Spa Profile: Spa Diane Barrière at Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf

Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf is an intimate luxury hotel located on the island of St. Bart’s.

Tucked away in a secret tropical garden just steps away from Shell Beach, Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf is a 5-star hotel on St. Bart’s that offers an intimate luxury experience. It features 21 rooms, suites and bungalows that are imbued with tropical elegance and relaxed luxury with views of the Caribbean Sea, Gustavia Harbour, and lush gardens. Some suites include rooftop terraces, private jacuzzis, and plunge pools to complete the perfect getaway.

Spa Diane Barrière is the hotel’s luxury spa that offers offers treatments from notable French skincare brand Biologique Recherche in a Zen-inspired setting. In addition to three massage rooms (including a double one), amenities include a fitness room and a yoga studio. Expect multi-sensory stimulation, bespoke holistic treatments and tailored massages: high-end experiences designed to soothe body and mind. Guests can also enjoy a private yoga session or massage on the bungalows’ terraces for the ultimate wellness experience.

We chatted with Valérie Ramos, Spa Manager of Spa Diane Barrière at Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf, who shared insider tips, recommended spa treatments to try, and more:

The hotel offers 21 rooms, suites, and bungalows imbued with tropical elegance and relaxed luxury.

Why You’ll Love It: Our guests love the environment (space and design). Because the spa is spread over two floors, it creates the surprise. The mix between wood and marble brings wellness, serenity, and a warm atmosphere.

The Lucien Suite includes a rooftop terrace with views of the Caribbean Sea.

Key Features: The Spa includes three treatment cabins, two single rooms, and a double one with a terrace where guests can relax after their treatments. Our guests can also discover the yoga space and a fitness center with the highest quality equipment.

The hotel is just a few steps from nearby Shell Beach.

Insider’s Tip: Thanks to our Day Pass offers, our guests enjoy the treatments, but also discover the other amenities of the hotel. We suggest four combinations with the Fouquet’s restaurant (breakfast, lunch, sunset, and dinner).

The hotel’s spa, Spa Diane Barrière, offers treatments from notable French skincare brand Biologique Recherche.

Snacks Served: We offer a detox fresh water and mignardises (strawberries dipped in chocolate and coconut flakes).

Bonus: With our partner brand Biologique Recherche, we offer special attention with the Skin Instant Lab Diagnostic. It allows us to provide personalized facial care.

Guests can also enjoy in-suite massages.

Unique Treatment: RF is a galvanic current device that allows deep penetration of the active ingredients of the serums and masks during the facial treatment.

Guests can enjoy bespoke holistic treatments and tailored massages that soothe the body and the mind in the Zen-inspired setting.

Insider’s Favorite: My favorite treatment is the signature Diane Barrière Body Treatment. It’s inspired by energising, neuromuscular techniques, incorporating stretching, gentle massaging (effleurage), massaging, and pressing.