Caraib'Bay Hotel

Location: Proximity to Grande Anse Beach and Deshaies village , with access to nearby beaches, botanical gardens, and attractions.

This is a beautifully authentic and tranquil hotel set in the most amazing gardens. You feel a million miles from the real world and are able to relax completely should you decide to stay within the confines of the hotel. If you are 'beach people', la Plage Grande Anse is precisely 11 minutes walk away and it is a beach from your imagination of what a tropical paradise should look like. Whilst the hotel can provide some tapas, within 5 minutes walk towards the beach is an excellent pizza van and also a van that sells wraps and bokits amongst other options should you need it. There is also the Papillon restaurant within walking distance if you're looking for something a little more classy. To venture further afield you will need a hire car which I would fully recommend as the local town of Deshaies is an absolute must for it's stunning location and excellent bars and restaurants. It's a 5 minute drive, parking is cheap (free after 7pm) and you can pick up bread from the amazing boulangerie and other supplies from the small supermarket opposite the library if you prefer to prepare your own lunch or dinner back at the hotel where there is a small cooker, microwave and equipment perfectly fit for purpose. Our duplex room was on two levels with the bed and lounge area upstairs and a small kitchen and bathroom downstairs. The air conditioning worked perfectly well and there is a ceiling fan if you need an extra boost. The bed was very comfortable and was made up every day except Sundays. The bathroom was clean and perfectly suitable for our needs and the whole duplex is tastefully decorated with art and murals by a local artist. Out front is a patio area where you can chill whilst enjoying the feeling of being in a rain forest. The biggest plus point of this hotel is the staff. The owners Catherine and Christophe make sure to speak to every guest and make you feel welcome but Sandrine and Coline added the fairy dust that made our stay here so special. They are so friendly, helpful and attentive to your needs, advising on things to see and do, making recommendations for where to eat and even making the reservations for us; we genuinely looked forward to seeing them each day. We were English in what is obviously a very French environment and had very limited French vocabulary (although we tried!) but still we felt part of the CBH family. It is truly an exceptional place that you will never forget once you have stayed.