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Ladera ResortvsVilla Beach Cottages
Both hotels are highly recommended by experts. On balance, Ladera Resort scores significantly higher than Villa Beach Cottages. Ladera Resort comes in at #2 in St. Lucia with accolades from 12 publications such as Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler and Jetsetter.
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
Villa Beach Cottages Frommer's Oyster The Telegraph
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Choc Bay-Gros Islet Hwy, PO Box 129, Castries, St. Lucia
From $0/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Frommer's "The charm of this place derives from its small scale and its personalized sense of intimacy." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"Villa Beach Cottages is a three-pearl property located on Choc Bay Beach." Full review
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While there’s no on-site restaurant, several supermarkets and dining options are within walking distance, and meal service can be arranged upon request -- plus there’s a convenience store on-site.
The Telegraph7.0
"The so-called cottages - in reality very large suites with separate living/sleeping areas and proper kitchens - make a good low-key base for independent-minded travellers." Full review
Fodor's "Tidy housekeeping cottages with gingerbread-laced facades are steps from the beach at this family-run establishment 3 mi (5 km) north of the airport in Castries." Full review
Lonely Planet "Offering around a dozen spacious and elegantly furnished villas, this polished place on Choc Beach is more personal than some of the bigger resorts and offers outstanding value." Full review
