Karibuni Boutique Hotel

An intimate boutique hotel overlooking Pinel Island


Six sea-view suites, tropical gardens and the freedom to experience Saint Martin at your own pace.


Set in the peaceful French Cul-de-Sac area of Saint Martin, Karibuni Boutique Hotel welcomes you to a secluded tropical retreat with just six spacious sea-view suites.

Designed for guests who value privacy, tranquility and personal attention, our hotel is particularly suited to couples looking to slow down and enjoy the Caribbean at their own pace.


Here, mornings begin with breakfast on your private terrace. Days unfold between the sea and the island. The hotel combines the freedom of your own Caribbean hideaway with the warmth and personal attention of our family and team.




A place to slow down together


Perched on a hill overlooking the Cul-de-Sac Bay on the French side of Saint Martin, the Karibuni Boutique Hotel is a peaceful retreat with just six spacious suites, each opening onto a private terrace with beautiful Caribbean Sea views.


Our intimate setting is especially appealing to couples looking for privacy and time together, whether for a romantic getaway, a honeymoon or simply a few days away from it all. But Karibuni is also a lovely place to stay with friends or family with teenagers (aged 12 and over), with suites connected by adjoining terraces.

Find your perfect suite

Three ways to enjoy Karibuni




All six suites share the same peaceful setting, Caribbean Sea views and private terraces. What makes each category different is how you choose to enjoy the water.

The little things that make a difference

Thoughtful touches, included in your stay




At Karibuni, some of the most enjoyable parts of your holiday are already taken care of. From breakfast served on your private terrace to exploring the bay and spending time on Pinel Island, we want you to feel free to enjoy each day your way.


Included with your hotel stay:

Breakfast
(*)

Welcome drink

 (*)

Boat transfer
to Pinel
(*)

Parking

Kayak

Beach chairs and umbrella

Snorkel gear

Beach towel

When visiting with friends or family, the suites can be paired through communicating terraces to accommodate up to six people (adults and children over the age of 12) in a convivial setting.

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Karibuni Restaurant

& Dining options


During your stay, make the most of our fabulous restaurant the KARIBUNI, located on Pinel Island, in the natural reserve. We will take you there onboard our private shuttle, unless you'd prefer to use one of our kayaks to get there.


In the evening, a variety of restaurants are in close proximity to the hotel, you can also order food that will be delivered to your room.

Karibuni Restaurant

Tropical & Natural


The tropical architecture and the refined interior decoration blend charmingly the modern and the west indian styles. The materials used combine the exotic woods, raw wood furniture, waxed concrete floor, patinated walls with various pigments. All those elements create a warm, unique, sober and relaxed atmosphere.

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Practical information

Access

Located 3,4 km from Grand Case Espérance airport (about 6 minutes by car) and 20 km from Princess Juliana International Airport (about 35 minutes by car), you can reach the hotel by taxi or with a rental car.

Security

The Hotel is located in a secured residence (with an electric gate and access codes).

The main door of the Hotel are closed whenever the reception is not manned.

Capacity

The Karibuni Boutique Hotel offers six 50m2 suites, each of them has a maximum capacity of 3 guests. The suites can be paired through communicating terraces to accommodate families or groups up to 6 guests. Children over the age of 12 are welcome.

Hotel policy

To ensure the tranquility of the guests, the hotel has an adult only policy and visitors are not allowed in the premises.



Pets are not allowed in the premises.

Reception hours

The reception is open from 8am till 12pm, in the morning, and from 5pm till 7pm, in the evening.



Check-in outside these timeframes are possible, we stay in touch with our guests prior to their arrival to arrange the check-in details.

Beach access

The hotel is 200 meters away from the seashore (a 2 min walk). The closest beach is on Pinel Island, where our restaurant is located. We offer an exclusive boat transfer service to get there.



Other prestigious beaches are in the vicinity of the Hotel : Ansel Marcel, Grand Case, Orient Bay... a few minutes drive away.

Concierge service


Our small team is dedicated to make you feel well taken care of, always doing its best to offer you a very personalized and attentive service. 


Before your arrival we will be in touch with you in order to know if you want us to organize: an Airport pick-up, a car rental, some special attentions upon your arrival (bottle of champagne, flowers, cheese platter…), etc.


It will be a pleasure to recommend you a selection of the best restaurants and make reservation there for you.


We can also organize boat day trips, massages and all other services you may need. We look forward to welcoming you in our piece of Paradise.

Precious guest's feedbacks

  • Ashleigh / June 2025


    The most beautiful hotel I’ve ever stayed at. Stunning views, private dip pools, and warm, kind staff. Elliot was incredible—he made our stay unforgettable and even placed us beside our best friends. I’d return a hundred times over.


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  • Mel / July 2025


    Amazing stay. Small boutique hotel with stunning views and a very attentive and kind staff. Delicious breakfast every morning, spacious rooms with just about everything you need. 


    389 reviews

  • Wendy / February 2025

     

    We just spent 10 serene days at Karibuni and already reserved for next year. Every morning began with a smiling Sylvana delivering an incredible breakfast tray and ended with wonderful dinners usually suggested by Elliot or Manon with assistance in making reservations. The room was lovely, comfortable and had everything we needed. It was really nice to have the small kitchen! But the view from the deck area (and especially while lying in the hammock) was the icing on the cake. It was spectacular and is now my screensaver. We’re already counting the days until we go back.

  • Mr. Kirby / June 2025


    Don't Hesitate, Book!

    Well, once again I left paradise kicking and screaming. This was our second visit to Karibuni and it was as special as our last! This place is extraordinary in the sense that service, serenity and deliciousness are all wrapped in one.

    From the moment we checked it, Elliot and Sylvana greeted us and catered to our every need.

    The breakfast is absolutely delicious and plentiful. The restaurant is a beach culinary experience that for us, gets better each time.

  • Michelle S / May 2025


    Top Notch hotel with the best staff!

    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!

  • Lolahmolina / April 2025


    Wonderful in every way!

    A wonderful place & experience. We had the most amazing time staying at the Karibuni. It exceeded our expectations in every way - the hospitality was exceptional, breakfast so delicious and the room was incredibly spacious with the most gorgeous view at every moment of the day! Bed super comfy, kitchen stocked w amenities making you feel like a local in your very own apartment. Location can be a bit tricky (gated community) but you get the hang of it so def wasn’t an issue for us.

  • Andrew C. / April 2025


    Quiet, Beautiful, and Friendly.

    Karibuni Lodge is a fantastic place. The views are stunning. The rooms are clean and the location is perfectly situated near you need or want. It is super quiet at night. Best part is the staff which treats you like family, doing anything they can to make you stay relaxing and enjoyable. I can’t wait to be back.

  • Mb24682 / April 2025


    Amazing Boutique Hotel

    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!

  • Cindy / March 2025


    Wonderful stay

    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!

  • Sophie / February 2025


    Pure happiness

    Nothing wrong : Beautiful room, charming and very professional staff (thanks to Eliot and the lovely breakfast people ... with all the excuses for forgetting their names!!! )

    Delicious breakfast , day on the islet Pinel top with a delicious meal

    In short ... we recommend closed eyes