Port of Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe
Pointe-à-Pitre Hotels in Guadeloupe
Cruise ships dock at the Centre Saint-John Perse terminal
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Exciting Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe is an overseas region of France located in Lesser Antilles in the wonderful French Caribbean. It’s an exotic holiday destination with a sheltered cruise port terminal only 5 minutes from the town center. Check out the narrow streets while soaking up the laid-back atmosphere in the town centre and around the waterfront.
Pointe-à-Pitre is absolutely charming offering a good selection of cheap hotels and accommodation deals available throughout the year. Some beachfront resorts have direct access to a white sandy beach.
Pointe-à-Pitre offers a good variety of cheap hotels to suit every taste and budget. Don’t miss out on accommodation deals close to the cruise port terminal or in the town centre.
This quaint resort in Guadeloupe is also a great place for shopping especially in the outdoor market where the locals and many cruise passengers spend a few days onshore, picking up a bargain or two.
Place de la Victoria is a wonderful park right in the middle of the town centre. Have a picnic by the shade of a palm trees then take a stroll past historical houses along the Rue de Comdt Mortenal. Cheap hotels and other accommodation deals in Pointe-à-Pitre are comfortable, spacious and welcoming. Whichever type of hotels you choose you won’t be too far away from the cruise port terminal building on the waterfront.
Spend some time in the large marina which has many tourist facilities including excursions to the beautiful islands of Marie-Galante and Les Saintes.
Bestsellers
Auberge de la vieille tour
★★★★
Luxury 4 star hotel located in Le Gosier, 10 minutes drive away from the port terminal.
La Creole Beach Hotel & Spa
★★★★
Resort situated close to a georgeous beach. Sea or garden views from rooms.
Pointe a Pitre
Located 5 minutes from the city centre
Cruise Passenger Terminal – Pier
Vessels dock at the Centre Saint-John Perse terminal, which is only a couple minutes walk from downtown Pointe a Pitre. It’s easy to get to the cruise terminal by taxi from your hotel or resort.
Major cruiselines departing from the port are MSC Cruises and Costa Cruises. Voyages departing from the port often stop in other fascinating ports of call such as Philipsburg on the island of Sint Maarten and the cruise port of San Juan on Puerto Rico. Near these ports you can find plenty of hotels as well.
Stay for a couple of days
Keep within budget and benefit from online accommodation deals by browsing allcruisehotels.com. Cheap hotels, guest houses, studios, seaside resorts and beachfront apartments are ideal whether you choose to stay in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe for a couple of days, midweek break or longer.
Everything will be provided for during your break whether you are taking a cruise ship from the port terminal or visiting other parts of the region like Gosier. This is a picturesque seaside town with an attractive marina. Make Pointe-à-Pitre your next holiday destination.
The Museum Saint John Perse honors the island’s most famous poet and Nobel Laureate. The museum is an exquisitely restored two storey colonial house dating back to the 19th century.
There are plenty of exhibits to see including a library and even a videotheque. How about taking the kids to the Aquarium de la Guadeloupe, considered to be one of the best around? It has more than 60 species of tropical fish, turtles and sharks.
There’s also the opportunity for children including adults to enjoy a snorkeling tour. After a full day of activities you can return to hotel accommodation near the port terminal for a good night’s sleep.
Guadeloupe also has many carnival events throughout the year such as the Fete des Cuisinieres, Festival of the Women Cooks.
Make sure you reserve hotel deals and special offers in plenty of time for this annual event which is held during August. The women dress in colorful costumes while celebrations take place throughout the day and into the evening with spectacular entertainment, dancing and mouth-watering food.
Arriving by plane
Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport or Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet Airport is the main airport on the island, situated only a few miles or km’s from the city center (hotels and cruise port).
web : Guadeloupe Aéroport
Some Cruise Facts
Currency
The euro (EUR) is the official currency on Guadeloupe.
Language
French is the main spoken language on the island of Guadeloupe. Many of the locals also speak Antillean Creole. Some English is spoken in tourist areas.
Post Office
In Pointe-à-Pitre post offices are located on Hanne Blvd, Lauricisque and Bergevin.