Jardin Malanga

Location: The hotel is situated in a tranquil and secluded area perfect for relaxation, with breathtaking views over Les Saintes and easy access to Basse-Terre. Its proximity to nature and well-maintained gardens offer a serene environment for guests.

Lovely small notice hotel in a very secluded area. We stayed in one of the 6 bungalows within the grounds of the hotel. The breakfast was excellent and plentiful, the bungalow was spacious with a large bathroom, however, the pathway to get to the bungalows is extremely steep. We did not have an evening meal so cannot comment. Overall if you want a very quiet stay with not a lot to do would highly recommend.

My wife and I stayed at the Jardin de Malanga for seven nights in February on the third leg of our Guadeloupe, Marie Galante and Martinique holiday. We arrived late evening having caught the afternoon express ferry from Marie Galante. We received a warm welcome from the director, Christine - who whisked us straight into the restaurant as we arrived nearly an hour after the dinner service had started. We had a semi-detached one bedroom bungalow, with a view from the terrace over Les Iles des Saintes. The internal space comprised a large double bed with a work top and an arm chair. There was black out curtaining on the sliding glazed doors which did a good job in excluding the light. The room was cooled by an air conditioning unit. Facilities included a coffee making machine and a small refrigerator. Outside there were two deck chairs as well as a table to relax with a good book whist enjoying the view over the beautiful gardens. The bath room had a bath and a shower attachment. Having a stand up shower was tricky as the water went all over the window and the floor. It was easier to have a bath. The water was hot and delivered at a good pressure. There was a remote controlled screen over the bathroom window for privacy. There was also a separate toilet. There was a safe in the wardrobe, operated by a combination number. There was ample storage to hang clothes as well as numerous shelves. There wasn’t anywhere to put cases away so they stayed beside the bed. We were on a bed, breakfast and dinner basis. Breakfasts comprised pastries and bread, a selection of fruits, yoghurt and cold cuts and cheese. Although there was always the same food items, there was variety in the meats and fish, and with the fruits provided. It set us up nicely for the day. Dinners were of the highest quality, with locally sourced fish and meats. The execution of the dishes showcased Michael’s talents. We enjoyed every meal, delighting in the exquisite flavours and the artful presentation. What truly sets this hotel apart is Christine’s contribution to our stay. She is the most engaging hostess who is passionate about ensuring that guests have the very best experience whilst staying in Basse-Terre. We relished the pleasure of chatting to her - so generous of her time which made us feel more like house guests. Her warmth and humour will stay long in our memories and we were so glad to have shared a week in her company. She and her husband, Michael work exceedingly long hours and are to be admired for their dedication and commitment to the hospitality we enjoyed so much.