Ladera ResortvsBay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa
Both properties are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Ladera Resort is preferred by most reviewers compared to Bay Gardens Beach Resort. Ladera Resort ranks #2 in St. Lucia with praise from 12 reviews like Concierge, Travel + Leisure and Star Service.
Ladera Resort Show All Reviews
Rabot Estate, Soufriere, St. Lucia
From $644/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's
"The Ladera is an exercise in luxurious simplicity on St. Lucia's southwest end, frequently a retreat for the rich and famous." Full review
Concierge
"Around the bay from Anse Chastanet is the newer, sleeker, but otherwise somewhat similar 25-unit Ladera."
Oyster
4.0
"This unique luxury resort in St. Lucia is made up of 32 one- and two-bedroom villas, each carefully carved into the surrounding hillside overlooking the island’s iconic twin Pitons." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"An award-winning small resort with 6 villas and 21 suites with open-air bedrooms and plunge pools, Ladera is nestled in the mountains with stunning views of the Pitons."
Star Service
"Though the predominance of wood gives it a natural feel, it's a well-polished place with its own chic style.
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Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Honeymooners flock to Ladera Resort Saint Lucia resort for its commitment to providing an authentic local experience." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"While the open-walled rooms and mountainside perch are not for the faint of heart, the 32-cottage resort has some of the most astonishing vistas of any resort in the Caribbean." Full review
Jetsetter
"Romantic, eco-luxe resort located on the top of the Soufriere Volcano with spectacular views of the Pitons." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
94.0
"Anticipate "the experience of a lifetime" at this ecolodge built with Caribbean timber, local stone, and terra-cotta tiles on the site of a former cocoa plantation." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"This is one of the world's most exceptional places to stay." Full review
Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa
Reduit Beach, Rodney Bay Village, Box 1892, Gros Islet, St. Lucia
From $230/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster
3.0
"Bay Gardens Beach Resort is one of few amenity-rich resorts in Rodney Bay, featuring a spa, fitness center, water sports pavilion, several restaurants and bars, and a lovely beachfront."
Star Service
"White with orange accents, green balcony railings and blue columns, the colorful exterior speaks of happy times within." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This mid-sized resort hotel is the most appealing, affordable place to stay in Rodney Bay Village." Full review
Fodor's
"One of three Bay Gardens properties in Rodney Bay Village, this family-friendly resort has a prime location on beautiful Reduit Beach." Full review
Frommer's
"It's hard to beat this location right on Reduit Beach...the welcoming Bay Gardens is a well-managed, decent-value option. It's also one of the few good-size resorts on island that welcomes children" Full review
Lonely Planet
"An excellent choice if you prefer a full-service resort, the BGBR has an idyllic beachfront location." Full review