Fond Doux Eco ResortvsWindjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort
Both hotels are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Fond Doux Plantation & Resort is preferred by most writers compared to Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort. Fond Doux Plantation & Resort ranks #11 in St. Lucia with recommendations from 6 sources such as The Telegraph, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Fond Doux Eco Resort
PO Box 250, Soufriere 250, St. Lucia
From $207/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster
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
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 Telegraph
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
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 Planet
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
Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort
Labrelotte Bay, Saint Lucia, Castries, St. Lucia
From $176/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's
"Although it's one of the largest resorts on island, it nonetheless is a tranquil and luxurious retreat." Full review
Jetsetter
"Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort in Saint Lucia, offers an unforgettable Caribbean vacation for families, honeymooners and couples alike. This exotic 330 bedroom and 60-acre full..." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This upscale Mediterranean-style hillside beach resort on St. Lucia’s northern west coast is brimming with amenities." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Wander brick pathways along this 60-acre hillside village designed by noted Caribbean architect Ian Morrison." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The luxurious Windjammer Landing features fully-equipped rooms and large villas with private plunge pools."
Star Service
"In a gorgeous setting on a calm, secluded stretch of golden sand...this sprawling complex of hotel rooms and Mediterranean-style villas is nestled on a lush hillside facing the sea." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"With much of its accommodation in the form of villas and suites, and with a well-regarded children's club, this large and bustling Mediterranean-looking complex is one of the best places for families." Full review
Fodor's
"As perfect for families as for a romantic getaway, Windjammer Landing offers lots to do yet still provides plenty of privacy." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Windjammer Landing has 220 accommodations for guests, between rooms, suites, villas...in addition to the six pools and the beach, there are an array activities to pick from"
Forbes Travel Guide
"With dozens of terracotta-roofed white stucco buildings dotting 65 verdant hillside acres, Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort could easily be mistaken for a tranquil coastal village in Italy or Greece — until you look closer" Full review