Karibuni Boutique Hotel

Although not for lack of enthusiasm, I'm a little late writing this review. This was the third year in a row celebrating my wife's birthday at the Karibuni. As always, we had a wonderful visit and vacation. We stayed for a week and enjoyed our third different villa. They are all well-appointed and comfortable, basically the same inside with slightly different pools and views. We have requested two weeks next year -- we really can't get enough of both the Karibuni and St. Martin. Sylvana, Elliot and Manon, as all the other review suggest, are exceptional at welcoming and making our stay relaxed and easy. Anything from booking a taxi, a massage, excursion or dinner reservations. We use WhatsApp and communicate with the team whenever needed. At this point, we've done a fair amount of exploring. I recommend working with Elliot and Manon and work with them to set your agenda/itinerary. Everything from visiting Pinel Island, which we do several times during each visit and is a great benefit from staying at the Karibuni, the other beaches, massages, and of course the restaurants to the sunset cruises and day trips off island. They have not steered us wrong. We rely on taxis for all transportation. On average we spend about $50+ per day. At most it's $40 round trip, including tip, to Grand Case and Orient, but we typically go to Marigot and the Dutch side a few times which is more expensive. If you want to explore, probably best to rent a car. You can't go wrong at the Karibuni!

What a wonderful place. Very quiet with a great view of water and pinel island. We had a unit with a plunge pool which was great to wake up right and dip at night. The private boat was a very nice way to get to pinel and the restaurant with reserved lounge chairs awaiting. Service was good and food excellent. We would highly recommend this spot.

We stayed here for our 30th anniversary this past week. We woke up every day to a beautiful view of Pinel Island. They offered a daily shuttle to Pinel to relax and enjoy the beautiful beach and lunch. The plunge pool was nice to come back to in the late afternoon. Elliot in the reception area was so friendly and helpful. Sylvana who brought our breakfast and did the housekeeping was just a sweetheart and did a wonderful job daily. This was our first visit to the island and we will definitely be back!

Amazing boutique hotel! Feels very private and peaceful. Very friendly staff, excellent fresh breakfast everyday, gorgeous views of Pinel Island. They even coordinate daily boat transfers to Pinel Island, which has a great beach and restaurant! Just a short drive to amazing French restaurants. Feels very private and peaceful, pure paradise! Will definitely be back!

We returned this year and staying in a different suite. The room is tastefully furnished--can't beat the view! Savanne makes a beautiful, delicious breakfast. She also takes great care of the rooms.The kitchen is nicely equipped, bathroom well designed and has nice amenities. Beach towels are conveniently in the room. Best of all, the staff: Manon and Elliott are always gracious and very helpful. The only reason for me to NOT give a great rating, is to be sure there's still room for us!

Karibuni Hotel was amazing! Elliott was a delight at every step of our trip. Being greeted in the morning by Savannah was the sweetest start to our day. Pinel Island is breathtaking but the view from our suite was magical. Can’t wait to come back!! The suite was clean, comfortable, easy to access, with incredible service everyday.