LA TOUBANA HOTEL & SPA

hip boutique hotel with fantastic staff, great food and wonderful accommodations. The staff will do anything they can to make sure you’re comfortable. The views are fantastic. The beach area was cozy but great for cooling off in. The drink selection was fantastic. Would def stay here again.

First the great points - beautiful hotel with stunning views out across the bays, bar staff fabulous, friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable and professional- thanks to Christopher and his great team. Rooms (we had junior garden suite) lovely with good facilities as expected in a 5 star hotel. A reasonable stroll to the beach a bit of a climb back but very short and transport could be arranged if needed. Now the gripes which prevented a 5 rating these are the things that irked us may be they wouldn’t others. The food offering at the bar is poor we were there for 2 weeks and it didn’t change we of course went out and about and didn’t eat at the hotel daily but when we did with an ala carte restaurant or pool bar to chose from if you didn’t want a full on dining experience then the bar only offered a limited snack menu which stayed the same irrespective of time of day or eve - dips with toast, pizza or fried balls. At the beach the menu was more varied with salads why not offer this at the bar or fruit kebabs, grilled fish kebabs, grilled chicken etc. Getting about is difficult - car hire very expensive although we knew this before we left so was prepared. However what we weren’t prepared for was taking a taxi arranged by the hotel to Sainte Anne that cost 45 euro more than one we picked up from the local rank…. Needless to say we only arranged it through them once and made our own arrangements for a taxi other times - wasn’t the easiest as French very limited but with google translate we managed it.

The resort is beautiful - the setting, the high spots near the pool, the cove they have created and protect...the service at "La Plage" restaurant is great as is the food. The food and service at the Grande Bleu is average. And, the menu is pretty limited throughout the resort. Especially, if you're hungry between meal times. Breakfast should be a bit grander with more fruit and healthy options AND coffee and tea service with sweet "Good Mornings!" It felt as if it is designed for minimal staff interactions. Too bad for us as we love connecting with our hosts. The front desk staff is great! The coordination of activities is great. Our room was frustratingly small - but the worst was they did NOT honor the "Do Not Disturb" requests. Even when our tag was on our unit door! Lastly, the Fitness Center is in sharp contrast to everything else about this gorgeous place. With just a few improvements, they could really have a gem!! Three pieces of equipment are unsecured to the floor, which makes them wobble dangerously. The AC fan whines painfully all the time. The set-up is awkward and there are no light dumbbells or other small tools that could really round out the movement options. It's a shame, really. Because a great workout spot is key to a restorative vacation...and then you can indulge in the Spa! (Which we heard was nice...)

My wife and I, traveled to Guadaloupe and stayed a La Toubana for three nights. What a wonderful experience! The hotel itself is beautiful, views are breathtaking and the suite extremely spacious. The lovely beach down below is just a corner of paradise with a dedicated area for the hotel guests. Food was great in both restaurants. Yet, what really went above and beyond our expectations was the service. Every staff member is so accommodating and polite, genuine and pleasant at every interaction. I truly recommend staying here and I look forward to our next visit! Well done everybody:)

We have stayed in beautiful hotels in a number of beautiful locations around the world, but none have been as good as La Toubana. We stayed in one of the sea view villas and this was simple but comfortable, in keeping with the feel of the hotel in general. The service in all areas of the hotel was exceptional and all the staff were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The setting of the hotel is gorgeous, laid out over a hillside leading down to a beautiful protected beach. While the path down to the beach is steep, there is a golf cart to take you back up and the staff are only too happy to do so. The food and drink are of a high standard, and this really was a holiday I could not fault in any meaningful way.

Guadeloupe is a bit off the beaten path for American travelers, so we weren't quite sure what to expect on our recent trip. But we were very pleasantly surprised by La Toubana. The grounds are beautiful, we loved our spacious villa accommodations, the restaurant was excellent, and the staff were extremely welcoming. The beach area, though not large, is designed in such a way that there is ample seating, and we spent many happy hours lying by the water, taking in the sun and the breezes. From what we could tell, La Toubana is definitely a step above the other hotels on Grande Terre, the part of Guadeloupe with large beach resorts. Combining a stay at La Toubana with a few days on Basse-Terre -- the more verdant half of Guadeloupe -- was, for us, the perfect way to experience this Caribbean island.