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Ladera ResortvsFond Doux Eco Resort
Both hotels are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Ladera Resort scores significantly better than Fond Doux Plantation & Resort. Ladera Resort ranks #2 in St. Lucia with accolades from 12 reviewers such as Star Service, Forbes Travel Guide and The Telegraph.
Ladera Resort
Frommer's
Concierge
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Forbes Travel Guide
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph 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."
Oyster4.0
"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 Traveler94.0
"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 Telegraph9.0
"This is one of the world's most exceptional places to stay." 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
Oyster3.0
"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
Travel + Leisure "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
The Telegraph8.0
"Of the number of places on St Lucia where you can stay on a working plantation, Fond Doux is the most scenic." Full review
Fodor's "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
Frommer's "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
Lonely PlanetTop 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
