The Hôtel Guanahani & Spa is a charming oasis of luxury nestled at the end of Grand Cul de Sac Bay overlooking Marigot Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel and spa are set on their own secluded 15-acre peninsula at the northeastern end of the island of St Barts and boasts two stunning beaches, one on a tranquil lagoon and the other at the edge of a coconut grove facing the ocean.

Hôtel Guanahani opened in 1986 with 58 rooms designed by Christian Liaigre, and then was expanded in 1993 with new bungalows and reception area by interior designer Michel Jouannet.

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The hotel’s room configuration were reduced from 75 to 68 rooms (all equipped with LCD television screens and DVD players) in order to increase the number of suites, including a brand-new three-bedroom, ocean-view Pool Suite. Decorated with tropical French contemporary inspired furniture, La Villa features a private terra cotta tile patio, wood deck, and swimming pool, living room, and three bedrooms including a spacious master suite with king bed, large open shower, and freestanding whirlpool tub for two. Made in France, the “love tub” has a music system and lights that change color according to the sound.

The other guestrooms consist of 30 suites (14 with a private swimming pool), and 38 double rooms. All traditional rooms have renovated in a distinct Colonial style. WiFi connections will be available throughout the hotel and Reception will offer an enhanced welcoming area and a business center with three Internet work stations. The resort will have fully furnished “day room” for arriving and departing guests to use before and after their official arrivals.

Finally, the island’s first state-of-the-art, full-service spa -- The Guanahani Spa by Clarins at Hotel Guanahani -- opens December 15, 2004.

Awards:

The Guanahani Hotel & Spa is a member of the Leading Small Hotels of the World and has received numerous awards:

5 Star Diamond Award in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences

2002 Travel Channel March: Guanahani Number 4 out of the Best World’ s Beaches, for ‘its privacy’

2002 Travel Agents’ Choice: ‘Most Guest Focused Award’ by Island Destinations

2003 Travel Agents’ Choice: ‘Best Culinary Resort’ by Island Destinations

2003 Condé Nast Traveler, “Reader’s Choice Award”:
Number 4 out of the top 25 resorts in the Caribbean, Number 87 of 500 hotels in the World

2003 Forbes: ‘Best Destination’

2004 Condé Nast Traveler, “Gold List”:
Best possible score for food (100/100) and Number 1 in the Americas (total of four hotels in the world with same score)

2004 Departures Survey: Number 1 in St Barts / Number 11 in the Caribbean

2004 – 2005 AAA ‘Four Diamond’