Must-see hotels in St Lucia

  • Balenbouche Estate

    St Lucia

    Between Choiseul and Laborie you'll find this tranquil 18th-century estate home with an eco-bent, comprising six simple yet delightful garden cottages…

  • Fond Doux Plantation & Resort

    St Lucia

    Hidden in the hills to the south of Soufrière, this 250-year-old working cocoa plantation is a great place to unwind. Fifteen tastefully refurbished…

  • Cap Maison

    St Lucia

    Privacy, luxury and service are hallmarks of this sanctuary built on a seaside bluff. The elegant Moroccan-Caribbean architecture features suites that are…

  • East Winds Inn

    St Lucia

    Understated yet beautiful, relaxed yet luxurious, this all-inclusive inn is one of St Lucia's most appealing beachside resorts. It has a mere 30 rooms…

  • Nature’s Paradise

    St Lucia

    Nature’s Paradise is magical, if you don’t mind the steep winding road between the bay and the B&B. Poised on a greenery-shrouded promontory, it offers…

  • Ladera

    St Lucia

    The location is one of the best in St Lucia: an 1100ft-high ridge with full-frame views of the Pitons and the ocean. The spacious rooms have a rich,…

  • Viceroy Sugar Beach

    St Lucia

    Boasting the best location on the island, nestled in a coconut grove smack between the Pitons, this luxurious resort opens onto a perfect white-sand beach…

  • Ginger Lily Hotel

    St Lucia

    An excellent alternative to the bigger resorts nearby, Ginger Lily Hotel is functional, intimate and blissfully quiet. Set in a peaceful garden, the 11…

  • Jade Mountain

    St Lucia

    Sitting castle-like atop a hill, this exclusive resort offers stadium-sized suites (called ‘sanctuaries’), many with private infinity pools. Each unit has…

  • Crystals

    St Lucia

    Indian and Caribbean touches, wood-carved furnishings and a tree-house bar are just some of the features at this wonderful off-beat retreat. No two…

  • Mango Beach Inn

    St Lucia

    Run by an affable Englishwoman, Judith Verity, who dotes upon her guests with effortless charm, this historic stone house is soothingly positioned on a…

  • Coco Palm

    St Lucia

    A harmonious blend of modern lines and Creole styling. Although the Coco Palm isn't on the beach, it has an inviting setting on a grassy terrace…

  • Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa

    St Lucia

    An excellent choice if you prefer a full-service resort, the BGBR has an idyllic beachfront location. Rooms are in three-story buildings designed with a…

  • Boucan

    St Lucia

    What sets this place apart is the design scheme; cocoa is the dominant theme, and it’s no wonder – the resort is set in a cocoa plantation that makes its…

  • Bay Guesthouse

    St Lucia

    Within easy walking distance of Gros Islet, this simple waterfront guesthouse is excellent value. While the former owners have left the island, meaning…

  • Harmony Suites

    St Lucia

    Located a convenient short walk away from both the beach and Rodney Bay shops, Harmony Suites offers spacious suites with and without kitchens, some with…

  • Stonefield Estate Villa Resort

    St Lucia

    This historic lime plantation estate sports a cache of well-proportioned gingerbread-style cottages with private plunge pools scattered amid a lush…

  • Serenite Vigie

    St Lucia

    Set in a converted house overlooking the sea at the end of the Vigie Peninsula, this welcoming guesthouse is a tranquil hideaway just a short taxi drive…

  • Villa Beach Cottages

    St Lucia

    Offering around a dozen spacious and elegantly furnished villas, this polished place on Choc Beach is more personal than some of the bigger resorts and…

  • Anse Chastanet Resort

    St Lucia

    The hillside-beachside location is supremely enjoyable. Whether you want to dive, snorkel, cycle, get pampered, experience fine dining or simply do…

  • Marigot Bay Resort and Marina

    St Lucia

    Occupying a nicely landscaped plot on the southern shores of the bay, this upmarket resort is the most comfortable place to stay in the area. The smartly…

  • La Terrasse

    St Lucia

    This small guesthouse is under new management but still feels remarkably homey. It has a tropical courtyard and dining deck, and there are four handsomely…

  • JJ's Paradise

    St Lucia

    The only budget digs on the bay, depending on which room you get, JJ's can actually be quite nice, with spacious wooden bungalows decked out with good…

  • Charlery's Inn

    St Lucia

    Located in a building that looks like an office block right beside the bus stops, the rooms here are nothing special, but they're clean and will do the…

  • Bay Gardens Hotel

    St Lucia

    Bay Gardens Hotel features a set of buildings trimmed in perky pastels surrounding a small pool. The rooms are fairly standard affairs but are clean and…

  • Auberge Seraphine

    St Lucia

    This inn has a heavy focus on regional businesspeople, so it’s not exactly a vacation environment, though it is friendly and convenient to downtown…

  • Reef Beach Huts

    St Lucia

    There are four simple, renovated rooms in a wooden lodge out the back of the Reef Cafe. They don't have any views and suffer from road noise from the…

  • Fox Grove Inn

    St Lucia

    One of the few long-running hotels on this side of the island, the Fox Grove is set up on a hillside and has neat and tidy rooms with high wooden ceilings…

  • Hummingbird Beach Resort

    St Lucia

    Friendly, low-key and peaceful, this modest resort is a short walk from both town and Anse Chastanet. The best rooms are the cute cottages with private…

  • Sunset Lane

    St Lucia

    The modern air-con rooms at this neat place on a hillside at the southern end of the bay are comfortable enough, but the reason to stay here are the great…

  • Downtown Hotel

    St Lucia

    The Downtown doesn’t exactly scream vacation (it’s within a small shopping mall), but it’s very central, convenient, well maintained and affordable. Aim…

  • Church St Guesthouse

    St Lucia

    The most pleasant option in the center of town, this friendly place has inviting rooms. It's worth paying the extra for one with a kitchen.

  • Eudovic’s Guesthouse

    St Lucia

    Everything is simple and ultra-laid-back at this low-key guesthouse run by master artisan Eudovic. There are eight rooms, four with air-conditioning,…

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