Club Med La Caravelle

We had an amazing family vacation! Thank you for the bottom of our hearts for an amazing Christmas. Everything was denominal: the team (always rsponsive and friendly), the food (high quality, wide variety, elegantly presented), entertainment (great band each night, circus artists), the beech was sandy, clean and well maintained, lots of sports and excursions. The beds were so comfortable, we all had a great sleep! many, many thanks! it takes a lot of effort to run the resort with such care and quality.

We’ve stayed at a lot of all-inclusive resorts, and Club Med La Caravelle is the first one that truly means it when they say they cater to families with young children. If you’re traveling with a baby or toddler, this place feels designed for you—not as an afterthought.||What we loved most: the family infrastructure is outstanding. The dining experience alone sets La Caravelle apart: there’s a baby buffet with hot food that’s freshly prepared, plus plenty of high chairs and an overall setup that makes meals with little kids genuinely manageable (and even enjoyable). The staff are top-notch, especially the programming team and the child-focused G.O.s—warm, energetic, and genuinely great with kids. The activities are well-run, thoughtfully scheduled, and make the resort feel easy in the best way.||The ambiance is refreshingly European—classy, relaxed, and family-friendly—without the boozy, chaotic vibe you get at some all-inclusives that attract a different crowd. Guadeloupe is part of France, and the majority of guests are francophone, which makes the whole experience feel like a cultural trip and a resort vacation. It’s a really fun blend.||And the food is excellent—noticeably higher caliber than most American-focused resorts. Better quality French/European products, more sophisticated dishes, and overall a dining experience that feels elevated for an all-inclusive. Facilities are solid, and the beach is terrific—beautiful water, great setting, and importantly: the property is lush and green, not a giant concrete complex that feels like a parking lot with palm trees.||What they could do better (setting expectations): the rooms are comfortable and clean, but they’re not luxurious by any standard. Also, the thermostat / air con being locked at a temperature many Americans would call sweltering was frustrating—our room felt too hot at times. The bigger “expectations gap,” though, is service style: you’re paying something closer to luxury hotel pricing, but this is not a “white glove” experience. The team is extremely friendly and the resort is well-run, yet there isn’t a culture of proactively anticipating needs, chasing down special requests, or pulling out all the stops to make every guest preference happen. The vibe is more “structured holiday club / camp” than luxury hotel concierge—so if you’re used to American-style luxury resorts where staff will bend over backwards to fulfill requests, you may find responses here a bit more muted.||Bottom line: this is probably a “4.5 bubble” property. If you’re a family with young kids and you want an all-inclusive that actually supports that—excellent kid-focused programming, genuinely baby-friendly dining, a classy atmosphere, great food, and a gorgeous beach—La Caravelle is a standout. With a few upgrades (room experience, temperature control, and a slightly more guest-centric service posture), it would be near-perfect. We had a wonderful stay and would absolutely come back.

What a truly beautiful and unforgettable experience we had at Club Med La Caravelle. We were a group of 77 Portuguese guests and stayed for over a week at this stunning resort, and from the very first day everything exceeded our expectations. The atmosphere was incredible, full of joy, energy, and warmth. We laughed a lot, had an amazing time, and were lucky to meet so many wonderful people who made this trip even more special. A very special and heartfelt thank you goes to Luis Filipe, who truly made our stay exceptional. Having someone so kind, attentive, and always willing to help made a huge difference for our entire group. From the smallest questions to the more important needs, Luis was always there with a smile, a positive attitude, and genuine care. The fact that he speaks our language made us feel instantly at home, comfortable, and well looked after. He went above and beyond to ensure everyone felt welcome, included, and happy, and his presence added an extra layer of warmth to an already amazing experience. Thanks to the incredible team, the beautiful surroundings, and especially Luis, this was not just a holiday but a collection of unforgettable memories. We will definitely carry this experience with us and hope to return very soon.

It was our first time at this Club Med but I don't think we'll go back. Indeed, except for the good food and some kind GO's, so many things were sub standard (all the more when we thought about the price we paid for that week. I). Let's start with the pick up at the airport. We're Gold members, so Club Med offers you separate transportation from the "regular" members. But when you end up in a dirty van, without any water (and it was hot), it's hard to feel great or special. Then, the room. We all agree to say that rooms are not the Club forte because you're there for the activities and the atmosphere. But, the door to our room didn't close properly unless you slammed it hard, and the mechanism of the patio door to the terrace was broken and missed a part. Also, as usual, there were no towelettes, but the worst for me was that there was a whole tea set, except for the electric kettle which was missing! We asked for one, then were told that they were out of stock (when there were loads of appliance stores on the island and 10 min from the Club)??? Of course, when we left, there was still no kettle in the room :-). Then there was the lack of attention which was terrible. I celebrated my birthday during our stay, and didn't receive a note or anything (which they usually do). My husband mentioned that to the Welcome Manager during the Gold members cocktail and when we came back to the room, there was a printed sheet on the bed, but the age was totally wrong (no, I'm not 70 thanks very much). Finally, the general organisation of the Club was very poor: hardly any umbrellas so when it's pouring, you're soaked as soon as you leave your room, tennis courts all slippery as soon as it rains because the surface is not suitable to the climate, activities cancelled instead of relocating them, a zen pool without any bar or toilets, very hard to find any shade on the beach (public beach, so no umbrellas), the Club mentions that a portion of the beach is for adults only, but there are only 6 beds, etc, etc. And last but not least, our flight was delayed, we learned this early in the morning, and the Club refused to delay the shuttle schedule even if it meant that we would be for 4h at the airport, and would not get to lunch at the Club. Honestly, the only reason why I didn't give only 2 bubbles was because of the food and some nice GO's.

Stayed 4 nights - 2 couples. Great rooms 4206-4207 superior seaview. |The staff made the trip memorable. Everyone is engaging and caters to your every need. Vincenzo - chef du village is as his title is described. He knows guests by name and has great attention to detail. |Enjoyed a rum tasting in La Cave by the charming and knowledgeable Paul from Bordeaux, France who has a degree in wine and spirits. Highly recommend.

This place is so much fun! I was worried we would be inundated with families and kids. (I have kids and that is how it usually is when we travel). But this trip, we went as two adults and honestly I barely noticed kids - until one day I happened upon the kid area and realized they do an excellent job of separating the families and kids from the main sections. ||||We played volleyball, ping pong, pickleball, lawn bowling, did archery, paddled, kayaked, swam, ate too much, walked to town to shop...really we had the best time. ||||We didn't get to sail because we tried to do it too late and you need an instructor if you aren't pretty competent, Using an instructor requires a reservation. Also, the kayaking and paddling is not as wonderful as it sounds because you have to stay right there in front of the beach and wear a life jacket at all times. I got reprimanded for even having my life jacket unbuckled. It is a strict place, but that is probably fine for most people.||||The setting is ideal and absolutely gorgeous. The food was good and plentiful, but not amazing. There were lots of local options each day, but they temper the flavor and spice to french people. ||||We were the only ones there we met that spoke only english. It is primarily a resort for french people. But that made it kind of fun for us. And everybody was super nice.. Just be prepared to not be able to communicate much to most of the workers or guests.||||Overall, it was a wonderful all inclusive resort and the emphasis on activity and sports was really amazing. I think Club Med is the right kind of resort for me - encourages activity, exploration, socializing with new people, good food, and environmentally friendly. Other resorts i have tried don't do these things well.

December 2025||We were impress again with Vincenzio, chef de Village. Always making sure everything and everyone is have a perfect wonderful stay.||Thank you Vincenzio||||His team, this season was remarkable, few GOs did an outstanding job!||Since 10 years, 3 times a year, being Platinum member, Sophie was the 1st ever to contact us daily and doing more than expected. ||Thank you Sophie||||Antoine and Scachia at the Cave, are true gems to the clientele.||La Cave have a fantastic team ||Thank you Antoine and Scachia||||The tennis teal Angelo and Samuel real professional and very sympathetic||Thank you to both ||||And dear Tony always with a beautiful smile at the beach bar.||Lifeguards, GE and security alway so polite ||||Suggestions: please change the lighting at the main restaurant, it feels like a cafeteria ||||Disappointing points this December: ||The food was delicious, especially the fresh fish, but lacking other choices compared to December 2024 ||Specially mornings, variety of fruits very ordinary, where are the Caribbean fruits, and often no more bread, one needed to ask and wait for it.||Coffee machine were very disappointing, alway out of order , out of water, no cups, a long wait to start a good day.|| We will still return, this a beautiful village and we savored every single day ||Serge and Manon

the club is very spread out, all along the beach. The ocean is not the typical calm Caribbean Sea, it was quite rough most days. High winds so not much sailing. Food was plentiful and good. The dining room needs to have a section where no kids are allowed, it was very unpleasant to be surrounded by screaming children at every meal. Exercise classes were all great as were the hikes each day. We stayed in the Zen Oasis area, no kids (!!!) and the Zen Oasis pool is a kids free poll (!!!!) with a huge cold water jacuzzi, which was great. The main pool was jammed, again, tons of kids, so I only went there for the Aqua Aerobics classes. The beach was very pretty, again, water just too rough.