Fond Doux Eco ResortvsAuberge Seraphine
Fond Doux Plantation & Resort and Auberge Seraphine are both rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Fond Doux Plantation & Resort scores significantly better than Auberge Seraphine. Fond Doux Plantation & Resort scores 85 with accolades from 6 reviews including Oyster, Travel + Leisure and The Telegraph.
Fond Doux Eco Resort
PO Box 250, Soufriere 250, St. Lucia
From $207/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster
3.0
"The rustic experience won't appeal to everyone... but adventurous travelers on a budget will surely appreciate the gorgeous authentic surroundings and affordable rates." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Overnight guests can choose between simple bungalows or one of several 19th-century cottages, which Lyton relocated from far-flung corners of the island and restored himself." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Of the number of places on St Lucia where you can stay on a working plantation, Fond Doux is the most scenic." Full review
Fodor's
"It's a completely different type of vacation experience that allows you to soak up the environment, engage local culture, and feel part of history." Full review
Frommer's
"Fond Doux's 135-acre organic plantation has been an active agricultural farm...the12 simple gingerbread cottages were moved from Castries to the rainforest gardens here, all uniquely different" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This 250-year-old working cocoa plantation is a great place to unwind...some boast private plunge pools. There is also a fine split-level communal pool with great views" Full review
Auberge Seraphine
Vielle Bay, Castries 00000, St. Lucia
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
Frommer's
"This two-story, 1990s-era, concrete-sided building painted cerulean blue and white is a 15-minute walk from Vigie Beach, overlooking the marina and the harbor of Castries." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"An elegant, intimate getaway, Seraphine overlooks Vigie Cove and the marina and is only 5 minutes from Castries."
Fodor's
"This small inn is a good choice for those looking for convenient accommodations who don't require a beachfront location, activities, or special amenities." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This inn has a heavy focus on regional businesspeople, so it’s not exactly a vacation environment, but it’s convenient to downtown Castries and the airport." Full review