Bwa Chik Hotel & Golf

Bwa Chik Hotel & Golf is set in tropical gardens on the edge of the beautiful Saint-Francois golf course, all manicured lawns and palm trees.

The Classic and Duplex rooms at Bwa Chik, overlooking the gardens, the pool and the golf course, have a trendy, minimalist feel, with rustic wooden headboards and television stands, tree-trunk bedside tables, a muted white-and-grey colour scheme and tiled stone floors. The Classic Rooms open onto furnished verandas, while the spacious Duplex Rooms have a kitchenette on the terrace.

Each morning, start the day in the hotel’s tropical gardens with an extensive breakfast buffet, with fruit, toast, pastries and yoghurt alongside fresh fruit juices, tea and coffee. There’s also cooked meat and egg options if you’re after something a little heartier.

From midday until late, the hotel bar is open (try the classic Ti-punch), while for lunch and dinner there are many traditional Creole restaurants nearby.

Unwind with a massage, or indulge even further on a relaxation day, tailored to your own preferences. At all times, the lovely hotel pool is a place to kick back, relax and soak up some rays.

The 18-hole Saint-Francois golf course was designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones and is perfect for golfers of all ability levels, while the clubhouse, with its superb bistro and bar, is a destination in itself.

If golf’s not your thing, explore the beaches and lagoon, head to the marina for jet skiing, sailing, kayaking and windsurfing, or explore the island’s cultural attractions, such as Memorial ACTe (a powerful slavery museum) and the Edgar Clerc Archaeological Museum.