Eco-conscious barefoot sanctuary
Electric carts hum along hillside paths shaded by mango trees, leading down to a relaxed stretch of surf and sun decks.
“There are wooden decks for wave-watching, a sky-reflecting oval pool and pretty rooms hidden like garden dens amid tumbles of greenery…”
What it’s good at
Notable
Interiors by François Champsaur feature tropical woods, Brazilian straw lighting, and handwoven Mexican textiles across hillside cottages.
Notable
Complimentary electric car transfers, dedicated concierge support, and oceanfront suites with furnished private wave-watching sundecks.
Notable
Seaside Dr. Hauschka treatment cabins, oceanfront morning yoga sessions, and two freshwater pools overlooking the bay.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Low-key by St. Barth standards, Hotel Manapany nevertheless offers the kind of experience that has travel writers reaching for words like ‘paradise.’
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Tucked into the residential shores of Anse des Cayes, the property offers a secluded coastal base ten minutes by car from Gustavia.
The rooms
Hillside cottages and oceanfront suites feature handwoven Mexican textiles, tropical woods, and private wooden terraces looking out over lush gardens or waves.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Two freshwater pools include a heated basin right on the beach and a quiet lap pool up the hillside.
The spa and gym
Open-air seaside cabins host Dr. Hauschka treatments, and daily morning yoga meets on the wooden deck beside the gym.
Dogs stay too.
The Rockies & Sandy Beach Restaurant
Open-air pavilion tables and beachfront setups in the sand serve fresh island seafood flavored with citrus from the orchard.
At the table
The open-air beach bar pours rum cocktails under slatted timber shutters and woven wicker chairs beside the pool.
How it began
Once a popular 1970s hideaway, the estate was rebuilt with autonomous water networks and solar power to protect its coastal ecosystem.
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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.