Best Resorts in Guadeloupe

Rising above Caravelle Beach's picturesque shoreline near the Grande-Terre town of Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe, Club Med Caravelle offers guests an all-inclusive retreat with primo beach access. But there's plenty more to do besides laze on powdery sands (although most visitors agree that lounging is a very pleasant way to spend the day). You'll have access to a wide array of outdoor activities at this Club Med outpost: everything from tennis to archery to trapeze lessons. Then, cool down with a dip in the pool or ocean while your youngsters take part in the resort's kids-oriented clubs. At the end of the day, enjoy a family dinner in one of the swanky restaurants: L'Hibiscus and La Biguine. Both serve a mix of Caribbean classics and international staples either buffet-style or a la carte. After, retreat to your guest room or suite, where you'll find plush red and orange bedding, minibars and flat-screen TVs. Although several reviewers note that the property's accommodations are a bit dated, the resort is currently undergoing renovations (which it anticipates finishing in late 2020) to update every room and suite, as well as add a spa and an additional dining outlet.

A restored, century-old sugar plantation, this storied resort interlaces colonial architecture with modern accents. Airy, bright and ornamented with wooden furnishings, fully equipped kitchens and flat-screen TVs, the property's apartment-style guest rooms provide travelers with a warm and inviting setting to hang their hats. That said, recent guests said the amenities are not four-star caliber; so if you're looking for luxurious room amenities, stay elsewhere. However, the property grants guests easy access to Guadeloupe's premiere attraction: its sands. Les Salines and Plage de Lagon, among other sunny strips are located near the plantation's perch in the Vallée d'Or along the northeastern tip of Grande-Terre. Would you rather skip the sands and head to the greens? Thanks to the plantation's alliance with the nearby 18-hole course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., you can play the course at discounted rates. Afterward, pamper yourself with a Balinese ritual treatment at the spa before savoring Creole fare at the Blue Kafé restaurant.