Frommer's Review
The Ladera is an exercise in luxurious simplicity on St. Lucia's southwest end, frequently a retreat for the rich and famous. There are no phones or TVs in the rooms. Outside the town of Soufrière, this hideaway is perched on a rocky, vertiginous clifftop 330m (1,080 ft.) above sea level. Sandwiched between the Pitons, the resort has views which sweep over Jalousie Bay -- the most stunning vista you'll find on St. Lucia. Thanks to the prevailing winds, architects designed the place without any wall separating the bedrooms from the views: clients sleep without air-conditioning, beneath mosquito netting on four-poster beds. Don't come here for the beach -- it's a 15- to 20-minute complimentary shuttle ride away. Accommodations are constructed of tropical hardwoods, stone, and tile, and are furnished with 19th-century French furniture, wicker, and accessories built by local craftspeople. All units afford total privacy and have indoor gardens and plunge pools, plus showers. To get a room here in the winter, reserve 4 months in advance. Children 14 and under are not encouraged here, except during Christmas week.
Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; outdoor pool; spa; fishing charters; sailing; scuba diving; snorkeling; horseback riding; shuttle service to the beach; room service; laundry service
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before
planning your trip.
