The Best Hotel in Saint Lucia

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Most people—particularly honeymooners—choose to stay in one of St. Lucia's many grand beach resorts, most of which are upscale and pricey. Several are all-inclusive, including the three Sandals resorts, two resorts owned or managed by Sunswept (BodyHoliday St. Lucia and Rendezvous), St. James's Club Morgan Bay Resort & Spa, East Winds Inn, Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa, Serenity at Coconut Bay, and Royalton St. Lucia.

If you're looking for lodgings that are smaller and less expensive, St. Lucia has dozens of small inns and hotels that are primarily locally owned and frequently quite charming. They may or may not be directly on the beach. Luxury villa communities and independent private villas are another alternative in St. Lucia. Most of the villa communities are in the north near Cap Estate.

La Haut Resort

$$ | West Coast Rd., Soufrière, Saint Lucia

La Haut is French for "the height," so it's all about the view—the Pitons, of course—plus the appeal of staying in an intimate and affordable family-run inn. Nestled in what was a mountaintop cocoa and coconut estate, the main six-room guesthouse was once the cocoa house, where cocoa beans were fermented and dried; an adjacent cottage had been the copra house, where the coconuts were processed. Rooms are basic, but each has a private balcony with a to-die-for view, king beds draped with mosquito netting, and a small kitchenette. A two-bedroom unit is ideal for families or two couples, while the two-story cottage is honeymoon heaven—gaze at the Pitons, the rainforest, or the sunset from the huge upstairs balcony. Halfway down the mountainside, the owner's residence has six additional guest rooms, an infinity pool, and that picture-postcard view. There is a restaurant on-site, and when guests aren't taking a dip in one of the pools, they're usually lounging at Anse Chastanet beach (a short drive away).

Pros

  • Lovely for weddings and honeymoons but also for families
  • Stunning Pitons views
  • Great value for the area

Cons

  • No air-conditioning in some rooms
  • Spotty Wi-Fi access
  • Vehicle recommended
West Coast Rd., Soufrière, Saint Lucia
758-459–7008
Hotel Details
15 rooms
No Meals

Quick Facts

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