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Accommodation
HOTELS: There is a good selection of hotels on Guadeloupe, ranging from first-class beach resorts to country inns. Visitors can also stay in traditional small hotels known as Relais Créoles. Most accommodation is to be found on the south coast of Grande-Terre. Accommodation on the outlying islands can be interesting, but may be very basic. At present there are over 4000 rooms throughout the group. The tax on hotel rates is usually inclusive. A standard charge of US$1.50 per day is levied by many hotels. Additional service charges can range between 15-30 per cent depending on the time of year. The Relais de la Guadeloupe provides a central booking service. Grading: 3- and 4-star hotels offer sporting and cultural activities in addition to board and lodging. There are also two particular categories of hotel: Hibiscus (H) and Alamandas (A). Hibiscus hotels are 2- or 3-star establishments usually run as a family affair. Alamandas hotels are sophisticated 1- or 2-star establishments. Many hotels in the Caribbean offer accommodation according to one of a number of plans: FAP is Full American Plan; room with all meals (including afternoon tea, supper, etc). AP is American Plan; room with three meals. MAP is Modified American Plan; breakfast and dinner included with the price of the room, plus in some places British-style afternoon tea. CP is Continental Plan; room and breakfast only. EP is European Plan; room only.
SELF-CATERING: Villas and cottages may be rented. It is also possible for visitors to stay in traditional accommodation, known as gîtes ruraux, which are small furnished appartments or villas located away from major resorts owned by Guadeloupe hosts. Further information can be obtained from the Office du Tourisme (see Contact Addresses section).
CAMPING: There is only one campsite in Guadeloupe at present. For further details contact the Guadeloupe Office du Tourisme (see Contact Addresses section).
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