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Hotel Guanahani on St. Barths

By Robert Curley, About.com

Spa pool at the Hotel Guanahani and Spa on St. Barths.

© Hotel Guanahani and Spa
What's Special About the Hotel Guanahani:
The Guanahani is a small, upscale and very French hotel in St. Barths that sits on a slip of land between a lagoon and the Caribbean Sea, with brightly colored cottages, an outstanding spa, tennis and personalized service.
  • Rooms: 76
  • Location: Beachfront
  • Restaurants: 2
  • Key Amenities: pool, spa, tennis
  • Hotel price rating: Expensive
Guest Rooms at the Hotel Guanahani:
The hotel has 76 guest rooms and suites, some of which feature butler service. Room range from the modest Garden View Room to "La Villa," a three-bedroom suite with a private swimming pool. The aptly named Beach House has two bedrooms and a private terrace and sits directly on the hotel beach.
Activities and Amenities at the Hotel Guanahani:
The hotel's spa is centered on a quiet spa pool with lounges for pre- or post-treatment relaxation. Treatments feature Clarins of Paris products and include massage techniques from India, Thailand, and Japan. The salon offers manicure, pedicure and hair styling featuring Frederic Fekkai products. The resort also has a fitness center, hard-court tennis court, and a water-sports center.
Dining at the Hotel Guanahani:
Epicurians will love the Mediterranean inspired Bartolomo Restaurant with its indoor and outdoor seating, while the tropical Le Indigo overlooks the pool and ocean and is the first choice for breakfast. The hotel also has a chic ultralounge and a casual beach bar.
More Information on St. Barths:
The Caribbean is full of exclusive resorts; St. Barths is one of the few exclusive islands. Those who can afford to stay here enjoy a low-key European sophistication, where the person next to you at the topless beach, waterfront bistro, or fine French restaurant could easily be a famous rock star or movie magnate.

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How to Get Here:
St. Barths uses Princess Juliana Airport in nearby St. Maarten as its primary air hub; the airport is served with direct flights from the U.S. by US Airways, Delta, Continental, American Airlines, and United Airlines. Air France, Corsair, Alitalia, and KLM also service St. Maarten. From St. Maarten, ferry and air taxi service to St. Barths is available. The Hotel Guanahani is located on the northeast coast of St. Barths, at Grand Cul de Sac.
Contact Information:
The Hotel Guanahani & Spa

Grand Cul de Sac, 97133, St. Barthelemy

Phone: +0590 27 66 60 (direct)

Toll-free 800-216-3774

Email: guanahani@wanadoo.fr

Website: http://www.leguanahani.com

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