French West Indies

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Love Martinique.
La Grande Anse des Salines in Martinique. Much better in the morning as it can be pretty crowded later in the day.

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If ever around Eden Rock, make sure you walk all the way up for the best views!

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, Fort fleur d'épée and Plage de Bas-du-Fort are top sights worth seeing.

Bas du Fort
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Morne de Dépoudré

Morne de Dépoudré might not have many top sights, but St. Jean Beach and Lorient Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Morne de Dépoudré
Hommage Hotel & Residences

Hommage Hotel & Residences

Route des Terres Basses BP 172 Nettle Bay
$177 nightly
The price is $184 total per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
$184 total
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Nettle Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (656 reviews)
Clean room, beautiful view, friendly staff.

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Hommage Hotel & Residences
Grand Case Beach Club

Grand Case Beach Club

4 out of 5
21 Rue de Petite Plage Grand Case
$251 nightly
The price is $261 total per night from Apr 22 to Apr 23
$261 total
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Total with taxes and fees
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! (1,005 reviews)
Room was clean - everyone friendly - plenty of parking-

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Grand Case Beach Club
Karibea Valmenière Hôtel

Karibea Valmenière Hôtel

3 out of 5
Avenue Des Arawaks Fort-de-France
$146 nightly
The price is $152 total per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
$152 total
Apr 24 - Apr 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fort-de-France. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Cruise Terminal and ...
8/10 Very Good! (698 reviews)
Emplacement éloigné de la ville. Autoroute tout près ce qui est bruyant, manque de place ombragé sur le toit près du spa, le wifi ne fonctionnait pas... Problème de techniciens qui ne s'est pas réglé. Chambre propre avec climatiseur bruyant mais personnel sympathique.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Karibea Valmenière Hôtel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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! (564 reviews)
I booked room at Salako, however, when I got there I was placed at Clipper, no elevator, no phone, ac not working properly

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences le Salako
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
Anse Marcel Cove Suites St. Martin

Anse Marcel Cove Suites St. Martin

26 Rue de Lonvilliers Anse Marcel
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Anse Marcel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Grand Case Beach and Anse Marcel ...
7.6/10 Good! (30 reviews)
There was a problem with the sewerage system in our hotel where we stayed, and also the reason our room was not cleaned

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

Anse Marcel Cove Suites St. Martin
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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