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SHINE ON YOUR MOST

IMPORTANT DAY AND

TAKE YOUR GUESTS ON

THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME

With its special atmosphere, unique

location, French touch,

spectacular lifestyle and exceptional

luxury, the Taiwana Hotel will

undoubtedly make your wedding a

one-of-a-kind, romantic experience.

Through customized celebrations,

including various cocktail ceremonies

and parties, the Taïwana will turn into

paradise for the most important day

of your life.

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B E A U T I F U L

B AY O F

F L A M A N D S ,

Spacious light Suites designed

for your comfort in mind, open

onto large private terraces with

breathtaking views of the white

sandy beach and the blue

ocean beyond.

Renowned as the little France

of the Caribbean, St. Barths

gathers all ingredients to

make such a unique moment a

success, full of unforgettable

experiences: turquoise blue

waters, white sandy beaches,

a preserved and harmonious

environment…and on the top

of all, an elegant and vibrant

atmosphere.

For two or two-hundred

people, our dedicated team of

professionals will be delighted

to help you making your event

a successful one and a long-

lasting memory for you and

your guests.

With only twenty-two rooms

and suites, the most legendary

and confidential retreat of St.

Barths is a true “paradise on

paradise”.

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T H E H O T E L

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Welcome to the Taïwana, a confidential

boutique hotel, ideally located on the

treasured island of Saint-Barthelemy. This

intimate “Boheme chic” property nestled at

one end of Flamands bay, one of the most

beautiful beaches of St. Barths, offers a

secluded environment which allows you to

enjoy intimacy and tranquillity throughout

your stay.

The Taïwana features 22 rooms & suites

with one to four bedrooms all with spacious

interiors to feel like a home away from

home. Some accommodations offer private

pools, Jacuzzi, and breathtaking ocean

views from their terraces or private gardens.

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R O O M S A N D S U I T E S

The hotel features 22 Guest rooms and Suites

ranging from one to four bedrooms. Several

units include private pool or Jacuzzi. Most of

the accommodations have breath-taking ocean

views, terraces or private gardens. Some Suites

are directly on the beach. All offer a modern

comfort in beige and blue soft colors and

spacious, bright and breezy interiors.

Three rooms are equipped for people with

reduced mobility

All Guest rooms and Suites are equipped

with air conditioning, satellite television,

Ipod and Ipad dock, Internet WiFi, safe,

mini-bar and Nespresso machine.

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C O R A L A M B E R

J A D E P E A R L

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TA Ï WA N A B E A C H F R O N T V I L L A TA Ï WA N A P E N T H O U S E

Located close to the swimming pool and the beach,

the Coral Guest rooms include walk-in closets and

private outdoor patios.

Some offer breathtaking views on the ocean and can

be connected. One has a jacuzzi.

Each Amber Suite offers a spacious bedroom with

walk-in closet, separate living-room opening onto a

breezy terrace with full ocean view.

Jade Suites offer seclusion and quietness, they feature

spacious living areas, two large bedrooms with walk-

in closets and ensuite bathrooms. Some open onto a

breezy terrace with ocean view and have a private

pool.

A few steps away from the beach, three independent

bungalows with ensuite bathrooms and walk-in

closets, joined together by an outdoor lounge with

private pool and ocean view.

Offering panoramic views of the ocean, this spacious

one bedroom loft-style Suite features large indoor and

outdoor areas with infinity pool and tropical garden.

One bedroom Beachfront Suites including spacious

living areas, walk-in closets, ensuite bathrooms with

bathtub and shower and a private garden with direct

access to the beach. One with jacuzzi, one with

private pool, can be connected.

Directly nestled on the beachfront, this three bedroom

Villa consists in two master Suites opening onto

private gardens and the beach, and an independent

Classic guest room. Each bedroom has its own

bathroom and walk-in closet. Villa with Jacuzzi and

private pool

This secluded Penthouse includes four fully

equipped bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and

walk-in closets, indoor and outdoor living areas, a

spacious ocean view terrace and a private pool.

Two bedrooms can be connected

R O O M C A T E G O R I E S A N D A M E N I T I E S

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The Taïwana is home of a spacious restaurant

directly nestled on the beachfront with access to

the main heated swimming pool and the white

sandy beach. The restaurant benefits from a

privileged location at one end of the beautiful

Flamands bay, offering to its guests a complete

seclusion. Little universe apart from the rest

of the world, this is a perfect host to private

functions and weddings.

For a truly unique and memorable celebration

you can also privately rent the hotel’s beach

and poolside surroundings full of tropical

gardens, palm trees, wooden decks and clear

blue waters with captivating views of the

neighboring islands beyond.

E N J O Y E X Q U I S I T E A N D C R E AT I V E C U I S I N E F O R L U N C H A N D D I N N E R W I T H A M A Z I N G

O C E A N A N D S U N S E T V I E W S . T H E B E A C H F R O N T R E S TA U R A N T O F F E R S T W O D I F F E R E N T

AT M O S P H E R E S , AT L U N C H A N D AT D I N N E R .

T H E R E S TA U R A N T

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Freshness, quality and simplicity.

The Taïwana for lunch offers fresh grilled

fish and imported meats all cooked in

a traditional charcoal grill. Salads and

homemade desserts are delights while

enjoying the beachfront of Flamands bay.

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M E N U S S U G G E S T I O N S

STARTERS

WEDDING RECEPTION WEDDING COCKTAIL AND RECEPTION

MAIN COURSES

DESSERTS

Lobster & crab’s mille feuilles, avocado cream &

spicy tomatoe

COCKTAIL CANAPÉS

Chicken ballotine, gratin potatoes & green aspargus

Dôme noix de coco & chocolat, biscuit & coulis

pinacolada

Beef carpaccio, confit tomatoes, rocket salad and

parmesan cheese

Quilted steak MahiMahi with olives, risotto cake and

virgin sauce

Mousse aux fruits rouges, sablé & meringue

croustillante

Entremets au chocolat noir 70% croquant praliné,

sauce orange safran

Palette de sorbets & fruits exotiques

Veg option: Quinoa tabouleh with dried apricots &

figs, salad & fresh mint dressing

or

or

or

or

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Focaccia with St Daniel prosciutto

Onion tart

Zucchini and Salmon quiche

Blinis with smoked salmon

Cheese feuilleté

Pizza with mozzarella di Buffala

Mimosa egg & caviar Osciètre

AMUSE BOUCHE

Risotto “aranchini” with asparagus cream

STARTERS

Mix green salad & crunchy vegetables with king

prawns

MAIN COURSES

Roasted lobster tail, saffron risotto & virgin sauce

Grilled beef filet, roasted potatoes & sautéed green

vegetables with pesto sauce

DESSERTS

Black & white chocolate entremet, fresh fruits salad

or

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A F T E R D I N N E R PA R T Y B R U N C H A N D P O O L PA R T Y

P O O L S I D E W E L C O M E L U N C H

Mini burgers

Leek quiche

Chicken club sandwiches

Pizza mozzarella di buffala

Mozzarella & Tomato Salad

Cheeseburgers

Club sandwiches with grilled chicken

Platter of Serrano Ham

Platter of melon

Greek salad

Grilled Vegetable salad

Quinoa

Crudités

Bread basket

Desserts: Fruit cups & Small cookie / treat platter

Mozzarella & Tomato Salad

Cheeseburgers

Club sandwiches with grilled chicken

Platter of Serrano Ham

Platter of melon

Greek salad

Grilled Vegetable salad

Quinoa

Crudités

Bread basket

Desserts: Fruit cups & Small cookie / treat platter

BUFFET STYLE

BUFFET STYLE

BUFFET STYLE

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WEDDING COCKTAIL & RECEPTION:

WEDDING COCKTAIL & RECEPTION: BRUNCH AND POOL PARTY

AFTER DINNER PARTY

open bar from 6 :30 pm to 11:00 pm

Available from our list, including Premium brands:

Beers

All vodkas

All whiskers

Tequilas

Liqueurs

Cognacs

Rums

Gins

All cocktails of any variety

All soft drinks

All fruit juices (including freshly squeezed )

Waters

Hot beverages

Wines and Champagnes charged by the bottle

Cigars are available on request and priced individually

POOLSIDE WELCOME LUNCH:

Open bar for 2h30

Available from our list

Waters & soft drinks

Beer

Rosé wine by Magnums

White wine by Bottles

Open bar for 5 hours.

Rosé wine by bottles

Mimosa champagne

Vodka by bottle

Still & sparkling water

All sodas and fresh fruits juices

Open bar from 11:00 pm to 2:00 am

Available from our list, including Premium brands:

Beers

All vodkas

All whiskers

Tequilas

Liqueurs

Cognacs

Rums

Gins

All cocktails of any variety

All soft drinks

All fruit juices (including freshly squeezed )

Waters

Hot beverages

B A R S U G G E S T I O N S

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The Taïwana’s restaurant is available exclusively for private functions:

The restaurant’s ‘red section’ by the water or our lounge by

Taïwana are available for smaller dinning parties up to 30

persons.

Taïwana Beach charges:

The beach of the Taïwana is available for private functions and ceremonies.

A service fee will be applied in conjunction with the size of the event, the

number of people, and the requested event/ceremony set up.

Reservation and cancellation policies are individually established according

to dates and size of event.

4:00pm to the end of the party:

Buy out rate for complete restaurant (restaurant, lounge and pool area)

4:00pm to the end of the party:

Buy out rate for complete restaurant (restaurant, lounge and pool area)

PRIVATE EVENTS FACILITIES AND CHARGES

High season (December to Apri l )

Low season (May to November)

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Taïwana is proud to count in its portfolio experienced and talented professionals to assist you in organizing

your wedding or event: wedding planners and destination managers, floral architects, sound & lighting

system Cies, DJ’s, various bands, hairdressers, make-up artists, beauty therapists… last but not least,

photographers and film production Cies.

The Taïwana partners for wedding and events

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All beaches are public in Saint Barthelemy and they

total 16. The most well-known are Saline, Governor,

Shell Beach & Flamands (the beach where Taïwana is

situated). Each one has its own special qualities, white

sand, rock, shells, calmer water and great surf ...

making them all unique and beautiful

Discover Saint Barth is discovering the pleasure its gastro-

nomy. The island offers a diverse range of cuisine in its 54

restaurants. Creole, Mediterranean, French, Japanese and

even American classics are all available.

On the island you can find many sporting activities:

WATER SPORTS

paddle, snorkeling, surf, windsurf, wakeboard, kayak, or

also diving

WATER ACTIVITIES

Sail boat, jet ski, pedalo

INDOOR SPORTS

fitness, aerobics, personal coach, muscular stimulation

SPORTS

Tennis, boxing & martials arts, archery, yoga, power

walking and jogging.

BEACH GASTRONOMY

SPORTS & ACTIVITIES

E X P E R I E N C E

S T B A R T H

GASTRONOMY

The sunset in St Barts is one of the most beautiful moments one

can enjoy. To admire it fully, make your way to Shell Beach,

near Gustavia. Once installed on this wonderful beach of shells,

look to the horizon and enjoy sun show.

At the extremity of Taïwana beach on Flamands,

you can follow the path that leads to the beach at

Colombier an easy 20 minutes hike. It is worth the

effort to walk to the beach, this is an idyllic spot

with just the sound of the waves, the rocks carved

by the sea and the wind. This corner of the Island is

totally preserved and is home of exotic birds, turtles

and iguanas. Reaching Colombier you will find the

beautiful boats anched in the calm bay . The beach

in Colombier provides one of the most spectacular

panoramas of the whole the island

With its soft white sands, turquoise water and total

tranquillity, it is a heaven of a beach. The charming

path leads you to the longest beach in St. Barth and

on the most beautiful in the world.

With a short hike along the hill of Grand Fond with

the ocean to your left you will come upon some

beautiful natural ponds. Private and charming you

can swim as the waves crash upon the rocks and

the water gently sprays you.

Gustavia gather charming and luxury boutiques where

you can easily find the perfect tax-free gift to bring

with you.

UNMISSABLE ST BARTHS...

COLOMBIER HIKE SALINE BEACH

NATURAL POOLS IN GRAND FOND

SHOPPING IN IN GUSTAVIA

SUNSET IN SHELL BEACH

The climate is tropical with an average temperature of

28 °from October to August with the rainy season from

September til mid October.

Latitude, longitude & time difference

GPS coordinates are:

Latitude 17 ° 53 ‘North

Longitude 63 ° 51 ‘West

Saint-Barthélemy is located in the time zone UTC -4:00

Eastern Standard Time Atlantic, i.e.:

London:

5h earlier in Saint Barth summer / winter 4h earlier

For Paris:

6h earlier in Saint Barth summer / early winter 5h

New York:

1h later to Saint Barth in summer / winter time even

In Saint Barth, as in France, the official currency is the Euro

but the US Dollar is widely accepted

For travelers of the European Union, a valid passport is still

necessary.

For Americans and Canadians, a passport is also required.

For members of other countries, it is essential to have a valid

passport with a permit approved by the French authorities.

Children over 15 years old must also have their own

individual passport. Note: a visa for France is not be valid to

enter St. Barth!

Saint Barth is a short 15-minutes flight from St. Maarten

international Juliana’s airport. This service can be provided

by Saint Barth commuter or Winair on an hourly basis You

can also go through San Juan in Puerto Rico with a transfer

of an one hour fifteen minutes with Tradewind Aviation. It is

also possible to reach Saint-Barth directly from Guadeloupe

in 45 minutes provided by Air Antilles. Note that flying into

Saint Barth is only possible from sunrise to sunset, no night

flights are available.

From Saint Marteen, it is also possible to arrive by sea in

approximately 45 minutes. Several solutions are available to

you: two ferries companies, Great Bay Express and Voyager,

provide many crossings between St Barth and St Marteen in

the day. Taxi boats are also available.

ABOUT SAINT BARTHÉLEMY

ACCESS

ADMINISTRATIVE FORMALITIES

CLIMATE & TEMPERATURES

CURRENCY

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HOTEL TAÏWANA

Tel : +590 590 298 008

Fax : +590 590 279 407

web: www.hoteltaiwana.com

reservations: reservations@hoteltaiwana.com

Baie des Flamands

St Barth French West Indies

97 133 Saint Barthélemy

RESERVATION

For all inquiries or reservations, please call:

1-800-292-5082 (toll free US & Canada)

Or send us an email at : reservation@hoteltaiwana.com

ACCESS

International flight up to St Marteen (SXM) or San Juan (SJU)

Then plane to Saint Barth (SBH) : 10mn from SXM or 40mn from SJU

Or boat from St Marteen : 45 min transfer to Saint Barth

5mn from Saint Barth airport to the hotel (complimentary airport transfers)