Le Sereno, St. Barthelemy

Le Sereno - A five-star beachfront resort with Mediterranean dining, private pools, and a Valmont spa

Bordering the lagoon of Anse de Grand Cul de Sac, this five-star beach resort features 39 suites and three villas designed by Christian Liaigre with panoramic ocean views. Accommodations include Grand Suite Plage rooms starting at 750 sq ft with four-poster beds, outdoor wooden decks, and bathrooms featuring granite sinks and deep soaking tubs. Restaurant Le Sereno serves Mediterranean cuisine in an open-air pavilion, while Le Sereno Al Mare Restaurant offers contemporary Italian dishes beachside. The spa features three treatment rooms including a beachfront water pavilion using Valmont products, alongside a fitness center and yoga garden. Guests access the property via St. Maarten's Princess Juliana Airport with a 10-minute connecting flight, and the hotel provides VIP airport reception services. The friendly staff at Le Sereno organizes island excursions, beach dinners, yoga classes, and cooking sessions.

Pros

The marine reserve location offers protected waters ideal for snorkeling with frequent sea turtle sightings

Three villas provide over 7000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space with private pools

All rooms include Bose sound systems, iPads, and minibars with complimentary soft drinks and snacks

The beachfront treatment room is the island's only such spa facility

Complimentary non-motorized watersports include kayaking and paddleboarding

Cons

The shallow bay environment attracts mosquitoes, particularly at dawn and dusk

Most guests must connect through St. Maarten with an additional 10-minute flight to reach the island