Hotel Bakoua Les Trois Ilets

Overall the hotel was much better than expected. We were in an ocean view room with a patio right on the beach, so had superb views across the man-made bay. Room a bit dated, especially the bathroom, but had a new smart TV and coffee machine. The bed, strangely, was very uncomfortable. We were very happy with the price as we got a deal for 3 nights free. - The staff were helpful when they could be, but most only know basic English, so it was useful that one of us speaks French. - The hotel should inform you when cruise ships are expected or there are events in the restaurant. On a couple of days the beach and grounds became very crowded and we had no idea in advance. - The hotel is in the far south-west of the island, so rent a car so you're not trapped in the local area. Martinique is stunning. Visit an agricole rum plantation and buy some white and vieux bottles. The replica plantation / creole village nearby is also worth seeing. Go wander around Fort de France; it's tiny so will only take an afternoon. - It only rained once, but it was apocalyptic and lasted an entire day. - Learn to play the local domino rules. Drink ti' punch.

Hotel is very, very dated. Doesn't look like it has been renovated in at least 20-30 years. You will need a converter for electrical. Only found 2 electrical outlets that worked in the room. Beach is very nice. Not much of a choice of restaurants because none of them are open at the same time. Breakfast at the hotel is very expensive for your choices. Coco Bar at the beach is very good. Pick the "onion sauce". Drinks are mixed right and strong. The staff at the hotel was excellent. They did everything possible for the patrons. One of the nicest things about the location is it is very close to the "village" where you can shop and find many restaurants that are really nice. Also close to the marina for ferries and excursions.

Great location. Beach realy nice. Can walk to all the restaurants in yhe area. Good parking.very friendly and everyone spoke english.

Lovely island - not typical of Caribbean in some areas. Good location, hotel nice with great breakfast, rooms overlooking beach bit dated but super view from balcony and clean/comfortable, lovely beach does not get overcrowded and super view across bay towards Fort de France and Mount Pelee. Good selection of restaurants in village gives variety as one restaurant in hotel for evening meal lacked atmosphere being in wide open area. Particularly liked the one with meals cooked "on the stone". Meals can be pricy. Worth getting car for few days to take look round island and see Mount Pelee, the East coast has great boarding beach at Le Francois to enjoy/sit in the sun at one of the numerous drink stalls/restaurants and narrow roads can take you up mountain where many villages are perched to take in the fabulus views. Feb saw many heavy showers - only lasting a few minutes mostly - but be prepared to shelter when required. Fort de France can be reached by ferry - but very disappointing town, lacked character, Fort not open to public and just lots of shops/boutiques selling tacky carnival gear.

Do whatever you can to not stay here. Our rooms were not ready until after 7pm, half the staff seemed like they didn't even care. We were not offered a drink or a complimentary meal by the beach and when we got to our rooms, only one was ready. The interior is in desperate need of an update, the staff at the beach bar are surly and take almost 20 minutes to pour two cokes which they then charge you 8E for. The security is non existent so I wouldn't leave anything in your car. The restaurant was closed and so we were charged 58E for a terrible buffet that we promptly got sick from

A delightful location on the western (Caribbean) side of Martinique. Water and air extremely tranquil and warm with both at 83 degrees all week. As a department of France, all communication was primarily French, although English could be used when needed. Hotel was slightly dated with limited electrical outlets, but complete with in room safe and mini-fridge. As with other European facilities, extra towels and coffee needed to be requested, but the location and views certainly offset any minor inconveniences.

We were 2 couples and had a wonderful experience and enjoyed our stay. The view from the hotel was awesome. The Hotel Bakoua has a few restaurants and the lovely Coco Bar, right in the beach area. The Hotel Bakoua is centrally located in the town of Trois-Ilets and close to many fine restaurants as well as a little supermarket for supplies. The hotel staff, especially Line- Rose was quite helpful and made some very good suggestions for lunch and dinner. In order to get around to other parts of the island one should rent a car and if you are not nervous about driving it is a great island to visit. We drove up to Le Carbet and spent the day at the Petit Bonhonum beach and restaurant. It was a lovely day.

The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The beds were comfortable and the view incredible. We went snorkeling off the beach and were very pleased with the variety of fish. The only issue was the shower without an entire door. It was hard not to get the floor wet and I slipped and fell the first day.

Our stay at the Hotel Bakoua Les Trois Ilets was wonderful. The location is excellent, close to shops and activities. The staff was always friendly, courteous and helpful, especially Jean Michel, Line-Rose and Alice at the front desk. Also the housekeeper who was cleaning room 114 on Sunday, January 15 (I'm sorry I did not get her name). We had just checked in the night before and were wandering aimlessly looking for beach towels, she went and got some for us. Also, the nice kid who takes drink orders on the beach was so friendly and helpful all the time. We had a garden room which was a little dated but very clean. We checked out on Saturday, January 21 at 5am only to get to the airport to find out our flight had been cancelled. After making other flight arrangements, I called the hotel and explained our situation, we were told we could return to the hotel and were given a room to change, beach towels and they stored our luggage so we could spend the day at the beach.

Very nice hotel. Room small but very nice, get beachfront if possible. Pool is fantastic, friendly staff and good food. Reliable internet as well.