Find the tropical refuge you’ve seen on and off in your dreams come to life at Gyp Sea, Saint Barth, nestled away from it all in the hills overlooking Flamands Bay in northwestern St. Barts.
Part of the Maisons et Hôtels Sibuet collection, this boutique-chic hotel has been transformed and reimagined from the former Francois Plantation. Tropical gardens and ambiance help define the Gyp Sea, Saint Barth experience, which extends to the seashore via the Beach Houses and Gyp Sea Beach Club in Saint Jean.
Gyp Sea Beach Club, St Barth © Gyp Sea
In this guide, we’ll survey what the Gyp Sea Hotel has to offer on all fronts, giving you everything you need to decide whether it’s the best perch for you on the “Jewel of the Caribbean.”
Nuts & Bolts: 18 rooms, 3 suites, 2 villas 4 beach houses (not on hotel property); fitness studio; 1 restaurant; spa; $$
This boutique hotel lies snugged in the hilly uplands in the far northwest of the island. The private and semi-isolated location means the accommodations aren’t beachfront, but the far-reaching sea views more than make up for that—as does the privileged access to Gyp Sea.
The viewshed includes the long white-sand belt of Flamands Beach and its sparkling bay. To the northwest, Colombier Beach—the northwesternmost sandy strand on St. Barts, and only accessible by foot or boat—is about a 20-minute hike away.
Gustavia, St Barth
The capital of Gustavia, meanwhile, is only a five-minute drive to the southeast. And Gustaf III Airport is just a hair farther away.
The five-star hotel experience benefits from a high-quality range of amenities and activities. The first of the Maisons et Hôtels Sibuet properties installed outside France, this garden-quilted hillside property with its commanding Flamands Bay views creates its own little, luxurious world.
Pure Altitude Spa © Gyp Sea
The Pure Altitude Spa includes two treatment rooms swaddled in the gardenscape, with massages, facials, yoga, and more on offer. You can also work out in the air-conditioned fitness room, perhaps availing yourself of the option of a personal trainer.
Pool at Gyp Sea © Gyp Sea
Then there’s the magical hotel pool and its lush green surrounds of palms, bougainvillea, mango, and more.
Gyp Sea Beach Club © Gyp Sea
Meanwhile, at St Jean Bay —just a few minutes away— the hotel’s Gyp Sea Beach Club is definitely a destination unto itself, with its barbecue menu, Rum Bar, and complimentary, reservable sunbeds for hotel guests.
And thanks to the hotel and WIMCO concierge services, you’re spoiled for choices in terms of around-the-island and offshore activities.
The style at Gyp Sea Hotel is a multifaceted tropical aesthetic, evoking British plantation designs with West Indian spirit and some French inflections. Rattan, bamboo, and mahogany are well represented in the furnishings and furniture of the accommodations, as bright fabrics seem to summon the Caribbean sunshine and sea breeze.
Those Gyp Sea Hotel accommodations comprise bungalows, suites, villas, beach houses and master villas. Bungalows include the Plantation Bungalow (485 square feet) with garden and pool views and the Caribbean (527 square feet), Tropic (527 square feet), and Prestige Caribbean (581 square feet) units with their ocean backdrops.
Tropic Bungalow © Gyp Sea
The Havana Suite (786 square feet) includes a covered terrace with a Jacuzzi, while the 818-square-foot Family Suite is ideal for—you guessed it!—families, sleeping up to four people. Enjoy your own private pool at the 2,045-square-foot Pool Suite.
Havana Suite with Private Jacuzzi © Gyp Sea
Pool Suite © Gyp Sea
For the utmost in lavishness, meanwhile, consider the high-set, view-dazzled villas.
Master Villa Colombier © Gyp Sea
This 2,422-square-foot paradise includes two bedrooms, each with its own bathrooms, for a capacity of up to four guests. From the “jungle” armchairs to the breezy perfection of the outdoor dining room, terrace, and private pool, Master Villa Colombier embodies that quintessential laidback St. Barts luxury.
Nuts & Bolts: 2,422 square feet; two bedrooms; two bathrooms; pool; sea views
Master Villa Flamands © Gyp Sea
Also 2,422 square feet, Master Villa Flamands offers a similar layout and capacity. From the sunbathing terrace of the private pool, you’ll find it hard to tear your eyes away from your exclusive Caribbean seascape, encompassing the Flamands Bay and the lovely isles of Bonhomme, Frégate, and Toc Vers.
Nuts & Bolts: 2,422 square feet; two bedrooms; two bathrooms; pool; sea views
Villa Saline Jacuzzi © Gyp Sea
A Jacuzzi is indeed part of the seductive package of this garden-tucked 1,270-square-foot villa, which offers two double bedrooms with king-size beds and two bathrooms boasting baths and walk-in showers. You’ll likely spend quite a bit of time lounging on the covered terrace, boasting such a swoony backdrop.
Nuts & Bolts: 1,270 square feet; two bedrooms; two bathrooms; Jacuzzi; sea views
In addition to the rooms, bungalows and villas, 4 beach houses await you right next door to Gyp Sea Beach Club in St Jean.
These Houses provide cozy, beachfront cottages ranging from one to three bedrooms, perfect for intimate vacation getaways. "À la carte" services include daily housekeeping, private butler, and breakfast. The location provides easy access to restaurants, shops, and bars. You can expect a customized luxury beach holiday with hotel-style amenities.
Price Range: Please inquire for the best pricing
Scrumptious dining is part of the pleasure when you’re a Gyp Sea Hotel guest.
Enjoy breakfast indoors or poolside, tucking into anything from French toast and waffles to chia pudding and a “baker’s basket” jammed with croissants, a baguette, and other oven-fresh goodness.
Lunch by the pool or hidden away in the tropical gardens might include Iberian Bellota Ham, Puglia Burrata, or Gypsea Burger.
Breakfast or Lunch by the Pool at Gyp Sea © Gyp Sea
Then there’s the option to reserve an exclusive private chef's table offering custom-crafted menus featuring exquisite dishes such as premium Wagyu beef.
Exclusive Private Chef’s Table © Gyp Sea
Did we mention the head-spinning rum selection and cigar cellar at the Plantation Bar? How about the eats and drinks served up down at the Gyp Sea Beach Club?
Dining at Gyp Sea Beach Club © Gyp Sea
And there’s yet more: the hotel will also pack you up a pitch-perfect gourmet picnic basket to vastly enhance your beachgoing.
The charming colonial style, verdant slopeside garden scape, and beautiful sightlines from the elevated perch give Gyp Sea Hotel its chic and zestful tone. No, you aren’t bedding on the beach, but the beautifully landscaped, up-in-the-hills setting is ample compensation.
So is the fact that you’ve got the hotel’s private beach club, Gyp Sea, at your beck and call, whenever you do need that sand-and-surf bliss-out.
All set to soak up that Maisons et Hôtels Sibuet hospitality of Flamand’s Gyp Sea Hotel for yourself? Sounds good! Here at WIMCO Villas, we can help you with every step of the process: from arranging transportation to St. Barts to bolstering your stay with concierge services and support.
Get in touch with us right here if you have any questions or want to make a reservation!
Just minutes away, Gustavia is rich with historical attractions, including the sites of three Swedish forts and the incredible lighthouse vantage point. And over on Colombier Beach to the northwest, you’ll find the ruins of an oceanfront Rockefeller family home.
Check-in time at Gyp Sea Hotel is 4 PM, and check-out time is noon.
You’ll have straightforward access to Flamands Beach and Bay, Saint Jean Bay (hosting Gyp Sea Beach Club), and other nearby attractions. As mentioned, the shops, restaurants, bars, and historical landmarks of Gustavia are only a five-minute drive. And we highly recommend the foot trek out to Colombier Beach, one of the most untouched and beautiful on St. Barts.
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