With a stay at this houseboat in Saint-François, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Port of St. Francois and Golf International de Saint Francois. .This beach houseboat is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Raisins Clairs Beach and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Anse de la Gourde.
Golf International de Saint Francois - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Raisins Clairs Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Plage du Manganao - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
Pointe Tarare Nude/Naturiste Beach - 16 min drive - 9.9 km
Getting around
A-Pitre (PTP-Pointe-a-Pitre Intl. Airport (PTP) - 52 min drive
Restaurants
Chatime
Le Zagaya - 5 min walk
Restaurant le COLOMBO - 4 min drive
Quai 17 - 2 min walk
Les Apprentis - 1 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Aqua Lodge
Beachside comfort, minutes from Golf International de Saint Francois
This houseboat offers 4 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided weekly.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom has a shower and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as concierge services and a picnic area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of this houseboat.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and ATM/banking services. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Pool/Spa
Manicures/pedicures
Parking and transport
Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site parking
Family friendly
Travel cot
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hob
Oven
Dining
Snack bar/deli
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Bathroom
1 detached private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Shampoo
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Separate dining area
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Picnic area
Terrace
Comfort
Ceiling fan
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
No lift
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
ATM
Concierge services
Free bottled water
Housekeeping (weekly)
Luggage storage
Tour and ticket assistance
Location highlights
Next to a golf course
On the waterfront
Things to do
18-hole adjacent golf course
Bicycle rentals nearby
Fishing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
4 units
Built in 2015
Individual decor
Soundproofing
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive check-in instructions and key retrieval information prior to their arrival.
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Aqua Lodge St. Francois
Aqua St. Francois
Aqua Lodge Houseboat
Aqua Lodge Saint-François
Aqua Lodge Houseboat Saint-François
Aqua Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Overall we were pleased with the Aqualodge because sleeping / living on a boat is so different from a regular hotel room.
Pros: great privacy - being gently rocked by the bay water at night - your boat is your own individual beach - have all your meals right by the water - you can cook your own meals and save $$ - unusual experience overall.
Cons: not being able to come and go as you please individually since you have to take the inflatable motor boat and it takes about 5-10 minutes - the ride is a bit wavy especially against the wind on your way back so you will get wet - there is no wifi or proximity to wifi, being in the middle of a bay - Bedding a bit hard even though it said 'premium bedding' in presentation - Dry (i.e compost) toilets are awesome for the planet but a bit smelly!
Conclusion: definitely a thing to try once in your vacations! Maybe not for a whole week but 3 days definitely. Do not expect same comfort as hotel but once you know that, you'll love it.
The Aqua Lodge gives you the feel of living on a sailboat, but with many added conveniences. The lodge we stayed in was at Pain du Sucre Bay in Terre-de-Haut, Les Saintes. The location was absolutely stunning with fantastic views and great snorkeling in the Bay. The only drawback is the difficult trail from the road to the beach. If you are less mobile, this would be very difficult. You are also far from town (at least a 1/2 hour walk uphill!), so to go shopping or to restaurants, you need to get a taxi or rent a cart.
The lodge looked quite new, was squeaky clean and quite comfortable. It has a full size refrigerator, an oven and even a dishwasher. Everything is solar powered, but we had no issues with that at all. Water is generated on-board (only drink it after boiling!) and we had ample to take a shower twice a day. There is no air conditioning, but that is not needed because there is always some breeze. We did not see a single mosquito on board. I guess they prefer to stay on land.
The kitchen has a walk-on-window in the floor. At night you can turn on the underwater lights and see 6 ft. tarpons swimming under and around the boat: very cool.
The dinghy is battery operated and came with a spare battery. We used it so go to/from the beach and drive around the bay. There is also an SUP and a one person sit-on-top kayak.
We loved our stay and highly recommend it. Just be aware of the accessibility.
Ron
8/10 Good
Åsa
Travelled with family
12 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Annorlunda boende
En rolig och annorlunda upplevelse att bo på båt men inte samma standard som hotell. Mysigt att vara ute på vattnet men det var tyvärr lite blåsigt när vi var där. Toalett och dusch är lite enklare men det får man räkna med på en båt. Snabb och bra respons när vi behövde hjälp och hade frågor. Sammantaget en trevlig upplevelse som hade varit ännu bättre om det inte varit så blåsigt!
Un super lodge dans une une des plus belles baies du monde...
Des prestations top et un effet waouh en arrivant.
Mais attention au mal de mer ! Malgré la baie, le tangage était très important (février 2018) et nous avons du annuler à nos frais au bout d'une seule nuit. Cela fait très très chère la (mauvaise) nuit ...
De plus, le lodge est relativement éloigné du port (10mn de bateau à moteur), il est donc "difficile" de retourner à terre une fois la nuit tombée.