Colombier St. Barts, Saint Barthélemy
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
Gyp SeaBohemian hillside eyrie
Perched in the Colombier hills, colorful plantation-style bungalows overlook Flamands Bay amid banana trees, bougainvillea, and breezy verandas.
“Interiors are filled with rattan furniture, bleached wood floors, and shell-encrusted details.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Vibrant bungalows showcase canopied four-posters, Indonesian tables, shell-encrusted accents, and bright turquoise and saffron textiles.
Notable
Attentive hillside service pairs with private villa plunge pools, airport transfers, and reserved loungers at Pelican Beach.
Listed
Mahogany ceiling fans cool the evening rum bar and dedicated cigar fumoir stocking over one hundred rums.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The 21 bungalows and villas may sound like sugary cocktails (‘Pineapples,’ ‘Jungle Passion’), but on the whole they stick to tasteful variations on the earthy-meets-beachy formula.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set high in peaceful Colombier, the property is a quick drive from Gustavia harbor and the sands of Flamands Beach below.
The rooms
Bleached wood floors, rattan armchairs, and vintage furnishings fill breezy bungalows, while Master Villas feature roll-top tubs and private plunge pools.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A curved emerald pool sits among tropical palms, surrounded by timber decking and bright yellow umbrellas.
The spa
Two garden cabins host warm seashell rituals and botanical treatments in rooms lined with palm prints.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
The dining room serves fresh Caribbean seafood under white rafters, and tables on the terrace host poolside lunches.
How it began
Created by the Sibuet family, the retreat infuses French Riviera flair into the Caribbean hills with artisan furnishings collected from global travels.
Good to know
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.