in Saint-Martin, France
Hotel L'Esplanade
Updated 1 July 2026
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A stylish boutique hotel just above the gourmet village of Grand-Case, with lovely loft suites, kitchenettes and a pool looking out over the bay. It is more design-led than most of the island and works nicely for families with children old enough for the hillside steps, especially the loft suites where kids get their own mezzanine. Dinner is a short walk downhill among the best restaurants on the island.
Our verdict
A design-conscious base for foodie families with kids old enough for stairs, right above the best dining on the island. The loft suites are the ones to book.
The rooms
Stylish loft and garden suites on a hillside overlooking Grand-Case bay, most with a kitchenette and a terrace with a sea view. The loft suites have a mezzanine sleeping area, which children treat as their own little den above the main room.
At a glance
- Suites
- Loft suites with mezzanine
- Pool
- Terrace pool over the bay
- Kitchenette
- In most suites
- Dining
- Grand-Case village below
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Sleeps how many? Connecting rooms, family suites, a real extra bed?
Clean travel cot, high chair, bottle warmer, changing table, kit to borrow.
Shallow pool or paddling area, playground, kids club (free or paid).
Quick breakfast, kids menus, allergy options, snacks on hand.
Secured windows, protected corners, watched pool, well kept grounds.
Laundry, in-room fridge, stroller access, parking, reliable Wi-Fi.
Close to family attractions, easy transport, park tickets or access.
Welcome gift for the child, staff who talk to kids, themed rooms.
Why families love it
- Stylish loft suites with a mezzanine for kids
- Pool and terraces over Grand-Case bay
- Kitchenettes for family flexibility
- Short walk to the island's best restaurants
🗓️A day here with kids
- 8:30
Kitchenette breakfast
Easy start on the terrace over the bay.
- 10:00
Down to the beach
Grand-Case's town beach is a short walk downhill.
- 14:00
Terrace pool
Back up for a swim and the bay view in the shade.
- 18:30
Dinner in the village
Walk down to the lolos or a sit-down restaurant.
Family things to do nearby
Grand-Case food stroll
Walk down into the village for the lolos and restaurants that give Grand-Case its gourmet name.
Snorkel at Creole Rock
The offshore rock in Grand-Case bay is a protected snorkelling site, reached by a short boat or kayak trip.
Pool with a bay view
The terrace pool looks out over the bay, an easy afternoon between beach and dinner.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
The hillside steps make this a harder choice with a baby and pram, better suited to walking children.
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
Manageable with a toddler if you use a carrier for the steps, and the pool is a calm base.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
The mezzanine loft suites and snorkelling at Creole Rock make this a fun age here.
Teen
12 yrs and up
Design-led rooms, the food scene and easy independence in the village suit teens.
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Parents also ask
Do the suites have kitchens?
Most suites have a kitchenette, handy for breakfasts and snacks, though the real draw is dinner in the village below.
What are the loft suites like for families?
The loft suites have a mezzanine sleeping area that works well as a children's space above the main room and terrace.
Is it walkable to restaurants?
Yes, it sits just above Grand-Case village, a short walk down to the lolos and the island's best-known restaurants.
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