St. Barths Luxury Hotels

Discover St. Barths!

An exclusive island in the Frech West Indies, St. Barths has a population of under 10,000 and an area of just 21 square kilometers, making it a destination with the cache for travelers looking for something off the beaten path.   Gustavia, the island’s capital, is also its main harbor.  The only Caribbean island to have been a Swedish colony, St. Barth’s offers pristine beaches and azure waters for travelers looking for a respite from the cares of the world.  As a nod to its heritage, St. Barth’s coat of arms still features the three crowns from the Swedish national arms. The island’s language, cuisine and culture are distinctly French.

The island’s main town, Gustavia, was named for King Gustav III of Sweden, and reflects the island’s Swedish period.  The oldest remaining settlement is the village of Lorient, although every cemetery on the island has Swedish grave markers. St. Barths’ population is spread among a number of settlements called quartiers.  The residents are known for their gracious hospitality, and St. Barths has long been an exclusive retreat for the jet set.

When you visit this stunning locale, you will find an array of some 25 luxury hotels, most with fifteen rooms or fewer.  Enjoy exclusive accommodations with gourmet dining in chic bistros, visit exclusive retail designers, or relax on endless stretches of quiet, white-sand beaches.  If you seek peaceful seclusion, try Saline, a pristine beach on the southern side of the island.  Or, on the western edge of the island you may prefer Colombier Beach, reachable only by boat or hiking. St. Jean, Flamands and Grand-Cul-de-Sac beaches are also popular and feature hotels and other establishments.  Families with children will enjoy Shell Beach, popular because it has little surf.

Isn’t it time you discovered this tropical island paradise for yourself?  Call your Luxury Hotel Experts consultant today to begin your adventure!

St. Barths Destinations Facts

CURRENCY:

The local currency is Euros but U.S. dollars, traveler's checks and major credit cards are widely accepted.

CLIMATE:

A day without sun is a rarity in St. Barths! With an average of 3,000 hours of sun per year, there is hardly room for a cloudy day. The least sunny months are May, September, October, November, and December, which average less than four days with less then four hours of sunshine. But there are exceptions, and the unlucky tourists who came to St. Barths in February 1976 or December 1998 were subject to six and 15 cloudy days respectively.

MONTHLY AVERAGE TEMPERATURES:

In St. Barths, temperatures vary very little, from 20°C/68°F to 33°C/91,4°F. During the coolest time of the year, the temperature might go down to 19°C/66,2°F at night, while the record cold stands at 18°5C/65,3°F. Average temperatures are 21°C/69,8°F in the winter, and 25°5°C/77,9°F in the summer. The highest temperatures hover around 30°C/86°F in February and 33°C/91,4°F in the hottest months, with record highs reaching 35°C/95°F.

ELECTRICITY:

Voltage is 220 AC, 60 cycles

TIME ZONE:

There is one hour difference between St. Barths and the East Coast of the USA when Standard Time is in effect in the USA and Canada. Thus, when it is seven o'clock in St. Barths, it is only six o'clock in New York or Toronto. The island tells time the French way: 1 p.m., for example, is 13 hours, and midnight is 24 hours. During daylight savings time, there is no difference in time between St. Barths and the east coast of the USA.

LANGUAGE:

French is the official language, but the flavor spoken by local folk is a curious Norman dialect. Much of the populace speaks English.

HEALTH:

Gustavia has a small hospital (Tel: 27.60.35), eight resident doctors, dentists, one gynecologist, and specialists in ophthalmology, dermatology, etc. A medical laboratories including an X-ray lab is located in Gustavia. There are pharmacies at La Savane Commercial Center (Tel: 05 90 27 66 61), in St. Jean near La Villa Creole (05 90 29 02 12) and in Gustavia (Tel: 05 90 27 61 82). It is also possible to buy short term medical evacuation insurance from Medicall and have yourself whisked, by air, to the hospital of your choice.

MOBILE PHONES:

If you want to bring your favorite cellular phone along and use it in St.Barths there are some steps you must take after your arrival. If you have a GSM system phone, you may go to France Telecom's office in St. Jean, or to the electronics shop at the gas station near the airport and have the internal chip replaced. The chip costs about 295FF, and is quickly installed. After a delay of about 24 hours, the new chip will provide you with a local number, and will give you 150FF worth of outgoing phone calls. If you use that up, you can buy a card that will give you additional time. There is no charge for incoming calls. Save your old chip for re-installation when you return. If you have a digital phone, you can dial "0", and, if you are lucky, after several attempts, someone will answer and offer service from St.Maarten antennas in return for a VISA card number. This service only works in those parts of St.Barths that can see St.Maarten, and is therefore limited.

SHOPPING HOUR:

St. Barths has a variety of stores.  It is a French and Italian fashion paradise. The selection is great, and the prices are duty free. You will find most of the world's most famous designers represented in local shops, and many of the leading French and European lines, which may or may not have made it yet to America. The most famous names in perfume, jewelry, and watches are represented in the various shops of the island, and local jewelry designers satisfy the tastes of those in search of the unique.

Most Stores in St. Barths open from 9 A.M. to 7 P.M.

 

VISA REQUIREMENTS:

Visa and passport requirements frequently change. We do our best to keep this information as current as possible; however, we recommend  that all visitors check with their embassy or consulate before their departure.

If you are a US citizen, you can stay in St. Barths without a visa for up to 90 days.

 

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Summer Packages 2010

Enjoy the Eden Rock summer exclusives starting at 395 €

Hotel:
The Eden Rock

Rate Includes:

Travel Window: 01-June-2010 / 14-Nov-2010
Booking Window: 01-June-2010 / 14-Nov-2010

Terms and Conditions: * Prices based on double occupancy- please ask our reservations team for extra guests in our beach houses ** Extra night including one meal for two *** Exclusive of drinks

Partners in Paradise

Partners in Paradise promotion is in conjunction with the CuisinArt Resort, Carlisle Bay, and La Samanna.  Gracing one of St. Barth's most beautiful beaches, the intimate Hotel St. Barth Isle de France combines the charm of the West Indies wit the sophisticated style of the South of France.  This luxury oceanfront property houses 37 rooms, bungalows, and suites.  Every room is individually decorated - vintage French fabrics and sheer linens in pale natural tones complement the indigenous colors of St. Barth.  Package includes 3 nights in a Garden Bungalow, airport transfers by hotel chauffeur, continental breakfast daily, one dinner for two (beverages not included), complimentary fitness center at the Molton Brown Spa.  $983.55

Hotel:
Hotel St. Barth Isle de France

Rate Includes:

Package includes 3 nights in a Garden Bungalow, airport transfers by hotel chauffeur, continental breakfast daily, one dinner for two (beverages not included), complimentary fitness center at the Molton Brown Spa.

 

 

Travel Window: 09-June-2010 / 17-Dec-2010
Booking Window: 09-June-2010 / 17-Dec-2010

Terms and Conditions: Package cannot be combined with another promotion and is subject to hotel availability. 60 euros penalty if cancelled more than 30 days prior to arrival (60 days for arrival between 1 December 2010 and 31 March 2011.