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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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Nestled in a picturesque beachfront location, Anse Chastanet resonates with Caribbean charm and is celebrated for its scenic views and eco-friendly design. The hotel's service is lauded for its exceptional staff, ensuring guests' stays are both memorable and comfortable. While the rooms offer breathtaking Piton views, the absence of air conditioning and the climb to reach them are noted.
Cleanliness is paramount, with immaculate rooms and beaches. Though the resort's cost is on the higher side, travelers feel the quality justifies the expense. The amenities, including beautiful beaches and activities, are popular, despite the challenge of navigating stairs.
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Picturesque
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Enchanting
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Spacious
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Expensive
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Spotless
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Friendly
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Outstanding
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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: Traveled as a couple
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Our first trip to St Lucia; we picked it for a much needed break based on, 1. Low Covid numbers in St Lucia, 2. Government resort certification, 3. No self-isolation on return. 4. Its in the Caribbean St Lucia has the situation well under control. Airport arrivals were well organised and our negative test certificate and temperature were checked at arrival without undue fuss or delay. We were tagged (just a wristband) and our approved transport took us directly to the resort (where we were untagged). We were told on arrival that we would love our room – “we bet you say that to everyone” we said – but they were right - we were delighted to find that we had been upgraded to Royal Palm – the room in the brochure – with postcard views of the Pitons. Just look at the photos… It’s a fantastic room and really made our week. Thank you very much Anse Chastanet. We had a fantastic week. We were only allowed off resort for water based activities, although the Volcano apparently opened half way through our stay. The resort wasn’t very full and consequently all of the restaurants (and their menus) were consolidated into the Beach Restaurant. We were a bit disappointed not to be able to try the Vegan Restaurant (we’re veggies) but there was plenty of choice for us and the staff were so charming and friendly it really wasn’t an issue….and mostly we were just so glad to be there. Temperatures are checked on every entry to the restaurant and it was reassuring that everyone was under the same regime. There is hand sanitiser strategically placed by the reception, bar and restaurant entrances. The resort is quite big and includes Anse Mamin. There is a beachside track…or you can take the jungle taxi (boat). There are also lots of hillside tracks and trails between Anse Chastanet and Anse Mamin that take a bit of finding but are good exercise if that’s what you want. We were on AI and all the food and drink was excellent. Wine is by the glass but the service is prompt so that wasn’t an issue. Masks are required in all public areas and staff set a good example. It is amazing what you can get used to, although mask etiquette takes a bit of mastering. Beach service was also great. Loungers are set up with fresh towels for each new arrival and then sprayed (using quite an impressive device) on changeover. Planting a flag in the sand summons a waiter who ferries drinks and snacks from the beach restaurant. All very civilised. We loved our stay there and would highly recommend it.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Room Tip:The best rooms, with the best views, are higher up the hillside, but you can always use the shuttle.
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My husband and I stayed at Anse Chastanet in February 2021. This was our eighth trip to the Caribbean, but first to St Lucia. I chose this property based on internet reports of how vegan friendly it was (I am vegan). The communication with the resort prior to our arrival was great; they arranged transport from the airpot and notified me when St Lucia entry requirements had changed.
The drive from the airpot to the resort was gorgeous and our room had an incredible view of the Pitons from our balcony. We absolutely loved the balcony. The room had no AC (i believe only a few of the pricier rooms do). That was not a big problem for us because the ceiling fans worked well. A bigger issue was the lack of blinds for all the windows/doors. There was no sleeping late for us because the room got so bright once the sun rose. Other that that issue, the room was fine. It had a safe, a very nice bathroom, and a fridge. The resort bought us bottled water every morning. There are a lot of stairs at the resort, but was well communicated so we knew what to expect.
The beach was nice enough; it is pretty small but you do have access to the second beach at Anse Mamim. The beach chairs are nice and the towel service was great.
Due to covid, the dining options were consolidated down to the one beach restaurant for lunch and dinner. I assume under normal circumstances there is much more variety for meals but during this trip the menu was pretty limited, especially as a vegan.
With regards to covid, the resort is taking it very seriously and you are not likely to contract it there. Everyone wears face masks, there are hand sanitizer stations, and temperatures are checked before dining.
There was some confusion with trying to schedule our covid test at the resort. The US requires anyone flying in from out of the country to present a negative covid test within 3 days of boarding. I had to ask about this several times before we were able to get an official appointment. It would have been great to book the test at checkin so that was all taken care of and we didn't have to keep going to Reception to ask about it.
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Date of stay: February 2021
Room Tip:The higher up on the hill, the better the view
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This is our third visit to Anse Chastanet so I should say up front that I’m a big fan but this visit exceeded all expectations.
A nail biting time in the run up to our trip with private tests and rapid tier changes in the U.K. made for a highly anticipated trip.
BIG THANKS to Sue in reservations who was endlessly patient. courteous and efficient as we brought our dates forward not once but twice to avoid getting locked out of travelling.
Once here we were blown away by the room high up on the hill with a view over the sea, a SWING in the room, 4th wall missing and an enormous shower with a tree growing through - truly a grown up treehouse.
It is the perfect resort to stay in during the pandemic. We felt very safe and all the team were super vigilant about mask wearing, sanitising and temperature testing guests as well as a rigorous clean of all equipment and furniture (using a machine to ‘fog’ sanitiser on sun beds between guests for example)
As all the restaurants are open air and there is plenty of space to stretch your legs over the 500 acres of hills and plantation it is a real paradise in these anxious days.
The staff and the food was exemplary, as always and despite that last minute (understandable) firework display cancellation over new year, they laid on a spectacular acrobatic display with fire eaters.
Well done AC, you lead the way in showing how travel can resume safely and beautifully. I hope the New Year’s Day rainbow in the bay brings you joy and luck for the future!
Sharon
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Yes, the road between Soufriere and the hotel is horrible. So it makes sense to stay onsite once you get there. Our room, 3D had views of the water and Grand Piton, but the 150+ steps to the beach was a bit much. Room and bathroom were large, as was the private patio. Not bothered by mosquitos. Had to be careful walking at night, lest you step on a snail.
This hotel was serious about COVID, which is a plus for some people and a minus for others.
The food was really good, but the menu was limited. Make sure you check that before you book. Meals are not designed for people in a rush. Dinner takes two hours, unless you forgo dessert.
This place has three dive boats, and my group of 20 had the best one, which is two level. I liked that boat. Because of current concerns, boat dives all had dive masters marking the group's location with a diver below buoy. This means no individual diving. We even had local guides with us on shore dives in the afternoon and at night, so I'm guessing there is a local law involved.
The hotel is on the west side of the island. Five of the six days we dived south of the hotel, near Grand Piton, and that includes dives right at its base, with it looming above divers. Typical time to dive site about 10 minutes. The reefs were in good shape, with plentiful schools of fish. The snack break between dives features a tray of fruit and a tray of sweets. The cookies in the latter tray were amazing.
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Room Tip:A/C tends to be noisy, so rooms without should be preferred.
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Anse Chastenet is maybe not for everyone but for those who don’t mind climbing slopes and steps its reward is amazing iconic Caribbean views of the Pitons and the Caribbean Sea along with other first rate features. It’s not a typical luxury resort. Although it has most of the amenities to qualify, it has much more unique, quirky and appealing charm. It spreads from its beach up the hillside with the restaurant and bar part way up. Another restaurant and bar are on the beach. Most rooms are further up with increasingly wonderful views. The rooms are individual with all amenities and comforts. My latest room had an enormous terrace with chaises, a seating area, table and chairs and to die for views of the Pitons and Caribbean with sunsets thrown in. The paintings on its walls were wonderful. Gestures such as a bottle of excellent wine (to greet a returning guest), a handwritten note , small bottles of rum and fruit juice to mix a tropical drink, banana muffins and a gorgeous flower arrangement, all made for a warm welcome. Extremely comfortable beds are covered with mosquito nets, nightly turn down service comes with a card giving some St Lucian informational tidbit, high quality bathroom toiletries cover all needs and are in permanent always full dispensers. All the staff are really friendly and pleasant. They go out of their way to remember guests and engage with them. The service on the beach is exemplary with thoughtful offerings such as popsicles and a refreshing spritz. If sitting under a cabana gets tiring there are activities such as twice daily yoga, snorkelling, a fascinating plantation walk learning about the medicinal qualities of many plants, scuba diving, sunset cruises, trips to the volcano and sulphur springs, or to the hotel’s own farm which provides all its vegetables and its chocolate making. The nightly musicians are of a high standard, and one evening encouraged dancing to everyone’s delight including the band! The food is excellent, varied and imaginative. If the thought of walking up the steps back to your room after a hard day on the beach a shuttle will get you there in no time. Walking does get rid of some of the guilt of lazing around all day. I love Anse Chastenet and will definitely be back again.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip:higher up the hill as possible for best views
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2 adults, 1 15 year old daughter. Upon arrival we were upgraded from a std beachside room with an extra bed to a superior hillside room with two king size bedrooms, one with ensuite the other with a separate bathroom. The balcony was around 30ft in length with views of the pitons to the left and down to the beach on the right, glorious. Attention to detail is a major plus point to this hotel. There are 2 restaurants at beach level and 2 at reception level. The menus are varied and food is excellent. Staff were able to offer our fussy daughter alternative options to the menu. I would recommend selecting the all inclusive board if your finances can stretch this far as we totalled up our bill on one indulgent day (2 not vary alcohol indulgent adults and 1 fifteen year old at c£300 to £350) . Beach was lovely with helpers to deliver towels to your selected beds under the straw canopies. The use of a yellow flag beckons a member of staff who will take your food and drink order and deliver it to your sunbeds. In the morning a fruit kebab was delivered to all and pampering in the afternoon consisted of an ice lolly and a scented cold towel with a spray with eucalyptus mist. There are 2 beaches but entry to the sea is quite steep so you need to be wary for youngsters. Basically nothing seemed too much of an ask. Tip: if on AI be sure to pop up to the Jade Mountain top bar for a sunset drink where you can sign to your room at Anse.
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Date of stay: April 2022
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My husband and I visited for my 30th birthday. We stayed for 5 nights in July. When you land, you go through customs. That takes about 1 hour because they are going through your Covid Paperwork. Then the drive from the airport to the hotel takes 1 hour. It is a beautiful drive that has fantastic views. I would recommend taking Bonine or Dramamine if you get car sick as the road does get a bit curvy.
Ask to stay in room 7E. It has the most breathing taking views! You get a view of both Pitons and the Caribbean Ocean! The room does not have AC because the room is open! There is a ceiling fan above the bed and the sitting areas. It was not hot at night but it can get a bit warm during the hours of 2-5. We did not have a problem with mosquitos or bugs in the room or the report. There is a mosquito net over the bed and they light a coil and night to keep any bugs away. There are lots of stairs at the resort. If stairs are difficult for you, you can call and they will drive your down. They have great WIFI that even connects on the beach!
The beach is beautiful. It is a black sand beach from the volcano. The beach chairs are very comfortable. They put a towel on the chair for you when you walk down. If you want food or drinks, you put out a yellow flag and they take your order. There is another private beach about a 7 minute walk (Anse Mamim).
We rented snorkling gear from the dive shop and snorkeled to the left of the hotel and were blown away by the amount of fish we saw! I have snorkeled all over the world and was very impressed by the variety of fish that I saw!
They take Covid very seriously at the resort. Everyone wears a mask, temperature is taken before each meal and there are hand sanitizer stations by the restaurants. They scheduled our covid test for us to return to the US a day before we to leave. It took 5 minutes and they gave us our results when we checked out so we had the paper copy to fly home.
We hiked the Piton and when they say strenuous they mean strenuous. It is not a hike. It is a climb! You climb up rocks for an hour and a half and then the last half hour is like a stair climbing machine at the gym. I would recommend climbing the Piton if you are in great shape or want a challenge. It was worth it but I was pretty sore the next day!
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Room Tip:7E has the best view! It has a view of the 2 pitons and then the Caribbean ocean! Rooms higher up...
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Faultless from start to finish. We enjoyed 9 nights at Anse Chastanet to belatedly celebrate our silver wedding anniversary. Our room 4C had the most spectacular view of the pitons in one direction and over to the beach in the other, with a vast outdoor terrace containing sunloungets, a dining table and comfortable seating for relaxing. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff, food was great , housekeeping to high standard and we just enjoyed the feeling of being at one with nature here. Lots of steps, be warned! We are very fit but they were a challenge in the heat, but we never succumbed to the shuttle service and plodded up and down several times a day
Go for the all inclusive meal plan if you enjoy your food as it is quite expensive to pay as you go.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Escaped this past week for a return visit to this amazing and beautiful resort. I haven’t felt this relaxed in ........I don’t remember when! .... Anse Chastanet had everything we wanted, and we never even left the grounds. (Except in a boat). My hubby scuba dived everyday with an excellent and very professional staff. He loved all the dives and even had two fantastic night dives. Every afternoon we snorkeled together off the two beaches. It felt like we were swimming in an aquarium. Saw so much wildlife, including a large octopus (snorkeling), sea horses, frog fish, lobsters, & sea turtles along with the vast variety of fish and colorful coral. I spent my mornings doing whatever I wanted or nothing at all. I loved walking/sitting on the two beaches and fell in love with Anse Mamin the second more secluded beach where the staff really took care of me. Between the morning boat ride over, the lounge chair with fresh cushy towels and any drink I wanted at any time, I felt like a pampered princess on a remote jungle beach. We also took the jungle bike tour and an afternoon sailing trip. Both were a lot of fun and met some very nice people. I have so missed meeting and talking to new people. My husband and I are both fully vaccinated health care workers, and we thought the Covid protocols in St Lucia and Anse Chastanet were very good. From the time we stepped off the plane, the private car transfer to the resort and then the staff adhering to strict safety protocols we felt safe and that the staff took the precautions seriously. It was easy (although it looked somewhat intimidating) to follow the entry requirements and application for travel authorization. Prior to our arrival my husband had several conversations with guest services and always received prompt, helpful and courteous replies. The ladies even helped him pre-plan some romantic surprises upon our arrival. If you are looking for paradise and a chance to relax, dive, snorkel, bike, beach, and just be in beauty and peace this is the place. They will take care of you.
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Date of stay: March 2021
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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
$554 - $1,146 (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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