Luxury hotels in Saint Barthelemy
Saint Barthelemy is home to 2 of the highest-rated luxury hotels in the Luxury Intel index, spanning 2 brands — Rosewood, Cheval Blanc — with an average score of 7.8 out of 10. Rates range from $1,411 to $4,323 per night.
THE RANKING
Hotels ranked by score
BEST IN CATEGORY · SAINT BARTHELEMY
Category leaders
Service
8.9
Rosewood Le Guanahani
Gustavia, Saint Barthelemy · Rosewood
Location
8.6
Cheval Blanc St-Barth
Saint-Barthelemy - French West Indies, Saint Barthelemy · Cheval Blanc
Rooms
7.4
Rosewood Le Guanahani
Gustavia, Saint Barthelemy · Rosewood
Ambiance
7.1
Cheval Blanc St-Barth
Saint-Barthelemy - French West Indies, Saint Barthelemy · Cheval Blanc
Food
6.8
Cheval Blanc St-Barth
Saint-Barthelemy - French West Indies, Saint Barthelemy · Cheval Blanc
Value
5.8
Rosewood Le Guanahani
Gustavia, Saint Barthelemy · Rosewood
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the best luxury hotels in Saint Barthelemy?
Only two luxury properties operate on the island. Rosewood Le Guanahani in Gustavia scores 8.3/10 and is the most complete resort on St. Barth, with a strong service culture and a post-Irma rebuild that landed well — best for families and couples who want space and privacy. Cheval Blanc St-Barth scores 7.3/10 and is the island's most polished beach resort when booked correctly, meaning a Beach Suite with butler service on Flamands Beach.
What is the cheapest luxury hotel in Saint Barthelemy?
Rosewood Le Guanahani in Gustavia is the cheapest luxury option, with rates starting at $1,411 per night. It's also the highest-rated hotel on the island at 8.3/10 — the most complete resort on St. Barth, with genuine service and post-Irma renovations done right. The on-property beach is underwhelming and dinner is the weak link, but for space, privacy, and care, it's the top choice.
What is the most expensive luxury hotel in Saint Barthelemy?
Rosewood Le Guanahani in Gustavia tops out at $4,323 per night — it's both the cheapest entry point and the highest ceiling on the island. Rated 8.3/10, it's the most complete resort on St. Barth, with an unusually strong service culture and a thorough post-Irma rebuild. The beach is unremarkable and on-property dining is the weak link, but space, privacy, and care are the draws at the top end.
When is the best time to visit luxury hotels in Saint Barthelemy?
July is the cheapest month to book a luxury hotel in St. Barth. It falls in the low season, with hot, humid weather and some rain, but it sits before the August–October Atlantic hurricane peak. For the best weather and calmest seas, December through April is prime — but that's also when rates spike, with Christmas and New Year's running multiples of summer pricing. May, June, and November offer the best balance of weather and value.
Which luxury hotel brands operate in Saint Barthelemy?
Two luxury brands operate on St. Barth, each with a single property: Rosewood (Rosewood Le Guanahani in Gustavia) and Cheval Blanc (Cheval Blanc St-Barth on Flamands Beach). Rosewood Le Guanahani is the higher-rated of the two at 8.3/10, while Cheval Blanc scores 7.3/10 and delivers best in its Beach Suite category with butler service.
How much does a luxury hotel in Saint Barthelemy cost?
Luxury hotels in St. Barth range from $1,411 to $4,323 per night, with a median around $2,748. Entry-level rates start at Rosewood Le Guanahani in Gustavia, which also sets the ceiling. Cheval Blanc St-Barth sits in the upper end of the range, particularly for Beach Suites with butler service — the category the property is built around.
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