Auberge de la Vieille Tour

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Auberge de la Vieille Tour

Style: Contemporary Classic

Atmosphere: Quiet

103 Rooms

The island of Guadeloupe doesn’t quite share St. Barthélemy’s upscale reputation, and its accommodations tend to lean more toward comfort than cutting-edge style. Auberge de la Vieille Tour isn’t exactly reinventing hospitality in the French West Indies, but it does resort-style luxury very well, enhanced by charming surroundings — namely, an 18th-century windmill — and a panoramic ocean view. Here, the advantages of a fairly sizeable resort can be a blessing: with three restaurants, two bars, and a garden that extends down a bluff to the beach, it’s a remarkably self-contained escape.

The rooms are defined by cozy king beds and a tasteful arrangement of indoor plants and palm fronds; a welcome extension of the lush landscape outside. Rooms with balconies facing the sea are preferable for obvious reasons, although the townhouse-style suites around the pool might be a better fit for families. Modern conveniences abound, and on-site tennis and scuba lessons cater to active guests without forcing them to venture very far.

The same inclusiveness applies to the hotel’s three restaurants, which offer different takes on gourmet French cooking, from Creole to grilled local specialties; expansive culinary options that shouldn’t be taken for granted in the West Indies. If you’d like to explore Guadeloupe beyond the Auberge’s gardens and beach, the island’s largest city, Pointe-à-Pitre, is only a few minutes away — and if you’d rather take it easy, there’s certainly nothing wrong with a few seaside cocktails and a memorable dinner served in the shadow of a windmill.

How to get there:
Auberge de la Vieille Tour is located 10km from the Pointe-A-Pitre International Airport. Transfers can be arranged for EUR30 in a shuttle. Please contact CustomerService@TabletHotels.com for assistance with airport transfers.