Open-walled jungle perch
Terraced into a lush 600-acre hillside above two beaches, the open-air retreat fully embraces the surrounding rainforest and dramatic coastal landscape.
“Anse Chastanet is known for its unique open-air rooms for an immersive Caribbean experience.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Open-air hillside rooms featuring three-walled layouts, local hardwood furnishings, and original artwork framing dramatic Piton views.
Remarkable
A 600-acre playground with jungle biking trails, on-site scuba diving across marine reefs, and catamaran sailing excursions.
Remarkable
Estate-grown cocoa chocolate tastings, vibrant madras textiles, and organic farm-to-table cuisine from a dedicated 42-acre Soufrière farm.
What they say
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – The best resorts in the Caribbean & Atlantic
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Everything from the throws on the beds to the sofa to the bathrobes is made of madras, the traditional bright plaid pattern of St. Lucia.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Tucked along the southwest coastline bordering the Soufrière marine reserve, the property feels worlds away yet lies minutes from town by boat.
The rooms
Select rooms omit the fourth wall entirely, while airy louvered timber layouts feature native island hardwoods, clay tiles, and original artwork.
The spa
Treatments draw on estate-grown cocoa, and the open-air Kai Mer cabana looks out across the reef.
Yoga on the beach
Yoga classes meet on the sand at the water's edge, and bike trails wind through the surrounding jungle.
Treehouse Restaurant
Candlelit tables look out over the forest canopy to the sea, serving fresh island seafood under timber beams.
At the table
Torchlit tables on the volcanic sand serve East Indian and Caribbean dishes right beside the surf.
How it began
Canadian architect Nick Troubetzkoy transformed a modest 1970s retreat into an expansive estate built without cookie-cutter rooms to preserve the terrain.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.