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Eden Rock – St Barths
St. Jean, Saint Barthélemy · Oetker Collection · Apex Luxury
Aviator and adventurer Rémy de Haenen built Eden Rock as his own house on the rocks of St. Jean Bay and started taking in guests in 1949, turning a private hideaway into one of the Caribbean's original glamour addresses. Villa Rockstar, the resort's showpiece, holds a fully equipped recording studio built around the actual 1973 Neve console John Lennon used to record 'Imagine,' with producers who have worked with Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Stevie Wonder on hand to help guests cut their own track. Jean-Georges Vongerichten now runs the kitchen at Sand Bar.
- 37 rooms
- Opened 1949
- Rooms from 592 sq ft (55 m²)
- Interiors: Martin Brudnizki Design Studio; Bruno Moinard
About Eden Rock – St Barths
- The World's 50 Best Hotels list placed Eden Rock at #90 in 2025, with Robb Report ranking it #6 among the fifty greatest hotels on Earth.
- AAA has kept it at Four Diamond standing, and Forbes Travel Guide named it Five-Star for 2026.
- The resort sits on its own rocky point dividing two beaches, a perch that gave the hotel its name and its view.
- Entry-level rooms start at 592 sq ft (55 m²).
History
Eden Rock began as a private seaside house on St. Jean Bay built by aviator-adventurer Rémy de Haenen, who opened it to guests in 1949 and helped make it one of the Caribbean’s legendary hideaways. The property later evolved from villa to full hotel and was acquired by the Oetker Collection, which brands it today as Eden Rock – St Barths. The official site says the hotel has 37 rooms, suites and villas and highlights Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s dining program. It remains one of the island’s signature luxury addresses, known for its setting on the rock, along the beach, and in beachside gardens.
Villa Rockstar itself runs to roughly 14,000 square feet across four master suites, with a private cinema, gym, and its own garden. Recording packages in the villa's studio start from around €1,600 a song for guests who want to leave with their own track.
The setting
The hotel sits on St. Jean Bay in Saint Barthélemy, a compact French Caribbean island known for its yachting culture and high-end resort scene. Eden Rock’s perch on the rocky point above the bay is part of its identity and is a major reason the property became famous. 1.1 km from Gustaf III Airport.
Restaurants and bars
- Sand Bar — Restaurant · Mediterranean · Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten
Amenities
- private beach
- beach
- pool
- Spa
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
- Andrew Harper Members Choice (2025)
- Robb Report 50 Greatest Hotels on Earth (2025)
- World's 50 Best Hotels 51-100 (2025)
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