Hotel L'Esplanade

Beautifully appointed rooms, gracious hosts, a relaxed poolside vibe, amazing sunset views and easy access to Grand Case’s beach and restaurant scene make this our go to spot for a romantic and relaxed getaway. Thank you Kristin, Mark and the entire L’Esplanade team for another great vacation. Already looking forward to our return…

This property is stunning, as you can see from the photos.
The staff are all exceptional! From reception, to housekeeping, to owners, service is truly over the top.
The studios are extremely well equipped, all with beautiful sea views.
We have already booked to next January!

I had a wonderful stay at Hotel L’Esplanade. The location is one of the best parts. It’s an easy walk to both the beach and downtown, which made it so convenient to explore, grab dinner, or just take a stroll without needing to drive anywhere.

The hotel itself was very clean and well maintained, which I always appreciate when traveling. Everything felt comfortable and taken care of. The staff were also incredibly friendly and welcoming. Everyone we interacted with was helpful and made us feel right at home.

Overall, it was a great experience and I would definitely recommend Hotel L’Esplanade to anyone looking for a clean, comfortable place to stay in a perfect location.

We had the best stay!!! My girlfriends and I enjoyed every moment of our stay here. The staff was exceptional. Cleanliness was 10/10 and the views were unbeatable from every spot on the property. Marc and Kristin run a fantastic hotel!

Beautiful location with the most gracious hosts and staff, 5 stars!! HIGHLY recommend!

Had an amazing stay!
Mark and Kristen are incredible hosts. You feel enveloped by the love care and attention down to the tiniest detail that comes from the space that they create together with their amazing staff.

L"esplanade offers a luxurious home away from home. All the comforts of home, best mattress and pillows, full kitchen with all the utensils (and if there is something you need not in the kitchen they find it for you). The owner Kristin is a treat! She is fun, bubbly, excited to chat and she will also find you the best accommodation for your day trips. The hotel itself is stunning in an elegant Moroccan style with incredible views of Grand Case bay. The hotel has yoga classes, and a spa, pool and a small bar/restaurant you never have to leave the property if you don't want to. But if you choose to leave this utopian vibe it's an
easy walk to downtown Grand Case.

It was a given that we expected this hotel to be special for its accomodations as well as its out of the way, on a hill location based on pictures. However, what we did not expect was a complimentary bottle of champagne in our room in recognition of a birthday...a birthday that was only briefly mentioned in an early on email that Kristin remembered.
And when casually mentioned to a staff person that it would be a nice surprise if we could wrap a birthday shirt purchased at their boutique, she found a box and wrapping paper on her own initiative. These are the kinds of things that make L'Esplanade feel personal.

Like going home, we have been going there for years and each stay is wonderful. The staff treats everyone like family. The rooms are always perfect, kept each day like the first day you arrive. Always a smile and hello. The breakfast is a great treat each day. You couldn’t ask for a better stay.

My girlfriend and I loved everything about L'Esplanade, Grand Case is the best part of the island, we were so happy we chose to stay here, we could walk down into town to experience the culture, food, boutiques, bars, etc... but I must say it was really nice to be able to retreat back up to L'Esplanade when the day/night was done. Everything was perfect for us. 10/10.

We stayed at L’esplanade for two nights in a Deluxe Studio Ocean View, and it was absolutely magical. We were blown away by the gorgeous lobby overlooking Grand Case Bay; and even more thrilled to find we had this same view from the patio in our room. The attention to detail in this resort is truly five star - from the immaculate rooms with beautiful wood furnishings, plush white towels, fridge stocked with water and cold drinks, to the bougainvillea petals placed throughout the room. The service from all of the staff was also five star - they truly go the extra mile. We felt lucky to be staying here.

The resort includes breakfast - your choice of two pre-ordered pastries from a local bakery, plus fresh fruit, yogurt, coffee and tea. There’s an espresso machine and cold lemon/cucumber water in the lobby. We also ordered the quiche at an additional cost of €8 - well worth it; the bakery items were delicious.

I did a few exercise classes at the Ti Temple - Hatha flow yoga and strength training - and both were excellent (bring your bug spray, or else they have some available to purchase in the lobby).

We also made use of the beach chairs and towels at their sister property, Le Petit Hotel, a beautiful 25 min walk on the other side of Grand Case Bay, much of which can be walked on the beach. The start of Restaurant Row is a very short walk from L’esplanade, down a gorgeous palm and bougainvillea-lined path, past the Ti Spa.

If you are looking to stay somewhere truly special, L’esplanade is it!

This is such a nice place to stay! amazing views and very nice rooms. everyone enjoyed the pool, the drinks and the grilled sandwiches but it was the staff that made it a top place which we'll come back soon to visit!

Hotel L’Esplanade is a family owned and operated boutique hotel in the hills overlooking Grand Case. Beautiful rooms. Exceptional service. Friendly staff. Serene environment. Fabulous yoga. Complimentary shuttle to/from restaurant row.

My partner and I arrived directly to Hotel L'Esplanade after picking up our rental car from the airport and were immediately blown away by the beauty and welcoming atmosphere of the hotel as well as the suite. The open air lobby let's you appreciate the Mediterranean architecture yet beauty of the Island you are in with the views and decor as you are received with a drink. The gorgeous grounds (including the pool, yoga, spa areas) with immaculate landscape, many colorful flowers, singing birds and visiting iguanas, made our daily walks around the hotel so enjoyable. The panoramic view from the balcony with stunning sunsets was dreamy and my birthday celebration even more magical. Mind you we discovered this gem by chance, as a very last minute trip and our first time in St. Martin. We are so grateful we did and stayed on the French side. L'Esplanade was truly "home". We would greet Jessica or Philomena or the housekeepers daily as we picked up the delicious complimentary French breakfast one enjoys on the balcony prior to going out to adventure or relax for the rest of the day. The walk to Restaurant Row is nice and the options for meals abound. But staying "home" for dinner was easy as you have everything you need in the kitchen and we relaxed with meals we made after we shopped at Super U for the week. Now let's not forget the hospitality of L'Esplanade to also welcome its guests to their sister hotel Le petite where you can relax directly on the beach. There, Yamina and Remy were always a pleasure to visit as we chatted like old friends. You can also easily snorkel Grand Case Bay from Le Petite and it was fun. Back to L'Esplanade, the pool offers a very relaxing atmosphere where you can also enjoy a drink and some food. There's also a boutique on site from which my boyfriend Adam bought a birthday gift they nicely arranged. He was also fortunate to spend some time speaking with Kristin, again which felt like you are with an old friend or family. Ok this has been long, but in summary I am still smiling when I think of the amazing time we had at L'Esplanade. We were able to recharge like in no other place and the happiness we still carry from our time there is palpable every time we reminisce about our trip. I hope one day to be able to return and bring my parents and sisters as St. Martin is a beautiful island and Hotel L'Esplanade exceptional. Go visit, you will love it too! Merci, thank you, gracias to you and all your staff at L'Esplanade.

I loved my experience here! Top notch service and food! I would highly recommend visiting, plenty of activities to do! I will be back!! Thank you!!

If I could rate this place 100 times I would! Best island experience I have ever had. So welcoming and beautiful- staff was so friendly- I felt right at home. So clean and there is so much to do for relaxation and opportunities for adventure

Property was beautiful!!!
Love the staff and the breakfast was great

Loved the location of the hotel. It was an easy walk to beach and restaurants.

Beautiful resort and they were very accommodating! Breakfast every morning was delicious and hanging by the pool was our favorite spot!

Loved this hotel so much, everything was perfect from start to finish. Boutique experience at its finest. Can’t wait to return. Feather pillows a plus!