Perched on the hills of Colombier in a 14-acre tropical garden setting, the five-star Villa Marie Saint-Barth in Saint Barthelemy, is now open.

The resort's Pure Altitude spa offers guests personalised facials, rituals and body treatments using manual techniques, using the Pure Altitude care line which features local botanicals, mountain plant extracts and essential oils.

Guests can also choose from a selection of treatment packages, including anti-stress, detox and relaxation, as well as manicures, pedicures and waxing.

Facilities include two treatment rooms, a steam room, fitness room, hamman and outdoor pool.

Maisons and Hôtels Sibuet, the French family-owned hotelier operates boutique 5-star properties in the French Alps, Lyon, Provence, and French Riviera.

The 22 bungalow, two villa property, was designed by the owner Jocelyne Sibuet in typical West Indies colonial style, using furniture and decorative objects sourced from around the world.

St Barthelemy airport is 2km from the property.