Le Sereno St. Barth's Opens for 2020-2021 Season

Le Sereno, the intimate, award-winning beachfront property designed by the late Christian Liaigre, located on the pristine Grand Cul de Sac in St. Barths, reopens its doors on 17th December to welcome guests. Following a complete property rebuild in 2019, including a luxurious spa with treatments from acclaimed Swiss skincare brand Valmont, new family suites, reimagined and renovated restaurant offering panoramic ocean views and extended beach area, Plage, designed by Patricia Urquiola.

The award-winning island of St. Barth’s cleverly blends the sophistication of St. Tropez with the laissez-fare Caribbean lifestyle—which means it’s exclusive yet unpretentious. The 11-mile-long island features dramatic volcanic and coral landscapes, along with twenty-two beautiful beaches and numerous top dining options, an ideal location for reflection and relaxation this winter and beyond.

“It has been a challenging year for the industry, but we are delighted to welcome our guests back to Le Sereno as we open our doors and launch exciting new experiences for the 2021 season,” said Samy Ghachem, Managing Director of Sereno Hotels. “We look forward to providing our guests with world-class cuisine inspired by our sister property, Il Sereno Lago di Como, design-driven accommodation with offerings for larger groups and of course, the relaxed and luxury service that they know and love. Guests can rest assured our staff and procedures are above and beyond, having just finished our season at Il Sereno in Lake Como.”

“Following damage from the passing of Hurricane Irma my family decided to demolish and to completely rebuild from scratch a significant part of the property, including more than half the rooms and all the public spaces, while maintaining the iconic style of Le Sereno which has a devoted following amongst guests. In the true spirit of ‘plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose’, we worked on a complete rebuild, while keeping the essence of the hotel intact” said Luis Contreras, Founder of Sereno Hotels “the craziness of this year meant our guests weren’t able to experience to the fullest this brand new hotel and we are looking forward to our grand reopening.”

Suite Piscines

Le Sereno’s Suite Piscines, new for the 2020 season,have the option to connect rooms and feature two large, heated pools. When adjoined, the new suites offer a private villa experience for groups, that overlooks the lagoon.

Trio of Le Sereno Villas

For those looking for complete privacy, ‘long stay’ options for a break from what has become normal life or to work in serenity; Le Sereno Villas, considered one of St. Barths best villa options, offers a high degree of exclusivity, nestled in landscaped terraced gardens, adjacent to the hotel pool and restaurant and overlooking the turquoise bay, each with a private pool and 24-hour service. Villa guests will enjoy all of the hotel’s five-star amenities, as well as access to what many believe, one of the finest dining options on the island. Late Parisian designer Christian Liaigre, designed the trio of Le Sereno villas, each with over 7,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, to take advantage of the dramatic views that overlook the full expanse of the Grand Cul de Sac. The villa design focuses on simplicity, serenity, and attention to detail, with ample use of warm and natural textures of varying woods and stones that contrast with the dramatic colours of the view. The emphasis on the green vegetation and movement of water adds to the ambience and character of the build. Guests can expect VIP service, including private chefs, exclusive butler service and event management, making Le Sereno Villas a superior experience amongst the St Barths villas. For larger groups all three villas can be booked and, due to their position, connected to provide a seamless holiday experience.

Ristorante Al Mare

Chef Lenzi’s new menu at Ristorante Al Mare redefines the Caribbean dining experience, focusing on fresh, local ingredients expertly crafted into simple, delicious, contemporary Italian cuisine best enjoyed beachside, while retaining some of the beloved guest favorites. The new menu highlights include the Spaghetti with Fresh Cucumber Ceviche, Aragosta con Caponatina di Verdura (lobster with a vegetable caponata), Spaghetti Ai Cinque Pomodori (spaghetti with sauce made from five tomato varieties) and Caciucco alla Livornese (traditional Italian fish soup served with toasted bread). The restaurant’s popular Aperitivo Hour will also return, where guests can enjoy Mediterranean bites, wines and expertly crafted cocktails to the tunes of live acoustic guitar as the sun sets.

Outdoors & Wellbeing

Guests are spoilt for choice with a large array of outdoor activities on their doorstep at Le Sereno. A short wander down to the beach and they can pick up paddleboards, kayaks and snorkels to spend their mornings or afternoons playing with the gentle sea turtles that populate the protected marine reserve. Further out in the same bay guests can enjoy high octane water sports such as kite surfing, wind surfing, jet skiing and waterskiing, plus many more activities. Great for guests who have missed their daily high energy exercise and want to regain their health and fitness during their holiday. Hiking the beautiful heights of St. Barths is a hugely popular activity for locals and travellers alike. Le Sereno can supply guides to hike with guests to the likes of the natural pools of Petit Cul de Sac or to enjoy stunning coastal views arriving at Grand Fond and Saline Beach.

Weddings at Le Sereno

Many couples have sadly had to cancel their weddings due to the pandemic however Le Sereno, the number one wedding location in St. Barths, invites couples to celebrate their nuptials with their closest friends and family with an intimate one-hour ceremony on the hotel’s private beach or iconic pool deck overlooking the Grand Cul de Sac. Couples booking Le Sereno’s micro-wedding package will also receive a personalised bridal bouquet and boutonnière, sunset cocktail hour, an intimate four-course Italian dinner with wine pairings from Sereno Hotels’ Michelin-starred culinary team, a custom two-tiered wedding cake, a stay in Villa du Pecheur on their wedding night and an in-room couple’s massage the following day.

Stylish Boutique

St. Barth’s most stylish hotel retail boutique featuring the chic Italian brands beloved by St. Barth’s discerning visitors. Larusmiani, the oldest menswear brand of Milan’s world-renowned luxury shopping street, Via Monte Napoleone, offers guests high-quality, classic garments with a contemporary twist, all made by hand with the fine craftsmanship the brand is known for. Iconic hats from Cambiaghi, founded in 1800 in Italy, are also available, while women’s swimsuits from Carioca are evocative of the world’s most sought-after vacation destinations, St. Barth’s included.

Launch of Larusmiani X Le Sereno Picnic Collaboration

Continuing on from a successful launch this season on the shores of Lake Como, Sereno Hotels will once again team up with Larusmiani to offer, what must be the finest picnic experience, to their guests. The luxurious picnic hamper will be served on a remote beach selected by the Le Sereno team and served by private butler. This specially customised hamper from the Milanese fashion house is filled with chilled champagne, served in crystal glasses, and on painted porcelain. The menu designed by Executive Chef Raffale Lenzi, includes a selection of cold Mediterranean-style dishes, from Apulian burrata with marinated eggplants to a brown rice salad with crunchy vegetables. The lobster or cold guitar spaghetti with tomato and basil is highly recommended. Each of these dishes is accompanied by Bollinger Special Cuvée champagne or Rosé Love Léoube of Chateau Léoube, plus natural/ sparkling water. Best enjoyed at sunset! The Il Sereno X Larusmiani hamper is available at €150 for two people.

Le Sereno St. Barth’s will welcome guests starting on 17th December 2020 with starting rates beginning at €760/night

Flexible booking terms and rates with a 15-day cancellation policy

To book a stay at Le Sereno St. Barth, please visit www.serenohotels.com or call +590 590 298300