We stayed in one of the lodges at Bananes Vertes, and we could not have been happier. The lodge was impeccable and comfortable, close enough to St Claude to be convenient, but far enough from everything to feel like we were in the middle of a jungle. The hosts were helpful and friendly but never intrusive. We spent five nights there to celebrate my impending 50th birthday, and it wasn't enough. I can't imagine a better way to ring in my birthday.
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We enjoyed our 2-night stay in Lodge 4, which has two cabins and a hot tub. The lodges are set in a beautiful garden - the other buildings are all close in sight, but we felt we had ample privacy in our cabin. The host Laurence was very helpful and welcoming. She struck a great balance answering questions and showing us everything we needed to know about the cabins, but then left us to enjoy it on our own. We appreciated that we received a small bottle of Rhum Bologne, lime and sugar in our cabin upon arrival and Laurence showed us how to make ti-punch :) Our kitchen a sink, 2-burner stove, mini-fridge and the basic pots, pans and utensils you would need to cook for yourself. The town of Ste. Claude is only a few minutes drive where we could get food at the 8 a Huit corner store. We also ordered the traditional creole dinner made by Laurence and her husband and served in our cabin one night, which was delicious and hearty. It was amazing to watch sunset from our deck and sit in the hot tub at night and watch the stars. Bananes Vertes was a very convenient, short drive from the trailhead for La Sufriere and other hikes, but also not too far from the beaches (especially Plage de Grande Anse, the black sand beach about 20 minutes drive away). We would come back to Bananes Vertes in a heatbeat and would love to stay for longer next time.
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We stayed for a week and it was great. The all wooden bungalows are a dream built in a lush green surrounding. The hosts, Laurence and Eric, are more than friendly and always eager to help and advise. Fresh baguette in the morning and delicious meals in the evening. The choice of rhum is overwhelming.
There's a nice swimming pool to cool off in the evening.
Highly recommended place to relax and use as a home based to discover Guadeloupe
Friendly welcome by French owners/guides Eric and Laurence (who speaks enough English) after fearing we'd couldn't find entrance in dark (tip: 5k from N-1; about 3 k from sharp right turn near start of St Claude). Common ownership with Les Vertes Intenses guide service--excellent adventure advice. Brew your own local coffee to complement warm baguettes delivered via rope pulley at 6:15 a.m. with sinful French butter and local jams. Suggestion: add a bunch of bananas or other local fruit.
Incredibly located, in the middle of nature and near Souffrière Volcano, this place is absolutely amazing and highly recommendable: very nice and independant bungalows, ecologically friendly installations, a wonderful garden, a very good breakfast basket, nice hosts, a swimming pool, etc., etc. We had chosen the lodge / bungalow number 4 in the upper garden area, and which is in fact subdivided into two seperate lodges / bungalows, one kitchen and one sleeping bungalow, and in between a superb spa / jacuzzi. Wi-Fi is available. All in all, this place is all you need for a very nice, ecologically friendly and relaxing stay.
It's very close to the start point of le soufriere hiking and this is what it's good for. The accomodation is very basic but sufficient, with your own kitchen. The bathroom and the bedro om are in the same room without any walls. Our terrasse was directly on the pool, which was nice. A very good plus is the breakfast which you can have whenever you like because the owner puts every morning fresh bred in the kitchen - but that means you also have to prepare it by yourself...
