The Pierre and Vacances Village Club is a sprawling 337-room, mid-range condominium resort that caters to families and active guests with amenities that range from water aerobics classes to Jet Skiing to scheduled entertainment at an outdoor amphitheater. The huge lagoon-style pool is the main attraction, offering plenty of lounge chairs, a hot tub, and a kids' pool. Three restaurants, a private stretch of white-sand beach, and clubs for kids and teens keep guests on-site. There's also a well-stocked market, a plus for self-sufficient guests who prefer to cook their own meals in the kitchenettes on the terraces of their rooms. While there's plenty to do, the hotel's generic French-Creole style lacks authenticity, and rooms are on the small side and could use some updating. Those seeking a more intimate and stylish property might consider the Hotel Plein Soleil.

Two pools, a small man-made beach, and numerous water sports define this 207-room mid-range resort. Its peninsula location delivers double-sided ocean views and constant ocean breezes, ideal for kiteboarding and windsurfing. The rooms are basic but colorful, styled with French Creole accents and beach-inspired artwork and offering views of the gardens or sea from small terraces. There is a designated playroom, plus programs for kids, as well as nightly entertainment during peak vacation times. Those seeking a more intimate and stylish stay might enjoy the hillside Le Suite Villa or the more upscale beachfront Hotel Bakoua.

Built into a steep hillside covered in greenery, the Residence Oceane is an off-the-beaten track budget hotel with a laid-back vibe, ideal for unplugging and relaxing. With no restaurant or bar on-site and the nearest restaurants a 20-minute drive away, the hotel is designed for self-catering guests who prefer to cook simple meals in the kitchenettes on their garden- or ocean-facing outdoor terraces. The 25 rooms are simple and bright, with beach-inspired decor, and the infinity pool looks out over the Atlantic Ocean.

Set on a breezy hilltop overlooking Anse-a-l'Ane beach, Le Panoramic has 36 studios and bungalows -- renovated in 2015 -- that are ideal for self-catering couples and families who prefer to stock the refrigerators with basic necessities and enjoy simple meals on the terraces. While not located directly on the beach, the hotel shuttles guests down the hill on request. On-site amenities include free Wi-Fi and a pool.

Located in the heart of Point du Bout -- Martinique's most popular tourist hub, offering a variety of hotels and many restaurants -- Residence Village Creole caters to budget-minded travelers (mostly families). Its 23 rooms are spacious but basic apartments set in French Creole-style buildings, most with terraces overlooking the shops and restaurants of the pedestrian-friendly Village Creole.The hotel is within walking distance of beaches, casinos, shops, cafes, and restaurants all within walking distance, as well as the the ferry that shuttles to Fort du France.