The Best Resorts in St Barts for Every Traveler

Enjoying a relaxing retreat at a St Barts resort lets you enjoy the Caribbean in style
Enjoying a relaxing retreat at a St Barts resort lets you enjoy the Caribbean in style | Courtesy of Le Sereno - Grand Cul De Sac / Expedia.com
Claire Dodd

This French-speaking playground for the super-rich boasts designer boutiques, superyachts, and Michelin-starred chefs galore. However, to focus on just that would be doing this island, in the Lesser Antilles, a disservice. There are also shallow reefs, volcanic slopes and verdant Colombier bays to explore. See the Caribbean in style by basing yourself at one of these resorts in St Barts.

Le Sereno - Grand Cul De Sac

Resort, Spa Hotel, Hotel, Luxury

A spacious and open living room at Le Sereno with a terrace that overlooks the ocean
Courtesy of Le Sereno - Grand Cul De Sac / Expedia.com

A reef out to sea means the Grand Cul De Sac resembles a giant swimming pool when the light hits right, and the shallow waters glow bright blue. Located right on St Barts’ longest beach, Le Sereno is well-known in luxury circles, due in part to its sister hotel in Lake Como. The lagoon, brimming with tropical fish and coral, sits right in front of this hotel, designed by late French interior designer Christian Liaigre. Each of Le Sereno’s rooms aims to make you feel calm – white interiors are interrupted by carefully placed jolts of colour. Expect pre-loaded iPods in rooms, chocolates on your pillow, villas with butler service, an indoor/outdoor spa, and fine dining. Divine.

Hotel le Toiny - Anse de Toiny

Resort, Spa Hotel, Hotel, Luxury

A white and bright bedroom at Hotel le Toiny with a double bed and a terrace
Courtesy of Hotel le Toiny - Anse de Toiny / Expedia.com

The comfort of a hotel, combined with the privacy of a villa; if you want resort convenience but don’t want to have to make small-talk with Pat and Alice next door every time you leave your room, Toiny’s suites offer the perks of both. Each of the 22 villa suites on the hillside above Anse de Toiny have a pool, terrace, kitchen or kitchenette, and access to the Beach Club. Reached via private shuttle, it features a bar, boutique and beachfront swimming pool shaded by sea grape trees, although it should be noted the club is also open to non-guests. There’s full restaurant service for lunch and dinner, with European-inspired cuisine by chef Jarad McCarroll.

Christopher St Barth - Pointe Milou

Resort, Luxury

A stylish and bright bedroom at Christopher St. Barth with a double bed
Courtesy of Christopher St. Barth - Pointe Milou / Expedia.com

The people. The poolside. The chic interiors. The ambience at the Christopher – it’s so darn cool. Just a 15-minute drive from the airport, on the north side of the island, this resort pulls off that effortless chic vibe that’s so hard to do. Pops of orange from the beach towels, curtains, chair cushions, and bed throws shine through the boxy balconies, dark stone, palms, and grasses that lead down to the lagoon-shaped pool and ocean. There’s no beach, but the resort still feels connected to the sea. Book into the Sisley Spa, for its ocean-facing treatment rooms, with outdoor showers. Opt for a Deluxe Terrace room, run the taps in your freestanding granite bathtub, and take in your uninterrupted sea view.

Hotel Villa Marie Saint Barth - Colombier

Boutique Hotel, Spa Hotel

A white bedroom with a wooden floor, a red bed and multi-coloured furniture at Hotel Villa Marie Saint Barth - Colombier
Courtesy of Hotel Villa Marie Saint Barth / Expedia.com

The seasoned traveler knows the best beaches can only be reached by boat or foot. That’s certainly apt for Colombier, a moon-shaped bay surrounded only by green hills; it’s an excellent sunset spot. Have the sand to yourself by taking a 20-minute hike down from this hotel located not on the beach, but high in the hills. Car hire is a must if you want to venture from the quirky chic of this boutique resort, where bright clapboard rooms with open-rafter ceilings feature hanging chairs, shell-lined mirrors, and shades of acid-pink to blazing-orange. The hotel’s restaurant has a strong reputation across the island – start the day right with the rum-infused French toast.

Cheval Blanc Saint Barth - Anse des Flamands

Luxury, Hotel, Resort, Spa Hotel

A white living room at Cheval Blanc, with open doors leading to a terrace with an ocean view
© Cheval Blanc / LVMH

The island’s largest hotel, owned by luxury goods conglomerate LVMH, has those special touches that make the simple decor, tasteful dark-tiled pool, discreet but attentive staff, feel more than the substantial sum of its parts. Maybe it’s the bespoke scent that’s detectable throughout the hotel. Perhaps it’s the subtle splashes of a signature pink on glassware, towels, cushions; it’s all incredibly well thought through. Rooms are varied, with some right on the sand, others on the hills overlooking the beach. A beach bag and flip flops, tablet and fresh flowers provided in each room also adds a special touch. The spa, which uses Guerlain products, includes a garden pavilion.

Hotel Manapany - Anse des Cayes Bay

Resort, Spa Hotel, Hotel, Luxury

A living room at Hotel Manapany - Anse des Cayes Bay with open doors leading to sun loungers on the beach
Courtesy of Hotel Manapany / Expedia.com

This hip 1970s hot spot just five-minutes from the airport, has been reimagined by French hotelier Anne Jousse as an eco-resort, right on the beach. Think solar panels, chemical-free water in the pools, handmade-only furnishings and only electric cars allowed on the property. In fact, a fleet of e-cars is available to rent, with each room having its own parking space and recharge station. The rooms themselves – some fronting the beach, others on the hill with expansive sea-view decks – embrace traditional Caribbean architecture, with a modern twist, imagined in shades of pepper red, turmeric yellow, and ultramarine blue. Lift the shutters above the roll-top bath and let the ocean breeze sweep through. Take part in free yoga and Pilates on the sunny deck.

Pearl Beach Hotel - St Jean

Boutique Hotel

A white bedroom at Pearl Beach with open doors leading to the ocean
Courtesy of Pearl Beach Hotel / Expedia.com

Watch the planes make their infamous landing on the short runway at nearby Gustaf III Airport, located near Pearl Beach. The small jets often make a low descent over the water but are more of a spectacle than a nuisance. With a beach-side restaurant and regular live music, Pearl can be a lively spot, but the 14 rooms – some on the beach, others in garden settings – offer a peaceful retreat. The decor in some rooms is a little more on the traditional side, with dark wood and tile touches. Others are more breezy, in pine and hues of blue. If you need more space, the two-story, three-bed villa is a roomier option.

Le Guanahani

Resort, Luxury

A white bedroom at Le Guanahani with a colourful bed and wooden flooring
Courtesy of Le Guanahani / Expedia.com

Kayak the gentle waves of the lagoon under moonlight at this eco-focused resort located on its own peninsula. When you’re somewhere this beautiful, to protect as well as enjoy it becomes a duty. Le Guanahani sits within the reserves of Grand Cul-de-Sac, and doesn’t just pay lip-service to being environmentally friendly. The property has worked with internationally recognised biologist Dr Deborah Brosnan, to develop a plan for preserving the land and sea around the hotel. This includes using desalinated seawater and ecological detergents. The water is then reused to irrigate the bougainvillea, hibiscus and palm-filled gardens. If water sports aren’t your thing, choose from three restaurants, two pools, two beaches, tennis courts – or head to the spa.

Le Village St Barth Hotel - St Jean

Resort

A terrace at Le Village St Barth Hotel - St Jean with views of green hills and the ocean
© Le Village Saint Barth

Get your camera ready and take the narrow back road to La Baie de St Jean, the island’s largest bay. If you get tired of spotting the tropical fish under the lagoon, people watch instead on the streets of St Jean with its boutiques, restaurants, and bars. You won’t need a car to be among the action if you stay at Le Village, which, having welcomed guests since 1969, is something of a local landmark. Still run by the same family, many of the guests themselves have been returning for 20 years or more. Rooms are a mix of ‘old St Barts’ and modern. Pick a traditional room for old-school charm; these small timber cottages use natural cross ventilation, have terra cotta floors and are furnished with West Indian Mahogany wood. Of these, La Case at the highest point of the hotel has the best views and a patio hot tub, surrounded by white picket fences.

landscape with balloons floating in the air

KEEN TO EXPLORE THE WORLD?

Connect with like-minded people on our premium trips curated by local insiders and with care for the world

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.

Winter Sale Offers on Our Trips

Incredible Savings

X
Edit article