Ladera Resort

Once part of the Rabot Estate, one of Soufrière’s oldest and most famous cocoa plantations, Ladera Resort stands today as St. Lucia’s most unique and luxurious resort and the only resort situated on a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The setting is breathtaking and unlike any other, on a volcano ridgeline 1,000 feet above the deep, blue Caribbean Sea, with stunning views of the Pitons. The resort’s intimate design, with just 37 rooms and suites, offers the perfect setting for forging a connection to the beauty, romance and lifestyle of St. Lucia.

Befitting the resort’s eco-friendly philosophy, each is uniquely constructed from locally harvested tropical hardwoods, stone and tile. Furniture is made on site by St. Lucian artisans. Your suite’s “open wall” gives way to a private plunge pool and magnificent views of the Pitons and Caribbean.

At every moment our attentive staff is available to meet any need. Resort amenities are designed with your ultimate relaxation in mind, including authentic St. Lucian culinary experiences at our Farm to Table Award Winning Dasheene Restaurant .

Accommodations
​Unrivaled rooms with unbelievable views

​Welcoming in the full beauty of their breathtaking natural surroundings, the 37 eco-friendly room and suite accommodations at Ladera Resort are uniquely designed and decorated with St. Lucian flair.

All feature an “open wall” to provide stunning views of the Pitons and Caribbean Sea and are constructed of tropical hardwoods, stone and tile, with local artwork and furniture is made on site by St. Lucian artisans.

Your room’s private plunge pool – some with swings and cascading waterfalls – beckons you to enjoy a refreshing dip with your morning coffee or a relaxing swim at any time of the day or night.

Villa La Fleur
Villa La Fleur boasts a 30’ x 30’ Great Room, surrounded on three sides with hand carved tall louvered doors, each opening onto a 10 ft covered verandah. It is ideal for relaxing and dining with its high vaulted wood ceilings and hand crafted exclusively designed wood furniture.

Guests enjoy an open-air design or all doors can be closed to create a traditional Villa feel. The west veranda offers a breathtaking view of Petite Piton, the Caribbean Sea and Gros Piton.

The 40’ x 12’ infinity pool also on this veranda adds to this dramatic view of this luxurious Villa, giving the illusion of spilling down the hillside, emphasizing that 1,000 ft drop to the Caribbean Sea below.

A fully equipped pool deck with alfresco dining area and sun loungers creates the perfect atmosphere in which to “work from your villa”, sunbathe, enjoy a little romance or become utterly entranced by the breathtaking Piton and Caribbean Sea panoramas.

The east veranda offers a rainforest view perfect for relaxing and dining. The south veranda offers waterfalls across the entire wall for a Zen moment anytime you would like.

The great room features an open floor plan with a large dining area, a comfy sitting area with large sofas and a big screen television and open plan kitchen setting the tone for casual dining with a breakfast bar.

The kitchen is complete with modern appliances, including a side-by-side refrigerator with ice maker, stove, dishwasher, microwave, and coffee maker.

A Personal Chef and cuisine are available at an additional charge. Just off the great room is a full guest bathroom with access from the hall as well as the pool deck. Complimentary wi-fi is offered throughout the entire suite.

At the end of the hall, and nearest the entrance to the Villa, is a master bedroom suite with a private terrace, air conditioning, in-suite bathroom, a hand carved four poster King bed, a walk-in closet, safe, wet bar with small refrigerator, electric kettle and sitting area.

If you are traveling with family or friends there is a second master bedroom suite on the second floor with a private terrace, air conditioning, large screen television, in-suite bathroom, a hand carved four poster King bed, a walk-in closet, safe, wet bar with small refrigerator, electric kettle and sitting area.

When you request 3-4 guests for the Villa, the pricing will appear and add the second master bedroom to your request.

The Suites and Villa At Paradise Ridge
Architecturally, the Suites are showpiece accommodation featuring open-air designs and panoramic views of the Pitons and Caribbean Sea.

Each is crafted in Ladera’s signature rainforest style, with terracotta flooring, columns milled and polished from tropical greenheart wood, as well as cut Soufrière stone and tile work crafted by St. Lucian masons.

Dining
Enjoy Award-Winning St. Lucian Cuisine at Dasheene

Executive Chef Nigel Mitchel and his staff are dedicated to showcasing fresh native ingredients from island farmers and neighboring plantations that grow their produce primarily for the resort.

Chef Nigel’s cooking renders stylish interpretations of traditional St. Lucian dishes, such as sweet potato and coconut soup, Caribbean lamb salad, roast conch with pickled vegetables served in a yam basket, Cajun Creole vegetable bakes, jerk poulet sausage, plantain gratin with coconut rum sauce and more.

The Bar at Dasheene is open from 9:00 a.m. each day, offering the perfect setting for a pre-dinner cocktail or to enjoy live music from top local musicians every day from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Savor a dish for every appetite and every occasion at Dasheene, where the spectacular views of the Caribbean and St. Lucia’s twin volcanic Piton peaks are as inspiring as the award-winning cuisine.

Eclectic and innovative, yet just as casual and inviting, Dasheene offers an authentically local culinary experience highlighting the bounty of St. Lucia on land and sea.

The Wine Cellar Experience

Join Ladera Resort’s very own Wine Waiters in our Wine Cellar which boasts 500 various wines-we stock over 2000 bottles of wine. Your palettes will be taken on a Wine Tour of the World.

The Dasheene Wine Cellar carries some of the best wines from world famous Vineyards/Wineries in Chile, Argentina, the USA (California) Europe (France) and Lebanon just to name a few.

We cannot forget our very own Ladera Wines from Napa Valley and Lone Canyon-Ladera Sauvignon Blanc, Ladera Cabernet Sauvignon.

Romantic Island Weddings
Say your vows with us in stunning St. Lucia
Recently named among Condé Nast Traveler’s “16 Most Romantic Places to Stay in the World,” Ladera Resort is quite simply one of the most extraordinary wedding venues in the Caribbean.

You and your guests will be enchanted by views of the deep blue Caribbean Sea crashing against the majestic Pitons 1,000 feet below the resort. But it is our unparalleled service and authentic St. Lucian spirit and ambiance that will truly define your wedding celebration as an affair to remember.

​From the jaw-dropping views at The Villa at Paradise Ridge to our more intimate suites, Ladera offers a dramatic backdrop for your wedding in St. Lucia.

Honeymoon on St. Lucia
Start Your Life Together In Style
​To ensure that you enjoy exactly the St. Lucia honeymoon you deserve, Ladera Resort offers a honeymoon package featuring everything you need to begin the rest of your life together in extraordinary style.

After the stress of wedding planning and the excitement of your celebration, relax and let us take care of the little details. ​ Our Honeymoons receive on a arrival a Bottle of Sparkling Wine and a Fruit Platter.

Activities
Don’t miss out on St. Lucia’s popular attractions and things to do
​St. Lucia is a feast for the senses. From its mountains to its flora, from its food to its people, the island beckons you to explore its lush terrain and to fall in love with its culture.

Ladera Resort is pleased to offer you a range of sightseeing activities on and around St. Lucia that will allow you to appreciate the uniqueness of its history and the magnificence of its tropical location.

Bartending Class​
Learn the art of making our delicious tropical cocktails at one of our mixology classes at the Bar at Dasheene.

Fish Fridays
Join the popular street party held every Friday night in the small fishing village of Anse La Raye. Come and have fun with plenty of seafood, drinks and entertainment. Travel by boat from the Soufrière dock. The boat travels along the coastline for approximately 25 minutes.

Horseback Riding
Enjoy a ride for one hour on the beach. You may also choose to ride for two hours with a picnic lunch.

Chef’s Cooking Demonstration
Join our award-winning culinary team and learn the secrets of making one of our fabulous Caribbean specialties. This cooking demonstration allows you to get involved in the actual making of the dish.

Market Tour
Join us for a guided tour of our Saturday morning market. Take a look at a variety of fruits and vegetables grown on the island. This tour is followed by a cooking class at the resort with our chef.

Martinique Experience
Dedicate a day to fun, sun and shopping by traveling to Martinique aboard the Flying Ray. This includes a 90-minute boat trip, sightseeing, shopping, BBQ lunch on board and snorkeling.

Rainforest Tour
Enjoy an incredibly scenic journey to the heart of the island’s forest reserve. A tour guide will take you through the Edmund Forest Reserve, amidst an array of beautiful tropical flowers, massive trees, ferns and animal life.

Glimpse St. Lucia’s rare national parrot, the Amazona Versicolour, see Redneck Pigeons, Hummingbirds and a host of indigenous birds. If you’re feeling energetic, hike the trails famous for cascading waterfalls and refreshing pools.

The trails may be challenging, but they’re also wonderfully exhilarating and provide the perfect opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of the St. Lucian  rainforest.

Sailing & Snorkel – Half Day
Sail to the beautiful Marigot Marina then swim and snorkel in the crystal clear water at Anse Cochon.

Sail to Marigot Bay – Full Day
Non-Certified ExcursionSail past the fishing villages of Canaries and Anse La Raye before dropping anchor at picturesque Marigot Bay for a delicious lunch. On the return sail, go snorkeling over a coral reef or top off your tan on deck while enjoying water, sodas and rum punch

Shopping Trip to Castries – Half Day

Enjoy a leisurely boat ride along the island’s west coast to the capital city, Castries. Shop for crafts and spices at the Castries Market and Vendors’ Arcade. Visit the Desmond Skeete Animation Center, located at La Place Carenage duty free shopping center.

On display at the animation center’s small museum are artifacts including the skeletal remains of an Arawak woman dating back 400 A.D. The story of the history of Castries is also brought to life. On the way back the boat circles through Marigot Bay.

Soufrière Experience Tour
Take a tour of the scenic and historical town of Soufrière. Visit the Sulphur Springs on the World’s only drive-in volcano. Then revel in the earth’s jewel, the Diamond Falls, or savor the mineral waters of the bath and Torille Waterfall.

Pop in at the Botanical Gardens and continue to enjoy all the highlights of the Soufrière area.

​Sunset Cruise
Capture the magic of a tropical dusk and the unimaginable beauty of the skyline as you enjoy the breathtaking Caribbean sunset. Enjoy complimentary drinks and delicious hors d’oeurves while you admire the beauty of the evening sky.

See the Soufrière coastline and the majestic Pitons, while the slowly sinking sun gives way to nightfall, before the boat makes its return to the dock.

Tet Paul Nature Trail
Nestled on six acres of lush, verdant land on St. Lucia’s World Heritage Site is the Tet Paul Nature Trail. Hiking this trail is like soaring heavenward on a beautiful natural staircase adorned with exotic fruits, trees and medicinal gardens.

At the summit there is a breath taking view of the twin peaks and neighboring islands, Martinique and St. Vincent. The hike is rated easy to moderate and is approximately 45 minutes long.

Evening Sail
Snorkel over coral reefs in the company of tropical fish, sponges and other sea life. On the return, there is plenty of time to relax and enjoy the setting sun as you sip champagne, rum punch and feast on some tasty hors d’oeuvres.

Whale & Dolphin Watching
Prepare to be stunned by Mother Nature as you set out on this awe-inspiring trip! Relax as you watch the beautiful coastline and the majestic Pitons in the distance. Hear and see these great mammals in the ocean.

Among the species of these gentle giants are the Sperm Whales, Pilot Whales, Dwarf Sperm Whales, Bottle Nose and Fraser Dolphins. Feel the thrill as these mammals emerge and rise majestically out of the ocean.

Zipline Adventure
Enjoy a bird’s eye view of the rainforest as you glide over treetops, across rivers, through lush vegetation in this world-class zipline adventure.

About St. Lucia ​
Make the most of your stay at Ladera Resort

Thanks to its mountainous terrain and lush flora, St. Lucia’s beauty is unmatched by other Caribbean islands. Its culture is a unique fusion of French, British and African traditions, and its population of approximately 160,000 people brings the island’s beauty and rich heritage to life.

St. Lucia is 27 miles long by 14 miles wide (238 square miles). It is an independent member of the British Commonwealth.

While the official language is English, the lingua franca is a mellifluous, French-based Patois that employs African vocabulary and structures. Similarly, the local cuisine blends French and Island tradition with the freshest island ingredients.

St. Lucia Events
​The most evident and exciting expression of St. Lucia’s culture is its festivals. Carnival is by far the biggest event, which takes place each year from the end of May through mid-July. Colorfully animated parties, calypso contests and parades radiate throughout the island.

Each Friday night, Ladera guests are invited to travel by boat (weather permitting) to the quaint fishing village of Anse Le Raye to enjoy a traditional village Fish Fry – which showcases the skills of local fishermen and the abundance of their catch.

One of St. Lucia’s fastest-growing events is the annual, very hip, St. Lucia Jazz Festival, which takes place in Castries. In addition to these spirited happenings, there are also many other places to visit throughout the island all year long.

St. Lucia Attractions
With quaint towns, beautiful beaches and bays, mineral baths, and banana plantations, you won’t tire of exploring St. Lucia. You can even visit a volcano. Ladera’s tour desk will be happy to help you plan your explorations.

The UNESCO World Heritage Piton Mountains

These two 3,000-foot volcanic peaks rising skyward from the Caribbean Sea are named Gros Piton and Petit Piton. In addition to guided hiking and mountain climbing tours, you will also find an Interpretive Center on Gros Piton, which offers information on local geography, geology, and plant life.

Diamond Botanical Gardens and Waterfall
Located in a protected valley at the base of the Pitons, this 2,000-acre site is home to the oldest botanical gardens on St. Lucia.

In addition to exploring a nature trail, a historic mill and a waterwheel, you can take a dip in the warm King Louis XVI Mineral Baths, which are believed to possess therapeutic and curative powers.

Sulphur Springs

Known as the world’s only “drive-in” volcano, Sulphur Springs features a road running right through the crater of the Soufrière Volcano, which roils with steam and sulfur and boiling mud and water bubbling just meters away from your window.

Pigeon Island National Landmark & Museum

Located about 90 minutes from the resort, this 44-acre nature reserve has been home to Amerindian tribes, pirates, 18th century French and British soldiers and fisherman throughout its history.

Today, the site features 18th century ruins and military fortifications, a museum and interpretation center, two small beaches, hiking trails and a lookout point atop 330-foot Signal Peak, where the sea views extend all the way to Martinique.

Marigot Bay

This scenic natural harbor is a favorite stopping port for boaters and a relaxing destination for visitors, with a collection of cozy restaurants and a marina village with a snack shop, grocery store, bakery, and shopping boutiques.

Sustainability & Conservation at Ladera
​Create moments of a lifetime at Ladera Resort in St. Lucia. Yes, we boast the ideal luxury spot for romance but we are equally proud of our eco-friendly philosophy and commitment to sustainability.

With our unique location on a volcano ridgeline, 1,000 feet above the Caribbean Sea, each of our suites features an open-air design – without a fourth wall – allowing for breathtaking panoramic views of the majestic Pitons. We are also situated on a 17 acre UNESCO World Heritage Site.

​​Award-winning Dasheene Restaurant features authentic St. Lucian cuisine. Chef Nigel Mitchel and his culinary team create culinary delights with local ingredients and local organically grown produce including fresh seafood delivered from nearby waters to the restaurant each morning. 70% of what is created in the Dasheene kitchen is from the island.

Take the Ladera Garden Tour to experience the fauna of St. Lucia and the fruit and spices incorporated into the dishes.​

​With Green Globe Certification, Ladera is unique. A resort committed to luxury service and amenities plus environmental sustainability. Our General Manager, Christian Gandara, has empowered the staff to create the “Ladera Green Team”.

Led by our sustainability champions, Eustace and Vernette, the team meets weekly to plan local actions including planting trees at a local school and doing road cleanup. We also regularly donate furniture and appliances to local nonprofit organizations.

​You cannot miss the furniture, panel, and sculpture creations here at Ladera. These “living works of art” are the work of our three master craftsmen, Boniface, Eustace, and Eustachius.

They use tropical wood, tiles, and stones found on St. Lucia to create them at our onsite carpentry shop. Eustace, our Property & Maintenance Manager and champion of sustainability, has been here at Ladera for over 30 years and we can say that he built the resort with his bare hands!

Eustachius designed most of the furniture, including the beds, making them rare treasures for our guests to enjoy and a showcase for our eco-friendly commitment.

​Ray, the Ladera Head Gardener, is a master of landscaping and the growing of fruit trees and exotic flowers. He shares his vast knowledge of and passion for St. Lucian flora and fauna while conducting educational garden tours for our guests.

He also oversees the organic garden that provides produce and herbs used at Dasheene. We aim to use as much of each product as possible so our coconuts are used for fresh coconut water, coconut meat in pastries, and the shells as garden borders to protect from erosion.

Plus leftover fruit is fed to birds, leftover bread to fish, and much of the rest is composted.

Eliminating single-use plastic water bottles is a top priority here at Ladera. We’ve partnered with JUST Water to help us reduce the amount of plastic waste at the resort by over 80,000 bottles in a single year!

JUST Water is 100% spring water packaged in a recyclable paper carton made from FSC-certified forest trees which are responsibly harvested and the cap is made from sugarcane. We have also eliminated plastic straws and provide reusable items like cloth napkins and glass cups with food service.

In our accommodations, you will only find cruelty-free products and we use cleaning products from Ecolab. Even our yoga mats are eco-friendly!​

​Conserving water and energy are part of everyday practice here at Ladera. Our rain harvesting program captures and stores rainwater used for our landscape irrigation system. We use solar water heaters for the hot water in the suites and kitchen and have replaced bulbs with LED lights.

We also observe the global “Earth Hour” every March by turning off all non-essential lights at the resort for one hour. You can help us with this by being aware of your energy and water usage while staying in one of our luxury suites.

​Discover the essence of the romantic paradise that is Ladera St. Lucia. It is in our lush garden and immaculate landscaping, our furniture made from local hardwoods, and our amazing staff with their passion for the island and sustaining it.

Experience it with a guided hike along the volcanic ridge, a visit to the market in Soufriere to pick up local ingredients, or a tour of the expansive garden. We can’t wait to welcome you and share our love of St. Lucia with you.

Website: www.ladera.com

Rooms: 37

Price: from 965 EUR per night