Tropical Room
Sleeps 2 guests · 60 sqm / 645 sq. ft. including terrace
A hillside room with a secluded garden terrace, rain shower, and the Maison’s Tropical Chic design.
Hotel · Flamands, St. Barth's
Cheval Blanc St-Barth
A polished beachfront Maison where French refinement meets the ease of island life.
★★★★★
From BookTravel
Our Take
We recommend Cheval Blanc St-Barth for travelers who want polished French service without losing the ease of a Caribbean beach stay. Its Flamands setting feels intimate, elegant, and naturally suited to couples, families, and private-villa escapes.
What stands out to us is the Maison's highly personalized approach: Jacques Grange interiors, thoughtful family care, Guerlain wellness, and dining that keeps the island's character at the center.
Best for
Couples / Families / Villas
Setting
Flamands beachfront
Board
À la carte
Style
Tropical chic / Refined
Transfer
Minutes from SBH
BeachfrontRomanticWellnessPrivate villas
Overview
Cheval Blanc St-Barth sits directly on Flamands Beach, framed by tropical gardens designed by Madison Cox and the Caribbean Sea. The Maison has 60 rooms and suites, together with the five-bedroom Villa de France.
The visual identity is distinctly Cheval Blanc: light, colorful, and highly considered, with interiors by Jacques Grange and art integrated throughout the property. Accommodation ranges from garden-facing rooms to hillside bungalows with pools, beach houses, and a fully serviced private villa.
The atmosphere is refined but not formal. Days move easily between the beach, pools, spa, island experiences, and two restaurants, while the service model is deliberately personal and tailored to each stay.
It is particularly well suited to couples seeking understated glamour and families who want elevated service, meaningful space, and thoughtful children’s amenities without choosing a conventional family resort.
Rooms & Suites
Hillside Bungalow
Sleeps 2 guests · 65 sqm / 700 sq. ft. including terrace
A one-bedroom bungalow above the Maison with a furnished terrace, private pool, and bathroom with bathtub and rain shower.
Ocean Junior Suite
Sleeps 2 guests · 70 sqm / 755 sq. ft. including terrace
A one-bedroom junior suite with a lounge area, dressing room, rain-shower bathroom, and serene terrace.
Dining
The Maison centers dining around two restaurants. La Case interprets Caribbean ingredients with a refined perspective, while La Cabane offers a more relaxed beachfront setting for long lunches and easy island days.
The White Bar serves drinks throughout the day, Le Kiosque adds a bakery element, and Carte Blanche extends personalized dining to rooms, suites, and private settings. The approach is intimate and destination-led rather than built around a large number of outlets.
Experiences
- Beach and water: Flamands Beach, swimming pools, private coves, and tailored sea experiences.
- Wellness: Cheval Blanc Spa with Guerlain treatments, fitness, yoga, and personalized wellness rituals.
- Families: supervised activities on request, children’s amenities, baby equipment, adapted menus, and young-guest spa treatments.
- Island discovery: bespoke excursions and experiences created by the Maison’s Alchemists.
- Culture and design: art, landscape design, and interiors woven throughout the property.
Good to know
- The Maison has 60 rooms and suites, plus Villa de France.
- Hillside Bungalows reach Flamands Beach by a five-minute walk down a private 60-step garden path.
- Arrival and departure transfers can be arranged from the airport or Gustavia harbor.
- Family services and supervised children’s activities are tailored on request.
- Selected venues are accessible for guests with reduced mobility; a beach wheelchair is available.
- Restaurant and experience arrangements are best coordinated in advance during peak periods.
Why we recommend
- Direct position on Flamands Beach, one of St. Barth’s most beautiful shores.
- Highly personalized service and bespoke island experiences curated by the Maison’s Alchemists.
- A varied room collection spanning gardens, hillside pools, beachfront suites, and Villa de France.
- Two distinctive restaurants, plus bar, bakery, and personalized Carte Blanche dining.
- Cheval Blanc Spa with exclusive Guerlain rituals and dedicated treatment spaces.
- Strong family support, including children’s amenities, tailored menus, supervised activities, and baby equipment.