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Crystals St LuciavsFond Doux Eco Resort
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, Fond Doux Plantation & Resort is the choice of most reviewers compared to Crystals St Lucia. Fond Doux Plantation & Resort is ranked #11 in St. Lucia with endorsements from 6 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
Crystals St Lucia
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Columbette, Soufriere, St. Lucia
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
8.0
"Crystals is a cluster of exotically furnished cottages in a jungly hideaway setting, with knockout views of the Pitons." Full review
"Indian and Caribbean touches, wood-carved furnishings, and a tree-house bar are just some of the features at this wonderful off-beat retreat." Full review
Fond Doux Eco Resort
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
PO Box 250, Soufriere 250, St. Lucia
From $207/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
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
"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
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
"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
"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
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