A B&B for sale in Martinique appeals to travellers who want to see the island of flowers through a local host's eyes rather than from a hotel: the best coves, the markets, the rum distilleries. In the north, Mount Pelée and the northern pitons, a UNESCO World Heritage site, rise above rainforest, the Route de la Trace and Saint-Pierre, the old capital destroyed by an eruption in the early 20th century. In the south, the beaches of Les Salines, Diamond Rock and the shallow sandbanks off Le François draw swimmers and sailors. Rhum agricole, protected by its own appellation, traditional yole boat races and Creole cooking make the table d'hôtes (shared evening meal) a real selling point.
Suitable properties include multi-storey villas with several bedrooms and a pool, former plantation houses set in large gardens. This page is for buyers of a trading guest house, for those weighing the French Caribbean against mainland France, and for owners ready to sell. An email alert (in French) flags each new listing on the island.
As of 25 September 2026, there are no B&Bs and guest houses for sale in Martinique listed on ma-propriete.fr.
Source: listings published on ma-propriete.fr on 25 September 2026 (asking prices, not sale prices).
Because the ma-propriete.fr DVF observatory does not cover the overseas departments, there is no median sale price to rely on here. Value rests on the land (sea view, distance to a southern beach, garden size and whether it is buildable), the building (earthquake-resistant structure, hurricane-proof roof, natural ventilation, pool) and the business: turnover, gross operating profit, guest reviews and repeat custom. A guest house with several seasons of documented trade commands a better price than a handsome villa with no track record.
The south carries most tourist demand. Les Trois-Îlets, Les Anses-d'Arlet, Le Diamant, Sainte-Luce and Sainte-Anne offer sheltered beaches, snorkelling and sea shuttles to Fort-de-France; prices are highest and competition real. Le Marin, a major marina, brings sailing guests. On the Atlantic side, Le François, Le Vauclin and the Caravelle peninsula, a nature reserve, attract kitesurfers, coastal walkers and those seeking quiet. The north, from Le Carbet to Le Prêcheur and from Basse-Pointe to Grand-Rivière, is greener, wetter and cheaper, with a shorter season and longer drives. Martinique Aimé-Césaire airport at Le Lamentin has direct flights to Paris.
Martinique lies in a high earthquake zone and faces an annual hurricane season: check the seismic compliance of concrete structures, roof anchoring and storm shutters. Sargassum seaweed can affect some Atlantic bays, and the loi Littoral (coastal planning law) and the public shoreline strip limit building by the sea. The legal framework is the French tourism code: no more than 5 rooms and 15 guests at a time, in the owner's home, breakfast included, declared at the mairie (town hall). Serving a rum punch or wine at dinner requires at least a restaurant licence, which does not cover spirits, plus a specific permit. See our articles on whether a table d'hôtes pays and B&B taxation (both in French).
Taking over a declared, well-reviewed business brings income from the first season and real accounts to study. Converting a villa often costs less to buy but means works, fitting out rooms and several seasons to build a clientele. Our guest house buying guide (in French) compares both routes.
The legal cap of 5 rooms sets capacity; occupancy depends on the area and on the dry season, when most European guests come. Read our piece on choosing the number of rooms (in French), then test your figures with the B&B simulator (in French).
The seller gathers the town hall declaration, accounts, reviews, mandatory surveys and, where there is no mains drainage, the septic inspection. The buyer signs a compromis de vente (preliminary contract), then the deed before a notaire. List your property to reach buyers.
To widen your search, see B&Bs for sale in Guadeloupe, Réunion and French Guiana, all guest houses for sale in France, or gîtes for sale if you prefer self-catering.
