With brown-sugar beaches and those magnificent Pitons, St. Lucia’s appeal is universal. And you don’t need to settle for a generic resort to experience it. We’ve rounded up seven fabulous small hotels that combine perks with personality for a unique, intimate and unforgettable vacation. Here are St. Lucia’s best boutique hotels, all of which have fewer than 50 rooms. Or check out the best St Lucia hotels.
Cap Maison
St. Lucia’s luxury capital, this boutique property on the northern tip of the island has serious culinary credentials, marvelous rooms and wonderful service. That’s without mentioning the popular Naked Fisherman beach bar. To book a stay at Cap Maison, click here.
Jade Mountain Three-walled suites with Pitons views? Check. Butler service? Check. Private plunge pools? Check. Now all you need is to check in to this iconic 29-room retreat on the southwest coast and relax. To book a stay at Jade Mountain, click here.
Ladera
The resort that created the three-wall concept, this legendary Soufriere-area property has massive three-walled rooms, an excellent restaurant and a rustic, almost mystical kind of quality thanks to its prime position overlooking the Pitons. To book a stay at Ladera, click here.
Fond Doux Plantation & Resort What do you get when you combine a collection of gingerbread cottages; a centuries-old (and still working) cocoa plantation; and an eco-friendly ethos? This 15-cottage charmer, that manages to be both rustic and romantic. To book a stay at Fond Doux, click here.
Boucan by Hotel Chocolat
Set on a working cacao plantation, this eco-chic hotel is probably the island’s hippest hotel. The standouts? One of the Caribbean’s most creative restaurants and an infinity pool overlooking Petit Piton that will be your roost just about every day of your stay. To book a stay at Boucan by Hotel Chocolat, click here.
Ti Kaye Resort & Spa If you like outdoor showers, private plunge pools, and having your own mountainside spread with Caribbean views, you’ll love this intimate, 33-cottage colony, which presides over secluded Anse Cochon. To book a stay at Ti Kaye, click here.
Calabash Cove Resort & Spa In the island’s north, overlooking Bonaire Bay, guests will find a quiet oasis with just 26 suites and cottages (some with private plunge pools); a spa that features local ingredients in its treatments; and their very own spot on curving, quiet Mosaic Beach. To book a stay at Calabash Cove, click here.