Balenbouche EstatevsJade Mountain Resort
Both properties are recommended by writers. On balance, Jade Mountain Resort ranks significantly higher than Balenbouche Estate. Jade Mountain Resort is ranked #3 in St. Lucia with accolades from 11 reviews like Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler and Forbes Travel Guide.
Balenbouche Estate
P.O. Box VF 707, Saint Lucia, Laborie, St. Lucia
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
- Free Parking
Travel + Leisure
"-year-old wood from two houses in the nearby community of Fond St.-Jacques and has French doors framed by organza curtains, a veranda, and a shower made of river stones." Full review
Frommer's
"One of the best lodging deals on the island is also one of its choicest, especially for those who want a full-throttle immersion in the lush life of a St. Lucian plantation." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Between Choiseul and Laborie you'll find this tranquil 18th-century estate home with an eco-bent, comprising four simple yet delightful all-wood garden cottages." Full review
Jade Mountain Resort Show All Reviews
100 Anse Chastanet Rd, PO Box 4000, Soufriere, St. Lucia
From $1,308/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Iconoclastic and intensely theatrical, Jade Mountain is one of the most dramatic and thought-provoking pieces of postmodern design on St. Lucia." Full review
Oyster
5.0
"Romantic? Undoubtedly. Unique? Absolutely. Expensive? For sure." Full review
Star Service
"Jade Mountain is the elite sibling to Anse Chastanet Resort and sits just above the older establishment on a hillside overlooking the sea." Full review
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Wireless Internet access in rooms can be arranged upon request, but the Wi-Fi signal is available near reception without charge.
Gayot
"Staying at Jade Mountain St. Lucia is a unique experience, carefully designed to remove guests from the banality and convention of the daily grind."
Condé Nast Traveler
""It's unlike any place in the world—you have to stay here to appreciate the brilliant design."" Full review
Travel + Leisure
World's Best Hotels
"Located at the highest point of the island, near the west coast town of Soufrière, Jade Mountain wraps around a hillside, its exterior all curves and rough stone." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"A boutique resort within a resort that delivers one of the most memorable vacationing experiences you’ll find in the Caribbean. " Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Three-walled suites cling to the hillside at Jade Mountain hotel, a romantic retreat on St Lucia with open-air views of the Piton peaks from private infinity pools." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Jade Mountain is a truly one-of-a-kind hotel: a haven of solitude on St Lucia's luscious west coast, complete with grey sand beach, luxurious spa and...24 sequestered and sumptuously appointed suites." Full review
Fodor's
"This premium-class, premium-priced, adults-only hotel is an architectural wonder perched on a picturesque mountainside overlooking Anse Chastanet Bay." Full review