Cliffside bungalow resort
Three generations of the Vial-Collet family have shaped this cliffside enclave into Guadeloupe's quietest vantage point.
What it’s good at
Notable
Guadeloupe's first five-star property pairs private cliffside plunge pools with Sisley spa treatments.
Listed
Traditional Ti Kaz cottages beside Sainte-Anne serve grilled Caribbean lobster and rhums arrangés.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
It’s set on a rocky cliffside just above a sheltered private beach, which makes for the best of both worlds: panoramic, elevated views as well as immediate access to the sea a few steps below.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The fishing village of Sainte-Anne sits just down the coast, and Caravelle Beach is a short walk away.
The rooms
Bungalows feature wide sun decks and Italian showers, while select Ti Kaz cottages add private plunge pools.
The pool and sauna
Bring a swimsuit.
The main pool stretches to the cliff edge, and a cedar sauna and hammam sit steps away.
The spa
The spa has three treatment cabins, with one for couples. A quiet relaxation lounge looks out across Sainte-Anne Bay.
Restaurant
Le Grand Bleu
Breakfast and Creole dinners are served on the covered terrace beside the pool, looking straight out over the ocean.
At the table
Toubana La Plage serves grilled seafood beside the cove, and Le Bar de la Mer pours cocktails on the terrace.
How it began
Robert Vial-Collet bought this rocky bluff in the 1970s, ignoring family warnings that the land was useless for sugarcane.
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How we rate hotels.
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.