With around 300 rooms and 47 acres of a beach-lined peninsula to itself, this mid-range, all-inclusive resort tries to ensure that guests never have any reason to leave, filling their hours with multiple food options, more non-beach activities than one person could accomplish in a 10-day vacation, and, thanks to the kids' club, no excuse to use the kids as an excuse for not having fun. All this comes with a price, of course, including the fact that the large crowds at the beach and hotel mean less privacy all around. Rooms are small, and show some small signs of age. Those seeking more quiet and fewer kids might prefer the nearby Toubana Hotel, while those who prefer being closer to Saint-Francois might prefer the more affordable but also mid-range Le Manganao Hotel, which has an all-inclusive option.
With around 300 rooms and 47 acres of a beach-lined peninsula to itself, this mid-range, all-inclusive resort tries to ensure that guests never have any reason to leave, filling their hours with multiple food options, more non-beach activities than one person could accomplish in a 10-day vacation, and, thanks to the kids' club, no excuse to use the kids as an excuse for not having fun. All this comes with a price, of course, including the fact that the large crowds at the beach and hotel mean less privacy all around. Rooms are small, and show some small signs of age. Those seeking more quiet and fewer kids might prefer the nearby Toubana Hotel, while those who prefer being closer to Saint-Francois might prefer the more affordable but also mid-range Le Manganao Hotel, which has an all-inclusive option.
Like a Europop version of a Disney hotel, this 514-room, 35-acre, mid-range property with sun-baked plazas and grassy rolling hills is a sprawling complex of pools, beaches, faux-plantation guest-room buildings, and three restaurant options. Kids take precedence, and there's an active kids' club with supervised activities as well as a separate club for teens. Quiet it is not, though the sunlit, citrus-accented rooms come with outdoor kitchenettes give families the option to self-cater (meal plans are also available). It's also worth considering kid-friendly Le Manganao Hotel & Residences, which has a full all-inclusive option but lacks the teens' club here.
Like a Europop version of a Disney hotel, this 514-room, 35-acre, mid-range property with sun-baked plazas and grassy rolling hills is a sprawling complex of pools, beaches, faux-plantation guest-room buildings, and three restaurant options. Kids take precedence, and there's an active kids' club with supervised activities as well as a separate club for teens. Quiet it is not, though the sunlit, citrus-accented rooms come with outdoor kitchenettes give families the option to self-cater (meal plans are also available). It's also worth considering kid-friendly Le Manganao Hotel & Residences, which has a full all-inclusive option but lacks the teens' club here.
On an island beset with small, mid-range properties, Club Med Buccaneer's Creek stands out for its size alone. The large, three-pearl all-inclusive offers a wide-range of amenities including one of Martinique’s longest hotel beaches, a beautiful, oceanfront infinity pool, and two open-air restaurants with excellent food. Rooms have mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies with (optional) ocean views, but the style is dated, decor is spartan, and we spotted wear like stained furniture. Additionally, some of the bars and restaurants could use an update as well. With 292 rooms, the property can feel crowded at times -- for a more intimate alternative, Hotel La Pagerie is almost half the price, although it lacks a beach.
On an island beset with small, mid-range properties, Club Med Buccaneer's Creek stands out for its size alone. The large, three-pearl all-inclusive offers a wide-range of amenities including one of Martinique’s longest hotel beaches, a beautiful, oceanfront infinity pool, and two open-air restaurants with excellent food. Rooms have mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies with (optional) ocean views, but the style is dated, decor is spartan, and we spotted wear like stained furniture. Additionally, some of the bars and restaurants could use an update as well. With 292 rooms, the property can feel crowded at times -- for a more intimate alternative, Hotel La Pagerie is almost half the price, although it lacks a beach.
The modern, 211-room, mid-range La Creole Beach straddles the line between business hotel and family-friendly vacation hotel, though plenty of locals have started coming for its beachside nouveau-Creole seafood restaurant as well. It's a sprawling, 10-acre property centrally located in Gosier, within an hour of most of Guadeloupe's tourist destinations. Clean, basic rooms are a bit disappointing for the price (and not up to advertised four-star standards), and most have French balconies with nowhere to sit. The pool and man-made beach are the main draws here, as are the large conference rooms. Most will prefer it to the nearby (more affordable) Hotel Fleur d'Epée, but those who want an all-inclusive experience should consider Club Med La Caravelle near Sainte-Anne. The hotel's pricier sister property, La Toubana, is more upscale and better suited for couples.
The modern, 211-room, mid-range La Creole Beach straddles the line between business hotel and family-friendly vacation hotel, though plenty of locals have started coming for its beachside nouveau-Creole seafood restaurant as well. It's a sprawling, 10-acre property centrally located in Gosier, within an hour of most of Guadeloupe's tourist destinations. Clean, basic rooms are a bit disappointing for the price (and not up to advertised four-star standards), and most have French balconies with nowhere to sit. The pool and man-made beach are the main draws here, as are the large conference rooms. Most will prefer it to the nearby (more affordable) Hotel Fleur d'Epée, but those who want an all-inclusive experience should consider Club Med La Caravelle near Sainte-Anne. The hotel's pricier sister property, La Toubana, is more upscale and better suited for couples.
Hotel-Residence Canella Beach is a past-its-prime, three-pearl hotel located on a beach a short drive from the town center of Gosier. The hotel’s 143 rooms offer terraces, sitting areas, and kitchenettes, but housekeeping and maintenance are sometimes not up to standard. Renovated rooms are inviting, but the un-renovated rooms are dull and old-fashioned. The private beach is decent, while the pool and restaurant are run-of-the-mill. A free buffet breakfast is included in the room rate, and the hotel’s central location is ideal for exploring the island. For cleaner rooms and a better restaurant, it could be worth paying more to stay at La Creole Beach Hotel, another centrally located mid-range property.
Hotel-Residence Canella Beach is a past-its-prime, three-pearl hotel located on a beach a short drive from the town center of Gosier. The hotel’s 143 rooms offer terraces, sitting areas, and kitchenettes, but housekeeping and maintenance are sometimes not up to standard. Renovated rooms are inviting, but the un-renovated rooms are dull and old-fashioned. The private beach is decent, while the pool and restaurant are run-of-the-mill. A free buffet breakfast is included in the room rate, and the hotel’s central location is ideal for exploring the island. For cleaner rooms and a better restaurant, it could be worth paying more to stay at La Creole Beach Hotel, another centrally located mid-range property.
Hotel Residence Golf Village is a three-pearl hotel located outside the town of St. Francois on Grande-Terre. The hotel’s 56 guest rooms, which include studios and villas, are reasonably priced and practical, and most include kitchenettes; however, their dated decor (think flower-patterned bedspreads, sea-foam colored wicker, and white-tile floors) needs some serious updating. The pool is great and rates include a breakfast buffet, but the overall ambience is ho-hum. It’s a convenient base for a golf vacation, with the Golf International de St. Francois a short walk away. Free shuttle service to the beach and downtown St. Francois is available throughout the day -- both are at least a 15-minute walk from the hotel. Travelers may also want to consider Bwa Chik Hotel & Golf for more modern rooms and a significant upgrade in style for a slightly higher rate.
Hotel Residence Golf Village is a three-pearl hotel located outside the town of St. Francois on Grande-Terre. The hotel’s 56 guest rooms, which include studios and villas, are reasonably priced and practical, and most include kitchenettes; however, their dated decor (think flower-patterned bedspreads, sea-foam colored wicker, and white-tile floors) needs some serious updating. The pool is great and rates include a breakfast buffet, but the overall ambience is ho-hum. It’s a convenient base for a golf vacation, with the Golf International de St. Francois a short walk away. Free shuttle service to the beach and downtown St. Francois is available throughout the day -- both are at least a 15-minute walk from the hotel. Travelers may also want to consider Bwa Chik Hotel & Golf for more modern rooms and a significant upgrade in style for a slightly higher rate.
Bwa Chik Hotel & Golf is a three-pearl hotel located in the resort town of St. Francois on Grande-Terre. The hotel’s 54 guest rooms are bright and understated, and some are duplexes with separate living areas, sofa beds, and indoor and outdoor kitchenettes. The pool and continental breakfast are modest, but the hotel’s stylish decor incorporating recycled wood provides an eye-catching look. There’s no restaurant or beach on-site, but its prime location in St. Francois puts the beaches and dining within easy walking distance. Travelers seeking a hotel right on the beach might want to check out La Cocoteraie nearby.
Bwa Chik Hotel & Golf is a three-pearl hotel located in the resort town of St. Francois on Grande-Terre. The hotel’s 54 guest rooms are bright and understated, and some are duplexes with separate living areas, sofa beds, and indoor and outdoor kitchenettes. The pool and continental breakfast are modest, but the hotel’s stylish decor incorporating recycled wood provides an eye-catching look. There’s no restaurant or beach on-site, but its prime location in St. Francois puts the beaches and dining within easy walking distance. Travelers seeking a hotel right on the beach might want to check out La Cocoteraie nearby.