Beach St Barts – Discover the island’s most beautiful shores
01-Aug-2025
On a small island like St Barthélemy, the sea is never far away. Yet every saint beach feels distinct: a tranquil bay ringed by coral, a lively strip lined with bars and boutiques, a hidden cove reached only by foot. Our st barts hotel on Grand Cul‑de‑Sac is the perfect gateway to discover each beach St Barts. With couture hospitality, we craft itineraries that balance quiet mornings, playful afternoons and romantic evenings. In this guide we share our favourite shores and invite you to explore each beach barts freely.
For travellers seeking a luxury hotel stay in Saint Barthelemy, our property offers rooms and villas overlooking the sea.
Grand Cul‑de‑Sac – a tranquil bay for families
Grand Cul‑de‑Sac is protected by a natural reef that turns the bay into a shallow lagoon where children can wade and paddle safely. Guests borrow glass‑bottom kayaks, paddle boards and snorkeling gear or arrange boat trips and kite‑surf lessons. The trade winds make it ideal for sailing, while the still sea invites swimming. Families and couples love this saint beach for its calm beauty and its easy access to water sports – it’s where our luxury hotel services in St Barts and concierge begin your island journey.
Saint‑Jean – energy and elegance
Saint‑Jean Beach, near Gustavia, is split by the Eden Rock promontory. One half remains calm for swimming and snorkeling, while the other catches waves and offers front‑row seats to small planes landing at the nearby runway. Restaurants, bars and boutiques line the shore, giving the beach a lively energy. Our concierge ensures you can enjoy Saint‑Jean and still return to dine at our luxury hotel restaurant St Barts and relax in your suite in Saint Barthélemy.
Colombier & Flamands – secluded coves and broad sands
Secluded Colombier Beach sits at the western tip of the island. Reachable only by a thirty‑minute hike or by boat, it rewards visitors with white sand, turquoise water and turtles swimming offshore. There are no services here – just pure nature. Nearby, Flamands is one of the island’s largest beaches, with broad sands, steady waves and restaurants behind the dunes. Families play in the surf while beginners learn to ride. We partner with a hotel near Flamands Beach to reserve daybeds and ensure you enjoy both ocean and shore.
Our concierge can also help you reach colombier beach by boat or on foot.
Surfing shores – Anse des Cayes & Toiny
Anse des Cayes, on the north‑west coast, is a favourite surf spot where a rocky seabed and rolling waves attract experienced riders. Swimming is limited, but watching surfers carve through the waves is a pleasure, and our team can arrange lessons at anse des cayes beach for guests who want to learn. Across the island, toiny beach marks the wild side of St Barts: volcanic sand and dramatic surf pound the cliffs. A shuttle transports guests to a small beach club and pool. Our concierge can organise a Jeep ride or boat trip to these adventurous shores, proving that not every beach St Barts is calm.
Local gems – Corossol, Shell, Saline & Gouverneur
corossol beach is known for its colourful fishing boats and straw crafts.
Corossol is a fishing village where colourful boats line the brown‑sand shore. A nearby museum displays thousands of seashells. Shell Beach, a short walk from Gustavia, is sheltered from wind and covered in crushed shells; it’s ideal for swimming, snorkeling and watching the sun set. Saline is reached by a short trail; beyond the dune you find endless sand and turquoise sea. Gouverneur offers pale sand, blue water and rocky headlands; there are no facilities, which makes it feel like a secret paradise. These smaller beaches reveal another side of St Barts beyond the famous spots.
Plan your perfect beach itinerary
Our couture approach means every stay is bespoke. Whether you dream of a romantic hotel in Saint Barthélemy or a family holiday of sandcastles and snorkeling, we design each itinerary. You might start with yoga on Grand Cul‑de‑Sac, take a boat to Colombier, enjoy lunch on Saint‑Jean or Saline, or charter a yacht to neighbouring islands – our concierge arranges it all under our luxury hotel services in St Barts. With spa treatments, pools and a watersports centre, you can explore every beach St Barts at your own pace.
Choose your base and experiences
To fully enjoy the coastline, you need the right base. Our st. barts hotel with view sits directly on the bay; every room, suite and villa overlooks the sea. As one of the premier hotels in the Caribbean, it offers high‑speed service and privacy. For more seclusion, explore our partner hotels in Saint Barthélemy with private beach, where a stretch of sand is reserved exclusively for guests. We invite you to discover the many types of accommodations and activities in St Barts: hillside villas with pools, guided water sports and spa retreats. Our team will help you Discover Saint Barthélemy beyond the shore by arranging visits to artisans, tasting menus and day trips to nearby islands. The combination of beautiful sands, tranquil bays and tailored experiences ensures your stay is as relaxing or adventurous as you wish.
If you're planning a wedding in Saint Barth, we arrange ceremonies on quiet beaches and receptions under the stars. From the shallow water of Grand Cul‑de‑Sac and the lively sands of St. Jean Beach to the remoteness of Colombier, the energy of the surf beaches and the quiet coves of Saline and Gouverneur, every beach St Barts is unique. A stay at our boutique hotels in St Barts allows you to enjoy them all and return each night to your private sanctuary. Contact us to plan your journey – our suite in Saint Barthélemy, luxury hotel room and spa await. Let us show you the art of island living.
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