Cheval Blanc St-Barth – Hotel Review & Insider’s Guide

There are many choices for top-grade hotel accommodations on the island of St. Barts, which is among the most coveted getaways in the Caribbean. 

Still, no overview of luxurious French West Indies lodgings is complete without considering Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France.

This lavish property is the only of its kind in the Caribbean to boast “Palace” distinction, granted to the most exceptional five-star hotels by France’s tourism agency (Atout France).

Cheval Blanc Property, St Barth © Access SB

Gorgeous accommodations, high-end amenities, and a beautiful beachfront location—plus the brand’s unique boutique hospitality—set this Cheval Blanc “Maison” firmly in the top ranks of St. Barts hotels. 

In this guide, you’ll learn what Cheval Blanc St-Barth offers. 

We’ve assembled everything from basic property details to insider tips and an FAQ to help you decide whether this beachside hotel is the right home base for your French West Indies getaway!

Nuts & Bolts: 61 rooms, suites, bungalows, and a villa; spa, fitness studio; swimming pools; 2 restaurants & a bar; $$$$

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Location & Surroundings

Flamands Beach, St Barth © Cheval Blanc

Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France abuts Flamands Beach on the north coast of northwestern St. Barts. 

White-sand, headland-framed Baie des Flamands forms one of the longest beaches on the island, giving the oceanfront hotel a sumptuous “front yard.” 

Views from Flamands Beach extend offshore to alluring islands: Île Chevreau and Île Frégate. This crescent-shaped beachfront is nicknamed “Billionaire Beach,” due to the preponderance of Fortune 500 villa owners here. 

Cheval Blanc St-Barth’s perch on Baie des Flamands, set in the quartier of Flamands, lies a few miles to the north-northwest of St. Barts’ capital, Gustavia. 

Amenities & Services

You can expect the finest amenities and services at Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France, the torchbearer for the Cheval Blanc standard of hospitality in the French West Indies. 

Besides the on-site restaurants and bars (more on those later), you’ll find appealing swimming pools at hand, plus shopping at a boutique and the Le Kiosque takeaway. 

Cheval Blanc Pool © Cheval Blanc

Cheval Blanc Spa © Cheval Blanc

The Cheval Blanc Spa offers scintillating beachfront R&R and wellness, while the hotel’s fitness studio is open daily, with garden yoga sessions and private trainers available. 

Meanwhile, Maison’s “Alchemists” (as the hotel concierges are termed) offer personalized service, ready and waiting to arrange exclusive experiences and outings catered to your tastes.

Room Types & Quality

From romantic honeymoon escapes to family getaways, this 5-star hotel caters to all sorts of discerning travelers. 

The diverse accommodations all share a pleasant marriage of high French style and easy-breezy West Indian design and include both beachfront and jungle-garden-tucked options.

Choose between Ocean or Tropical rooms and suites, including two-bedroom suite floorplans.

Ocean Room © Cheval Blanc

Ocean Suite Dining and View © Cheval Blanc

Ocean Suite Living Room © Cheval Blanc

Beach Suite Bedroom © Cheval Blanc

Beach Suite Living Room © Cheval Blanc

Two Bedroom Beach Suite Pool and View © Cheval Blanc

Two Bedroom Beach Suite Bath © Cheval Blanc

Two Bedroom Garden Suite © Cheval Blanc

Garden Suite Pool © Cheval Blanc

While many Caribbean vacationers desire to stay right on the beach, the Maison’s Garden Bungalow, Garden Suite, and Two-Bedroom Garden Suite offer their marvelous settings wrapped in jungly, tranquil lushness. 

The views out over the hotel and beyond the Caribbean Sea skyline help distinguish the Hillside Bungalow. 

And then there’s the top-shelf luxury of the five-bedroom Villa de France, which includes a private spa and fitness room, as well as the attention of your own Majordome. 

Villa de France Outside Deck and View © Cheval Blanc

Villa de France Bedroom © Cheval Blanc

Villa de France Dining and Pool © Cheval Blanc

Price Range: Please inquire for the best pricing.

Restaurants & Culinary Options

You’ve got multiple choices for nearby dining when staying along Flamands Beach. Some of the best choices await on the Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France property. 

These include the fine Caribbean restaurant of La Case, which serves up dinners rich in West Indian flavors and ingredients: fresh seafood and island-harvested spices, herbs, and fruits.

Dining at La Case © Cheval Blanc

La Case © Cheval Blanc

Besides Chef Jean Imbert’s celebrated dinner menu, La Case welcomes diners for a merry, delicious Sunday brunch.

Feet-in-sand lunches and suppers, meanwhile, are the name of the game at La Cabane, the hotel’s very own beach restaurant. You can’t beat the ambiance or ocean views, nor the laidback delights of the La Cabane tiki bar (Le Bar). 

Dining on the beach at La Cabane © Cheval Blanc

La Cabane Restaurant © Cheval Blanc

Speaking of watering holes, Cheval Blanc St-Barth maintains one of the best on St. Barts: the White Bar, and its specialty cocktails (and mocktails) as well as tapas-style small plates.

White Bar © Access SB

There are yet more culinary pleasures available at Cheval Blanc Isle de France. 

These include bespoke in-room dining, beach picnics, and other customized meals available via Carte Blanche Ambassadors. Plus, there are takeaway pastries, sourdough baguettes, and other baked goods at Le Kiosque.

Key Strengths & Unique Offerings

One of the key draws of Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France is its location. 

Flamands Beach is not only among the longest beachfronts on St. Barts; it’s also one of the most beautiful. To have such a white-sand backdrop (and playground) for your five-star hotel accommodations is rather irresistible.

Throw in the paddleboarding, family treasure hunts, chartered cruises, sportfishing, diving, quad-bike touring, and extra activities and experiences, and you’re marvelously set up for St. Barts bliss at this Flamands Bay Cheval Blanc Maison.

Insider’s Tips

• Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France is an awesome place to vacation as a family. For one thing, there’s a Kid’s Club with a dedicated space for children’s activities. The hotel also offers babysitting services to ensure grownups can easily indulge in some Caribbean alone time.
• Make your La Cabane experience as perfect as possible by reserving a post-lunch beach chaise lounger!
• Experience the hotel's signature touchpoints, like the beautiful gardens, beach restaurant, and stylish room decor. 
• The rooms are luxurious, comfortable and well-designed. Aim for a balcony room overlooking the ocean.