La Cocoteraie

All 52 La Cocoteraie suites, tucked inside a single-story bungalow, offer sweeping garden, pool or Caribbean Sea views. Embracing Colonial-style elegance, each guest room boasts a hexagonal-shaped raised bath, private balcony and tropical decor along with modern amenities, such as a satellite television and minibar. And the high-end amenities don't stop at the guest rooms. Visitors have access to an 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, a freshwater swimming pool and a private white-sand beach fringing neighboring town Saint-François. Despite La Cocoteraie's lovely surroundings and sophisticated ambiance, some recent visitors report an unsatisfactory stay due to the resort's inattentive staff. Still, others give the restaurant wait staff high marks. When you need a break from soaking up the sun, savor an intimate dinner at La Varangue or grab a tropical cocktail at Indigo Bar. Just be aware that most locals and staff only speak French. La Cocoteraie sits a little more than 20 miles from Guadeloupe's main airport, on the island's southeastern coast.