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Le SerenovsRosewood Le Guanahani St Barth
Both hotels are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Le Guanahani ranks significantly better than Le Sereno Hotel. Le Guanahani comes in at #2 in St. Barth's with endorsements from 13 reviews such as Oyster, Lonely Planet and Gayot.
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Grand Cul de Sac BP 19, 97133, St. Barthelemy
From $1,289/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Concierge "Located in the bay of the Grand Cul de Sac, it shoots for simplicity and understatement, as evidenced by Christian Liaigre's design."
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Which room to book: Avoid the noisier Suites Terrasses; Grandes Suites Plages Nos. 20–35 are the most private (doubles, $540–$903).
Travel + Leisure "On a small but exquisite stretch of sand on the east end of St. Bart’s, Le Sereno’s 37 oceanfront rooms are done up in a modern colonial style." Full review
DK Eyewitness "An elegant resort overlooking the calm turquoise waters of Grand Cul-de-Sac."
Star Service "On the sandy edge of a sparkling lagoon whose dependable breezes make it a top choice for wind and watersports, the aptly named Le Sereno provides a demure full-service retreat from stress." Full review
BlackBook "Christian Liagre, of Mercer fame, redesigned the old Sereno Beach Hotel two years ago and made interior magazines everywhere go bananas."
OysterLuxury
"If you ever wondered where the stars might go for R&R, look no further than the minimalist Le Sereno, a chic five-pearl boutique hotel reserved for travelers seeking all-around luxury." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "In this sunshine-splashed cove – where turtles and tropical fish populate the reef – a refined restaurant and city-smart décor enhance the breezy beach atmosphere." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"A smartly dressed five-star beach resort designed by Christian Liaigre. Many of its calm and cosseting rooms face the sea and there is a chic pool, Mediterranean fusion restaurant." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The luxury hotel is located on Grand Cul-de-Sac beach, so ocean views abound, and the updates include a re-imagined Restaurant Al Mare with a new beach extension, an expanded spa, and more."
St. Barts Travel Guide
September 9, 2021
Frommer's "Rooms are simply furnished in a white-on-white palette, with gleaming wood floors and louvered windows...the action is at the resort's main pool and the newly relaunched restaurant, Le Sereno." Full review
Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth Concierge
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Gayot The Telegraph Show All Reviews
Lieu dit Marigot, 97133, St. Barthelemy
From $676/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Concierge "St. Barths's only full-service resort is wedged on an isolated peninsula between two beaches, Marigot and Grand Cul de Sac."
Fodor's "The largest full-service resort on the island has lovely rooms and suites... and impeccable personalized service." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Situated on the quiet sports beach of Grand Cul-de-Sac, this is the only large hotel in St. Barths. It is an elegant resort with attractive Creole cottages overlooking two beautiful bays."
BlackBook "Located on a private 16-acre penninsula, this is where you and your honey go to escape reality and bathe in the lap of luxury."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Located on a private 18-acre peninsula, the upscale property is awash with posh touches (private guest room pools, a Frédéric Fekkai salon) and is considered the only full-service resort on the island."
Lonely Planet "‘Guanahani’ can only be uttered with an accompanying sigh of content and relaxation."
Star Service "Located next to the Rothschild estate and a nature reserve, this hotel is the island's largest hotel, competing with the Hotel Christopher for the title of most commercial on the island." Full review
Jetsetter "Beachfront hideaway on St. Bart’s, where Provence meets the Caribbean, with two pools, two restaurants and a spa." Full review
Gayot "Luxurious, brightly colored cottages in a coconut grove on St. Barts."
The Telegraph9.0
"St Barts’ largest resort, stylish Le Guanahani impresses with amenities and facilities galore, while still retaining a high degree of exclusivity and intimacy." Full review
