So different from anything or anywhere we've ever stayed before. I simply could not get over the view from out of our suite! It is breathtaking as so many have described it. And it just doesn't get any more romantic. It is a must stay when going to St Lucia, we loved it! Three points you should know....1) Dasheene is wonderful and the food is very good, but pricey. Boucan across the street at Hotel Chocolat is also a must. 2) There is a fifteen minute ride down to a great beach, but as others have pointed out, you get the back row beach chairs even though you pay for them. It's ok and still worth the trip down, just expect it and don't get irritated as I initially did. 3) Avoid the "fish fry" at Anse La Raye -- Ugh! I won't beat it up as the locals are very proud, but I wish I didn't go.

LADERA is a must stay. My husband and I celebrated my birthday and.honeymoon. Everything was perfect, the staff was pleasant , the food was EXCELLENT and the open view to Pitons was BREATHE TAKING. It's a place you will always remember nothing but good things, peacefullyness and tranquility. It is on our to do list again ....
Kelli Bravo-Sargeant.

If I had one word to describe Ladera it would be wow!

I spent many weeks researching the perfect 8 day trip in the caribbean for my fiance and I, which led me to booking 3 nights at Ladera in St. Lucia and 4 nights in Hermitage Bay in Antigua (you can read my review for this hotel as well). St. Lucia is such a gorgeous country and special in its own ways. LUSH, ROMANTIC, UNREAL, ADVENTUROUS, etc. The people of St. Lucia are so gracious, hospitable, and friendly. We always felt safe and welcomed. The country holds a special place in our hearts because it is where we got engaged on our first night at Hotel Chocolat!

Upon arrival we were upgraded to a villa. I'm not sure if it had to do with the fact that my Fiance contacted Ladera a few weeks before letting them know he was proposing. Nonetheless, the upgraded villa was unreal. The views were breathtaking. I had to open and close my eyes a few times to make sure I wasn't dreaming. There were SO many details in the room that made this villa unlike any other hotel. From the mosaic in the bathroom, to the carving on the columns, etc. It was just perfect.

The only con for us were the food prices. Yes, its a luxury hotel and we were on vacation, but we spent over $50 US dollars on a chicken sandwich, burger and fries. Dinner was very expensive too, over $125 for a fixed menu. A splurge here and there is fine, but just wish they had more reasonable prices. However, it also seemed to be like that at Jalouise.

I can see why people say that 3 nights is just perfect. It is open air and after the third night you might get somewhat annoyed with the mosquitos flying around and the mosquito net. It didn't seem to bother us, as we expected this type of experience. However, I am glad we didn't book 7 nights here.

The included breakfast every morning was fantastic. Every single employee of hotel we came in contact with was polite and friendly. We were taken away with the level of service. Thank you Ladera for our free bottle of champagne on the night we got engaged!

We used Christopher taxi service during our entire stay. Charles was our driver...He was fantastic! I highly recommend using this company. Just a quick recap for anyone interested in our itinerary:

Day 1: Arrived at hotel at 3pm, took in the views, used our plunge pool and went across the street at Hotel Chocolat where we got engaged.

Day 2: Hiked the Gros Piton, yes we made it to the top. Took us 4-5 hours total to go up and back. Get there early, take lots of water, sunscreen, bug repellent, snacks and your camera. When we got back to the hotel we wanted to go down to the beach, but we were just so tired. Stayed by our pool and then had dinner at Ladera's restaurant. Delicious!

Day 3: Woke up early went to Sulfur springs, the botanical garden, mud baths. We ate in town at Petit Peak which was our favorite meal in St. Lucia, they even gave our taxi driver a free meal. Then we went to the beach at Jalouise, which was very nice. Yes, the views from the beach are unbelievable, but don't expect crystal clear water.

Day 4: Breakfast, went into town to take pictures of the beautiful catholic church, and we were driven to the airport. Lots of winding roads. Made a few stops along the way to take pictures of the beautiful country.

Jalouise was beautiful, but I'm glad we chose Ladera and Hermitage Bay instead. We got to see two beautiful countries.

Hope this helps. Please message me for any questions.

My boyfriend and I just returned from Ladera. Never have we experienced anything so perfect. It was simple and elegant with a real down-to-earth feeling. The staff was EXCEPTIONAL! They treat you like family. The rooms were beautiful and earthy. Stone, Mahogany, tile, and all open aired so the breeze at night kept you cool. It isn't for all though as we occasionally woke to a lizard on our lamp or a frog in the shower! I loved it. The plunge pools were great after a hot day at the beach or hiking the rainforest. Don't expect to be pampered to the point that you get sick of someone saying, "Can I get you anything?" That is what we loved so much, they were there to help you when you asked, but didn't bother you about things that just don't matter that much. It is a humbling experience to see how the locals live in such happiness without the material things that we take for granted. Holly and Tom (owners) were on site and so willing to help with anything. We found the entire experience exactly what we needed. Time away from the every day rush that we have, time to unwind and just relax. If it's romance, service, beauty you crave, don't bother with any of the "all-inclusive big resorts". This is the best place I've ever visited.