Although this hotel is 2 km from the airport, noise is rarely a factor here. The island's foremost beach resort, this property overshadows pretentious Le Grand Courlan with an enviable location, noteworthy facilities, spacious surroundings, and a fine mix of regional and historical architecture and chic styling. This full-scale resort has raised the level of luxury on the island. Weddings are popular here because of the resort's setting and attention to detail.
A long palm-lined drive leads to a small porte cochere with a lovely gingerbread cornice. The sprawling, breezy colonial-inspired one- and two-story buildings feature elegant, functional and fun appointments. Salmon-colored walls capped in white surround the property.
Guests pass by fountains and statuary in the atrium lobby, which brings the outdoor island atmosphere inside.
Beyond, countless terraces have views of the sea, some shaded by umbrellas, others protected by louvered eaves and ceiling fans whirling overhead.
A peaked pavilion roof covers the bi-level open-air restaurant Tameras, which offers beach views, Creole and French fare at dinner, and lavish breakfast buffets. Smart-casual dress is expected here in the evening. The alfresco restaurant serves such delicacies as flying-fish salad. Tables dot the boardwalk terrace at the beach cafe, where guests have lunch and sample elaborate buffets at dinner. French bubbly and Cuban cigars are featured at the champagne bar. Live entertainment is featured nightly in the lobby.
The pool is a pleasant affair, but even so, the owner took the trouble to bring in loads of sand and tons of rock to create a nice protected swimming area and beach and also 
the largest saltwater pool in the Caribbean. The small spa offers health and beauty treatments and state-of-the-art workout equipment. Still, it lacks the amplitude of Le Grand Courlan's spa. Two Har-Tru tennis courts are on-site, as is a shopping arcade. Nonmotorized watersports are included in the rates, and there's a dive shop on-site. Internet access is offered in the lobby and carries a charge per minute of use.
Meeting space holds up to 150 people for banquets or brainstorming. A boardroom is also available for smaller, more formal meetings. A small business center is available for guests. A Rolls-Royce pleases those who prefer airport transfers in something more stylish than a dented island taxi.
Accommodations are some of the finest on the island. They come in four grades: superior rooms with garden views, deluxe rooms with 
sea views, villas with garden views, and suites with sea views. All are handsomely designed with plush appointments, stenciled walls, and lively yet tasteful fabrics. Common throughout are remote-controlled air-conditioning, TVs, minibars, clock radios and phones, but safes are lacking. Baths have good lighting, tubs, showers and hair dryers. The best of the lodgings, however, is the private villa, where guests find a carved wooden placard on the gate with their name on it. The villa sits beachside with a sundeck over the water and offers a full kitchen and sitting area with a big-screen TV, as well as a whirlpool tub in the bath.
Housekeeping calls twice daily for all accommodations, and room service stops at midnight. Pets are not encouraged. Management keeps the staff on its toes and guests happy at this high-end resort.
