49 villas on a clifftop at Cap Estate above Smuggler's Cove — the finest boutique resort on the north coast, with a strong restaurant (The Cliff at Cap), a private beach accessible by path, and a more relaxed atmosphere than the southern resorts. ideal for guests who want boutique luxury with north-coast location.
Why We Chose It
Cap Maison Resort & Spa is the finest boutique property in northern St. Lucia — 49 individually designed villas on the clifftop headland of Cap Estate, above a private cove called Smuggler's Cove. On clear days Martinique is visible 30 miles to the north. The Cliff at Cap is the most dramatically positioned restaurant on the island: guests zip line down the cliff face (with champagne in hand) to reach the restaurant perched directly above the sea. The property is smaller and more intimate than the Soufrière mega-resorts; the service is personal and polished; and the Cap Estate location provides access to Pigeon Island National Park, the golf course, and Rodney Bay's restaurants without the crowds. A consistently under-appreciated choice for St. Lucia.
What Stands Out
- One of the finest boutique resorts in northern St. Lucia
- 49 villas set on the clifftop Cap Estate
- Smuggler’s Cove private beach below
- Views to Martinique on clear days
- Cliff at Cap restaurant — accessed via champagne zip line
- One of the most theatrical dining experiences on the island
- Intimate, highly personalized service (just 49 villas)
- Close to Pigeon Island and Rodney Bay
- Consistently underrated relative to top-tier peers