Carl Gustaf & Spa Hôtel à Gustavia, 4 stars Saint-barthelemy

Set above Gustavia Harbour, this luxurious hotel offers 1 and 2-bedroom suites. It features a fitness centre, a spa with a hydro-zone and private swimming pools. Located 2 minutes' walk from the beach, it has free Wi-Fi.

The accommodation at Hotel Carl Gustaf, which was named after the King of Sweden, is spacious and comfortable. Each air-conditioned suite features and a lounge area with sofa, flat-screen satellite TV with DVD player and an iPod dock. They also include a fully-equipped kitchenette.

The bedrooms are lavishly decorated and include a king-size bed. The bathrooms feature a spa shower, bathrobe and slippers and free toiletries. Outside, there is a large terrace with private plunge pool and stunning views of the sea and nearby islands.

The Victoria?s Restaurant serves gourmet French cuisine, and rooms service is also available. There is also an extensive wine cellar stocked with over 300 wines, champagnes and cognacs.

Hotel Carl Gustaf is ideally located, 10 minutes' walk from the port and its boutique, tax-free shops. There are also a number of watersports such as surfing at Flamands and St Jean Beaches, located 1km away.