Welcome to Karibuni

Private boat transfer from St Martin to the Karibuni restaurant on Pinel Island

Set off on an adventure and live the unique Karibuni experience far from the crowded hotel complexes. Our family and our whole team is happy to offer an exclusive getaway with the chance to relax and unwind in laid back barefoot luxury with high levels of privacy & care.

Karibuni St Maarten

The Karibuni consists of :


We’re invested in the smallest details creating bonds with guests returning and calling the properties home.


Karibuni is the authentic Caribbean holidays you are looking for.

Waterfront villas facing Pinel Island

A family time in style!


Choose one of our two villas located on the sea front with a peerless view on the turquoise water of the Bay and its islands.


Enjoy your pool, the tranquility of your garden... paddle across the bay with your kayaks to Petite clef or Pinel Island... unwind in the comfort of a fully equipped villa and its cozy atmosphere.

Private plunge pool & Sea view

The adventure starts here! A luxurious and genuine boutique hotel, Le Karibuni is nestled on a hill overlooking the Caribbean sea and its islets.


Imagine... waking up in your spacious suite, having a dip in your pool, enjoying your delightful breakfast on your terrasse cooled down by the trade wind whilst making the most of the Caribbean sea view. Then embark on our private boat to our restaurant on Pinel Island and experience the Caribbean vibe...

Karibuni beach restaurant

Come to the famous Pinel Island and chill out on our restaurant's paradise beach. Rest on your beach chair by the turquoise waters of the bay sipping on a cocktail.


At lunch time, enjoy our exciting creole cuisine, choose your fresh lobster out of the lobster-pot, savour our fresh fishes delivered daily by fishermen and cooked on a barbecue...

  • Ashleigh / June 2025


    The most beautiful hotel I’ve ever stayed at. Stunning views, private dip pools, and warm, kind staff. Elliot was incredible—he made our stay unforgettable and even placed us beside our best friends. I’d return a hundred times over.


    389 reviews

  • Mel / July 2025


    Amazing stay. Small boutique hotel with stunning views and a very attentive and kind staff. Delicious breakfast every morning, spacious rooms with just about everything you need. 


    389 reviews

  • Wendy / February 2025

     

    We just spent 10 serene days at Karibuni and already reserved for next year. Every morning began with a smiling Sylvana delivering an incredible breakfast tray and ended with wonderful dinners usually suggested by Elliot or Manon with assistance in making reservations. The room was lovely, comfortable and had everything we needed. It was really nice to have the small kitchen! But the view from the deck area (and especially while lying in the hammock) was the icing on the cake. It was spectacular and is now my screensaver. We’re already counting the days until we go back.

  • Mr. Kirby / June 2025


    Don't Hesitate, Book!

    Well, once again I left paradise kicking and screaming. This was our second visit to Karibuni and it was as special as our last! This place is extraordinary in the sense that service, serenity and deliciousness are all wrapped in one.

    From the moment we checked it, Elliot and Sylvana greeted us and catered to our every need.

    The breakfast is absolutely delicious and plentiful. The restaurant is a beach culinary experience that for us, gets better each time.

    Our room is always pristine and Sylvain greets us with that beautiful warm smile everyday. It was such a pleasure to meet Manon this year. She and her team make it impossible for us stay anywhere else on this island!

  • Michelle S / May 2025


    Top Notch hotel with the best staff!

    We stayed here for our 30th anniversary this past week. We woke up every day to a beautiful view of Pinel Island. They offered a daily shuttle to Pinel to relax and enjoy the beautiful beach and lunch. The plunge pool was nice to come back to in the late afternoon. Elliot in the reception area was so friendly and helpful. Sylvana who brought our breakfast and did the housekeeping was just a sweetheart and did a wonderful job daily.

    This was our first visit to the island and we will definitely be back!

  • Lolahmolina / April 2025


    Wonderful in every way!

    A wonderful place & experience. We had the most amazing time staying at the Karibuni. It exceeded our expectations in every way - the hospitality was exceptional, breakfast so delicious and the room was incredibly spacious with the most gorgeous view at every moment of the day! Bed super comfy, kitchen stocked w amenities making you feel like a local in your very own apartment. Location can be a bit tricky (gated community) but you get the hang of it so def wasn’t an issue for us.


    Head to Pinel Island where the owners have a fantastic restaurant (same name) and where you can spend a lovely day on the beach. We booked in-room massages on our last day which were phenomenal and the best way to close out our days in beautiful St. Maarten.

  • Andrew C. / April 2025


    Quiet, Beautiful, and Friendly.

    Karibuni Lodge is a fantastic place. The views are stunning. The rooms are clean and the location is perfectly situated near you need or want. It is super quiet at night. Best part is the staff which treats you like family, doing anything they can to make you stay relaxing and enjoyable. I can’t wait to be back.

  • Mb24682 / April 2025


    Amazing Boutique Hotel

    Amazing boutique hotel! Feels very private and peaceful. Very friendly staff, excellent fresh breakfast everyday, gorgeous views of Pinel Island. They even coordinate daily boat transfers to Pinel Island, which has a great beach and restaurant! Just a short drive to amazing French restaurants. Feels very private and peaceful, pure paradise! Will definitely be back!

  • Cindy / March 2025


    Wonderful stay

    We returned this year and staying in a different suite. The room is tastefully furnished--can't beat the view! Savanne makes a beautiful, delicious breakfast. She also takes great care of the rooms.The kitchen is nicely equipped, bathroom well designed and has nice amenities. Beach towels are conveniently in the room. Best of all, the staff: Manon and Elliott are always gracious and very helpful.


    The only reason for me to NOT give a great rating, is to be sure there's still room for us!

  • Sophie / February 2025


    Pure happiness

    Nothing wrong : Beautiful room, charming and very professional staff (thanks to Eliot and the lovely breakfast people ... with all the excuses for forgetting their names!!! )

    Delicious breakfast , day on the islet Pinel top with a delicious meal

    In short ... we recommend closed eyes

Karibuni, your best boutique hotel in St Maarten

The Karibuni Boutique Hotel offers you the privacy and tranquility of a six Suites hotel (with a minimum age restriction of 12 year old).
Enjoy an idyllic setting, our discreet and attentive service and our unique private pools for just the two of you...


St Maarten villas for your family holidays

(without age restriction)

Exquisite villas & attentive care

Come and spend an unforgettable moment, with your friends and family, in our villas located on the sea front and offering a peerless view over the Caribbean sea and its clear water. 


Relax in the comfort of a cosy fully-equipped villa, decorated with taste, and make the most of our hospitality experience to let go of all stress : we will always be available during your stay to give you tips or recommendations. We can also book for you : a table in the best restaurants, a chef for a private meal in your villa, a massage, a day trip on a boat... You have an idea, we'll do our best to make it come true.


Exclusive to our guests : complimentary beach chairs and umbrellas are available for you at the Karibuni Restaurant on Pinel Island... just across the bay from the villa (a 15 min leisurely crossing with the kayaks provided).

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St Maarten
a unique destination

Saint-Martin is a unique vacations destination for many reasons. This Caribbean island with two nationalities - french and dutch - offers endless activities and gourmet options for everybody's tastes, along with 38 stunning white sand beaches and warm turquoise water, all year long.

Karibuni restaurant
Pinel Island

The Karibuni restaurant offers a menu based on the creole cuisine... and prepared with fresh products only!


Barbecue, ceviche, tartars, tapas and exotic salads are on our menu together with some specials of the day! Our signature dish is obviously the fresh lobster that you choose from the Lobster pot grilled on the barbecue...


After your lunch, the beach chairs welcome you for a nice nap by the clear turquoise waters of the bay.

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Karibuni location

Le Karibuni boutique hotel is located in a secure residence (secured by a gate), and near all the facilities that you may need during your stay with us : Supermarket, restaurants, ATM, french bakery, fitness center, tennis court, shopping center and of course many outstanding beaches. Not to forget, the Caribbean sea and fun day excursions that you should not miss.

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Top 4 Proposal Destinations


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If you're seeking a wellness-focused retreat for couples, Karibuni is a perfect pick. With activities such as meditation, yoga classes, and guided hikes, you and your partner will be in the ideal state of mind for a proposal.


A standout feature of the Karibuni Boutique Hotel is that most rooms boast breathtaking ocean views and private pools, ideal for couples who prefer a more intimate romance. Private dinners at the hotel restaurant are also available and provide a unique opportunity for foodie couples.


The premium suite at Karibuni comes highly recommended by previously engaged couples, with its private terrace being the perfect setting for a proposal under the sun.