Soufriere Holidays

Christophe Diot

the location is amazing and you are well prepared by a one in a life time driving experience :-) the room was exactly as described on the web site. the staff is very welcoming and people are super nice. food is excellent. we took the half board option but I would recommend the all inclusive one. Our son received a lot of attention and sugar cane :-) there are tons of activities around. we really loved our week there. super relaxing. kayaking, SUP, sailing, snorkeling are all available on the beach for free. and beach people are really nice and helpful. Scuba was great too and I will enter a specific review for scuba. there were a couple small glitches that make me say that service is sometimes below (my) expectations. I will happily report these to Andrew, the new hotel director who was extremely courteous too. a place we would love to go back to.

Hillary Schilke

My husband and I got married at Anse Chastenet on Anse Mamin beach with a small group of 30 people. W O W! What an incredible experience. The service was amazing, the entire vacation relaxing, the resort beautiful, the staff incredibly kind and attentive, excursions were a blast, food was delicious, drinks adventurous and yummy, the list goes on. The only comment some of our guests had was only a few rooms had air conditioning (which meant the majority do not). This did not bother me, but we did have our own plunge pool to cool off in before bed time, which makes a huge difference. The experience you get at Anse Chastenet is like no other. They went above and beyond to make the entire trip beyond memorable for our whole group. We had a bonfire at our wedding (which we didn’t expect…such a nice touch) and the table was beautifully decorated. We tried literally almost every excursion available including (but not limited to) scuba diving, sailing, catamaran jazzy sunset cruise, zip lining, mud baths, mountain biking, the list goes on. The lion fish dinner on the beach was outstanding. There are staff members that provide you with fruit skewers and cool towels, among other things, while you are on the beach. We cannot say enough about Anse Chastenet. We highly, highly recommend this resort for a special occasion, or just a nice vacation. Shout-out to our wedding planners Jenelle, Britny, and the help of Trisha, as well as our Chef who was vey accommodating to our food allergy requests. Everyone made our special day that much more memorable. The resort is clean, well-maintained, and beautifully nestled in the hills/mountains of Sourfriere. The wildlife is forever singing, the views are gorgeous, and the ability to experience Jade mountain (both resorts share the premises, restaurants, etc.) is awesome. We took the helicopter back to the airport, as this allowed us some extra time to spend at the resort before leaving. This also spared us the adventurous, yet bumpy drive btn the resort and airport (don’t in the back seat if you get car sick). Our only complaint is the reservation process. The resort outsources the making of reservations to a company located in the US. This experience was awful, leaving our guests scrambling to make reservations as the rooms were booked out from under us despite us being told that wouldn’t happen. Upon our arrival, Anse Chastenet immediately made up for this less than desirable experience. They instantly make you feel comfortable and relaxed with lemongrass towels to cool you off and a welcome drink that is refreshing. If you are looking for a more than memorable experience in your life, look no further. Anse Chastenet is a place everyone should experience.

Shana Wade

I came to Saint Lucia solo for my birthday, and staying at Anse Chastanet was the best decision I could have made. The property is breathtaking, but what truly makes this resort unforgettable is the staff. During my stay, I had an unexpected incident that could have easily ruined my trip. Instead, the team went above and beyond to make sure I was cared for, safe, and comfortable. Their kindness turned what could have been a difficult trip into one of the most meaningful and memorable experiences of my life. I’ve traveled all over the world, and nowhere compares to the warmth, love, and hospitality I experienced here. Anse Chastanet isn’t just a resort — it feels like home. I will absolutely be back.

Valérie Lent

This is a gorgeous, we'll run resort, where the staff all make sure you are enjoying the best possible stay. We can't wait to come back! The diving is spectacular also, with the dive operation on site doing their best for a perfect experience.

Dr Cannon

First, let me say, I'm still reminiscing on the amazing trip I took to this fantastic resort 2 weeks ago! My wife and I celebrated our 5th anniversary with a stay in, quite possibly, the best vacation destination I've ever experienced! From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by Rajesh. He helped us get settled and acquainted with the facility and left us to get comfortable to begin exploring everything Anse Chastanet had to offer. The food was AMAZING! Everything we ate was a step above other resorts we've visited. Absolutely delectable! And a special thanks to Marilyn (I may be misspelling this) for suggesting the Salt Fish at Balawoo. It quickly became a daily staple of my morning meals during my stay. Throughout our stay, our every request was compassionately received and just about any and every accommodation was made to ensure we remained in a state of bliss throughout our stay. For this, I give a special THANK YOU to Monica and Gifter! My man Melvin was the best Mixologist, everything he made was GREAT! The pampered feeling extended to both beaches, as we were waited on by the kindest, most attentive staff while visiting both gorgeous beaches. Brenda and Sunshine Biscuit provided all the amazing gifts we brought home to the family. As far as extras, we took advantage of a private half day cruise (shout-out Tory and Brad!), a water taxi to Soufriere and the Four Hands Anpagal massage, all amazing. If you find yourself in Soufriere, we recommend visiting Felicity's... the Lobster Thermadore was the tastiest thing I've ever eaten! This place is heaven on Earth! I only have two things I should point out to others looking to visit Anse Chastanet: 1.) We stayed in the Superior Hillside Room and... what a gorgeous view!!! The only downside, there was no air conditioning and the nights were really, REALLY hot. The staff provided several fans, but I still found myself uncomfortably hot, preventing me from getting quality sleep. Next time we visit (and there will most certainly be many more next times!) we will likely get a room with air conditioning. 2.) This majestic resort is literally built into a mountain. As such, you can expect quite a bit of walking on a significant incline. If you are unable or unwilling, they provide shuttles to the restaurants and the beach, but if you up for it, you will brave 131 steps from the beach to Balawoo (yes... we counted!) and then a steep walk back to your room. My wife and I didn't mind, as we aim for 10,000 steps every day (and it justified all the gourmet food we ate ;P). All in all I simply cannot WAIT to return to this little slice of heaven over and over and over and over again! Most certainly felt like home away from home!

Rob A

The hospitality & service is highly appreciated by me & my wife. The Paradise Ridge Room is such a beautiful and comfortable set up and having a pool in the room makes it so hard to leave as we wake up to paradise everyday. Ladera offers a lot of accessibility in travel to our extensions and is 100% accommodating to our needs. We highly recommend this resort & we can’t believe the views we have. The newly addition spa as well is worth every penny.

Suni Crane

We came to celebrate our honeymoon and checked out immediately the next morning. We couldn’t sleep due to being eaten alive by what we now know were BED BUGS, and the room was 80°, even with all the fans running, plus the room was filled with bugs and lizards. We woke up covered in BED BUG bites, and it was an awful way to begin the honeymoon. It has been a battle for the remainder of our honeymoon to get a refund for that single night; luckily, we refused to leave until they refunded the other 4 days. Absolutely do not go here!!! We changed and moved down to Sugar Beach for a slight price increase and enjoyed a gorgeous villa and all-inclusive experience. Sugar Beach is the best way to visit St. Lucia!!! Even the food at Ladera was terrible. Our shrimp was black and the steak was grey! The only decent part of Ladera was the friendly employees, but that was it. Do not go!!!

Claudia Ubl

Ladera was the perfect honeymoon getaway. It started with our transfer from the opposite side of the island that we booked through the resort. Our driver, Clyde, played the best music, had amazing energy, and was so hospitable — I usually don’t do well on long car rides, but with him it was easy, and he set the tone for the whole trip. When we arrived at Ladera, we were greeted with welcome drinks while taking in the most incredible views of the Pitons. We stayed in two different open-wall rooms with private pools, and both were spotless and felt completely private despite being open on a mountainside. The resort has just one restaurant, but it did not disappoint — the food was fresh, ever-changing, and truly five-star. We also loved the hiking trail on the property, where we stumbled upon a fun little jungle gym hideout. Overall, if you’re looking for a truly relaxing and romantic resort, splurge on Ladera. It was worth every penny.

Michael Chizek

We spent our honeymoon at Ladera and wouldn’t have had it any other way! We spent plenty of time researching other potential destinations and resorts Are so fortunate that we chose Ladera! The entire team was so thoughtful in time. The room was immaculate with the most tremendous views we’ve ever seen from a resort! We enjoyed the shuttle down to Sugar Beach for an afternoon, the nature Trail on site, delicious dinners, and everything else Ladera had to offer. I can’t imagine any other resort that could compare to this and you would be well served if you book a room here!

Haley King

We just celebrated our honeymoon at Ladera. It was absolutely amazing, the place is gorgeous! V and CJ, along with all the staff were so helpful and friendly during our stay! I could not recommend going there enough!