Barefoot luxury resort, Christian Liaigre design, ocean views, spa









Grand Cul de Sac, 97133, St. Barthélemy Get directions

"Back on the northeast coast after a full post-Irma refit, this intimate icon (39 suites and three villas) returns with a fresh aesthetic, a new spa, and a revamped signature restaurant while honoring its 1972, Christian Liaigre-steered, pared-back spirit. White-on-white rooms use sustainable wood and natural stone—teak shutters, polished limestone, hand-woven stools, floaty linen—to deliver refined coastal chic whose muted tones counter the zingy Caribbean outside. Set on a secluded cove where every room faces the palm-lined beach, it lulls you to sleep with exquisite bedding and the waves’ rhythm; the expanded Valmont spa includes the island’s only beachfront pavilion, while chef Davide Mosca’s open-air Al Mare comes alive at aperitivo as the sun sets over Grand Cul-de-Sac before plates of Linguine alle Vongole are eaten with toes in the sand." - Angelina Villa-Clarke
"A boutique luxury resort on a postcard-perfect private beach with 39 rooms that share access to an exclusive shoreline, aimed at couples seeking high-end Caribbean seclusion." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"At the quiet end of an idyllic cove in Grand Cul-de-Sac, this cottage colony was utterly remade by master minimalist Christian Liaigre. The decor is elaborately spare—bare white walls, dark wood floors, and nary a rounded edge or flourish in sight—but with no sacrifice to comfort. The 39 rooms have buttery linens and walled gardens with giant daybeds (Grand Suites add settees and bathtubs), and cushioned banquettes make up most of the restaurant’s seating. The resort sustained some damage from Hurricane Irma in September 2017, but it came back better than ever following a massive refurbishment, with three additional rooms and a new bar, spa, and on-site boutique." - CNT Editors


"At the quiet end of an idyllic cove, this cottage colony was utterly remade by master minimalist Christian Liaigre. The decor is elaborately spare—bare white walls, dark wood floors, and nary a rounded edge or flourish in sight—but with no sacrifice to comfort. The 39 rooms have buttery linens and walled gardens with giant daybeds (Grand Suites add settees and bathtubs), and cushioned banquettes make up most of the restaurant’s seating. Caveat: At these prices, the service and food could be better."

"Le Sereno Le Sereno is an intimate beachfront hotel set on a long stretch of palm-shaded sandy beach. After a complete redesign following Hurricane Irma, the property now features 39 renovated suites and four-bedroom villas, all overlooking the stunning Grand Cul-de-Sac lagoon and ocean. St. Barths attracts a very affluent and cosmopolitan demographic. In the winter high season, some of the richest people in the world visit on their yachts and dock in Gustavia, yet the island, like the resort, has a barefoot luxury vibe. The interiors of the rooms feature all-natural materials—even the bathroom and shower stalls are made of tropical wood, the sinks of volcanic stone. The decoration embodies the style of designer Christian Liaigre: simple, with rich natural materials and attention to detail. Liaigre made sure the rooms capitalize on the bright turquoise lagoon, the ocean, and the nature outside. In addition to the signature, open-air Restaurant Le Sereno, the hotel now features a more casual eatery just steps from the water, as well as a bar and lounge with ocean views. Guests can also look forward to an expanded spa (with a beachfront treatment room) and a brand-new gym (with a garden for yoga and meditation)."

