Luxury hotels in Saint Barthelemy
Saint Barthélemy's luxury hotel scene is small but highly curated, with 2 properties from Rosewood and Cheval Blanc averaging 8.3/10. Rosewood Le Guanahani ranks first at 9.1/10 with rates from $1,405/night, while Cheval Blanc St-Barth reaches up to $3,630/night. Our 2026 ranking compares scores, pricing, and the cheapest months to book.
THE RANKING
Hotels ranked by score
BEST IN CATEGORY · SAINT BARTHELEMY
Category leaders
Service
9.8
Rosewood Le Guanahani
Saint Barthelemy, Saint Barthelemy · Rosewood
Location
8.0
Cheval Blanc St-Barth
Saint Barthelemy, Saint Barthelemy · Cheval Blanc
Ambiance
7.2
Rosewood Le Guanahani
Saint Barthelemy, Saint Barthelemy · Rosewood
Rooms
7.1
Rosewood Le Guanahani
Saint Barthelemy, Saint Barthelemy · Rosewood
Value
7.1
Rosewood Le Guanahani
Saint Barthelemy, Saint Barthelemy · Rosewood
Food
4.7
Rosewood Le Guanahani
Saint Barthelemy, Saint Barthelemy · Rosewood
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the best luxury hotel in Saint Barthélemy?
Rosewood Le Guanahani is the highest-rated luxury hotel in Saint Barthélemy with a score of 9.1/10. It occupies a 16-acre peninsula on Grand Cul-de-Sac with two private beaches. Rates start at $1,405/night and climb to $4,216/night in peak season.
How much does a 5-star hotel in St Barth cost?
Entry-level rates at St Barth's two 5-star hotels begin around $1,405/night at Rosewood Le Guanahani and $1,464/night at Cheval Blanc St-Barth. Peak season suites can reach $4,216/night. Expect a 25-40% premium during Christmas and New Year weeks.
When is the cheapest time to visit Saint Barthélemy?
October is the cheapest month to book luxury hotels in Saint Barthélemy, coinciding with the tail end of hurricane season. Many properties close briefly in September before reopening in mid-to-late October with reduced rates. Prices rise sharply from mid-December through February.
Is Cheval Blanc or Rosewood better in St Barth?
Rosewood Le Guanahani outranks Cheval Blanc St-Barth, scoring 9.1/10 versus 7.5/10. Rosewood offers a larger beachfront estate on Grand Cul-de-Sac, while Cheval Blanc sits on Flamands Beach with a more intimate 61-room layout. Rosewood is also the cheaper of the two at entry-level rates.
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