For years, this Carrier favourite has let St Barths’ big names do the talking; now it’s back with a new look and management but still the same faultless creature comforts.
Eden Rock
Eden Rock
With a past steeped in Hollywood’s golden age and a clever continuation of what went before, this island icon’s reputation is strong enough to endure any storm.
With a past steeped in Hollywood’s golden age and a clever continuation of what went before, this island icon’s reputation is strong enough to endure any storm.
When hurricane Irma hit St Barths in 2017, island institution Eden Rock was hit hard with the resulting devastation causing a two year closure. Still, the storm gave its owners the opportunity to refurbish and expand on the foundations created by original owner Rémy de Haenen, when he built it in the 1950s.
Now this family-owned retreat has reclaimed its place atop St Barths’ must-stay list once more and is welcoming its A-list clientele back with open arms.
- 37 rooms, suites and villas either on the rock, along the beach or within beach-side gardens
- The Sand Bar restaurant is masterminded by Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten
- Personalised fitness coaching and wellness sessions make guests feel their best
- St Jean Village boutiques, bars and restaurants nearby
- Over 140 private super villas on the island available to rent with VIP services provided by the hotel
- 37 rooms, suites and villas either on the rock, along the beach or within beach-side gardens
- The Sand Bar restaurant is masterminded by Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten
- Personalised fitness coaching and wellness sessions make guests feel their best
- St Jean Village boutiques, bars and restaurants nearby
- Over 140 private super villas on the island available to rent with VIP services provided by the hotel
A sense of
place
Perched atop a rocky cape and overlooking a perfectly proportioned beach, Eden Rock’s location is a gamble that paid off; Haenen’s risky move to purchase somewhere so seemingly inhospitable resulted in the creation of perhaps the most dramatically positioned hotel on the island complete with uninterrupted views.
Decades later and under new ownership, this quirky attitude remains with an owner and manager who moonlights as the hotel’s artist in residence.
Its essence...
In pursuit of...
Those in the know widely consider this to be the de facto social hub of the island, yet what else is to be expected of a place that quickly garnered popularity in the golden age of Hollywood among the likes of Greta Garbo and Howard Hughes, and eventually with the Rockefellers and Rothschilds once news travelled east and they caught wind of its popularity. The jet set mostly gather at Rémy Bar and Salon – so named as a special homage to the founder.
On location
Newly added Eden Spa inside the top of the rock takes on a yacht-on-land mood in its waiting room; a calm place where blissed-out guests breeze in and out of its doors. Therapy rooms are discreet cabins where treatments using patented HydraFacial technology and Ligne St Barth products champion the use of natural ingredients while supporting a local brand. Want to be closer to the ocean? There’s always the beachfront Sun Spa by Esthederm, with dedicated treatments for before and after sun exposure.
A Carrier
curation
Special occasions are our speciality and for the ultimate swanky gathering, we know just the place. Designed with decadence in mind, the three ultra-plush villas that flank the main residence set a new standard for island luxury living and make an ideal backdrop for any celebration.
While all have their own unique style, most notable of the three is Rockstar Villa – a posh playground with an illustrious history that includes celebrity New Year’s Eve parties and Grammy-winning artists recording in the on-site studio.
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Anchored on Baie des Flamands, one of St Barths’ finest beaches, this intimate Maison promises guests a pampered stay, with an emphasis on discreet personal attention and fine French cuisine.
An exclusive hideout whose appeal lies in its anonymity, this castaway haven for an elite few is fast putting this lesser known Caribbean island on the map.