Hôtel Bambou & Spa sits on the bay at Anse Mitan in Trois-Îlets, on the Caribbean side of Martinique. The property has 193 individually furnished rooms in bungalow-style buildings set in gardens beside the beach, from standard doubles with a queen bed to garden-view bungalows and family rooms for four or five guests. Rooms have air conditioning, a safe, a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge and a balcony or patio, and the whole property was renovated in October 2022. It is classed three stars and rated 8.6 out of 10 by 689 guests, with cleanliness and location scoring well. An 18-hole golf course is next door, which makes it a good base for golfers as well as beach holidaymakers.
Location and getting around
The hotel is beachfront at Anse Mitan, a lively part of Trois-Îlets with restaurants, shops and the ferry link to Fort-de-France. The Martinique Regional Nature Park is a one-minute walk away, Anse Mitan is about ten minutes on foot and Pointe du Bout beach is a five-minute drive.
The airport is about 33 minutes by car, and the hotel can arrange a 24-hour shuttle on request for a fee per vehicle, which must be booked at least 72 hours before arrival. The House of Sugar and La Savane des Esclaves are within about ten kilometres, and Diamond Rock and Saint-Pierre are within about twenty-five.
The rooms and the feel
The standard Gran Kay rooms are compact doubles, the comfort and garden-view bungalows offer more space, with a king bed and a twin or a pair of twin beds, and the family rooms sleep four to six guests with two or three queen beds. Connecting rooms are available subject to availability. Free WiFi covers the rooms and public areas, and there is free parking on site, including wheelchair-accessible spaces. There is no elevator, and upper floors are reached by stairs, which is worth knowing if you have mobility needs.
Food, pools and the spa
A free buffet breakfast is served each morning, and the hotel has two restaurants, a poolside bar, a beach bar and a snack bar. Two outdoor pools with sun loungers are open from the morning until the evening, and beach loungers, towels and umbrellas are provided. The full-service spa offers massages, body scrubs and wraps, facials and manicures. Some guests report limited menu variety and few vegetarian options, so ask about dietary needs on arrival.
Good to know
Check-in is from 4pm until midnight, and check-out is by noon, with late check-out available for a fee subject to availability. The minimum check-in age is 18. Pets are not allowed, though service animals are welcome, and smoking is not allowed in the rooms. A security deposit is taken at check-in, and a city tax is charged per person per night for adults.
Some guest reviews mention patchy WiFi, worn furnishings in some rooms and mosquitoes on balconies, so bring repellent. The ferry to Fort-de-France is a pleasant option for a day in the capital, but check the timetable, especially on Sundays.
Why stay here
- ✓Beachfront location
- ✓Two outdoor pools with loungers
- ✓Free buffet breakfast
- ✓Two restaurants and two bars
- ✓Full-service spa
- ✓Adjacent 18-hole golf course
- ✓Free WiFi and free parking
- ✓Family rooms and bungalows
Good questions
Where is Hôtel Bambou & Spa?+
At Anse Mitan in Trois-Îlets, on Martinique's Caribbean side, about 33 minutes by car from the airport.
Is breakfast included?+
Yes. A free buffet breakfast is served each morning, while other meals are paid separately unless your rate says otherwise.
Is it good for families?+
Yes. It has family rooms for four to six guests, two pools and a beach, though there are no rollaway beds and the upper floors have no elevator.
