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Saint Barts, Saint Barts
Heated pool
From $180,000 per night
French Caribbean glamour on an eight-square-mile island
Saint Barthelemy pairs French sophistication with Caribbean ease across a compact, hilly island of white-sand coves and a chic harbour capital. Renting a villa here is the definitive way to stay: hillside estates with infinity pools and sweeping sea views, a dedicated concierge, and easy reach of Gustavia's boutiques and the beach clubs of St Jean and Gouverneur.
- Gustavia: designer boutiques, waterfront dining and a harbour of superyachts
- Beaches for every mood, from lively St Jean to wild, protected Gouverneur and Saline
- Hillside villas with infinity pools and panoramic Caribbean views
- A serious French food scene, from beach clubs to Michelin-calibre kitchens
- Full-service concierge for chefs, boat charters and villa staff
Known forChic Gustavia harbour, white-sand beaches, superyachts, French dining and hillside villas with infinity pools
Best time to visitDecember to April for dry, sunny weather; May to June for warmth with fewer crowds and better value
Nearest airportGustaf III (SBH) via St Maarten (SXM); most guests connect by light aircraft or ferry
Ideal forCouples, families and groups seeking privacy, glamour and beach-club living
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Saint Barts, Saint Barts
Heated poolJacuzzi
From $150,000 per night
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Saint Barts, Saint Barts
Heated pool
From $120,000 per night
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Saint Barts, Saint Barts
Heated pool
From $112,000 per night
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Saint Barts, Saint Barts
Heated pool
From $110,000 per night
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Saint Barts, Saint Barts
Heated pool
From $110,000 per night
997homes available
1–18bedrooms
up to 36guests
631with a pool
Events not to miss in Saint Barts
- January
St Barth Music Festival
Two weeks of classical, chamber and jazz concerts staged in intimate venues around the island, a long-running fixture that opens the high season on a refined note.
- March
St Barth Bucket Regatta
One of the world's great gatherings of classic and modern superyachts, racing off Gustavia in a spectacle that fills the harbour and the hillside restaurants.
- April
Les Voiles de Saint-Barth Richard Mille
A high-level sailing regatta drawing top international crews for a week of racing and waterfront celebration, one of the Caribbean's premier yachting events.
- Late December
New Year in Gustavia
The island's most glamorous moment: megayachts fill the harbour, restaurants book out months ahead and fireworks light up Gustavia on New Year's Eve.
Saint Barts through the seasons
- High Season (December – April)
Regattas, festivals and perfect trade winds
Dry, breezy and social, this is Saint Barts at full wattage, from New Year celebrations in Gustavia to the Bucket and Les Voiles. Villas book far ahead, so plan early.
- Late Spring (May – June)
Calm seas and quieter beaches
The crowds thin while the weather stays glorious, with warm, settled seas ideal for swimming and boat days. Excellent value for a private villa without compromise.
- Summer (July – August)
Warm-water swimming and slow island living
Mid-summer brings hot days, quiet restaurants and empty stretches of Saline and Gouverneur. The island feels wonderfully local, with the Fête de Saint-Barthélemy in late August.
- Autumn (September – November)
The gentle reawakening
After the quietest weeks of hurricane season, the island stirs back to life around the Gourmet Festival in November. Book flexibly and enjoy Saint Barts at its most serene.
The Area and Where to Stay
Saint Barts is small enough to cross in twenty minutes, so location is about mood rather than distance. Gustavia, the harbour capital, puts you steps from boutiques and restaurants. St Jean is the lively heart, with a beautiful beach and beach clubs, while Gouverneur, Saline and Colombier offer wilder, quieter sands. Most luxury villas sit on the hillsides above these bays, trading beachfront for privacy, breeze and long sea views. Our collection concentrates on hillside and near-beach residences with private pools and staff, each supported by an island concierge.
Things to Do
Days revolve around the water: swim and snorkel the calm coves, charter a boat to nearby islets and lunch off the coast of Colombier, or simply move between beach clubs. Divers explore the marine reserve, and the surf at Toiny and Lorient draws a dedicated following. On land, Gustavia is made for browsing and long lunches, while sunset drinks with a harbour view are a nightly ritual. Your concierge can arrange private charters, diving, tennis, spa treatments and tables at the island's best-known spots.
Food and Local Flavour
For its size, Saint Barts has one of the Caribbean's most serious dining scenes, blending classic French cooking with Creole flavours and just-caught seafood. Expect polished harbour restaurants, legendary beach clubs and stylish bistros, plus excellent wine lists shipped in from France. A private chef in your villa is a favourite way to enjoy island produce and fresh fish in complete privacy, and the concierge can secure the hardest reservations in high season.
When to Visit
The high season runs December to April, with warm, dry days, gentle trade winds and the island at its most glamorous around the holidays. Spring into early summer stays sunny and warm with thinner crowds and better value. The quieter late-summer and autumn months are the most relaxed, though some restaurants close in September. Whatever the season, a private villa gives you a calm, self-contained base with your own pool and views.
Getting There
Most travellers fly into St Maarten (SXM) on a long-haul route, then take a short light-aircraft hop to Gustaf III Airport (SBH) or the ferry to Gustavia. The island landing is famously dramatic and served only by small planes, so book connections early in high season. A hire car or Mini-Moke is useful for exploring the beaches, and the concierge can arrange transfers, charters and private aviation.