Caraib'Bay Hotel

We needed a hotel for a night in this part of Guadeloupe and ended up at the Caraib'Bay. We were only sorry that we didn't book the hotel for longer. The grounds are magical, filled with verdant greenery and flowers. Rooms are set in bungalow-type accomodations; ours was two floors and could easily have fit a family of five (it had several beds). The pool area is lovely, and fabulous Grande Anse Beach is just a short walk away. In short, this is a very special little spot; we were very sorry to leave.

The accommodation was comfortable although no WiFi in the cabins. The breakfast was lovely. Our big dissappointment was that conversation with the hotel staff was shut down as soon as they realised we were English speaking and our French was poor. One server was very rude and literally tutted and walked away. It spoiled the whole visit as she continues to be rude all week. We were hoping to practise our French but we didn’t get the chance.

A real gem with an exceptional pool looking like paradise. Walking distance to the beach Grande Anse de Deshaies. Large duplex in the trees with a large airy room and a large bathroom. There is AC. Excellent service, very helpful staff. Very good breakfast. A dreamy stay

Excellent welcome from an English speaking receptionist. Lovely breakfast with a range of options and you can pay for eggs if wanted. We loved our accomodation although you need to be prepared for visits from wildlife! They allow you to stay by the pool area on check-out day and there is a shower area and toilet you can use which is ideal because of the Air France evening return flights. The pool area is starting to show some wear and tear but is still very nice and also large. Great location for visiting the beaches, Grande Anse is walkable and Perle is a short drive. Lots of fantastic restaurants in the vicinity and a small grocery shop and excellent burger van at the end of road.

With all the good reviews, I expected this to be a positive experience, but Caraib’Bay Hotel simply blew us away. Nested in a beautiful tropical garden with winding paths leading to individual cottages, just walking its grounds was a pure joy every day. Fresh, healthy breakfast set up in the common area - my boyfriend couldn’t get enough of their homemade granola with fresh yogurt, while I indulged in cheeses and jams, fruit juices and, of course, just baked croissants. Our cottage surprised with its spaciousness and thoughtful decorative elements that made it feel like you were staying in a designer’s home rather than hotel. We made good use of the fully equipped kitchenette and cooked some of our meals there to avoid dealing with restaurants and reservations. You can store enough groceries in the small fridge to last you a couple of days (there’s a mini-mart in Deshais where you can buy pretty much everything to make a quick meal). We rented a car and there’s a designated parking lot right by the hotel. The drinking water fountain was a life-saver for the duration of our trip and saved us from the need to buy water. We also appreciated the beach towels that we could borrow and exchange as needed. And a special thank you to Castel who was so sweet, patient and attentive to our needs! The Grande Anse beach is absolutely stunning and just about 7-minute walk from the hotel. We’ve tried a couple of restaurants by the beach for lunch and dinner and they were all consistently good. Our trip to Guadeloupe was very special and this lovely hotel contributed a lot to our amazing experience on this beautiful island.