Villa Jwi Lavi Boutique Hotel

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• My wife and I recently stayed at Villa Jwi Lavi Boutique Hotel in Saint Martin for a weekend getaway (March 29-31, 2025), and it was a delightful experience! This charming boutique hotel is tucked away in a peaceful spot in Cul-de-Sac, just a short drive from Grandes Cayes Beach, Orient Bay and Anse Marcel. The location is perfect if youre looking for a quiet escape with easy access to some of the islands best spots on the French sidethough youll definitely need a car to get around. The room was spacious, modern, and spotlessly clean, with all the essentials: comfy bed, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom stocked with free toiletries. I loved the little touches like the electric kettle and the seating areaperfect for unwinding after a day out. Our rooms had a lovely balcony with sea views. The shared lounge and terrace were highlights for me. The pool area is small but inviting, and it was great to relax there with a view of Pinel Island in the distance. Breakfast was a simple continental affairfreshly baked croissants, juice, and coffeebut it hit the spot each morning. The hosts were incredibly friendly and helpful, offering tips on nearby hikes and beaches, which made the stay feel personal and welcoming. Free Wi-Fi worked flawlessly, and the free private parking was a big plus. Its not a luxury resort by any means, but for a boutique stay with a cozy, homey vibe, its hard to beat. Id happily return for the tranquility and great valuehighly recommend for couples or anyone wanting a laid-back Saint Martin base
• The owners were available, communicative, and wonderful to work with. They were helpful and provided great insight into the island and provided good recommendations. Me and my fiancee got engaged while we were staying there and they got us two beautiful mugs to take with us home. We'll forever have them. The hotel room was clean, spacious and the balcony was a nice addition. There are only 5 rooms in the hotel so it is very boutique. Because of this the morning breakfast felt inclusive and a sense of community came from it as we saw the same faces almost every morning. The other guests almost felt like our neighbors. 10/10 would recommend. This is a great find and we are thrilled we started our trip here building a sense of calm, community, and wonder for our entire duration.
• I liked the relaxation and availability of the owner and the location of the location

Cons -

• My only minor gripe was that the breakfast options couldve been a bit more varied, but thats a small thing in the grand scheme.
• There was an issue with our booking where the card we used got declined for a 'fraud alert' by booking.com. Because of this, someone swooped in on the last day we had initially booked despite it taking us just several hours to respond to the booking.com fraud alert. We had to adjust our stay at this hotel for one less day.
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