Le Flamboyant Hotel and Resort

Hotel Le Flamboyant is a large property, spread out over multiple three-story coral-colored buildings. It sees a mix of guests and is popular with families, couples, and groups of friends, most of whom are French speakers. Some units are privately owned, with the owners living on the property or renting out their units to guests. The quality and decor in these units vary, and some may be more updated than the general hotel rooms.

Le Flamboyant lacks a traditional lobby, although there is a large, open-air room with a long desk that might have once served as a lobby but is now deserted. These days, check-in takes place in a small office adjacent to the larger space. Like most properties in the area, the property is gated and has an on-site security booth. Security regularly patrols the property.

Hotel Le Flamboyant is located on the west side of the island, just past the seedy Sandy Ground neighborhood. A French bakery sits at the entrance to the property and there's a small grocery store a two-minute drive away. It's a 10-minute drive into Marigot -- the capital of the French side of the island -- which has shopping and plenty of restaurants. The hotel is a 12-minute drive to the airport and a 10-minute drive to Maho Beach, arguably one of the best beaches on the island. Although the location is convenient, it isn’t exactly in the center of everything and a rental car is recommended. 

Studios, One-Bedroom Suites, and two-floor Two-Bedroom Suites with spiral staircases are available. Decor is basic, with tile floors and dark-wood furniture. The rooms are unmemorable and dated, and beds have thin yellow bedspreads, pastel art prints, and heavy floral curtains. Note that some of the larger beds are actually two twin beds pushed together. All units have large balconies with full outdoor kitchens. Each has a two-burner electric stove, a large fridge, a toaster oven, and a coffeemaker. Crockery and dishware are included. Bathrooms feature blue tiles and shower/tub combos, plus a wooden vanity carved with a pineapple.

Some guests report basic maintenance issues such as lack of hot water and broken door latches, and some past visitors have found the sliding glass doors to the balcony difficult to open.

Le Flamboyant has two attractive, well-maintained swimming pools, both surrounded by lounge chairs. The main pool is large and divided into two circular areas, including a shallow side that is good for kids. The second pool, located on the side of the property, is adults-only. This pool has beautiful views of the beach and is a great place to watch the sunset. The pool has a landscaped island with a palm tree, and small umbrella huts. There's also a beach right next to the hotel that's dotted with palm trees and has lounge chairs and a playground with swings and a play structure. There's also an on-site water sports provider offering free non-motorized equipment such as windsurfing boards, kayaks, and snorkels. However, the adjacent lagoon is shallow and filled with rocks and seaweed, making it less than ideal for swimming. 

Ti Case Restaurant, the resort’s on-site eatery, serves a variety of French and international items at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The food is good, portions are large, and the prices are reasonable. Wi-Fi is free at the Main Pool and in Ti Case, and for a fee in rooms (although the connection is reportedly spotty).