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St Barth’s Barriere Le Carl Gustaf to Open in 2019

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - May 27, 2018 - 11:56 am

By the Caribbean Journal staff

St Barth’s Hotel Barriere Carl Gustaf is planning to make its debut in 2019, according to Tourisme de St Barth.

The property, which is the first by the Barriere group in the Caribbean, had initially been slated to launch at the end of last year; Hurricane Irma pushed back that date, unsurprisingly.

The property, a re-imagination of one of the most celebrated hotels in St Barth, will include a total of 15 units, with 13 cottages and two junior suites.

The Gustavia-area property will also include two restaurants, along with a bar and a wellness center-spa.

For more info, visit Le Carl Gustaf.

— CJ

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