Guadeloupe accommodation from NZ$194

You’ll find the perfect balance of low-key relaxation and lively good times in Guadeloupe—all in the brilliant blue Caribbean Sea. This small group of islands is a French department with loads of island traditions and French-Creole influence—and world-famous fusion cuisine. So pack your bathers and start practicing saying “bonjour” and “bon voyage”!

Guadeloupe’s two main islands—Basse-Terre to the west and Grande-Terre to the east—are connected by bridges and keep good company with other smaller islands. You’ll find loads of Guadeloupe hotels where Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre meet, so you can island-hop with ease.

Things to Do in Guadeloupe

All the way on the easternmost edge of Grande-Terre, start your holiday with dazzling views at Pointe de Chateaux. Stay on Grande-Terre to splash around at popular St Anne Beach and other stretches of sand west of Pointe de Chateaux. If you want to spend your time sunning and snorkelling at more secluded beaches, check out Grande Anse de Deshaies on the northwest coast of Basse-Terre. While you’re in the village of Deshaise, unwind with a walk through the botanical gardens. Love what you see? Take the natural wonder up a notch at the Carbet Falls in the middle of the national forest on Basse-Terre. When you’re ready to sample the local flavours, head to Baie Mahault on the east side of Basse-Terre for fine dining on savoury Creole seafood, or cross the bridge to graze your way through the open-air market in Pointe-à-Pitre. Don’t worry about the food coma—you can sleep it off in your Guadeloupe hotel!

Getting To & Around Guadeloupe

Touch down at Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport (PTP), just 6 km north of downtown Pointe-à-Pitre. Hiring a car is the best way to get around the islands, and taxis and ferries are a great way to roll too! Before you fly or float, save on awesome trips to Guadeloupe when you book airfares and Guadeloupe accommodation with Wotif.