Pros

  • A five- to ten-minute walk to beach, restaurants, and bars
  • Lovely pool and sundeck
  • Rooms feature full kitchens, air-conditioning, and large porches
  • Snack shack with breakfast, snacks, and a liquor menu
  • Small playground on-site
  • Nearby beach popular for kite surfing
  • Free secure parking in a gated lot
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout
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Cons

  • Spartan room decor feels cheap and haphazard
  • No cleaning supplies or products in kitchens or bathrooms
  • Pricey guest laundry service
  • Nearby beach isn't great for swimming
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Bottom Line

Le Village de la Pointe is basic, two-pearl hotel near the quiet, beachfront town of Le Vauclin. As the hotel targets self-catering travelers, amenities are limited to a pool and small bar/snack shack. The 80 rooms are sparsely decorated and furnished with curious decor that's one-part haphazard cabin and two-parts IKEA. All offer full kitchens, large porches, and free Wi-Fi. The surrounding area appears in a perpetual state of construction. However, local restaurants and bars are all within a five- to 10-minute walk of the property, as is the beach (though it's not the nicest for swimming). While pricier, nearby HOTEL CAP MACABOU offers fancier accommodations with a great Creole restaurant and a beautiful pool, and may be worth a look.

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Amenities

  • Internet
  • Pool

Oyster Hotel Review

Le Village de la Pointe

Scene

Budget hotel with canned style for self-catering travelers and families

The hotel features 80 individual, cabin-style units spread across a sizable property on Martinique’s quiet Atlantic coast. While the look and feel is crisp and the landscaping is lush and meticulously maintained, the overall atmosphere feels canned. It’s as though the entire hotel -- the buildings, land, and design -- was purchased from a catalog and erected like a Lego set. The modest pool is mostly clean, well-maintained and -- coupled with the small, adjacent bar -- serves as the hotel’s only social space. Overall, this is a simple place that lives up to its budget status through and through. As most cabins feature multiple bedrooms and a full kitchen, guests are likely to share the property with equal numbers of families and couples who prefer a self-catering vacation.

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Location

Residential area near Le Vauclin, a short walk to restaurants, bars, and beach

The hotel is located on a small peninsula on Martinique’s mid-Atlantic coast. The beach, restaurants, bars, and small shops of Pointe Faula are five to 10 minutes away on foot. Unfortunately, the beach isn't the nicest for swimming, though is popular for kite surfing. Le Vauclin -- the nearest small town -- is approximately one mile away with a handful of additional restaurants and bars. A local market is 15 minutes away by car, with groceries and other sundries for stocking the kitchens -- which is necessary as the hotel provides no supplies whatsoever

FDF Airport (Aime Cesaire International) is a 45-minute drive west along the modern, well-maintained N6 highway. The hotel does not offer an airport shuttle. Taxi service can prove exorbitantly expensive, especially over long distances, and so car rentals are likely the most affordable and convenient option, especially to explore the island's best beaches (one of the most popular, Les Salines, is a 35-minute drive south of the hotel).

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Rooms

Spartan rooms with porches and full kitchens but little else

Decor in all 80 rooms is bright and crisp -- there's lots of light wood veneer and white to be seen. However, it has a cheap, prefabricated feel that’s reminiscent of a modern recreational vehicle. Add to that the haphazard attention to detail (expect to see lots of exposed wires and cords), and while modern, these aren't the most pleasant rooms to be had on the island. The furniture is spartan, with a distinct IKEA-esque feel. Except for a few floral curtains, there are no tropical accents of any kind to remind visitors that they’re actually in the Caribbean.

Every room is a freestanding cabin with similar features. All offer a separate living room, bathroom, kitchen, and bedroom. The latter has a queen-size bed that includes a thin mattress and little decor or other furnishings. The main point of differentiation between each room category is the number of bedrooms, which ranges from one to three (to accommodate up to six guests). Rooms are geared toward self-catering travelers. They have full kitchens and covered, private porches with dining tables. Kitchens are equipped with electric, glass cooktop ranges, full refrigerators, microwaves, coffeemakers, and dishwashers. Also included are dishes, glassware, and utensils, however, soaps and cleaning products are only available in prepackaged kits (for a fee). Technology amenities include a single, tiny flat-screen TV in the living room, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Internet speed and reliability depend entirely on the distance of the individual cabin from the lobby.

The bathrooms in every room feature a split layout. The toilet is situated in a tiny, closet-like room with just enough space to stand. The adjacent room contains the shower and sink in a similarly cramped room. Like their respective rooms, the fit and finish of the countertops, surfaces, and self-contained shower “capsules” all seems prefabricated. No soap or shower amenities are provided (although shower kits are also available for purchase in the lobby).

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Features

A lovely pool and sundeck, but little else

There's not much on offer here, though the absolute basics are covered and on par with many Martinique hotels in this category. The sundeck near the front of the property is the hotel’s only gathering space, and the pool is adequately sized given the hotel’s capacity. Dozens of plastic lounge chairs ring the space, providing more than enough seating. However, there are no umbrellas and consequently no shade of any kind. It's worth noting that the shower area could use a fresh coat of paint and deep cleaning. Immediately adjacent is a small bar and snack shack. By morning, a simple continental breakfast is available (fee). Beginning in the afternoon, the space serves a basic menu of snacks, finger foods, and drinks (including alcohol).

The hotel is technically located on the waterfront and advertised as “beachfront.” However, the public beach at Pointe Faula is approximately a five-minute walk from the property. The hotel does not facilitate or provide any beachfront services or water-sports activities. Additionally, the beach isn't always suitable for swimming. Laundry services are available but are pricey. There's also a small playground, which is a nice addition for the many families that stay here. Free self-parking is available in a large gated lot. 

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Oyster Hotel Review

Le Village de la Pointe

Scene

Budget hotel with canned style for self-catering travelers and families

The hotel features 80 individual, cabin-style units spread across a sizable property on Martinique’s quiet Atlantic coast. While the look and feel is crisp and the landscaping is lush and meticulously maintained, the overall atmosphere feels canned. It’s as though the entire hotel -- the buildings, land, and design -- was purchased from a catalog and erected like a Lego set. The modest pool is mostly clean, well-maintained and -- coupled with the small, adjacent bar -- serves as the hotel’s only social space. Overall, this is a simple place that lives up to its budget status through and through. As most cabins feature multiple bedrooms and a full kitchen, guests are likely to share the property with equal numbers of families and couples who prefer a self-catering vacation.

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Location

Residential area near Le Vauclin, a short walk to restaurants, bars, and beach

The hotel is located on a small peninsula on Martinique’s mid-Atlantic coast. The beach, restaurants, bars, and small shops of Pointe Faula are five to 10 minutes away on foot. Unfortunately, the beach isn't the nicest for swimming, though is popular for kite surfing. Le Vauclin -- the nearest small town -- is approximately one mile away with a handful of additional restaurants and bars. A local market is 15 minutes away by car, with groceries and other sundries for stocking the kitchens -- which is necessary as the hotel provides no supplies whatsoever

FDF Airport (Aime Cesaire International) is a 45-minute drive west along the modern, well-maintained N6 highway. The hotel does not offer an airport shuttle. Taxi service can prove exorbitantly expensive, especially over long distances, and so car rentals are likely the most affordable and convenient option, especially to explore the island's best beaches (one of the most popular, Les Salines, is a 35-minute drive south of the hotel).

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Rooms

Spartan rooms with porches and full kitchens but little else

Decor in all 80 rooms is bright and crisp -- there's lots of light wood veneer and white to be seen. However, it has a cheap, prefabricated feel that’s reminiscent of a modern recreational vehicle. Add to that the haphazard attention to detail (expect to see lots of exposed wires and cords), and while modern, these aren't the most pleasant rooms to be had on the island. The furniture is spartan, with a distinct IKEA-esque feel. Except for a few floral curtains, there are no tropical accents of any kind to remind visitors that they’re actually in the Caribbean.

Every room is a freestanding cabin with similar features. All offer a separate living room, bathroom, kitchen, and bedroom. The latter has a queen-size bed that includes a thin mattress and little decor or other furnishings. The main point of differentiation between each room category is the number of bedrooms, which ranges from one to three (to accommodate up to six guests). Rooms are geared toward self-catering travelers. They have full kitchens and covered, private porches with dining tables. Kitchens are equipped with electric, glass cooktop ranges, full refrigerators, microwaves, coffeemakers, and dishwashers. Also included are dishes, glassware, and utensils, however, soaps and cleaning products are only available in prepackaged kits (for a fee). Technology amenities include a single, tiny flat-screen TV in the living room, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Internet speed and reliability depend entirely on the distance of the individual cabin from the lobby.

The bathrooms in every room feature a split layout. The toilet is situated in a tiny, closet-like room with just enough space to stand. The adjacent room contains the shower and sink in a similarly cramped room. Like their respective rooms, the fit and finish of the countertops, surfaces, and self-contained shower “capsules” all seems prefabricated. No soap or shower amenities are provided (although shower kits are also available for purchase in the lobby).

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Features

A lovely pool and sundeck, but little else

There's not much on offer here, though the absolute basics are covered and on par with many Martinique hotels in this category. The sundeck near the front of the property is the hotel’s only gathering space, and the pool is adequately sized given the hotel’s capacity. Dozens of plastic lounge chairs ring the space, providing more than enough seating. However, there are no umbrellas and consequently no shade of any kind. It's worth noting that the shower area could use a fresh coat of paint and deep cleaning. Immediately adjacent is a small bar and snack shack. By morning, a simple continental breakfast is available (fee). Beginning in the afternoon, the space serves a basic menu of snacks, finger foods, and drinks (including alcohol).

The hotel is technically located on the waterfront and advertised as “beachfront.” However, the public beach at Pointe Faula is approximately a five-minute walk from the property. The hotel does not facilitate or provide any beachfront services or water-sports activities. Additionally, the beach isn't always suitable for swimming. Laundry services are available but are pricey. There's also a small playground, which is a nice addition for the many families that stay here. Free self-parking is available in a large gated lot. 

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Basic Television

  • Beach

  • Cable

  • Full Kitchen

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Pool

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

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