French West Indies

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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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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

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

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

4/5(6 area reviews)

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

4/5(4 area reviews)

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 Pointe de la Vatable.

Les Jalna
Hommage Hotel & Residences

Hommage Hotel & Residences

Route des Terres Basses BP 172 Nettle Bay
The price is NT$9,246 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
NT$9,246
per night
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Nettle Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
Hommage Hotel & Residences
Esmeralda Resort

Esmeralda Resort

4 out of 5
B.P. 5141, Baie Orientale Orient Bay
The price is NT$15,116 per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
NT$15,116
per night
Feb 28 - Mar 1
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! (502 reviews)
The staff was great; rooms are spacious but a bit outdated.

Reviewed on 2026/2/27

Esmeralda Resort
Grand Case Beach Club

Grand Case Beach Club

4 out of 5
21 Rue de Petite Plage Grand Case
The price is NT$14,025 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
NT$14,025
per night
Mar 6 - Mar 7
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! (1,001 reviews)
fabulous beach, great snorkelling, amazing view

Reviewed on 2026/2/14

Grand Case Beach Club
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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! (553 reviews)
Excellent room. Good restaurants

Reviewed on 2026/2/25

Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences le Salako
Anse Marcel

Anse Marcel

26 Rue de Lonvilliers Anse Marcel
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Anse Marcel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Orient Bay Beach and Grand Case Beach ...
7.6/10 Good! (23 reviews)
We had an excellent time at Anse Marcel. Phenomenal staff. 10/10!

Reviewed on 2026/2/24

Anse Marcel
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
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Popular places to visit

Orient Bay Beach featuring a sandy beach, tropical scenes and general coastal views

Orient Bay Beach

4/5(365 reviews)

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Orient Bay Beach, a popular beach in Orient Bay. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Orient Bay Beach
Gustavia Harbor which includes a sunset and general coastal views

Gustavia Harbor

4.5/5(128 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Gustavia with a trip to Gustavia Harbor. Stroll along the beaches or visit the spas in this romantic area.

Gustavia Harbor
Ponton du terminal croisières dans le centre ville de Fort-de-France.

Cruise Terminal

3.5/5(42 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Fort-de-France with a trip to Cruise Terminal. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Cruise Terminal
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Grand Case Beach

4/5(287 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Grand Case Beach during your travels in Grand Case? Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Grand Case Beach
The private cove beach on the north part of St Martin

Anse Marcel Beach

4/5(49 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Anse Marcel Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Anse Marcel. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Anse Marcel Beach
Sunset over Pearl beach

Pearl Beach

4.5/5(21 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Pearl Beach during your travels in Rifflet?

Pearl Beach

Cities near French West Indies

Schoelcher beach panorama in Martinique

Schoelcher

Gustavia featuring a bay or harbor, a coastal town and general coastal views

Gustavia

Le Carbet town panorama in Martinique, France. Le Carbet is a village and a commune in the French overseas department and island of Martinique.

Le Carbet

Petit Cul-de-Sac which includes rocky coastline and general coastal views

St. Barthelemy