Hotels and Resorts in Guadeloupe

Vacationers in Guadeloupe can choose from a variety of accommodations

Guests in Guadeloupe
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Accommodations in Guadeloupe run the gamut, from elegant resorts to unpretentious hotels and guesthouses with only a few rooms. Travelers can also choose their environment, from touristy resort areas to secluded beachfront or forest properties.

Hotels and resorts on Grand-Terre are concentrated on the southern coast of the island and cater to tourists that seek resort-style accommodations in close proximity to beaches, shopping, entertainment, food, and activities. The areas of Gosier, Sainte-Anne, and St. François, all located along the southern coast of the island, make up the most popular tourist destinations in Grand-Terre. Although English is not widely spoken in Guadeloupe, travelers may find members of the tourist industry here who do speak some English. Various hotels on the island offer a number of different amenities, from restaurants, bars, and shops, to watersports, aerobics, nightclubs, and pools. Smaller and more intimate accommodations are also available on Grand-Terre, although they are more removed from these heavily trafficked areas.

Basse-Terre is the other half of the butterfly shape formed by Guadeloupe's two main islands. Known mainly for the capital and its UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Parc National de la Guadeloupe, this island is also known for its eco-tourism opportunities. Small resorts and unpretentious bungalows, nestled on cliffs and among the vibrant landscapes, make up the majority of the accommodations here.

Accommodations on the smaller outlying islands of Marie-Galante and Iles des Saintes are small and intimate, typically with less than 10 rooms each. Most of these lodgings will be just a short hop away from Guadeloupe's most stunning and uncrowded beaches, and a few even have a restaurant and bar. Other amenities available at select locations include fans, pools, watersports, and tennis. La Désirade, the unspoiled island to the east of Grand-Terre, has only a few small guesthouses for travelers. Nearly empty beaches are this island's big payoff.

Rates at hotels and guesthouses in Guadeloupe can start as low as, 48 [$58(USD)] in the off season. High season rates will start in the range of, 60 [$72(USD)] to, 110 [$132(USD)], and can typically go up to, 130 [$156(USD)] to, 220 [$265(USD)]. Rooms at the most expensive resorts on the island will cost between, 300 [$360(USD)] and, 400 [$480(USD)] a night.

With a host of hotels, activities, and environments to explore, Guadeloupe offers much to to travelers looking to sample both French and Caribbean cultures.

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