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Guadeloupe Travel Guide: Where to Stay and What to Do

Pace: relaxed Tropical Relaxed Scenic Authentic
Ideal trip length
5–10 days
Busiest
Dec-May

Updated September 2026

Guadeloupe

About Guadeloupe

La Soufrière Volcano anchors Guadeloupe, a French Caribbean island shaped by rainforest, beaches and Creole culture.

December through May is the island’s peak travel season, and five to ten days gives time to see both main wings. La Soufrière and Guadeloupe National Park bring volcanic trails and dense rainforest, while Grande Anse and the Cousteau Reserve offer swimming, snorkeling and diving.

French and Antillean Creole shape daily life alongside relaxed coastal rhythms. Local flavor appears in accras de morue, Colombo de Poulet and Ti' Punch.

Where to stay

Hotels in Guadeloupe

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Guadeloupe at a glance

Check-in / check-out
3:00 PM / 11:00 AM
Free parking
309 of 321 hotels (96%)
Pool
207 of 392 hotels
Climate
Tropical
Languages
French and Antillean Creole
Local currency
EUR (EUR)
Local time
(GMT-4)
Ideal trip length
5–10 days
Cost level
3 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Saint-François
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
Optional, 5-10% appreciated

History, culture and food in Guadeloupe

History

95 · Outstanding

Culture

90 · Outstanding

Food

90 · Outstanding

Family 80 · Very good

Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.

Food to try

Boudin Créole Accras de Morue Colombo de Poulet Ti' Punch

Hotel facts in Guadeloupe

Based on 392 of 443 hotels with verified data.

Hotels that listHotelsShare
Free parkingof hotels with verified parking309 of 32196%
Swimming pool207 of 39253%
24-hour front desk22 of 3926%
Facilities for disabled guests29 of 3927%
Family rooms11 of 3923%
Kitchen or kitchenette7 of 3922%
Airport shuttle1 free23 of 3926%

Pools and room sizes by star rating

StarsPoolStandard room
3-star68 of 18430 m²usually 23 m²–40 m² · 9 hotels
4-star115 of 16935 m²usually 26 m²–50 m² · 18 hotels

When to visit Guadeloupe

How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.

Best months: January, February, March, April and December Busiest: Dec-May
  1. Jan
    70

    Guadeloupe Carnival

  2. Feb
    70

    Guadeloupe Carnival

  3. Mar
    73

    Guadeloupe Carnival

  4. Apr
    71

    Beach weather (sea 28°C)

  5. May
    34

    Warm, some rain

  6. Jun
    31

    Hurricane season (Jun-Nov)

  7. Jul
    13

    Very wet (160 mm rain)

  8. Aug
    0

    Often avoided: Hurricane-season weather and higher rainfall can disrupt travel.

  9. Sep
    0

    Often avoided: Hurricane-season weather and higher rainfall can disrupt travel.

  10. Oct
    0

    Often avoided: Hurricane-season weather and higher rainfall can disrupt travel.

  11. Nov
    47

    Route du Rhum (hurricane season (Jun-Nov))

  12. Dec
    73

    Beach weather (sea 27°C)

Things to do in Guadeloupe

7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.

Best in the morning

3 places

Hike La Soufrière Volcano

Basse-Terre 4 hours

Outdoors

Snorkel/Dive in Cousteau Reserve

Bouillante 3 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Wander through Jardin Botanique de Deshaies

Deshaies 2 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Best in the afternoon

3 places

Relax at Plage de Grande Anse

Deshaies 4 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Visit Pointe des Châteaux

Saint-François 2 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Tour a Rhum Agricole Distillery

Various 2 hours

Indoors

Any time of day

1 place

Explore Guadeloupe National Park

Basse-Terre 3 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Before you go to Guadeloupe

Our own ratings and notes on eating out, signature experiences, who the city suits and planning ahead.

Eating out

Boudin Créole 95 · Outstanding
Accras De Morue 87 · Outstanding
Colombo De Poulet 78 · Very good
Ti' Punch 70 · Good

Signature experiences

Hike La Soufrière Volcano 95 · Outstanding
Explore Guadeloupe National Park 91 · Outstanding
Relax At Plage De Grande Anse 87 · Outstanding
Snorkel/Dive In Cousteau Reserve 83 · Very good
Visit Pointe Des Châteaux 78 · Very good
Tour A Rhum Agricole Distillery 74 · Good
Wander Through Jardin Botanique De Deshaies 70 · Good

Who it suits

Couples 95 · Outstanding
Families 89 · Outstanding
Friends 83 · Very good
Adventure 76 · Very good
Nature 70 · Good

Planning tips

Rent a car to explore the islands fully. 95 · Outstanding
Learn basic French phrases, as English is not widely spoken. 83 · Very good
Bring insect repellent, especially for evenings and hikes. 70 · Good

Ratings and recommendations are curated from local travel data.

Near Guadeloupe

Straight-line distance from the centre of Guadeloupe.

Frequently asked questions about Guadeloupe

How many places to stay are there in Guadeloupe?

There are 440+ hotels, apartments and other places to stay in Guadeloupe. They include 13 hotels and 160+ apartments.

When is the peak season in Guadeloupe?

The peak season in Guadeloupe is Dec-May.

Which area is a good base in Guadeloupe?

The travel guide suggests staying in Saint-François when visiting Guadeloupe.

How many hotels in Guadeloupe have free parking?

309 of the 321 hotels in Guadeloupe with verified parking details list free parking (96%). 10 charge for parking.

What is the usual check-in time at hotels in Guadeloupe?

3:00 PM at 147 of the 384 hotels with a verified check-in time. The next most common time is 4:00 PM (111 hotels).

What time is check-out at hotels in Guadeloupe?

11:00 AM at 126 of 385 hotels with a verified check-out time; 12:00 PM at 104.

How many hotels in Guadeloupe have a pool?

207 of 392 hotels with verified data list a swimming pool.