St Barthélemy / Special Interests / Family
St Barths is traditionally known as a chi-chi island, but that doesn’t stop it being a great place to bring children, especially the very young for the beaches and teens for the watersports, cool shops, restaurants and music. Grand Cul de Sac Beach is suitable for families with small children because the water is extremely shallow. It is also home to Windwave Power, who can hire out watersports equipment. Another good option is horse-riding, which is available though St Barth Equitation.
Come out of season in the school summer holidays and you’ll find a different and cheaper St Barths to the see and be seen one of high season. The fact this is a French island offers children another dimension to the Caribbean.
There are a fabulous range of villas on the island, though of course, most are pricey, but if you want a family villa, every amenity will be there for you from nannies to private chef. Some hotels have villa accommodation so that families get the best of both worlds.
Recommended accommodation view more
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Eden Rock Hotels & Resorts
A small, stylish and extremely fashionable 32-room hotel with 2 villas set on its own rocky promontory above a lively stretch of St Jean beach, right at the heart of St Barths’ north coast Read more
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Hôtel Le Toiny Hotels & Resorts
A secluded and refined small hotel with cottages ranged across a hillside in the east of St Barths. There are just 15 private suites, each with a pool and decorated in gracious style, Read more
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Hotel Le Village St Jean Boutique/Small Hotels & Inns
A friendly, family-run hotel set on the hillside above St Jean Bay, at the heart of fashionable St Barths. The 27 rooms include self-catering cottages and a handful of hotel rooms, all decorated in bold tropical style. Read more
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Hotel St Barth Isle de France Hotels & Resorts
A small, gracious hotel with 39 rooms and suites tucked away in Flamands on St Barths’ north shore, set on a superb stretch of sand. Read more
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Les Ilets de la Plage Villa & Condo Resorts
A small and stylish villa retreat tucked away at the quiet end of St Barth’s liveliest beach, St Jean, with 11 simple, yet elegant villas directly on the sand and on the hillside behind. Read more
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Looking for inspiration?
- Head to St Jean beach where the hip, beautiful people go to see and be seen
- Indulge yourself in some designer retail therapy
- Sample the delights of fine French wines and dining
- Get pampered at one of the many island spas
- Experience a night of cinema under the stars during the annual St Barth Film Festival
