Le Toiny St Barthelemy Review
With so much choice by way of luxury accommodations on the
tropical paradise island that is St Barthelemy, it takes something
extra special to stand out as a cut above the rest. But for Le Toiny,
this has been achieved with ease. The private luxury pool villas at
Le Toiny offer something you won’t find elsewhere on the island
– a unique blend between being a hotel on the one hand, with the
privacy and exclusivity of a private pool villa on the other. Indeed,
this is the premier location for honeymooners in St Barthelemy.
The Le Toiny experience
I checked in to the hotel on a Sunday afternoon when the Le
Toiny brunch (renowned on the island) was in full swing. While I
waited for my room to be ready for check-in, I decided to indulge
in the brunch festivities – a smorger’s board of choice including
fresh seafood, salads, warm hearty dishes and an elaborate display
of sweet treats. If you don’t intend on staying at Le Toiny, you
should at least visit the restaurant for Sunday Brunch – which has
quickly become an institution on the island.
Throughout my stay I also made time to visit the hotel Spa to
enjoy one of the latest additions to the menu – the 60 minute
blossom treatment. This treatment was a harmonious blend of
breathing techniques, a soft massage, and the use of blossom to
ensure a tranquil experience – true bliss!
My visit to Le Toiny also wouldn’t have been complete without
dining at the Le Gaic, the hotel restaurant that has earned a name
for itself as one of the island’s premier dining destinations. The
meal itself was impeccable and I can certainly see why travellers
come from around the globe to try some of these signature French
dishes! But it was the hazelnut brownie dessert with coconut ice
cream that truly stole my heart – be sure not to miss it!
The Private Pool Villa
For most guests at Le Toiny, it’s hard to ever want to leave the
room! The 15 private pool villas at Le Toiny offer so much more
than a hotel, which makes them stand out from other resorts on
the island.
The room itself was incredibly generously sized, resembli