Residence Hoteliere Les Cayalines provides basic, two-pearl accommodations with just enough amenities for self-catering travelers in Saint Luce in Martinique's south. The unassuming entrance opens to surprisingly lush, impeccably maintained grounds filled with tall coconut palms and tropical flowers. The 64 rooms are clean and bright, with dated, no-frills decor and modern appointments including kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies. There are few common amenities, except for a small pool and private access to an adjacent beach. However, the public nature of the beach and spotty Wi-Fi access could discourage some guests. For a bit more, Hotel Le Panoramic offers similar amenities and modern rooms, however, it lacks direct beach access.
Residence Hoteliere Les Cayalines provides basic, two-pearl accommodations with just enough amenities for self-catering travelers in Saint Luce in Martinique's south. The unassuming entrance opens to surprisingly lush, impeccably maintained grounds filled with tall coconut palms and tropical flowers. The 64 rooms are clean and bright, with dated, no-frills decor and modern appointments including kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies. There are few common amenities, except for a small pool and private access to an adjacent beach. However, the public nature of the beach and spotty Wi-Fi access could discourage some guests. For a bit more, Hotel Le Panoramic offers similar amenities and modern rooms, however, it lacks direct beach access.
The two-pearl Hotel Fregate Bleue is a simple, budget option that's a 10-minute drive outside the tiny town of Le Francois on Martinique's east coast. The garden-style pool and tiny adjacent restaurant and bar are lovely and modern, but the eclectic decor elsewhere and slightly shabby rooms leave a bit to be desired. Each of the 16 rooms features different amenities and all look a bit unkempt, despite homey furniture and generally bright interiors. Flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges are standard, and upgraded quarters offer kitchenettes, lofts with additional beds, and ocean-view balconies or patios. While a bit pricier, the nearby, three-pearl Hotel Plein Soleil offers more modern rooms and common areas, plus a gourmet restaurant.
The two-pearl Hotel Fregate Bleue is a simple, budget option that's a 10-minute drive outside the tiny town of Le Francois on Martinique's east coast. The garden-style pool and tiny adjacent restaurant and bar are lovely and modern, but the eclectic decor elsewhere and slightly shabby rooms leave a bit to be desired. Each of the 16 rooms features different amenities and all look a bit unkempt, despite homey furniture and generally bright interiors. Flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges are standard, and upgraded quarters offer kitchenettes, lofts with additional beds, and ocean-view balconies or patios. While a bit pricier, the nearby, three-pearl Hotel Plein Soleil offers more modern rooms and common areas, plus a gourmet restaurant.
The Pierre and Vacances Village Club is a sprawling 337-room, mid-range condominium resort that caters to families and active guests with amenities that range from water aerobics classes to Jet Skiing to scheduled entertainment at an outdoor amphitheater. The huge lagoon-style pool is the main attraction, offering plenty of lounge chairs, a hot tub, and a kids' pool. Three restaurants, a private stretch of white-sand beach, and clubs for kids and teens keep guests on-site. There's also a well-stocked market, a plus for self-catering guests who prefer to cook their own meals in the kitchenettes on the terraces of their rooms. While there's plenty to do, the hotel's generic French-Creole style lacks authenticity, and rooms are on the small side and could use some updating. Those seeking a more intimate and stylish property might consider the Hotel Plein Soleil.
The Pierre and Vacances Village Club is a sprawling 337-room, mid-range condominium resort that caters to families and active guests with amenities that range from water aerobics classes to Jet Skiing to scheduled entertainment at an outdoor amphitheater. The huge lagoon-style pool is the main attraction, offering plenty of lounge chairs, a hot tub, and a kids' pool. Three restaurants, a private stretch of white-sand beach, and clubs for kids and teens keep guests on-site. There's also a well-stocked market, a plus for self-catering guests who prefer to cook their own meals in the kitchenettes on the terraces of their rooms. While there's plenty to do, the hotel's generic French-Creole style lacks authenticity, and rooms are on the small side and could use some updating. Those seeking a more intimate and stylish property might consider the Hotel Plein Soleil.