Every A-list celebrity has stayed at Eden Rock – we're talking Howard Hughes, Greta Garbo, Robert Mitchum and David and Peggy Rockefeller. Leo and his gaggle of supermodels are also frequent guests of the luxury hotel.

In the ultra-exclusive Caribbean enclave of St. Barthélemy (St. Barth), celebrities typically cluster in a few legendary five-star hotels or ultra-private villas. Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France, located on the stunning Flamands Beach, is a top choice for A-list stars seeking French elegance and total discretion. Eden Rock - St Barths, perched on a rocky promontory in St. Jean Bay, is perhaps the most famous and "seen" spot, owned by the Matthews family (Pippa Middleton's in-laws). For those who want to be near the action of Gustavia but maintain a zen-like privacy, Hôtel Le Toiny offers freestanding villas with private pools. However, the most famous stars often skip hotels entirely and rent multi-million dollar private villas in the hills of Colombier or Gouverneur through agencies like WIMCO or St. Barth Properties. These villas provide gated security and private chefs, allowing celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio or the Kardashians to enjoy the island without the "paparazzi" crowds. In 2026, the island remains the premier global destination for the "New Year's Eve" yacht circuit, where the world's largest superyachts anchor in the harbor.