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Stonefield Villa ResortvsRabot Hotel From Hotel Chocolat
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Stonefield Villa Resort scores marginally better than Boucan by Hotel Chocolat. Stonefield Villa Resort comes in at 86 with endorsements from 9 sources such as Fodor's, Frommer's and Star Service.
Stonefield Villa Resort
Frommer's
Concierge
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Stonefield Estate, Saint Lucia, Soufriere, St. Lucia
From $319/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Nestled at the base of Petit Piton, this former cocoa plantation is for escapists." Full review
Concierge "Stonefields is not only one of the more affordable luxury properties in Soufrière, it is also one of the most private."
DK Eyewitness "Set in 26 acres (10 ha) of tropical gardens just south of Soufriere, Stonefield Estate Villas has elegant villas built to maximize the views."
Star Service "This hotel, enfolded in a 26-acre cocoa plantation in a stunning location, stares at the jagged face of Petit Piton." Full review
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For its view and privacy, the Frangipani is the most requested.
Travel + Leisure "St.Lucia’s 26-acre Stonefield Estate Villa Resort, in the shadow of the Pitons, has both incredible views and residential touches that are well-suited for families." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This former lime and cocoa plantation in the shadow of the pyramid-shaped Petit Piton is one of the most scenic places to stay on St Lucia." Full review
Fodor's "Living–dining rooms open onto verandahs with double hammocks and panoramic views, perfectly romantic at sunset." Full review
Lonely Planet "This historic plantation estate sports a cache of well-proportioned gingerbread-style cottages scattered amid a lush property, with glorious views over Petit Piton." Full review
Rabot Hotel From Hotel Chocolat
Jetsetter Frommer's
Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler Fodor's The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
New York Times Lonely Planet
Rabot Estate, Soufriere, St. Lucia
From $335/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter "This hotel unassumingly blends into its rain forest surroundings as a tiered enclave of 14 modernist cottages." Full review
Frommer's "A stay at the Boucan is much more than just high-thread-count sheets; it's a big dip in a vat of silky St. Lucian chocolate, almost literally." Full review
Oyster4.0
"Boucan by Hotel Chocolat is a luxury hotel located on a historic cocoa estate outside Soufriere." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Instead of colorful Caribbean kitsch there’s an understated luxury with a hint of sex appeal.
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Fodor's "Anyone who loves chocolate will love this group of cottages just south of Soufrière and within shouting distance of the Pitons." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A restaurant where pretty much every dish contains cocoa in some form or other, some super-cool bedrooms, and a cracking spa." Full review
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Don't miss the cocoa growing process tours, or chocolate-making classes.
Mr & Mrs Smith "With sweet appeal that would dazzle even Willy Wonka, Boucan by Hotel Chocolat in St Lucia infuses every element of the hotel with chocolate touches." Full review
New York Times "Rooms here called lodges or luxe lodges have a kind of modern colonial air, with dark wood floors, four-poster beds clad in mosquito netting, and chaises longues on decks overlooking lush vegetation"
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Lonely Planet "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 where they make their own chocolate." Full review
