth the price of a phone call or the time invested in emails to make a personal connection, which can lead to a room that meets your needs or preferences. Details of accessibility, views, recent redecorating, meal options, and special package rates are topics open for discussion. Quoted hotel rates are per room, not per person, and include service charges and often airport transfers. Bargain rates found on Internet booking sites can sometimes yield unpleasant surprises in terms of the actual room you get. Consider contacting the hotel and mentioning the rate you found. Often they will match it, and you'll end up with a better room.

Le Village St. Barth Hotel

$$ | Colline de St-Jean, St-Jean, 97133, St. Barthélemy Fodor's Choice

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.

Hôtel Baie des Anges

$$ | Baie de Flamands, Anse des Flamands, St. Barthélemy

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

St. Barthélemy

St. Barthélemy

Follow Us

Thank you for your interest!