Petit Piton above Sugar Beach

31 of the best · Saint Lucia

Where to Stay in St Lucia: Hotels, Resorts and Villas

Open-walled sanctuaries at Jade Mountain, villas between the Pitons at Sugar Beach, Ladera on the ridge, a cacao-farm hotel at Rabot, boutique Cap Maison, wellness at BodyHoliday, and beach resorts from Rodney Bay to Vieux Fort.

Our 31 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

Insiders' picks

Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love St Lucia.

  1. Rooms with no fourth wall

    Jade Mountain

    Anse Chastanet estate · Soufrière·Luxury resort

    Twenty-nine open-walled sanctuaries high above Anse Chastanet, 24 of them with a private infinity pool, framing the Pitons and the sea.

    P.O. Box 4000, Soufrière, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  2. Between the two Pitons

    Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort

    Val des Pitons · Soufrière·Luxury resort

    Villas, bungalows and residences in the valley between Gros Piton and Petit Piton, running down to Sugar Beach, with the Rainforest Spa set in the canopy.

    Val des Pitons, La Baie de Silence, Soufrière, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  3. A secluded beach and The Cliff at Cap

    Cap Maison Resort & Spa

    Smugglers Cove Drive · Cap Estate·Boutique hotel

    A boutique hotel and private villas on Cap Estate with its own secluded sandy beach, The Cliff at Cap restaurant and Spa Maison.

    Smugglers Cove Drive, Cap Estate, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

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Neighbourhood

Soufrière & the Pitons 10

The most spectacular stays.

  1. Two beaches in a marine reserve

    Anse Chastanet

    Soufrière·Resort

    A resort on a 600-acre estate fronting two soft-sand beaches, Anse Chastanet and Anse Mamin, inside the marine reserve, with its own dive centre.

    1 Anse Chastanet Road, Soufrière, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  2. Above Soufrière, facing the Pitons

    Caille Blanc Villa & Hotel

    Anse Chastanet Road · Soufrière·Villa hotel

    A villa hotel on the Anse Chastanet road, home of The Pavilion restaurant.

    Anse Chastanet Road, Soufrière, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  3. Private-pool villas in the rainforest

    Crystals Villa Hotel

    Soufrière·Villa hotel

    Romantic villas with private pools and Piton views in a secluded rainforest setting above Soufrière.

    Soufrière, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  4. Cottages on a cocoa estate

    Fond Doux Eco Resort

    Fond Doux · Soufrière·Eco resort

    A locally owned 19th-century working cocoa estate near Soufrière, with eco-conscious cottages hand-crafted by Caribbean artisans.

    Fond Doux, Soufrière, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  5. Rooms with no fourth wall

    Jade Mountain

    Anse Chastanet estate · Soufrière·Luxury resort

    Twenty-nine open-walled sanctuaries high above Anse Chastanet, 24 of them with a private infinity pool, framing the Pitons and the sea.

    P.O. Box 4000, Soufrière, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  6. A hillside hotel near Soufrière

    La Haut Resort

    Soufrière·Small hotel

    A small hillside resort near Soufrière, with rooms and wedding packages.

    Soufrière, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  7. Open-wall suites on the ridge

    Ladera Resort

    Soufrière·Boutique resort

    Open-wall suites on the ridge between the Pitons, home of Dasheene restaurant, with Gros Piton climbs and bamboo rafting among its experiences.

    Soufrière, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  8. Sleep on a cacao farm

    Rabot Hotel from Hotel Chocolat

    Rabot Estate · Soufrière·Boutique hotel

    An adults-only, open-air boutique hotel on the Rabot Estate, the island’s oldest working cacao farm, with lodges looking towards Petit Piton.

    Rabot Estate, Soufrière, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  9. Villas with Piton views

    Stonefield Villa Resort

    Stonefield Estate · Soufrière·Villa resort

    A family-run villa resort on the Stonefield Estate above Soufrière, with a spa and The Mango Tree restaurant.

    Stonefield Estate, Soufrière, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  10. Between the two Pitons

    Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort

    Val des Pitons · Soufrière·Luxury resort

    Villas, bungalows and residences in the valley between Gros Piton and Petit Piton, running down to Sugar Beach, with the Rainforest Spa set in the canopy.

    Val des Pitons, La Baie de Silence, Soufrière, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

Marigot Bay & the west coast 4

Bays and boats.

  1. Hillside villas above the bay

    Chateau Mygo Villas

    Marigot Bay·Villas

    Villas on the hillsides of Marigot Bay, run by the family behind Chateau Mygo restaurant.

    Mama Sheila Drive, Marigot Bay, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  2. On the quiet side of Marigot Bay

    Marigot Beach Club & Dive Resort

    Marigot Bay·Beach resort

    A beach and dive resort on the palm-fringed spit of Marigot Bay, reached by a short boat crossing, with Doolittle’s restaurant.

    Marigot Bay, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  3. Above Anse Cochon

    Ti Kaye Resort & Spa

    Anse Cochon · Anse La Raye·Boutique resort

    An intimate boutique resort above Anse Cochon beach on the west coast, with a spa, two restaurants and Island Divers on the beach.

    Anse Cochon, Anse La Raye, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  4. Beside the marina

    Zoëtry Marigot Bay

    Marigot Bay·All-inclusive resort

    The resort and marina village at Marigot Bay, formerly Capella Marigot Bay, now an all-inclusive in Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection.

    Marigot Bay, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

Castries & Choc Bay 4

Near the capital.

  1. On Choc Bay

    Sandals Halcyon Beach

    Castries·Adults-only all-inclusive

    An adults-only all-inclusive on the beach north of Castries, with seven restaurants and access to the other Sandals resorts.

    Castries, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  2. A 220-acre hillside estate

    Sandals Regency La Toc

    La Toc · Castries·Adults-only all-inclusive

    An adults-only all-inclusive set on a 220-acre estate of rolling hillside at La Toc, just south of Castries, with nine restaurants.

    La Toc, Castries, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  3. The former St. James’s Club Morgan Bay

    Secrets St. Lucia Resort & Spa

    North-west coast·Adults-only all-inclusive

    A 355-room adults-only all-inclusive on the north-west coast, opened by Hyatt in June 2025 after the multi-year rebuild of St. James’s Club Morgan Bay.

    Explore View on map

  4. Family-run villa suites

    Villa Beach Cottages

    Castries·Villa suites

    One- and two-bedroom villa suites near Castries, with a sister plantation inn, La Dauphine Estate, near Soufrière.

    Castries, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

Rodney Bay & Gros Islet 8

Beaches and nightlife.

  1. On Reduit Beach

    Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa

    Reduit Beach · Rodney Bay·Beach resort

    An oceanfront resort on Reduit Beach with a spa, water sports and the Coral Kidz Club, one of the Bay Gardens group’s Rodney Bay hotels.

    Reduit Beach, Rodney Bay, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  2. Next to the marina

    Bay Gardens Marina Haven

    Rodney Bay·Hotel

    The Bay Gardens group’s hotel closest to Rodney Bay Marina.

    Rodney Bay, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  3. Every room faces the sea

    Calabash Cove Resort & Spa

    Bonaire Estate · Marisule·All-inclusive resort

    An all-inclusive resort on a secluded beach at Marisule, with all rooms overlooking the Caribbean, a spa and Windsong restaurant.

    Bonaire Estate, Marisule, Gros Islet, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  4. Gardens on a quiet cove

    East Winds

    La Brelotte Bay · Gros Islet·Boutique all-inclusive

    A boutique all-inclusive in gardens on La Brelotte Bay, between the rainforest and the sea.

    La Brelotte Bay, Gros Islet, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  5. Between two seas

    Sandals Grande St. Lucian

    Pigeon Island Causeway · Gros Islet·Adults-only all-inclusive

    An adults-only all-inclusive on the Pigeon Island causeway, with 12 restaurants, scuba diving and golf at Cap Estate.

    Pigeon Island Causeway, Gros Islet, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  6. Family-run, five minutes from Reduit

    Sol Sanctum Hotel & Wellness

    Palm Drive · Rodney Bay·Boutique hotel

    A modern, family-run boutique hotel in Rodney Bay Village, five minutes’ walk from Reduit Beach, with a yoga studio; breakfast and parking included.

    Palm Drive, Rodney Bay, Gros Islet, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  7. Villas with a private marina

    The Landings Resort & Spa

    Pigeon Island Causeway · Gros Islet·Beachfront resort

    A beachfront resort of private villas between Rodney Bay and Pigeon Island, with its own marina, restaurants and spa.

    Pigeon Island Causeway, Gros Islet, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  8. Hillside villas with plunge pools

    Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences

    Labrelotte Bay·Villa resort

    Mediterranean-style villas stepping down a hillside to Labrelotte Bay, with plunge pools, four bars, the Upper Deck steakhouse and a spa.

    Labrelotte Bay, P.O. Box 1504, Castries, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

Cap Estate 2

The northern tip.

  1. A wellness resort on its own beach

    BodyHoliday

    Cariblue Beach · Cap Estate·Wellness resort

    An all-inclusive wellness resort on Cariblue Beach, combining an active beach holiday with personalised wellness, and a dive centre.

    Cariblue Beach, Cap Estate, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  2. A secluded beach and The Cliff at Cap

    Cap Maison Resort & Spa

    Smugglers Cove Drive · Cap Estate·Boutique hotel

    A boutique hotel and private villas on Cap Estate with its own secluded sandy beach, The Cliff at Cap restaurant and Spa Maison.

    Smugglers Cove Drive, Cap Estate, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

Vieux Fort & the south 3

Near Hewanorra.

  1. Cottages on an old sugar estate

    Balenbouche Estate

    Laborie·Eco guest house

    Six eco-friendly cottages on a 70-acre nature and heritage estate near Laborie, a former 18th-century sugar plantation with two secluded beaches.

    P.O. Box VF 707, Laborie, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  2. Minutes from Hewanorra

    Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa

    Vieux Fort·All-inclusive resort

    A premium all-inclusive on the south coast at Vieux Fort, close to Hewanorra airport, with an adults-only sister resort beside it.

    P.O. Box 246, Vieux Fort, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

  3. Plunge-pool suites with a butler

    Serenity at Coconut Bay

    Eau Piquant · Vieux Fort·Couples-only all-inclusive

    A couples-only all-inclusive with 36 private plunge-pool suites and 24/7 butler service, beside Coconut Bay.

    P.O. Box 246, Eau Piquant, Vieux Fort, Saint LuciaExplore View on map

Most visitors land at Hewanorra in the south; check the transfer time to your hotel before you book.

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