Club Med La Caravelle

The Club Med is an all-inclusive resort on a beautiful beach. My room was functional, but basic.||Dinner is at the buffet restaurant. The restaurant was packed, but I had no problem getting a table. I selected some of the salads as a starter. For my main course, I chose the Lamb Shank and the Duck Breast, with Creole rice, sweet potato, and carrots. My drink is apple juice. For dessert, I had a Lemon Merengue Tart and Ice Cream. If you want a drink other than juice, beer, or wine, you have to go to the bar to get it, leaving your food at the mercy of the birds. This is a problem, especially at breakfast. The little thieves at breakfast do not miss an opportunity to enjoy the breakfast offerings.||I was surprised to see a lot of children at the resort. North American children were back in school, but French children were on holiday. The main pool was packed with children so I used the hotel's "Zen Oasis" pool. It's for adults only and is nice and peaceful, with no screaming kids. The near section of the pool is a large whirlpool and you can reach the main section without leaving the pool. Then in the afternoon, it got very cloudy and soon it started to rain. Soon I heard thunder. The next thing I knew, the internet went out! I had no internet all afternoon and evening. ||Luckily, I was able to walk to the main restaurant without going outside since it was still raining at dinner time. Each night they have a show at 9:30 p.m. in the Theatre. Sunday's show was the "Halftime Show", with an American football theme. They played clips of famous Super Bowl performances and the singers and dancers performed the songs.||I booked three excursions through the hotel. On Monday, I was supposed to take a full day excursion to Basse-Terre to see La Soufriere Volcano, the Botanical Gardens, and take a glass bottom boat ride. It was pouring outside and my trip was cancelled.||Each night at my hotel has a theme and dress code. Luckily the dress code is optional, but I would say about 60% of the guests comply with it. Wednesday was "white night" so we had a white tablecloth.||Wednesday's show was "Scandal", a Moulin Rouge type of show like they have in that Parisian nightclub, but rated G since there were many kids in the audience. Of course the show included the Can Can. The woman who sings in the bar each evening performed a solo number.||The hotel is right on the beach. The beach is public, but the hotel grounds are private. The beach is called Plage de la Caravelle and my resort is "La Caravelle". They have a spa, where I enjoyed a relaxing massage. ||On Friday, I started my day with breakfast a la Française. I also had chicken for breakfast. And the chicken also had a nice breakfast.

I had a fantastic stay at Club Med Guadeloupe, and one of the true highlights of my trip was the yoga program led by Clara, the yoga instructor. There were several yoga classes offered each day. These classes really allowed me to relax and fully enjoy my vacation.||Clara offers a wide variety of yoga styles and brings a wealth of experience to every session. It’s clear she has studied yoga extensively and is a certified instructor with deep knowledge of the human body. Her cues are always spot on, helping each participant practice in a way that works best for their unique needs. In addition to the yoga classes, Clara’s guided meditations were an amazing way to become present and feel restored. My overall experience at Club Med was truly enriched by Clara’s thoughtful, skilled, and inspiring teaching.||In addition, Thomas, our server at the Allamanda restaurant, truly made our dinner special. We enjoyed delicious food, excellent service, and a warm, welcoming ambiance. Thomas was attentive, friendly, and added a personal touch that made our meal very special.||Thank you, Clara and Thomas, for making this vacation so memorable!

I had a great experience overall. The people who worked there were very friendly. Charles was the best GO I could have asked for. He made sure we had fun and were safe during our stay!

I have stayed at several Club Med resorts and have always recommended them—until now. Our 8-day stay in Guadeloupe was a disaster from start to finish. It began the moment we arrived. The bag carriers broke one of our suitcases by lifting it by the lock. We had to show them the damage before they finally agreed to repair it. Then came the cockroaches. On the first night, we found the biggest cockroach we have ever seen. By the second night, we had seen three more. They were coming through a large gap under the door. When we reported this to reception, we were told to “come back tomorrow” as no one could help at that moment. The next morning, as I was opening the curtains a cockroach fell on me. I went to reception at 10 a.m., and we were assured someone would come to fix it. No one arrived until 10:30 p.m.—and their “solution” was to stuff a towel under the door. The problem was only properly fixed the following night. Two out of our three rooms had leaking toilets, with water pooling behind them. On top of that, water was leaking from upstairs toilets into the corridors and bedroom areas. This is not just uncomfortable—it’s a hygiene hazard. The food was a huge disappointment. We know Club Med for its variety and quality, but here the options were limited, repetitive, and well below standard. Service? Disorganised at best. On our last day, we were told our bags would be picked up at 14:00, with our cab scheduled for 15:00. When 15:00 came, our cab was waiting—but our luggage still hadn’t been collected. This simply highlights the lack of organisation at the resort. The entire property is run-down and in desperate need of renovation. Service levels are low, energy is non-existent, and staff morale seems poor across the board. I raised my concerns with Louie, the manager, who was understanding and organised a €700 refund for one of our rooms. However, while I was speaking with him, the Head of the Village, Vincenzo, joined our conversation - not to address the issues, but to try to “lighten the mood” by telling us champagne was being served on the beach. This attitude sums up the experience: dismiss complaints and hope guests get distracted. Other guests told us they left after just 48 hours, should (hopefully) secure a full refund, and went to a five-star resort next door before heading to Club Med in Martinique for the rest of their trip rather than stay here. They weren’t the only guests that weren’t impressed. This is not Club Med. This is a tired, poorly run resort with pest problems, plumbing issues, bad food, and poor leadership. We left disappointed, frustrated, and feeling completely let down. If you value your money and your holiday, avoid this Club Med until they overhaul the management, renovate the facilities, and restore the standards the brand is supposed to represent.

Overall, we have good experience for a stay for 4 nights. Food is very good with a lot of choices. I enjoyed doing some handcrafted artworks with my little one during the ‘amazing family’ section! The club enfant for my 1.5 and 3 years old is a saver for this vacation. |However, the only downside of this hotel is the reception staff, who would benefit from additional training to improve their service.

The food was awesome, the activities were well organised and the spot is fabulous. Moreover, Louis Thibaut was also one of the main reason why I enjoyed my stay as much as I did. He was funny, friendly and able to answer all the questions I had. I would definitely come back again.

I was very disappointed with my experience at Club Med. As a first-time guest, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but unfortunately, the service and overall experience fell far below expectations. Service: The service was terrible. The waitstaff consistently left tables dirty, making it difficult to find a clean place to sit. Additionally, they did not offer wine at the table—we had to go up to them to request it, and in some cases, even serve ourselves. Bars & Cocktails: The bartending was even worse. The staff seemed poorly trained and unfamiliar with basic cocktails. They used incorrect measurements, the wrong ingredients, and even served a martini in a Coke glass—completely unacceptable for a resort of this caliber. Resort Condition: The resort itself felt old and rundown, in need of a serious update. I’m not sure if this is typical for all Club Med locations, but the property did not appear well-maintained. Food & Amenities: The food options were limited compared to other 5-star resorts. It simply doesn’t compare. Additionally, Club Med seems to have fallen behind in offering modern amenities like coffee shops and snack bars, which many other resorts now provide. Overall, this experience was disappointing, and I expected much better from a brand like Club Med. I wouldn’t recommend it based on my visit.

If you’re looking for a vacation where your only decision is “beach chair or windsurfing,” Club Med Guadeloupe is your spot. Gorgeous views, endless rum cocktails and Apero, and staff who are somehow more energetic than my espresso machine. The food was dangerously good (RIP, diet), very French, and the beach was chill and postcard-perfect.||||Bonus: I now understand why people consider trapeze a legitimate sport. The excursions were outstanding!||||Would 100% return