Eden Rock – St Barths, Oetker Collection
St Barths
Eden Rock – St Barths, Oetker Collection
Baie de St Jean, FWI
97133 St Barthélemy
www.edenrockhotel.com
www.edenrockvillarental.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Eden Rock – St Barths is part of Oetker Collection, a unique collection of Masterpiece Hotels including Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa in Germany, Le Bristol Paris, Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc and Château Saint-Martin & Spa in French Riviera, L’Apogée Courchevel (French Alps), The Lanesborough in London, Palácio Tangará in São Paulo, Jumby Bay Island, West Indies and The Woodward in Geneva.
Shareholders
Privately owned by David and Jane Matthews
Date of Creation
Around 1950 (developed as private home turning into hotel after 1996)
Hotel General Manager
Mr. Fabrice Moizan
Hotel Positioning
5-star luxury hotel
Eden Rock – St Barths, Oetker Collection
History & Story
Eden Rock – St Barths was built about 50 years ago by Remy de Haenen, the island’s first Mayor and a much loved local eccentric, celebrated adventurer and skilled aviator. De Haenen choses to build his private home on the rocky promontory in St. Jean Bay, laying the foundations of what is today one of the most striking locations in the world.
Close friendships were formed with Greta Garbo, Howard Hughes, Robert Mitchum and many other American and European celebrities of the day. Today, the hotel has a couple of Legacy Suites named after Greta Garbo and Howard Hughes.
In 1995 David and Jane Matthews with children Nina, James, Michael and Spencer bought the home and undertook the job of restoring the original buildings. In the process new structures were built that complimented the style and spirit of Remy de Haenen. The family strived to create a hotel that carries on Remy’s charming eccentricity and enthusiasm for living life to the full.
In 2014, Eden Rock – St Barths, a most inspiring selection of hotel masterpieces in the world, entered into a partnership and what was started by Remy de Haenen is strengthened globally to progress to even higher standards of detail, beauty and guests’ satisfaction.
The Matthews Family continues the St Barths family culture as Owner Partners and the Oetker Collection join as Manager Partners – the perfect combination of family love and managed excellence for Eden Rock – St Barths.
Date Renewal
The property underwent a full rebuilding and renovation programme in 2018-2019.
Date added extensions
Villa Nina – 2008
Villa Rockstar – 2009
The Christopher Columbus Suite – 2015
Complete embellishment of the property – 2018-19
Main Strengths, Special Touch
• White sandy and peaceful beaches ideal for family, protected by a coral reef full of wild sea life.
• All rooms, suites and villas are only a few steps away from the hotel’s own fully serviced beach along coral white sand and beautiful views of the clear blue sea.
• Beautifully appointed and sophisticated rooms, suites and villas individually decorated by Jane Matthews.
• State-of-the-art Villa Nina and Villa Rockstar (16,000 sq.ft) offering unequalled ultra-luxe accommodation and amenities.
• The Sand Bar restaurant and Rémy bar are both masterminded by the famous Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
• Range of activities including stylish Eden Being boutique, art exhibition programme, water sports, yachting, diving…
• Wellness and Fitness programs including masterclasses and personalized classes by certified coaches.
• Unique Spa concept by Ligne St Barth with three brand-new cabins nestled inside the Rock.
Location
• Central location close to the charming village of St Jean with many shops and restaurants.
• Two kilometers from the main city Gustavia with luxury shops and the island port.
• The airport is located 1 kilometer from the hotel.
• St Barths is situated 15 kilometers southeast of St. Martin.
Key sites/activities in the area
Shopping, dining, diving, sailing, spa massages and treatments, fitness room with a coach, wellness offer.
Fun Facts
• Greta Garbo used to love her personal suite: the Garbo Suite
• Art exhibition programme
Children’s Corner
Children of all ages are welcome, extra charges may apply.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Eden Rock – St Barths is a unique ultraluxe hotel with 37 differing rooms, suites and villas of stylish individuality located on the rock, dotted along the beach or set within the lush beachside gardens. Each accommodation is individually decorated by Jane Matthews in her unique style. All accommodations feature beautiful sea views and offers a direct and easy access to the hotel’s serviced beach.
Ultraluxe Villa Frangipani (3,000 sq. ft.), Villa Nina (6,000 sq. ft.) and Villa Rockstar (16,000 sq. ft.) offer unequalled amenities and open into a private terrace with pool and breath-taking views over the sea.
EDEN ROCK VILLA RENTAL
Eden Rock Villa Rental deploys a collection of 130 high-end properties for guests to choose from, each of which delivers luxury living. But what really makes the ERVR villas unique in St Barths is the coupling to them of beach access and VIP services provided to ERVR guests by the legendary Eden Rock Hotel sited as it is on the beach in St Jean Bay. So the best of both worlds: super rental Villa Privacy and super beachside Hotel Services too.
Restaurants & Bars
Entirely new, The Sand Bar is the culinary heart of the hotel and its unique setting represents St Barths’ character and its laid-back beach style. Signature Sand classics include… truffle pizza crispy salmon plus new vegan matcha crème brûlée… plus gourmet evening dining featuring caramelised foie-gras with black-olive seasoning lychees brioche caviar and more…
Setting the tone in the new colonial style atmosphere DJ and music playlists capture and evoke Eden Rock’s island vibes. For all-day dining breakfast through dinner The Sand offers a place for Gourmets wishing to enjoy refined well-balanced dishes whenever they feel like it…
Named after Eden Rock’s first and only other owner before the Matthews family the brand-new Rémy Room & Bar honors the founder’s fabulously wild pioneering spirit.
Guests mingle within the British-colonial vibe and comfortable decor and this with bold cocktail creations in hand composed by Eden Rocks’ mixologists. A real journey for the senses sipping divine elixirs and tasting luscious gastronomic bites… Follow the sound of the cocktail shakers and fall under the spell of Sand Bar and Rémy Bar… and also that of our fine young French service teams all smart and keen and friendly and fine in both languages.
Jean-Georges Vongerichten Chef of the Eden Rock – St Barths Restaurant & Bar
Jean-Georges has led a stellar career in Michelin starred kitchens, opening restaurants from Chicago to Tokyo. He was born in Alsace but inspired by his travels, and at Eden Rock – St Barths, he adores his spectacular stage by the sea, a suitably fresh setting for his zesty exotic cuisine.
Wellness
• EDEN SPA by LIGNE ST BARTH
Enjoy treatments and magical massages using artisanal products manufactured exclusively on the island at the brilliant and brand-new Eden Spa is taking up residence inside the top of the Rock where the legend began. The new yacht-on-land themed sitting room and three discreet cabins are an invitation to guests to enjoy a genuine Luxe Spa Caribbean journey. A Beach Spa cabana is also available on the beach.
The secrets within our spa treatments lie in the use of perfectly natural ingredients combined with expert techniques and all in order to achieve harmony and the soothing of the senses. A sophisticated union that delivers true island well-being and beauty.
• EDEN ROCK WELLNESS
A holistic oasis in paradise awaits you. From the daily group and private activities, to the culinary experience. All areas of the hotel offers you the opportunity to feel and look your best. Available to answer any questions, give advice, or simple guide you in the right direction, our Wellness Coach will be pleased to assist you with all things Wellness.
• EDEN ROCK FITNESS
Eden Rock Fitness offers you personalized coaching tailored to meet your needs and expectations in a completely revamped gym fitted with cutting-edge technologies including spearhead Panatta Equipment. Eden Rock Fitness provides a personalized training program with the innovative and efficient technology of Electrostimulation which positively impacts your body, right from the first session.
Corporate & Celebration Events
N/A
Extra Notable Features
A full programme of art exhibitions is available each season.
Past exhibitions have included collaborations with Gagosian & Perrotin Gallery showing artists such as Richard Prince, Urs Fisher as well as giving emerging artists the opportunity to show their work.
• Snorkelling around Eden Rock – St Barths
• Boat trips around the island
• Scuba diving & Fishing
• Sailing & Diving Excursions
• Rafts & Kayaks
• Yacht Chartering
• Hobie Cats and windsurfing equipment
• Eden Being Fashion Boutique
• Painting lessons for children and adults
Hotel & Restaurants Awards
2019
• 2019 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Property Award
2018
• 2018 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Property Award
2017
• U.S. News and World Report Best Hotel Awards: 1st in the Caribbean
• 2017 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Property Award
• Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards as part of the Top 25 Resort Hotels in the Caribbean, Bermuda and the Bahamas.
• Included in Elite Traveler’s annual Top 100 Hotels in the World awards.
• TripAdvisor’s Traveller Choice: 1st Best in St Barths / 4rd Best in the Caribbean / 3th best luxury hotel in the Caribbean
• World Spa Awards: Saint Barthélemy’s Best Hotel Spa 2017
• Conde Nast Traveler – 2017 Reader’s Choice Awards: 57/60 best hotels in the Caribbean
• BILLANZ ranking: Best Resorts Worldwide – 35th best worldwide
• Conde Nast Traveler – The world’s best places to stay – Gold List 2017
2016
• Conde Nast Traveler Gold List 2016
• Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards 2016: Best Hotel in the World and Best Hotel in Caribbean
• Forbes Travel Guide 2016 – Awarded Five-Star Hotel
• US News & World Report – 10 Best Hotels in the Caribbean – 2013 & 2015 + Best Hotel in St Barths 2015 & 2016
2015
• Forbes Travel Guide 2015 – Awarded Five-Star Hotel
• US News & World Report – 10 Best Hotels in the Caribbean – 2013 & 2015 + Best Hotel in St Barths 2015 & 2016
• Conde Nast Traveller UK 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 – Readers Awards
• Andrew Harper’s Reader’s Choice awards 2015 – Top Beach Resort and Top Family Resort
• Featured as one of the 101 Best Hotels In The World By Tatler Travel Guide 2015
OTHERS
• Andrew Harper’s Reader’s Choice awards 2014 – Best international hideaway
• Conde Nast Traveler – The world’s best places to stay – Gold List 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
• Overseas Leisure Hotels (The Americas & The Caribbean) – N° 4 The World’s Top 100
• Travel + Leisure – World Best Award & 500 World Best Hotels List 2010 & 2011 & 2012 & 2013
• Fodors 100 Hotels Award – Culinary Gem Category – 2013
• Jet Set Magazine – Eden Rock, paradise found in the French West Indies – Jan 2013
Number of employees
200