This is an absolutely lovely hotel in a perfect location for exploring the northern part of Basse-Terre. The grounds are lovely, the rooms are spacious and comfortable, the pool area is great, the breakfasts generous and varied - but most of all, the staff (from management to reception to housekeeping) is absolutely wonderful. During our stay we slept long and well, lounged at the pool, drank at the bar, walked to the spectacular beach down the hill, and dined at great restaurants in Deshaies. We also enjoyed to company of other travelers from all parts of the world. Our two-week trip to Guadeloupe was complicated by some medical issues, and the staff here went above and beyond to help make our trip less stressful and more enjoyable. A truly delightful experience in every respect.

Our A/C did not function properly the day we arrived, but management sorted out the problem and had it repaired within a day.

The location in Deshaies within walking distance of the Grande Anse beach is ideal. The hotel is well situated for exploring further up the coast of Basse Terre towards Sainte Rose. It was a short drive to the gorgeous beaches of Les Amandiers and La Perle. The lush property is gorgeous and the pool is perfect for cooling off or just hanging around if you want a quieter day, however there are mosquitos. The included breakfast at the beautiful outdoor patio was good and was a continental style with fruit, granola, toast, cheeses and sliced meats, buns, homemade cake, juices, coffee, fresh pastries, local jams, yoghurt and pancakes one morning. Scrambled eggs and espresso coffee were available for a fee. I asked if lactose-free or plant based milk was available and they had soy milk. This is picky but another option like almond, oat or lactose-free cow milk would be appreciated. The staff and owner Christophe who we met are super friendly and eager to please. It was nice to see that Christophe rolled up his sleeves and did shifts alongside his staff. They did make efforts to speak English which was appreciated and was on par with our French and we were able to communicate just fine. They have put together binders in French and English of things to do and recommended restaurants which was a nice touch and they were eager to answer questions and help guests make reservations if necessary. Any issues we had were quickly resolved with a smile. Guests also receive a welcome cocktail upon check-in which was also great. The two-level villas are great for families and there were lots of families with young kids there during our visit due to a school holiday in France. We were a couple and this arrangement would be have been great for us when our kids were small. There are free ranging chickens and roosters as well as a few resident cats roaming the property which added to the atmosphere.

The kitchen facilities in the villas are cramped but having the possibility to cook basic meals like pasta and make salads outweighs this and is a welcome convenience if you don't want to eat at a restaurant all the time. It's not possible to dine inside the villas but rather there is a table and chairs on your private patio. This is good but we found it buggy at times. Outside of breakfast it is possible to get snacks during the day and evening at the bar but it's not a full-serve restaurant. It is possible to bring your own food (ie. takeout) to the bar and eat it there if you purchase drinks which are reasonably priced.

The fresh croissants and pain au chocolat served at our breakfast table were something to look forward to every morning. The yogurt, fruit, coffee, fresh juices and homemade granola made it the perfect breakfast for us. The staff were so friendly and helpful, without them our holiday would not have been the same.

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Wonderful hosts. You are surrounded by tropical plants ,trees and the noise of the crickets, frogs and birds.at night. The beach is a five min downhill walk for sunrises / sunsets. Deshaies (for Death in Paradise fans) is a 7 min drive away.

The kids didn't like having to walk to the pool area for the wifi. I had a local sim (Orange) so I could enjoy the peace in the room!

Excellent welcome from an English speaking receptionist. Lovely breakfast with a range of options and you can pay for eggs if wanted. We loved our accomodation although you need to be prepared for visits from wildlife! They allow you to stay by the pool area on check-out day and there is a shower area and toilet you can use which is ideal because of the Air France evening return flights. Great location for visiting the beaches, Grande Anse is walkable and Perle is a short drive. Lots of fantastic restaurants in the vicinity and a small grocery shop and excellent burger van at the end of road.

The pool area is starting to show some wear and tear but still a lovely and large pool.

Pleasant and minimal rooms tucked away in a lush jungle-like setting. quaint and charming communal area with a bar where you can enjoy a drink (theirs or your own if the bar is closed). breakfast was simple continental but generous, fresh, well curated. Staff was mostly helpful and welcoming; Asia in particular gave us great local tips and helped with restaurants. It is QUIET here, embrace it!

We appreciated that there was no wifi in the room but might be hard for others.

Beautiful, lush, rain forest feeling.

Nothing to do with property but mosquitos are plentiful in evening.

Hotel was just a short walk to one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. Good restaurants close by for which the hotel was happy to make reservations. Wonderful breakfast buffet with a mix of local fruit and French items. Rooms were spacious and beds were comfortable. Excellent daily housekeeping.

No complaints!

The hotel is set in a lovely botanical garden. The duplex little houses are lovely and clean. Good air conditioning. Lovely pool. Loved the fact it's an eco hotel. Owners are lovely and very helpful. Very close to La Perle beach, the police station and Catherine's bar used to film Death in Paradise.

The bar is closed at 8pm so no evening entertainment and only breakfast is served so have to go out for all other meals. The duplex have a very small kitchen for cooking basic meals.