French West Indies

Travel Guide

Panoramic view of the bay of Marigot with luxury yachts and boats in the harbor, Caribbean island of Saint Martin (Sint Maarten), French West Indies header
Panoramic view of the bay of Marigot with luxury yachts and boats in the harbor, Caribbean island of Saint Martin (Sint Maarten), French West Indies header
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Love Martinique.
La Grande Anse des Salines in Martinique. Much better in the morning as it can be pretty crowded later in the day.

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Where to stay in French West Indies

Panoramic view of Pointe du Bout beach near the village of Trois-Ilets in Martinique. FWI

Pointe du Bout

If you're spending some time in Pointe du Bout, Pointe du Bout Beach and Anse Mitan are top sights worth seeing.

Pointe du Bout
Saint-Jean showing a small town or village

Saint-Jean

When in Saint-Jean, you can plan a visit to St. Jean Beach and Gustavia Harbor, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Saint-Jean
Saint Barth beach, French West Indies

Lurin

Lurin might not have many top sights, but Gustavia Harbor and St. Jean Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Lurin
St Barts is a small territory of France located in the Leeward Islands at the northeastern corner of the Caribbean Sea. 

The Gustavia Lighthouse is located on a hill at the historic Fort Gustave overlooking Gustavia harbor on the west side of the island. The island has an identity crisis and can be called St.-Barthélemy, St. Barths, or St. Barts depending on who you are talking to and how fancy they are. 

It caters to a well-heeled clientele and the marina is jam packed with fabulous Yachts.

Public

While visiting Public, you might make a stop by sights like Plage de Public and Fort Gustave.

Public
Aerial view of Fort Fleur d'epee, Bas du Fort, Le Gosier, Grande-Terre, Guadeloupe, Lesser Antilles, Caribbean.

Bas du Fort

If you're spending some time in Bas du Fort, Fort fleur d'épée and Plage de Bas-du-Fort are top sights worth seeing.

Bas du Fort
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Les Jalna

While there might not be top attractions in Les Jalna, you can explore the larger area and discover places like House of Sugar and Golf de l'Imperatrice Josephine.

Les Jalna
Hommage Hotel & Residences

Hommage Hotel & Residences

Route des Terres Basses BP 172 Nettle Bay
The price is P16,363 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
P16,363
P17,018 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Nettle Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (594 reviews)
Wonderful stay, friendly staff and convenient location! Food was great too, would definitely come back.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Hommage Hotel & Residences
Esmeralda Resort

Esmeralda Resort

4 out of 5
B.P. 5141, Baie Orientale Orient Bay
The price is P25,999 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
P25,999
P27,039 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Orient Bay. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (494 reviews)
Service was perfect. People are very nice. Most likely we will come back next year.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Esmeralda Resort
Grand Case Beach Club

Grand Case Beach Club

4 out of 5
21 Rue de Petite Plage Grand Case
The price is P26,024 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
P26,024
P29,928 total
Mar 6 - Mar 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Grand Case. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
fabulous beach, great snorkelling, amazing view

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

Grand Case Beach Club
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences le Salako

Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences le Salako

3 out of 5
10 rue Pointe de la Verdure Le Gosier
Book a stay at this beach residence in Le Gosier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (528 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff and good breakfast. Wifi didn’t work in the room or anywhere else in the hotel!

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences le Salako
Anse Marcel

Anse Marcel

26 Rue de Lonvilliers Anse Marcel
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Anse Marcel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Orient Bay Beach and Grand Case Beach ...
7/10 Good! (19 reviews)
We have enjoyed our time at Anse Marcel Cove Suites. Seems like the everything was brand new and stylishly decorated with full kitchen but no bathtub. There is no pool onsite but the beach is steps away. You have access to the restaurants and beach bar of the five star Anse Marcel hotel where we ...

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Anse Marcel
Village St Anne Pierre & Vacances

Village St Anne Pierre & Vacances

3 out of 5
Seo La Pointe de Helleux Sainte-Anne
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Sainte-Anne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (585 reviews)
Everything was great : - the room, the restaurants, the réception, the pool, the excursion services, the activities offered and the employees were very polite and professional

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

Village St Anne Pierre & Vacances
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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