Situated on Martinique’s quiet Caravelle Peninsula, Karibea Residence La Goelette offers lovely ocean views from its hilltop perch. The two-pearl property promises a solid list of amenities on paper, including two pools, a restaurant, a grocery store, and a poolside bar. However, as of early 2016, most were indefinitely closed, supposedly for renovations. The aging decor, lack of Wi-Fi outside the lobby, and general sense of abandonment will no doubt discourage some travelers. Rooms are dated and a bit worn, but reasonably clean, with small flat-screen TVs and water-view balconies with kitchenettes. Residence Marine Hotel Diamant offers similarly priced and appointed rooms with a slightly nicer resort-like feel on Martinique’s south shore at similar rates.
Situated on Martinique’s quiet Caravelle Peninsula, Karibea Residence La Goelette offers lovely ocean views from its hilltop perch. The two-pearl property promises a solid list of amenities on paper, including two pools, a restaurant, a grocery store, and a poolside bar. However, as of early 2016, most were indefinitely closed, supposedly for renovations. The aging decor, lack of Wi-Fi outside the lobby, and general sense of abandonment will no doubt discourage some travelers. Rooms are dated and a bit worn, but reasonably clean, with small flat-screen TVs and water-view balconies with kitchenettes. Residence Marine Hotel Diamant offers similarly priced and appointed rooms with a slightly nicer resort-like feel on Martinique’s south shore at similar rates.