The only real choice to stay in town is the Sunset Hotel. It's not expensive as St Barth hotels go, and it's nothing fancy. Pass on the Pres'quile unless you like roughing it, and the Hôtel de la Collectivité is the town hall, not a hotel. The Carl Gustaf, the luxury hotel overlooking the harbor, has new owners but isn't expected to be back online until 2017.

Other places to consider away from town include La Normandie, Hôtel Le Village, and P'tite Morne. La Normandie is a small boutique hotel which is located a short walk from the beach in Lorient. Hôtel Le Village St Barth (formerly Village St Jean) is up the hill from the beach at St Jean. P'tite Morne is out near the west end of the island. Depending on the time of year, any or all of them may have minimum stay requirements.