Accommodation:
Hotel Barriere Le Carl Gustaf- beautiful 5-star hotel overlooking the water, we stayed in Villa Diane
Hotel Le Toiny- 14 individual villas spread over 42 acres, very private and quiet
Eden Rock- a place to see and be seen
Le Sereno- stylish and trendy but at the same time private
Cheval Blanc- wonderful, romantic sea view room for couples
Le Guanahani- family friendly, so a great choice if traveling with kids
Christopher Hotel is not on the beach but has a wonderful infinity pool
Villa Marie- 5-star luxury resort with cute colorful rooms
Where to eat:
Shellona- Greek restaurant on the beach, great for lunch
Bonito- luxury seafood, latin / french style, probably the most classy place for dinner
Petit Plage – cozy and luxurious atmosphere on the sand
Le Toiny- from pasta, fish, meat, you’ll find it all
Tamarin – a gourmet fusion of French and local food
Gyp Sea- For those who love barbecue, luxury and rustic
La Guerite- French food with a Mediterranean atmosphere
Francois Plantation – French menu with Caribbean touches at Villa Marie . pool
Black Ginger – Great Thai Food
L’Isola- Southern Italian cuisine with ingredients imported directly from Italy
Kinugawa- Japan mixed with contemporary vision
RIVYERA- Cuisine from the French Riviera
Le Ti-Caribbean bistro is famous for its prime rib, dinner with cabaret and cabaret shows
Fouquet’s- French restaurant with delicious caviar
The Hideaway- Cheap pizza place for lunch
Jojo Burger- burger business
Maya’s To-Go- salad and sandwiches
Tom’s Juice Bar- famous for its fresh juices and acai bowls
Where to party?:
Nikki Beach- Famous for table jumping on Sundays of the day, be sure to reserve a table in advance
Pearl Beach Hotel Beach Bar-Great party venue of the day, bonfire shows,
Le Ti- Restaurant turned into a nightclub with a Burning Man vibe meets Burlesque
Modjo- A combo lounge/club, doesn’t work until after 1am
Bagatelle- Originally from New York, a restaurant turned into a late-night cocktail bar
Bonito- After dinner, Bonito turns into a DJ cocktail bar, one of the hottest IT venues
CasaClub- Literally a room tucked away in a small alley where everyone comes to experience that club
Baz Bar- sushi restaurant turned nightclub, live music including jazz, soul and blues
What must you do:
Colombier Beach – accessible only by boat or on a 30-minute hike
Eden Rock Beach- great for people watching
Tony and Lorient Beach – both great for watching surfers
Gouverneur Beach- the best place for snorkeling
Shell Beach – the best place to catch the sunset, the beach is also covered with millions of seashells
Shop the shops of Gustavia- charming streets
Helicopter rental – great for seeing the beaches
Windsurfing – head to Cul de Sac Beach to try it out
Hiking and Swimming – Grand Fond . Natural Pool
Things to know:
Most beaches don’t have restaurants or bars, so make sure to bring your own snacks and water!
Must now be vaccinated and provide a negative Covid test to travel to the island
Late November to early January is the peak tourist season (airfares and hotels are most expensive at this time).
Currency- Euro
Speaks French – but almost everyone speaks English
Pack adapter – European socket with two round holes
Rent a car – Touring cars are hard to come by
