It’s just about perfect.

While St Barth is full of spectacular luxury hotels, one could argue that no hotel on this French Caribbean island blends food, spa, accommodations and the beach, better than Le Guanahani.

This boutique property with just 67 rooms and suites is a colorful, decidedly Caribbean resort with inspired rooms and a marvelous marriage of high luxury and relaxed vibes.

Most importantly, though, Le Guanahani has the best beach of any hotel in St Barth — in large part because it’s effectively private.

This is what it’s like to check in at one of our favorite St Barts hotels.