The best hotels in St. Lucia, from jungle hideouts to beachfront resorts
Touted as one of the most romantic islands in the Caribbean – and one of our top honeymoon destinations for 2023 – St. Lucia is an island paradise that blends sun, sea and sky with an abundance of charm and romance. Here, you will quickly fall in love with the delicious West Indian cuisine, gorgeous white-sand beaches, warm hospitality and fabulous luxury resorts.
For those on the hunt for relaxation and little more, St. Lucía is known to have some of the best beaches in the Caribbean (and that is saying something), and at Sulphur Springs, wellness hunters can bathe in rich volcanic mud and hot springs to enjoy a whole host of health benefits. To cool off, St. Lucia is home to many majestic waterfalls and, with the Toraville Waterfall one of the most beautiful.
Nature lovers will enjoy beautiful mountain hikes in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Piton Mountains, made up of the Gros Piton and Petit Piton, as well as world-class scuba diving and snorkelling in the colourful reefs of Pigeon Island. Elsewhere, you can private boat tours to explore the island's many gorgeous bays and beaches. History buffs can dive in and learn all about St. Lucia’s rich colonial heritage at Fort Rodney or explore the other colonial bastions on the island, while foodies can dive into the local cuisine which blends Caribbean, Creole and European influences to offer an explosion of flavours at every meal. It's worth noting here: chocolate is a big thing in St. Lucia – they're a major producer of the delicious confectionery thanks to its volcanic climate – so consider an immersive chocolate experience or even indulge in a chocolate spa treatment if you have a sweet tooth.
Ahead, our travel writers have searched far and wide to bring together the very best luxury hotels, boutique hotels, beachfront hotels, adults only hotels, aparthotels, five-star hotels and all-inclusive resorts in St. Lucia, so you can escape the bleak British weather and find the perfect Caribbean beach holiday.
Best hotels in St. Lucia at a glance:
- Best hotel in Saint Lucia overall: Jade Mountain
- Best honeymoon hotel in St. Lucía: Cap Maison
- Best all-inclusive hotel in St. Lucia: Royalton Saint Lucia Resort & Spa, An Autograph Collection Hotel
- Best hotel in Saint Lucia for active travellers: BodyHoliday
- Best luxury hotel in St. Lucía: Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort
Ahead, the best hotels in St. Lucia according to a discerning travel writer.
1. Best hotel in Saint Lucia overall
No best St. Lucia hotels roundup would be complete without Jade Mountain, which in some ways has become synonymous with the island. Set high above the hills overlooking the Pitons World Heritage Site, Jade Mountain comprises 24 breath-taking open air Infinity Pool Sanctuaries and five Sky Jacuzzi Suites – each one maximising the gorgeous views of St. Lucia. Sanctuaries are an appropriate word for these rooms as they quite literally blend indoor and outdoor, removing the fourth wall and letting its lucky occupants sleep under sweet night sky of the Caribbean. Active travellers will love the hotel’s jungle biking, snorkelling and scuba diving activities, while foodies can partake in chocolate workshops and cooking classes using ingredients from the resort’s Emerald Estate farm. With two beaches, five restaurants, two spas (and even its own chocolate factory) guests will have plenty to do at Jade Mountain.
Spa: Yes.
Address: 100 Anse Chastanet Rd PO Box 4000, 1000 Soufrière, Saint Lucia.
Price per night: From £1,534.Save when you book the best hotels in St. Lucia with these booking.com promo codes.
2. Best honeymoon hotel in St. Lucía
Cap Maison is a frequent favourite amongst honeymooners looking for a romantic getaway in the Caribbean. With a serene setting in the Cap Estate, offering panoramic views of Pigeon Island National Park, Cap Maison is undoubtedly one of the most romantic hotels on the island. Of course, there are swimming pools and sun loungers, with some suites having private plunge pools too. However, unlike other St. Lucia hotels, guests at Cap Maison can have a soak in ‘Nature’s Own Jacuzzi’ which is a natural rockpool located right on the bottom of the cliff edge. They can have a one-of-a kind private fine dining experience at Rock Maison, a beautiful cliffside deck with excellent ocean views and a Champagne zipline, wired from the restaurant above. Spa Maison, the hotel’s fabulous spa, offers some incredible treatments from couples massages to exfoliation treatments and facials.
Spa: Yes.
Address: Smugglers Cove Drive, 0000 Cap Estate, Saint Lucia.
Price per night: £469.00.Save when you book the best hotels in St. Lucia with these booking.com promo codes.
3. Best all-inclusive hotel in St. Lucia
Royalton Saint Lucia Resort & Spa, An Autograph Collection Hotel
Located in the Cap Estate in Gros Islet (not too far from the lovely Cap Maison and a quick five-minute drive from the island’s capital Castries) is Royalton Saint Lucia, a sprawling mega resort that is a destination within itself. Once you set foot at Royalton, you’d be hard done finding a reason to leave. This resort literally has everything, from four mega swimming pools some with swim-up bars, the island’s largest spa, a children’s water park, plenty of cabanas, private plunge pools, a fully-equipped gym, kids club and even butler service. There are 456 rooms, each one tastefully decorated in a contemporary chic colour palette of neutrals and complete with all the luxury mod cons. There are nine restaurants and 13 bars, so you are absolutely spoilt for choice in terms of dining. You really can’t beat this all-inclusive resort.
Spa: Yes.
Address: Gros Islet, 0, St. Lucia, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia.
Price per night: From £568.Save when you book the best hotels in St. Lucia with these booking.com promo codes.
4. Best hotel in Saint Lucia for active travellers
Fitness enthusiasts rejoice because BodyHoliday is Saint Lucia’s alternative to the ‘fly and flop’ Caribbean holiday. Located in Saint Lucia’s upscale northern coast, BodyHoliday is a quintessential all-inclusive Caribbean beach resort with a low-key sociable atmosphere – great for couples or friend groups visiting Saint Lucia. There’s a vibey open air restaurant, infinity pool and clubhouse lounge – but the star is the 200 yard stretch of gorgeous beachfront. BodyHoliday gives your body ‘a holiday’ with a daily programme of fitness classes and activities that include everything from tennis, golf, cycling, fencing, yoga and a flurry of watersports. To recharge after a day of classes, book a treatment at the spa – which has 36 treatment rooms and a body science clinic. Now that’s holistic.
Spa: Yes.
Address: Cariblue Beach, Cap Estate, Castries, PO Box 437, St Lucia.
Price per night: From £1029 per night
5. Best luxury hotel in St. Lucía
Set within 100 acres of verdant rainforests is Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort. This glorious five-star hotel is a firm favourite for frequent visitors to Saint Lucia and with good reason. Housed in an old sugar farm, Sugar Beach pays a respectful homage to the 18th century colonial history of the island. Guests can choose from rooms, cottages, bungalows and even villas – each one with its own private plunge pool. Notably, Sugar Beach has a very impressive collection of modern art dotted throughout the resort with pieces from the likes of KAWS, Jeff Koons and even Banksy. The on-site restaurants, Bonté and Salt Room are excellent. The Rainforest Spa, fully equipped with Tata Harper products, is a haven of relaxation and a great spot to relax after a day out in the sun.
Spa: Yes.
Address: Val des Pitons, Forbidden Beach, La Baie de Silence P.O Box 251, West Indies Soufrière, Saint Lucia.
Price per night: £414 per night B&B based on two people sharing a double room.Save when you book the best hotels in St. Lucia with these booking.com promo codes.
6. Best all-suite resort in St. Lucia
This bougie hotel in St. Lucia’s ‘Hurricane Hole’ is a yachter’s paradise. While Marigot Bay doesn’t have a beach per se, it’s gorgeous waterfront location certainly makes up for it. Wooden chalet-style structures make up Marigot Bay, an all-suite hotel that is all about understated luxe. There are two swimming pools, surrounded by lush foliage and sun loungers, a relaxing spa which offers traditional Caribbean wellbeing treatments as well as daily yoga and Pilates classes. Foodies will love the cooking classes and rum tastings while active travellers will have plenty to do with scuba diving, kayaking and zip-lining bookable at the hotel.
Spa: Yes.
Address: Marigot Bay Resort P.O Box 7227, Marigot Bay, Saint Lucia.
Price per night: From £568Save when you book the best hotels in St. Lucia with these booking.com promo codes.
7. Best four star hotel in St. Lucia
This dazzling all-inclusive resort in Vieux Fort offers five-star service for four-star price – and certainly gives a bang for your buck in St. Lucia. Coconut Bay has five outdoor pools, a lazy river, waterslide and sun loungers, offering plenty of on-site activities for the whole family. All 250 rooms are light, bright and airy – offering magnificent ocean views. This beachfront hotel also offers nine on-site restaurants, a fabulous spa and an array of different watersports and fitness classes. It even has its own nightclub.
Spa: Yes.
Address: Vieux Fort, St. Lucia, Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia.
Price per night: From £425.
8. Best for chocolate lovers
Part of the same hotel group which runs Hotel Chocolat, Rabot Hotel certainly lives up to its chocolate heritage offering an array fabulous cacao-inspired experiences. The hotel occupies a 250 year old cocoa farm which was once at the centre of Saint Lucia’s cocoa production. You’ll recognise Hotel Chocolat’s sleek dark colour palette which permeates the rooms and public spaces. The restaurant offers excellent views of the Piton peaks and is a gastronomic wonder. If you’re a chocolate fan as there is literally cacao in almost everything in the menu, all incorporated with style and flair. There are 25 open-air rooms, an infinity pool, plenty of sun loungers and a cute spa that (you guessed it) uses cocoa products. Chocolate lovers can also sign up for cocoa tours.
Spa: Yes.
Address: Rabot Estate, PO Box 312, Soufriere, Saint Lucia, Caribbean.
Price per night: From £396Save when you book the best hotels in St. Lucia with these booking.com promo codes.
9. Best boutique hotel in Saint Lucia
Situated between Castries and Rodney Bay (near the well-loved Rodney Bay Village Resort) in the Cap Estate is Calabash Cove, a stylish boutique hotel that has plenty of character. The hotel is perched cliffside offering excellent views of the Vigie Peninsula. The 26 rooms at Calabash Cove are luxurious without feeling stuffy and have a certain kind of home-from-home appeal. They don’t scrimp on the wow factor here, especially with the swim up suites, however, the ocean views are best enjoyed in the infinity pool or swim-up bar. Lobster is the speciality at the on-site restaurant, which also maximises the use of local produce on the island. Overall, an excellent boutique hotel experience in Saint Lucia and at great value compared to spennier resorts on the island.
Spa: Yes.
Address: Bonaire Estate Marisule, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, West Indies.
Price per night: From £360.
10. Best for a long-term stay
The Landings is located just south of Pigeon Island and its nature reserve, fort and marine museum, making it the perfect base for exploring the history, culture and heritage of Saint Lucia. While undoubtedly a luxury hotel, The Landings feels very homey, like you are staying in the summer home of a fabulous rich aunt. There are three sun lounger-lined pools, and staff make sure you are treated to cold towels and fruit kebabs while you work on your tan. There is also a kids club, spa, gym and an array of watersports on offer. This all-suite hotel offers fully kitted apartments complete with kitchens, washers and dryers, making it an ideal choice for a Saint Lucia workcation or a longer-term stay with the fam.
Spa: Yes.
Address: Pigeon Island Causeway, Rodney Bay, Gros Islet, St. Lucia, West Indies.
Price per night: From £533.Save when you book the best hotels in St. Lucia with these booking.com promo codes.
11. Best St. Lucia hotel with a view
High above a volcano in Soufriere is Ladera, a hotel which offers the most amazing views of the Piton Mountains and the Caribbean Sea. While Ladera doesn’t have a beachfront location like other hotels on our list, it is the only resort in the island to offer easy access to St. Lucia’s world-famous sulphur springs and drive-in volcano, offering a truly otherworldly experience for guests. Housed in a former coco farm, Ladera is surrounded by the colourful flora St. Lucía and makes you feel like you are staying in a hidden tropical gardens in the mountains. Most of the rooms and suites are open to the elements, offering dramatic ocean views. Plus, most rooms have totally private outdoor showers too – perfect for a liberating shower in your birthday suit. There is also spa garden, which offers treatments in the sulphur springs and thermal baths – absolutely restorative.
Spa: Yes.
Address: Rabot Estate, Soufriere, Soufrière, Saint Lucia.
Price per night: From £858.Save when you book the best hotels in St. Lucia with these booking.com promo codes.
12. Best hotel in St. Lucia for art-lovers
Nestled in a lush tropical estate in Soufriere is Anse Chastanet, a vibrant, colourful and characterful hotel that absolutely embodies the joyful spirit of St. Lucia. Located just above Anse Chastenet Beach, all 49 rooms are laidback tropical paradises with beautiful, thatched roofs, colourful Caribbean art and other natural décor that make the hotel feel like a part of the landscape. The hotel encourages guests to reconnect with nature, so some of the rooms are totally open air, offering the most spectacular views of the Pitons Mountains. The many on-site restaurants, Trou au Diable, Treehouse Restaurant and Emerald, each offer their own charms but all make the very best of locally sourced St Lucian ingredients. Anse Chastanet offers plenty of creative activities for guests including art classes hosted by St. Lucian artist and muralist Naja Misaki Simoen which celebrate the vibrancy of St. Lucian art. While there is no pool per se, there is a fitness centre, spa and even tennis court. Guest can also rent out bikes, take yoga classes or go on a Tree Bar Chocolate factory tour – rest assured though, there are no Oompa Loompas here.
Spa: Yes.
Address: Old French Road, Soufriere.
Price per night: From £603 based on double occupancy
13. Best family-friendly hotel in St. Lucía
Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort
Nestled in a 60 acre hillside estate in Gros Islet is Windjammer Landing, a firm favourite amongst British travellers. Bringing a taste of the Mediterranean to the Caribbean, Windjammer is a tropical oasis made up of white-washed villas, residences and hotel rooms overlooking the glistening blue Caribbean Sea. It also has its own private beach, where families can access a flurry of exciting water sports including windsurfing, SUP, kayaking, snorkelling and diving. On land, there are tennis courts, a kids club, a spa and fitness centre, complete with steam/room and hammam – with the gym offering a range of fitness classes. Kids can spend the day at the kids club, which often throw cute little pyjama parties in the evenings.
Spa: Yes.
Address: Labrelotte Bay , Gros Islet, Saint Lucia.
Price per night: From £302 per night with villas starting at £492.Save when you book the best hotels in St. Lucia with these booking.com promo codes.
14. Best for an off-grid getaway
High above a clifftop over the still untouched Anse Cochon Beach is the wonderful Ti Kaye Resort, a remote beachfront hideaway that’s great choice if you want to leave the world away for a true off-grid getaway. This adults-only paradise lets nature do the talking and offers 33 rooms and cottages all built into the cliffside. Inside the rooms there are four poster beds, glorious open air showers and of course – amazing ocean views. While the beach is lovely, the hotel also has a clifftop swimming pool, spa and gym. Service at Ti Kaye is warm and unpretentious and the open-air restaurant offers great French/Caribbean dishes with flair.
Spa: Yes.
Address: Anse Cochon, Anse La Raye, Saint Lucia.
Price per night: From £350.Save when you book the best hotels in St. Lucia with these booking.com promo codes.
