Hotel French Coco is a 4-star boutique hotel in the Tartane area on the Caravelle peninsula, on Martinique's Atlantic side, and it is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. It has five suite types rather than ordinary rooms, from the Ti Suite and Suite Creole of about 431 square feet to the Suite Caraibe and the larger Suite Presqu'île, which sleeps three. Suites have minibars, hydromassage showers and air conditioning. There is an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a restaurant, a terrace and garden, a concierge, and free WiFi. Breakfast is cooked to order and included, and parking is free. Reviewers rate it 9.6 out of 10 across nearly 200 stays, the highest score of the seven hotels here.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on the Caravelle peninsula, a green, windswept corner of the east coast known for its nature reserve, lighthouse and the surf village of Tartane. A sandy beach is about 150 metres away on foot. It is far from the capital: the booking page puts the airport about 55 minutes away by car, and an airport shuttle is available for a surcharge, around 180 euros per vehicle.
You will want a rental car or taxis for day trips, and the peninsula suits travelers who plan to spend time on the Atlantic side.
The rooms and the feel
With only a handful of suite types, French Coco feels intimate and private. Suites are 431 to 646 square feet, and an accessible suite is among the five types. There is no spa on site, so treat it as a quiet base rather than a wellness resort. The restaurant is on site, and other restaurants are nearby.
Good to know
This is the splurge of the seven hotels, with nightly rates that start well above the others. It suits couples and honeymooners rather than families, because the focus is on privacy. Pets are not allowed. Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is at 11am. The Atlantic coast can be breezy, and the east is closer to Habitation Clément and the Baignoire de Joséphine boat trip than the south and west.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool with sun loungers
- ✓Suites with minibar and hydromassage shower
- ✓Cooked-to-order breakfast included
- ✓Restaurant on site
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Sandy beach about 150 m away
- ✓Airport shuttle for a surcharge
Good questions
Where is Hotel French Coco?+
On the Caravelle peninsula in the Tartane area on Martinique's east coast. The booking page puts Fort-de-France airport about 55 minutes away by car.
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, a cooked-to-order breakfast is included in the rate, and parking and WiFi are free.
Is it good for families?+
It is built around suites and quiet, so it suits couples best. Pets are not allowed, and the age policy is not stated on the booking page, so ask before you reserve.
