Eden Rock

At a glance

A small, stylish, lively and legendary hotel with a glitzy atmosphere, but still charming and quirky. Eden Rock is one of the Caribbean’s very few Relais and Chateaux members, so you can expect to hide away in suitable levels of calm and comfort, and of course you can expect fine cuisine. The hotel is lively and it is fun to be a part of the fashionable buzz of the place. Villa Rockstar is one of the world’s great beach houses with butler service, pool, spa pool, whisky bar, music recording studio and screening room and gym.

Best for:

Art & Artisans, Beach, Family, Food & Cooking, Weddings & romance

Who for:

Those who like to see and be seen but who also appreciate a charming Caribbean retreat

Not for:

Backpackers, camping, naturists

How to get there:

Via Antigua or St Maarten

Key features

Eden Rock is a top St Barths hotel witih 32 rooms, suites, houses and cottages all with flat-screen satellite TV, DVD player, CD player with selection of CDs, mini bar, coffee/tea maker, internet access and WiFi. 2 Eden Rock Estate villas - Villa Rockstar and Villa Nina. Lovely beach restaurant and bar, the Sand Bar & Pub (breakfast and lunch) and French fusion On-the-Rocks restaurant (dinner) and bar. 24-hour room service. Non-motorised watersports. 65ft Princess motor yacht available for hire. DVD and book library. Air-conditioned gym. In-room massage & beauty treatments. The Rockshop and I Love U boutiques. Eden Rock Art Gallery and studio with artist in residence programme.

Style:

A real sense of St Barths magic, inside the rooms a sleek combination of reproduction antiques and high style but also idiosyncrasy and charm (some rooms have rocks built-in). Atmosphere, the rich (and often famous) getting informal

Client Profile:

Glitz and glamour, wealthy travellers of all sorts, including many stars