Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf Saint-Barth
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Elegant quarters with sea views, chic restaurants, and a sophisticated bar
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Rue des Normands, Gustavia 97133, St. Barthélemy Get directions
Elegant quarters with sea views, chic restaurants, and a sophisticated bar
Rue des Normands, Gustavia 97133, St. Barthélemy Get directions
"Back and better under the Barrière group, this chic, easygoing perch keeps the spirit of “Le Carl”—raw wood, petite terraces, the vibe of a fabulous French beach house—while adding a thoughtful, modern environmental approach. Paris design duo Gilles & Boissier refreshed the 21 rooms with creams, stone, linen, and a profusion of palms that curtain outdoor spaces in greenery; suites have been reconfigured to catch sea breezes as natural air-conditioning. A fleet of electric bikes whisks you down the hill to Shell Beach for a simple, chic picnic prepared by the hotel, with the property itself standing like a lookout over town and coastline." - Angelina Villa-Clarke
"Just minutes from Shell Beach in St. Barts, this intimate cliffside retreat offers sea-view pool decks, a private restaurant and beach club, family-friendly accommodations including larger bungalows and a five-bedroom private villa with pool, on-site kids activities like pastry classes, painting, and treasure hunts, courtesy electric bikes, spa access, impeccable concierge service, and dining at Chef Riccardo Giraudi’s Beefbar overlooking the Caribbean." - Nina Kokotas Hahn
"I view Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf as one of the island's iconic hotels to evaluate for hosting private events and accommodating guests." - Kristen Korey Pike
"A luxury hotel in Gustavia known for its chic ambiance and central location, offering upscale services and lively island social scenes suitable for couples who want both relaxation and activity." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Those who knew and loved Le Carl Gustaf the first time around will have even more reason to fall for it now that the Barriere group has taken over. The hotelier company—known for reviving particularly beloved but withering properties—has made sure to keep the spirit of Le Carl chic and easy. The raw wood and petite terraces still make it feel like the beach house of a fabulous French friend, yet the hotel’s reimagined approach to the environment gives it a 21st-century edge. Paris design firm Gilles and Boissier gussied up the 21 rooms with creams, stone, and linen, as well as a profusion of palms separating various spaces with a curtain of greenery. Suites have been reconfigured to catch sea breezes, providing natural air conditioning. And a fleet of electric bikes brings guests down the hill upon which the hotel stands like a lookout, over the town and coastline, to nearby Shell Beach, the perfect place for a picnic prepared by the hotel’s staff that feels, appropriately simple and chic—much like Le Carl itself." - CNT Editors