Martinique not only offers those legendary white stretches of powdery sands and azure waters but the opportunity to experience its unique blend of French and West Indian influence as an overseas region of France in the Lesser Antilles. It’s kind of like visiting the country of France, which was dropped into this more tropical region of the world, complete with the typical Gallic passion for food, yet with a definitive Caribbean spin. While you’re here, these top resorts provide the ultimate place to stay.
Club Med Les Boucaniers/Buccaneer’s Creek
Club Med Village of Les Boucaniers, or Buccaneer’s Creek, has been one of Martinique’s most well-known resorts for nearly a half-century, featuring bungalow-style rooms and suites in a garden that faces Le Marin Bay, right on what’s often considered to be the island’s very best beach. Book the all-inclusive package and you’ll get unlimited premium drinks and access to dining at two onsite eateries, The Pays Mélés, a buffet-style restaurant, and the beachfront Lô, which serves Creole cuisine. Its central Madou bar offers inclusive cocktails and snacks as well as live entertainment. Just a few of the activities available include snorkeling, windsurfing, wakeboarding, water-skiing and tennis as well as the use of the expansive fitness center. For an extra fee, take advantage of scuba trips and other excursions, along with treatments at the Club Med Spa.
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All-inclusive packages including dining and drinks
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Children’s Clubs and activities
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Watersports, tennis and fitness center included
Pointe du Marin, Sainte-Anne 97227, Martinique— +596 596 76 72 72
Hotel La Pagerie
Hotel La Pagerie was built around flowering gardens and a lagoon-style pool, situated in the heart of the colorful Village Creole within walking distance to shops, restaurants and cafes, as well as the Marina of Pointe du Bout, where you can hop on the ferry to the capital city of Martinique, Fort-de-France. The open-air lobby hosts a small cocktail bar and billiards table that serves as a popular gathering spot for unwinding and socializing, as well as pre- or post-dinner cocktails. A variety of evening entertainment is offered too, like rum tastings, floral-arranging demonstrations and local art exhibits. The property also includes a free-form pool with a swim-up pool bar, a poolside massage hut, and a game room, while boat rentals, diving excursions and water-skiing trips can be booked through the hotel website. The onsite Restaurant Le Pitaya serves buffet-style breakfasts and a la carte dinners.
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Lagoon-style pool with swim-up pool bar
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Evening entertainment like rum tastings
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Tropical gardens and poolside massage hut
Rue du chacha, la pointe du bout, Les Trois-Îlets 97229, Martinique— +596 596 66 05 30
Domaine de Robinson
Located in the town of Anses d’Arlet on Anse Noire Beach, where sea turtles frequently come to visit, Domaine de Robinson offers an especially unique stay that includes a variety of accommodation options. Choose from one of the studios in the main house, garden bungalows in the garden, a wooden house known as Bigbung, or the tree house, Bungalarbre – a bungalow that sits high up in an apricot tree accessed via cable bridge for an unparalleled view of the beach and the Caribbean Sea. Like the other bungalows, it boasts rustic-cool decor, flowing drapes, white linens and mosquito netting along with the charms of the old West Indies.
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Garden bungalows, tree house or studios
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Located on Anse Noire Beach
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Sea turtle sightings, snorkeling, fishing and more
Black Cove, Les Anses-d'Arlet 97217, Martinique— +596 696 85 63 00
La Suite Villa
This hilltop boutique hotel boasts Caribbean views from every room, including the bathrooms, thanks to its fantastic vantage point. The smaller suites have the very best views, gazing down on private villas with lush tropical gardens, covered terraces, solariums, outdoor showers and Jacuzzis. No matter which you book you’ll get 24-hour room service. Enjoy hanging out at the cascading infinity pool and sipping drinks at the bar, as well as culinary delights at the alfresco table d’hôte restaurant.
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Private suites or villas with gardens, terraces and Jacuzzis
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24-hour room service
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Cascading infinity pool and bar
Route du Fort d'Alet, Anse Mitan, Les Trois Ilets 97729, Martinique— +596 596 59 88 00
Domaine de la Palmeraie
This complex of six villas is unique for this region, contemporary yet distinctly Caribbean, set in a remote location among acres of zen-like gardens, but just a short drive to Diamant’s beach and town, offering the chance to experience the more authentic side of island life. Built to catch the cool breezes, villas have their own private pools, and each includes a well-equipped kitchen and long dining table that makes this a great choice for families and anyone who wants to cook up some of their own meals – or arrange for a private chef. There is also a main pool with deck space and loungers.
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Zen-like gardens
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Villas with private pools and kitchens
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Main pool with deck space and lounges
Allée de la Palmeraie Quartier Thoraille, Le Diamant 97223, Martinique— +596 696 50 24 40
Hotel Bakoua
Conveniently located near the airport, Hotel Bakoua was once a colonial-style family residence associated with the French East India Company. It’s managed to preserve its authentic ambiance with Creole-style rooms and decor with cane furniture and rich woods that create an enticing, tranquil atmosphere. Accommodations include a furnished terrace or balcony, each of which overlooks a white sandy beach and Fort-de-France Bay. In addition to relaxing, guests can enjoy the azure waters with activities like snorkeling, windsurfing and kayaking. Afterward, soothe hunger pangs at one of two onsite restaurants, the gourmet Le Chateaubriand with its sea view or restaurant La Sirène, which serves traditional, local flavors.
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Creole-style rooms with furnished terraces or balconies
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Gourmet restaurants on-site
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White sandy beach with water sports available
Pointe du Bout, Les Trois-Îlets 97229, Martinique— +596 596 66 02 02
