Thirty-two open-air suites on the UNESCO volcanic ridge between the Pitons — no fourth wall, no AC, trade-wind cooled, each with a private heated plunge pool. Dasheene serves St. Lucia's finest dining view. Adults-only.
Why We Chose It
Ladera Resort occupies a dramatic positions of any hotel in the Caribbean — perched on the volcanic ridge of the UNESCO World Heritage Site between the Pitons, at 1,000 feet above the sea, with unobstructed views across the valley to Petit Piton and down to the Caribbean. The 32 treehouse-style suites (wood, stone, and local materials; vaulted ceilings; no AC; local furniture) each have the fourth wall open to the elements and a private heated plunge pool with a swing or waterfall feature. The Dasheene restaurant serves fine St. Lucian cuisine with what is the most theatrical dining backdrop on the island. Adults-only. Built on a former cocoa plantation; eco-luxury credentials. At 9.8/10 on Expedia across 670 reviews it is the highest-rated hotel on the island by any metric.
What Stands Out
- One of the highest-rated hotels on St. Lucia (9.8/10 on Expedia)
- Set on a UNESCO-listed volcanic ridge between the Pitons at ~1,000 feet
- 32 open-air suites — no fourth wall, no AC
- Private heated plunge pools (some with swings or waterfall features)
- Dasheene restaurant — arguably the best dining view on the island
- Adults-only
- Built on a former cocoa plantation
- Naturally cooled by constant trade winds
- One of the most affordable luxury options with direct Piton views