Balenbouche EstatevsSugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort
Both hotels are recommended by experts. Overall, Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort scores significantly better than Balenbouche Estate. Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort scores 94 with approval from 11 reviewers including Forbes Travel Guide, Frommer's and The Telegraph.
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
Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort Show All Reviews
Sugar Beach, Val des Pitons, Soufriere, St. Lucia
From $960/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"This opulent yet unobtrusive resort boasts an impressive array of recreational amenities and is located in a UNESCO World Heritage site." Full review
Frommer's
"Perched within a seemingly endless grove of coconut palms in the Val des Pitons, this is an elegant resort for visitors looking for privacy." Full review
Gayot
"A range of accommodations takes in luxury rooms, villas, bungalows and private residences, blending plantation-style architecture and contemporary features with breathtaking views."
Travel + Leisure
"The 100-acre Jalousie Plantation, skirting a sleepy stretch of sand, was always lovely. And the location, wedged between the towering Pitons—a UNESCO World Heritage site—was second to none." Full review
Oyster
5.0
"This luxurious Viceroy is truly a stunner. It has arguably the best location on St. Lucia, right in between the Pitons, St. Lucia's famous volcanic spires, and on a beautiful white-sand beach." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
91.2
"A $100 million renovation of a former sugarcane plantation on the dramatic west coast's choicest spot—the steep mountainside and small white-sand beach between the island's famous volcanic Pitons." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Nestling between St Lucia's landmark Pitons, this former sugar plantation occupies one of the most memorable spots anywhere in the Caribbean." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Resting between St. Lucia’s iconic twin Piton volcanoes and surrounded by rainforest, Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort is a visually stunning retreat nestled into the hillside." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Set on the sunny shores of Caribbean island Saint Lucia, luxury hotel Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort is the stuff of the sweetest dreams." Full review
Fodor's
"The resort's magnificent private villas are tucked into the dense tropical foliage that covers the hillside and reaches down to the sea." Full review