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| Ladera |
Category: Small Hotels and Inns
Island: St Lucia
Location: Soufriere
Rooms: 25
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Ladera Resort has the most spectacular and dramatic setting in the whole of the Caribbean. Set at 1100 feet, it clings to a ridgeline and has views between the Pitons, St Lucia’s extraordinary twin pointed peaks. Its accommodation is a number of very comfortable and originally decorated suites and villas, all of which are open on one side (they have no fourth wall), giving uninterrupted advantage of the magnificent view. With its well-known restaurant, Dasheene, Ladera is one of the most unique and romantic small Caribbean hotels.
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KEY FEATURES
| One of the top small St Lucia hotels with 25 suites and villas (one and two bedrooms) perched on a ridgeline, with plunge pools and magnificent views. In a quiet, undeveloped part of St Lucia. Central pool, excellent creole cuisine. |
STYLE
| Stone and wooden, almost alpine suites and villas, strong St Lucian Creole feel and a light touch in the mosaic decor. Commendable choice for St Lucia weddings and honeymoons |
CLIENT PROFILE
| Well heeled and independent travellers wanting a complete hideaway |
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Locality
Situated about three miles south of Soufrière, just off the steep main road, Ladera overlooks the west coast at the Jalousie Hilton, between the two Pitons. The area is immensely fertile and there are some delightful gardens and former plantations including Coubaril and Fond Doux, where you will see the traditional method of processing cocoa beans and other spices. The local plants in the gardens are named. Also close by are the Sulphur Springs, the island’s volcanic vent, an area of steaming, smelly morass, jokingly referred to as the ‘drive-in’ volcano.
Soufrière is the oldest town in St Lucia and although it is currently undergoing redevelopment it still retains some of its traditional character. To the rear of the town are the Diamond Falls and Botanical Gardens, with explosive tropical flora. There are also some baths that take advantage of the mineral-laden and extremely hot waters. First set up in the 1700s by the French colonial authorities at the specific request of the French king, they are still available for a curative bath if you wish. |
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Meet & Greet
There are two airports in St Lucia and if you have the choice then for Ladera it is probably easier to fly into Hewanorra in the south of the island, from where it takes around 50 minutes to reach Ladera. The resort is happy to arrange transportation for you from either airport, cost US$45 from Hewanorra and US$60 from George FL Charles Airport at Vigie near the capital Castries.
Alternatively, if you would prefer to be taken care of from the minute you arrive at the airport, with a range of services that can include limousine transfers, a Concierge Service is offered by St Lucia Reps.
If you are booking through a travel organiser, it is likely that their representative will be at the airport to meet you. This service and your return airport transfers should be included in the cost of your holiday. Please check at the time of booking. |
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Getting Around
It is probably best to hire a car if you want to explore from Ladera. On St Lucia we recommend Cool Breeze Car/Jeep Rentals, which has an outlet in nearby Soufrière and Drive-A-Matic Car Rentals (based in the north of the island). They will deliver the vehicle to the property and issue your St Lucian driving licence, price US$20 or EC$54. You can return the car to either airport or they will collect it at a pre-arranged time on your departure day.
Be aware that there can be a shortage of cars in St Lucia over the Jazz Festival and possibly at Christmas, so at these times you are advised to book well in advance. Also book early if you want one for a week or more because the pre-booked rates can be better. |
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Further Details
We regret that we are unable to provide links or forward enquiries for this property as the owners/management do not subscribe to our services by contributing to our administrative costs.
If you feel the hotel would benefit from subscribing to our services in order to enhance the usefulness of Definitive Caribbean, please send your comment to us by email.
If you wish to make enquiries about the property, it may be helpful to contact one of the tour operators or travel organisers we recommend.
Tour operators featured on Definitive Caribbean will happily accept your accommodation reservations even if you live outside the UK. You will not have to book flights with them if you don't wish to. Please note that you will not pay more than the hotel itself would charge but that you can benefit from the additional services that tour operators offer, such as meeting you at the airport, transfers to the accommodation and the services of their local representatives.
If you wish to book through a tour operator or travel organiser, please follow the link below.
See List of UK Tour Operators
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All the information on this page comes to you free of charge and we do not receive commission for your reservation but it would be nice to hear that our work is appreciated. It also helps if you remember to mention DefinitiveCaribbean when you talk to a tour operator or whilst you are at Ladera for your holiday in St Lucia, and certainly if you use any of our recommended services such as or Drive-A-Matic or Cool Breeze Car & Jeep Rentals for your St Lucia car rentals. Thank you and we wish you a happy Caribbean experience. |
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