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For a holiday centered on beach time, Flamands gives you a coastal base with the hotel's restaurants and spa close at hand.

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Jacques Grange's design and Jean-Michel Othoniel's art give the Maison a creative identity, with details to notice beyond the beach setting.

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Cheval Blanc St-Barth

Cheval Blanc St-Barth brings the Maison's polished service style to one of the most desirable beach settings in the French West Indies. The hotel sits on Flamands Beach, a broad, pale stretch of sand on the island's northern coast, with gardens, sea-facing rooms, villas, and restaurants arranged around the relaxed rhythm of St Barth. It is refined, but it does not feel like a city hotel moved to the beach. The best part of the stay is how naturally the setting leads the experience.

The property is often described by travelers as one of the island's benchmark addresses. That position comes from its combination of beach access, villa privacy, thoughtful service, and a strong sense of place. St Barth has many beautiful hotels and private villas, but Cheval Blanc St-Barth is unusual because it gives guests both a full resort setting and the atmosphere of a private coastal house.

For travelers comparing the best luxury hotels in St Barth, the Maison is strongest when direct beach access, polished rooms, family flexibility, spa quality, and easy access to Gustavia matter. It suits couples who want a calm beach stay, families who need space and service, and guests who want the island's social life nearby without staying in the middle of it.

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Rooms

  • 61 61

Hotel Style

  • Casual Casual

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Wellness Wellness
  • Beach Beach

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at Cheval Blanc St-Barth

Tropical Room
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Tropical Room

646 sqft
From 1’120 USD

The hillside room looks over the hotel’s tropical gardens. A private terrace sits among the greenery, with soft light filling the interiors. Bold patterns mix...

Garden Bungalow
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Garden Bungalow

700 sqft
From 1’680 USD

Soft colours and natural textures fill the large bedroom in the heart of the tropical gardens. A terrace or balcony extends the living space outside,...

Tropical Suite
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Tropical Suite

807 sqft
From 1’809 USD

A garden balcony adjoins the large sitting area in the heart of the hotel. Jacques Grange’s design draws on the tropical scenery, with warm woods,...

Hillside Bungalow
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Hillside Bungalow

700 sqft
From 2’016 USD

A furnished garden terrace has an outdoor lounge overlooking Flamands Bay. The bungalow sits high above the hotel, with a broad view of the Caribbean...

Ocean Room
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Ocean Room

646 sqft
From 2’184 USD

Jacques Grange’s contemporary design combines blue and cream tones with warm wood, rattan furniture and light cotton fabrics. The room may sit on the hillside...

2 Bedroom Bungalow
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2 Bedroom Bungalow

1,184 sqft
From 2’240 USD

Located at the hotel’s entrance, the bungalow has a living room, kitchenette and dining area. These shared spaces sit apart from the bedrooms, with soft...

2 Bedroom Tropical Suite
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2 Bedroom Tropical Suite

1,184 sqft
From 2’475 USD

An outdoor lounge forms a shared sitting space near the heart of the hotel, surrounded by tropical greenery. Inside, a living room sits alongside the...

Ocean Junior Suite
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Ocean Junior Suite

753 sqft
From 2’688 USD

Vibrant patterns, warm woods and light cotton fabrics bring Jacques Grange’s design to the bedroom and living area. The suite sits either on the hills...

Garden Suite
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Garden Suite

753 sqft
From 3’192 USD

A sun-filled bedroom and sitting area look into the hotel’s tropical gardens. Sun loungers stand on the terrace beside the pool. An outdoor kitchenette sits...

2 Bedroom Garden Suite
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2 Bedroom Garden Suite

1,615 sqft
From 3’428 USD

A large living room opens onto a terrace within the hotel’s tropical gardens. The private pool has sun loungers beside it, with an outdoor dining...

Ocean Suite
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Ocean Suite

969 sqft
From 4’144 USD

Bright, fresh tones reflect Jacques Grange’s design in the sunlit bedroom and spacious living room. A private terrace holds sun loungers facing the ocean, above...

Beach Suite
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Beach Suite

1,292 sqft
From 5’096 USD

Rattan furniture, warm woods and light cotton fabrics shape Jacques Grange’s design. Vibrant patterns and fresh colours run through the rooms. The living room opens...

2 Bedroom Ocean Suite
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2 Bedroom Ocean Suite

1,722 sqft
From 5’320 USD

Blue and cream tones shape Jacques Grange’s design, with views across Flamands Bay from the hillside. A terrace or balcony faces the sea. Both bedrooms...

2 Bedroom Beach House
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2 Bedroom Beach House

1,722 sqft
From 5’522 USD

The living room and dining area open to a terrace with a kitchenette. A few steps lead straight onto Flamands Beach. Upstairs, the main bedroom...

2 Bedroom Beach Pool Suite
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2 Bedroom Beach Pool Suite

1,722 sqft
From 6’093 USD

A patio connects the bedrooms to the living spaces. The main bedroom looks across Flamands Bay, while the second is a patio room. A large...

5 Bedroom Villa De France
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5 Bedroom Villa De France

6,997 sqft
From 19’714 USD

The living room opens to a sea-facing terrace, with direct access to Flamands Beach. The villa spans two floors and has a private kitchen and...

Flamands Beach gives Cheval Blanc St-Barth its identity. The sand is wide by island standards, the water is open and bright, and the area feels more relaxed than the busier parts of St Barth. Guests can spend a full day between the beach, pools, terrace, and room without needing to leave the property. That is a major advantage on an island where many hotels depend more heavily on driving.

The hotel is still close enough to the island's main points of interest. Gustavia, the airport, boutiques, restaurants, beach clubs, and smaller coves are within easy reach by car. This balance is important. The Maison feels private, but it does not isolate guests from St Barth. It gives them a calm base for the island rather than a retreat that cuts them off from it.

Cheval Blanc St-Barth offers 61 rooms, suites, and villas, with layouts spread between gardens, hillside settings, and sea-facing positions. The design language is soft, tropical, and residential. White, sand, blush, warm wood, rattan, and clean lines create a mood that feels polished without losing the ease of the Caribbean.

Choosing the right category is important. Beachfront and sea-view rooms suit guests who want the classic St Barth feeling of waking close to the water. Garden rooms and bungalows can feel more private and quiet. Larger suites and villas work well for families, longer holidays, or travelers who want more living space. Villa de France, with five bedrooms and direct access to Flamands Beach, is the clearest choice for guests who want the scale of a private villa with the full Cheval Blanc service structure behind it.

The Cheval Blanc Spa features exclusive Guerlain rituals and gives the hotel a strong wellness layer. That matters in St Barth because days are often split between sun, swimming, boats, lunches, and late dinners. A good spa is not only a rainy-day option. It helps guests pace the stay and recover from the island's active social rhythm.

Treatments are shaped around skin, sun exposure, and relaxation. Guests can use the spa for a focused appointment or build a slower afternoon around it. The setting within the gardens keeps the mood quiet and protected, which suits the Maison. For travelers who want a beach hotel with serious wellness credentials rather than a token treatment room, this is one of the stronger choices on the island.

Dining at Cheval Blanc St-Barth is designed around the beach rather than a formal resort timetable. La Case brings a more refined culinary mood, while La Cabane keeps the focus close to the sand, sea, and long lunches that define St Barth. The hotel also gives guests easy access to the island's wider restaurant scene, which is one of the reasons many travelers return year after year.

The best stays use both sides of the dining offer. Some days call for lunch without leaving Flamands. Other evenings work better in Gustavia or at one of the island's well-known coastal restaurants. Cheval Blanc St-Barth is strong because it does not need to compete with the island. It gives guests a beautiful base, then lets St Barth remain part of the trip.

St Barth is small, but it rewards movement. Guests can use Cheval Blanc St-Barth as a base for beach hopping, yacht days, shopping in Gustavia, and long drives over the island's steep roads. Colombier, Gouverneur, Saline, and other beaches each bring a different mood. Flamands, however, remains one of the easiest places to settle for a full day.

The concierge can shape boat trips, restaurant reservations, beach plans, wellness appointments, and family logistics with the calm precision expected from the Maison. This matters during peak weeks, when the island becomes very busy and the best tables and boats need advance planning. Good service in St Barth is not only about attention at the hotel. It is about making the island work smoothly.

Cheval Blanc St-Barth is a strong fit for couples, but it is also very capable for families. Larger room categories, villas, beach access, and flexible dining make it easier to travel with children or several generations. The mood remains refined, yet the setting is relaxed enough that families do not feel out of place.

Couples will value the privacy of the rooms, the beach setting, and the ability to shape days without pressure. The hotel can be social when guests want that, especially around dining and beach hours, but it can also be very quiet. That flexibility is one of the reasons the Maison works for both honeymoon-style trips and repeat St Barth visitors who know exactly how they want the island to feel.

Cheval Blanc St-Barth is best for travelers looking for a luxury St Barth hotel with direct Flamands Beach access, sea views, elegant rooms and villas, Guerlain spa treatments, polished dining, and easy reach of Gustavia. It is not the right choice for guests who want a loud resort scene. Its strength is a more measured form of island luxury.

Book it when the beach location matters as much as the service. The Maison gives guests one of the island's most beautiful settings, then adds the privacy, space, dining, wellness, and coordination needed for a high-level St Barth stay. For travelers who want the island to feel effortless without losing its character, Cheval Blanc St-Barth remains one of the safest and most compelling addresses.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

The Maison's swimming pools offer another way to spend time in the water, adding choice to a stay on Flamands Beach.

La Cabane keeps lunch beside Flamands Bay, so you can enjoy a meal with sea views without leaving the hotel's beach setting.

Guerlain treatments and a garden pavilion give the spa a distinctive setting for an appointment, adding a different experience to your beach days.

Location of Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France

Cheval Blanc St-Barth, Baie des Flamands, 97133 Flamands, St. Barthélemy

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Weather at Cheval Blanc St-Barth

St Barthelemy

What to Know About Cheval Blanc St-Barth

What time of the year is it best to visit the hotel/destination?

Anytime is good except September until mid-October as it is the hurricane season.

Is the hotel open all year round?

The hotel has a seasonal closure from the end of August till mid-October.

What is the nearest airport?

The airport of the island is Gustaf III Airport (SBH) and it is just 5 minutes drive from the hotel. The airport transfer is complementary.

How much is the daily fee for parking for hotel guests?

The parking is complimentary for inhouse guests

Are pets allowed?

Yes, but the hotel allows small pets only.

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