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Tranquility, Romance, Adventure: What were Caribbean hotels like when you sat watching the sunset instead of cable TV? You can still find that Classic Caribbean at Anse Chastanet on St. Lucia’s quiet southwestern coast where two magical peaks, the Pitons, leap from the sea and the mountains are covered with luminous greenery.Architect owner Nick Troubetzkoy believes passionately in nature. So he created a hotel that makes the foliage and the flowers, the perfumes and the peaks, the sea and the bird song an integral part of your vacation experience. The estate encompasses 600 lush tropical acres bordering two soft sand beaches. The resort’s two crystal-clear bays are part of a designated marine reserve protecting miles of colorful coral reefs teeming with tropical fish.With such a unique setting as his canvas, Nick Troubetzkoy was inspired to design a one -of-a-kind resort. A dozen rooms are tucked in behind the coconut palms that line the beach and the remainder tip toe up a flower decked hillside, taking advantage of the captivating scenery all around. Anse Chastanet’s ever growing art collection provides a visual feast of its own. There are impressive wooden sculptures and plaques, earthy burlap compositions, painted “sky ceilings” and vibrant acrylic paintings invoking memories of Matisse and Picasso.And while the sensuous seclusion of the rooms provides some guests with the perfect excuse for lolling away the day on the balcony, others head out to partake in the many activities on offer; yoga, snorkeling, scuba diving, tennis, sunset sailing, sea kayaking or jungle biking, hiking and bird-watching among the ruins of an 18th century colonial plantation.
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Anse Chastanet enjoys accolades for its pristine beaches and exceptional snorkeling, offering a plethora of activities despite the challenge of navigating numerous steps, according to some visitors. While considered costly by many, the resort's all-inclusive options and culinary delights are deemed to justify the expense. Guests have called out the superior service, noting the staff's remarkable attentiveness.
The location is often described as a tranquil haven, boasting a picturesque beachfront and stunning views of the Pitons, though the absence of air conditioning in hillside rooms has been a discomfort for some. The hotel's atmosphere is widely celebrated for its Caribbean charm and eco-chic elegance, enhanced by live music and thoughtful personal touches. Reviewers consistently commend the resort's cleanliness, from immaculate accommodations to the clear coastal waters.
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This is truly a special place. From the moment we arrived, we felt well taken care of and relaxed. The hotel is set beautifully in the mountainside. The surroundings are lush and serene. The views are spectacular. We loved relaxing on the beach, swimming and snorkeling in the ocean and we took a lovely sunset sail. The staff are so friendly and attentive. The restaurant staff, beach staff, spa and everyone in between went out of their way to make our stay even more special. The food at the restaurants are delicious and well thought out. The menu changes nightly at the Treehouse. Highly recommend the burger at jungle beach bar and grill. Our room was spacious and furnished nicely. We appreciated the larger outdoor area. I was a little hesitant to stay here because most rooms do not have air conditioning. However, we found the room to be cool enough at night. We had dinner at the Jade Mountain club one evening. The views up there are spectacular. And the food was excellent. I would highly recommend this hotel. There is a lot of walking, but you can call to request a shuttle pickup.
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This was a very nice place to stay overall. I went with a large group to scuba dive as the primary purpose of the trip.
My roommate and I, along with another couple, were in the hillside rooms while the rest of the group were in the beachside rooms. Unfortunately, the hillside rooms do not have air conditioning while the beachside rooms do. However, since we were out and about for the majority of the day, it wasn't much of a deal. There were several ceiling fans along with a floor fan. Housekeeping came twice a day with general service in the late morning/early afternoon and a turndown service in the evening to put down the mosquito netting and light mosquito repellent coils; it made the room very cozy to come back to. Beds and pillows were okay. Were a bit on the hard side, which is not my preference, but again, not a big deal. I will give extra points to the consideration of amenities in the room. There were 2 cans of bug spray, eye masks, and ear plugs. There was also a Nespresso machine with various coffees, along with a water kettle, should you want tea. There were always bottles of water in the mini fridge. There were also banana bread muffins and a honey and lime mixer (and 2 mini bottles of local rum) as a welcome gift/snack.
Water pressure everywhere was excellent. Hot water (if you wanted) came quickly. Nice shampoo/body wash and conditioner. The room taps dripped for a while after use.
Food was very nice!!!!!!!! Dinner was no short of an experience. Every dish was artistically plated. There was an Indian-Caribbean fusion restaurant on the beach. It also had more-American fare. Lunch was served there as a buffet, but you could order off a menu if you wanted. There was also an international-vegan restaurant up the hill. Breakfast was served there, mainly as an European-style buffet, but there was also a menu, if you wanted.
There were many activities to partake in including: yoga, art classes, chocolate tasting, hiking, plantation tours, and a spa. Unfortunately, I was not able to partake in many of these because of the scuba schedule, but they looked great.
The only thing I didn't care for were the stairs from the beach to the hill restaurant. This was mostly because the stairs were built from the natural landscape so each step had a different depth and height. However, this could be avoided by calling for a shuttle.
Overall, this was a very nice experience, and I would go back if offered.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Lovely location, incredible views. The service is freindly, everyone neat and infromed eager to help and the place is kept spotless. Great snorkling onsite, they have diving as well in crystal clear water. The food onsite is top quality, you can get a beer for 5$. Loved our suite. No A/C but plenty of fans we didn't miss it. Recommend!
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Room Tip:Â The ride from the airport is an hour so use their car service, the drivers are nice with nice...
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Anse Chastanet has to be the most unspoiled hotel in St.Lucia, however the entire stay,the staff are gonna spoil you to the maximum, if ever staff were so welcoming and friendly at all levels of a hotel...this is it. The staff sets the tone for your vacation they are beyond what treatment and overall service is about. The room speaks for itself,true true tranquility, just birds chirping and stunning views of the world renowned Pitons and Caribbean Sea, the variety in menus,finger licking and you must and I say must visit Anse Mermin Beach and also must eat the burgers there, the activities are a must as well,especially snorkeling...Anse Chastanet I really really really enjoyed my stay,top location & top resort
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We are glad we stayed at Anse Chastanet, BUT there are some major caveats that you should look into before booking a stay. First the good: the location near the base of the pitons is gorgeous, the sunset sail on the Susie Q sailboat was phenomenal, the secondary beach of Anse Mamin (a 10 minute walk away from the main beach) is stunning and quiet, the kayak excursion to the pitons was fun and challenging, and the service at meals was efficient and friendly. Now the caveats: most importantly, the unpaved road to the resort is absolutely appalling. We arrived at night in a rental car and it was a horrible experience - it took us over 20 minutes to go less than a mile and it was bumpy, steep and dangerous. If you have a bad back or neck or motion sickness, this is not the place for you. We didn't leave the resort or do any excursions outside of the resort because of the road. We will not come back here or try Jade Mountain because of the road situation. Second, the food is just OK. I am surprised at the good reviews of the food; it was fine but nothing special (and you are basically trapped there so have no alternative). Third, the best rooms with views are open-air and not air-conditioned. We knew this, so selected a beach room with AC. It was fine but nothing special. We selected AC over hot and buggy and glad we did but just know that you cannot get the best of both worlds here. Finally, there seemed to be a lot of paperwork and lack of trust of guests (waivers, signing for everything even when breakfast and dinner are included etc). All in all, it was a lovely place with some positives, but not a place we would return
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Anse Chastenet is one of our favourite Caribbean hotels, maybe our favourite Caribbean hotel. This was our latest of several trips, the first one as long ago as 2007.
The location is stunning – a perfect palm-fringed sandy beach with most of the hotel's rooms spread among lush vegetation along the hillside above. From your room you may have views out over the Caribbean, or across the bay of Souffriere to the Pitons, or both.
The beach ambiance is terrific. Cushioned loungers are spaced out under thatched sun shades. Friendly attendants arrange towels and offer a food and drinks service. The lunch restaurant and bar reach out to be lapped by waves at high tide. There is excellent snorkeling off the beach, especially in the marine reserve to the left, or along towards Anse Mamin, to the right.
Anse Mamin, a second sandy bay with full beach service, is a real bonus – palm trees and a cafe where you can enjoy a great burger or salad for lunch. You could venture up into the forest behind the beach and find relics of the estate's history. There is a complementary water taxi to Anse Mamin, or it's a 15 minute walk; you could even swim there – if you do, look out for turtles along the way.
Anse Chastenet is all Caribbean charm and atmosphere, rather than modern glitz. The food is superb, and the friendly and always helpful staff make Anse Chastenet what it is – a completely relaxing and laid back experience. In a superb setting. We will be back.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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If you like to snorkel then you will love this! From the cruise port in Castries, St Lucia , in the port area with all the shops, find a speedboat tour that will take you to Anse Chastanet for snorkeling off the beach and a great view of the Pitons. We took a 40 ft speedboat that took about 40 minutes to get there. They drive near the Pitons which are next to Anse Chastanet beach. You are dropped off at a small pier that borders the Marine Reserve which is in a roped off area where boats are not permitted. This is where the best snorkeling is on the left side of the bay. I have never seen more varieties of tropical fish in one area while snorkeling. The snorkeling is very easy here with no noticeable currents and clear water. Explore the entire roped in area and be sure to get near the rocks where you can get up close to many varieties of tropical fish. To get in the water here use the ladder off the end of the small vessel landing jetty or enter at the beach and swim over but watch out for the boats coming and going from the vessel landing area. On the other side of the bay the snorkeling is completely different where you will see a forest or different sponges and huge sea fans with fewer tropical fish. Enter from the beach on the right side of the bay and swim to the right near the rocks towards the long pier on the right. There is a restaurant and facilities at the beach there and you can relax on the beach until your tour boat returns to pick you up. Be sure and ask when to expect them back. The ride in the speedboat was fun and very scenic, returning us to the port with plenty of time to get back on the cruise ship. The cost was about $60 per person for this tour which was extremely reasonable. Bring a beach towel and water!
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Room Tip:Â Taking a boat tour is the only way to get there. Taxi is 90 minutes and expensive
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We LOVED our stay here. The service was excellent, the food was delicious, and the location right on 2 beaches with snorkeling and diving was perfect. Our open air room to the jungle was wonderful and the bird song is like nothing we have heard before. Our room had a perfect view of the Pitons and, while it was quite hot when we were there, the room fans were adequate to keep you cool enough when you slept. We enjoyed our morning yoga sessions and some of the offerings that the resort provided like the chocolate tasting and the rum tasting. We felt very well taken care of and completely relaxed. The road up to the resort is quite awful (be warned) but you can get a water taxi from Soufrie to the resort which we did going back to the airport...much better! This is not the place if you like lively bars and nightclubs. The resort exudes calm and peace with evening entertainment at the bar but very quiet in general which we loved. We can't wait to return!
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Date of stay: November 2023
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My wife and I went to Anse Chastanet for our honeymoon, and it is by far the best vacation we have taken (and has set a high bar for future trips)! The resort itself is amazing in how it is designed and built into the hillside. The beach is pristine with calm, crystal clear waters which were great for snorkeling, beach bungalows to keep you in the shade so you can spend the whole day there, and beach service for drinks and food so you do not even need to leave your chair. The offer many activities to really see and experience Saint Lucia such as hiking the Pitons and experiencing the mud baths. We did a couples massage, and greatly enjoyed the spa! THE FOOD IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! We did the all inclusive option (highly recommend), and this is not like any other all inclusive we have been to. Food is cooked to order with fresh fish and other meat selections. They have their own farm where they grow their own fruits, vegetable, and my wife’s favorite thing cocoa beans to make their own chocolate! The main thing we were impressed with was the staff! They are all absolutely wonderful, and make you feel pampered as soon as you get there! We will definitely be going back, and convincing friends and family to visit!
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Room Tip:Â No A/C in most rooms! This did not bother us, but if this is an issue, book a room at beach level...
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Awesome resort. Loved the vegan, vegetarian, and Indian menus (so rare to find). Great snorkeling with everything provided by resort. Quiet beach, especially the second beach location, and peaceful place to sit under shade as waves gently roll in. We enjoyed open air rooms and only got nibbled on by bugs during early evenings outside the too when we didn’t use the provided bug repellent. Overall a fantastic all inclusive experience.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Go snorkel in several areas around the beaches to see a lot of sea life. Check out gear in...
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All of the hillside rooms are angled so that you see both the mountains and ocean. You may not be able to see THE actual Pitons, but you will see mountain/jungle.
There are more places to choose from in the Soufriere area.
PRICE RANGE
C$776 - C$1,170 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
anse chastanet hotel soufrière, anse chastanet st lucia, anse chastenet
LOCATION
CaribbeanSt. LuciaSoufriere QuarterSoufriere
NUMBER OF ROOMS
49
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