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, Plage de Bas-du-Fort and Fort fleur d'épée 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 CA $398 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
CA $398
CA $414 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Nettle Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (628 reviews)
Nice property but the rooms with a garden view are not quiet at all. You can hear cars from the road nearby and we could hear our noisy neighbours as if they were actually in our room sometimes. Except from these inconveniences, our stay was really great, the hotel is really well located and offers ...

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Hommage Hotel & Residences
Esmeralda Resort

Esmeralda Resort

4 out of 5
B.P. 5141, Baie Orientale Orient Bay
The price is CA $651 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
CA $651
CA $677 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
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! (503 reviews)
Great place

Reviewed on Mar 1, 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 CA $513 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
CA $513
CA $596 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
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! (1,002 reviews)
YES HAD A PRETTY AND CLEAR VIEW OF THE BEACH

Reviewed on Mar 2, 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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (555 reviews)
Excellent room. Good restaurants

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences le Salako
Anse Marcel Cove Suites St. Martin

Anse Marcel Cove Suites St. Martin

26 Rue de Lonvilliers Anse Marcel
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Anse Marcel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Grand Case Beach and Anse Marcel ...
7.6/10 Good! (25 reviews)
The stay was superb. The room was clean, the appliances were in excellent shape. The patio with an obstructed view of the water was a nice surprise.

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

Anse Marcel Cove Suites St. Martin
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. ...
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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