Ladera Resort

After weathering a cancelled flight we quickly forgot it due to this beautiful resort and incredibly accommodating staff. Waking up every morning to an open air view of the Pitons is without equal. The staff from the reception to the food service to the butlers were genuinely friendly and helpful. Our activities thru the resort were well supported with transport and communication. We beached, sailed, bird watched, and toured the quant town of Soufriere without any concerns. This was the best island experience we have had.

Ladera is truly one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere felt peaceful, serene, and deeply connected to nature. The hilltop suites are completely open-air, allowing you to feel fully immersed in the surrounding rainforest and the breathtaking views of the Pitons. Our suite was absolutely perfect. The craftsmanship throughout the room was stunning — beautiful woodwork, intricate carvings in the pillars and posts, and thoughtful details everywhere you looked. The toiletries were spectacular, and the refrigerator was generously stocked with complimentary beverages including soda, Piton beer, ice, Nespresso always stocked as well The bed was slightly firmer than what we’re used to at home but incredibly comfortable. The beautiful frame sits higher, which somehow enhances the feeling of being perched up in the mountains. One of our favorite parts of the experience was simply enjoying the fresh breeze, the passing rain showers, and the sounds of nature. Despite the suites being completely open-air, there were minimal insects, which honestly surprised us. The staff thoughtfully sprays for insects during turndown service and lights mosquito repellent coils that smelled divine. The room also included complimentary essential oil bug spray, and after-bite spray. Of course, you cannot experience nature this closely without a few insects — but Ladera manages it beautifully. The pool was cleaned daily and always pristine. The food was incredible. One highlight was a private dining experience with Chef Nigel that included a tour of the property to pick fresh fruits and ingredients used in the meal — such a unique and memorable experience. Breakfast was phenomenal. We especially loved the banana pancakes, healthy smoothies, smoked salmon, fresh pastries, and delicious breakfast meats. For lighter bites in the lounge, the chicken wings were fantastic (and we say that as people from Buffalo!). At the Hideaway Rum Bar, our favorites were the cheese board and seafood board featuring smoked salmon, cooked shrimp, fried calamari, tuna ceviche, and conch salad with cocktail sauce, garlic mayo, parsley, and mango salsa — all served with plantain or breadfruit chips. The Thursday night fish fry was another highlight and such a fun way to experience local culture. Most importantly, the staff at Ladera were extraordinary. Every single team member was warm, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to making our stay special. A few wonderful people we had the pleasure of meeting included Gillibar, Jovanna, Jergen, Hilarios, Devonte, Jennifer, and Lorne. I’ve seen some reviews mention the proximity to the airport. It’s important to understand that St. Lucia is a mountainous island, and only small portions of the island are flat enough for an airport. By choosing St. Lucia, you’re choosing winding roads that lead to breathtaking beauty and adventure. Nearly all of the island’s most special resorts are at least 45 minutes from the airport — and their remote locations are exactly what makes them so magical. Every member of the Ladera team is clearly dedicated to creating an unforgettable experience. We left feeling relaxed, inspired, and already dreaming about returning.

This resort was absolutely the best! The staff was so welcoming and accommodating. The room was stunning. We loved the 3 wall concept. Truly sleeping outside with nature. The bugs were not an issue while sleeping because of the net around the bed. The bed was comfortable and there were ear plugs available to block out the noise of nighttime birds and insects. Every morning we saw beautiful rainbows and every evening, beautiful sunsets. The food at the restaurant was delicious. It’s recommended to have reservations for dinner but we were able to sneak in a couple times without when our original plans fell through. We recommend checking out both beaches. The Soufriere experience was also wonderful. Also, hotel chocolat is right across the street and worth a visit. Also you cannot skip the spa while here. We did a couples massage and it was the best massage either of us had ever had!

We used a travel agent to book this for us. She booked everything. We are glad she did because when we arrived in St Lucia, we had someone at the airport holding a sign with my wife's name on it. We were expedited through customs. We bypassed at least 100 people. We had our bags carried to our Lexus driver. I had my first Piton lager on the ride. When we arrived, the VIP treatment continued. We were amazed how large our cabin was. The view was spectacular. We saw many rainbows from our deck. They have 110 volt outlets. Wifi worked well. I was able to VPN into work. Their restaurant is farm to table, trying to use mostly locally grown produce. I recommend room service breakfast. They offer a tremendous amount of activities. We will return someday to try more. The resort also does plant walks, which we recommend if you like plant. We frequented the rum bar, the Hideaway. What makes this place special is how nice everyone is. No issues getting back to the airport. The St Lucia airport can require a lot of walking. We used stairs to exit and then board the plane.

Ladera is hands down one of the most beautiful resorts I have ever been to. The views from not only your room but every single place you went was breathtaking. Even though your room is an open air concept we never heard our neighbors only the birds and frogs chirping which was my favorite part in the morning and evening. The staffs hospitality was unmatched! They were all so kind from the start and just continued throughout our entire stay! I have heard some rough stories about the transportation from the airport to some resorts but Ladera is close enough to the airport that the transportation was quick and not too bad at all! The staff keeps the resort looking amazing at all times and upkeep not only the grounds but make sure your room is clean and ready before bed every night on top of regular housekeeping during the day. I would 100% stay at Ladera again and recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful resort with some of the most amazing views and staff we have ever encountered!

The Ladera Resort is located on a hillside overlooking the famous pitons and Jalousie Plantation Beach. It has to be one of the best views in St Lucia. It's quite isolated so it's very quiet and relaxing though there is some traffic noise from the nearby road. We stayed in one of the smaller, less expensive suites. Compared to more traditional 5 star resorts it isn't particularly luxurious and, apart from the private plunge pool, not especially well equipped. That said, we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The suites are designed to be at one with nature so they are open to the elements on one side. This does enable spectacular views and the sense of being connected to the environment but it also allows free access to the local wildlife including (as I discovered to my discomfort) some very aggressive mosquitoes. Bring mosquito repellants and bite treatments with you. The service was mostly good but on a couple of occasions we experienced lengthy delays in the dining room when it wasn't especially busy, e.g. waiting almost an hour for our breakfasts one morning. That said, the staff in all departments were generally very friendly and helpful. The food was the biggest disappointment. Everything looked good on the menus but the food often failed to live up to expectations. For example, one evening my wife had a sirloin steak that was mostly fat and my blackened fish was overcooked and dry. Also, the vegetables were undercooked and the food was warm rather than hot. This isn't really good enough for a 5 star luxury resort. The main pool area isn't very inviting. The pool and the sunbathing deck are quite small and are overlooked by the restaurant so I didn't use them. Fortunately the hotel offers a regular shuttle service to two nearby beaches. I can recommend Malgretoute beach which was quiet and relaxing. You pay a reasonable 40 US dollars for 2 sunbeds for the day and refreshments are available from the Harmony Restaurant. In spite of the negatives I enjoyed my short stay at the Ladera Resort mainly due to its location, the staff and overall vibe.

Dining at Ladera for my birthday dinner with my friend was the best choice to celebrate. From the warmth of the customer service from Leah, Brett and Jannelle, to the great taste of the food and the ambiance, I am still in awe. I have absolutely no regrets! The chicken salad for the appetizer was like no other, the mix of veggies combined with the chicken was just delicious. The lamb rack for my main course was juicy and fall-off-the-bone soft! Ladera owes me nothing!! I will surely be back!

From our arrival introduction with Ariela, to shuttles with Delvin to the beach, to our departure with Murnet, the people at Ladera were phenomenally gracious, kind, and willing to assist any way possible. The location is top notch. Our room was completely open to outside on the ocean side which was lovely, like living in a treehouse and the view is spectacular. Meals were slow paced and relaxing with several options of restaurant choices and daily specials. The hotel is truly farm to table as our garden tour (definitely take this tour!) with Ray soon showed us. They grow the vast majority of the food they serve in the restaurants on-site - all fresh & delicious. So many little hidden treasures - the hiking trail, the treehouse, and they even set up a Superbowl party for guests in the game room. I would like to see them add art classes - like a sip & paint in their local art gallery taught by some of their local artists. Upon our arrival, my husband needed emergency healthcare for a minor medical issue. They hotel doctor instructed the hotel and we had a driver within minutes and professional care at the Soufriere Hospital. Both the hotel and the doctor phoned several times to check in on us. Really just exemplary.

Wow, what an incredible place. We stayed here for our honeymoon. The best sunset view I've ever seen. We were in the Villa La Fleur, which was probably the coolest place we've ever stayed. We were not expecting just how incredible it is. The infinity pool was large enough to do laps in, and the view was amazing. All the doors opened up to the views attached, while still having incredible privacy. The staff were excellent... I am going to try and name some of them, please excuse the misspelling! There were several ladies at the Reception desk who were very patient with me and went above and beyond- Ariel(?), and Shanua(?). Additionally "V" from room service was accommodating without being pushy, always with a smile. Our 'bulter' was also great but I can't recall his name off the top - something that sounds like Sesaid? I wish I could put more names to the faces of every staff member who was helpful, kind, etc. The housekeeper made a beautiful display of towels into swans... all that to say, they all really put it on here, and it was a great stay.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Ladera. The service was amazing and the setting at the island was even better. We loved waking up to the pitons every day and were very well cared for by the staff. We loved the Soufrière experience with mud baths and the snorkeling sunset tour with sea turtles and dolphins. Great way to spend our 30th anniversary. Thank you Ladera for a wonderful trip!

Highly recommend. The staff are the friendliest people in the world! The views are amazing and the three wall concept is such a relaxing experience. Leve spa was a delight (request Ester). Meals at Dashene were the best I’ve had in the Caribbean. Sulphur mud baths are like a 5 minute taxi ride away. Favorite island and resort in the Caribbean now and we’ve been to them all. Silly that it took us so long to get here but we don’t take connected flights. We will make an exception moving forward as our future trips to Caribbean will be to Ladera and St Lucia. Highly recommend Ladera

My husband and I loved Ladera for so many reasons! Staff: The staff is very thoughtful; we were heading to Petit Piton to hike Friday morning so the butler made sure there was hard boiled eggs, fresh fruit, an assortment of pastrys and extra water the night before. Another butler Vianney kept in touch with us throughout our stay to ensure we had everything we needed. All of the staff greets you with Mr. and Mrs. which you don't hear very often anymore. The waiting staff at the restaurants and pool side are kind and efficient. Rooms: The rooms are beyond our expectations with the open air concept and our own private pools with waterfalls. The structure is all wood and many plants lining the walls with bougainvillea growing just outside the railing. The view is superb with the Piton mountains framing Sugar Beach. We watched the sunset from our own room lounging in chairs. The rooms are cool in the evenings being in the canopy with the perfect breeze and a fan next to the bed and on the ceilings. Walk in showers with ornate tiles made the shower feel luxurious. Food: The chocolate cake with ice cream is the best we have ever had! The food is healthy but tastes as if it isn't good for you. They use herbs, vegetables and fruits from their own hillside garden. The drinks are unique and refreshing. Spa: Harmony massage for couples is where its at! The pool, food, massages ans environment are perfect. Overall: 5 stars from us! We place Ladera at the top along with the hilton in Bora Bora. We are already booking for next January to stay again. Huge thanks to the staff for being so kind and efficient.

Beyond stunning is the only way to describe the view from one of Ladera's Paradise Ridge suites. After a few minor but persistent service issues we were upgraded to a PR suite for our final day. Just amazing is all I can say. If you come here for a couple of days/nights you won't even want to leave the room. We had a totally delicious seafood lunch delivered and enjoyed total luxury and privacy for our last day in St Lucia. Thank you Christian and Sonya for a special treat before we head home to rainy Ireland - another beautiful island - just not tropical paradise.

Where do I begin when you start with perfection. This resort is the most exclusive, most pampering, most luxurious experience. It’s located on the side of a mountain with breathtaking views of the ocean and Pitons. The Hilltop suites are perfect in every way. What more can you ask for when you have your warm plunge pool, drinks and 24 hour butler service. We enjoyed a day at the Leve spa, several dinners at La Dashnee Restaurant and a snorkeling trip arranged by the hotel. This is our second time here and I look forward to many more. Thank you everyone for making our stay magical.

Private, Romantic, and magical location. We stayed here in rainbow suite H for our honeymoon January 16-22nd. Every room has fantastic views. The staff was wonderful-- one the gardeners brought us fresh coconuts and cut them for coconut water. The rooms are clean and beautiful. The trail was lovely. The restaurant is delicious. We saw a rainbow or double rainbow every morning. You will not be disappointed with the beauty and peacefulness of this resort. This is a perfect place for any romantic trip including baby moons (I saw lots of cute pregnant couples). You may be wondering about the glamping style sleeping situation. I have insomnia, but I was able to sleep well because the pool waterfalls mask noise. Some of the rooms are two story and may not mask noise as well, so maybe bring a noise machine if you're an extra light sleeper like me. They provide earplugs too. You have a mosquito net for the bed, but bring bug spray and loose, light, beachy panys/long sleeves for evening and mornings. They provide natural bug spray, but it was no help for me. It worked great for my husband. They do sell deet and basic meds in the store, but I'd bring some next time. Even with the itching, I had a wonderful time. I'd come back and plan on it! About driving: We called for rides and Ladera made that incedibly easy. The drivers know the rough roads and terrain. I wouldn't rec renting a car unless your comfortable with small and perilous roads. It was actaully less expensive to get rides to Anse Chastanet and excursions. Loved the superman falls and piton hikes-- we booked these through the resort as one needs a guide for almost every hike.

Our stay at Ladera exceeded our expectations from start to finish. Even before we arrived, Yvette in the concierge office was incredibly helpful coordinating details and making everything feel seamless. At the airport, Vaughn made meeting our transfer easy, and the reception team at Ladera was warm, professional, and welcoming. Our butler, Theo, was excellent — helping with bags and even shuttling us around the property one evening in the Moke when my wife was wearing heels. Dining at Dasheene was consistently fantastic. The wait staff remembered us night to night, and Akim went above and beyond by bringing out the best wine glasses from the wine room when we ordered a bottle. The spa at Élevé was outstanding, and we really enjoyed time at the Hideaway Bar, especially meeting Hilarious. Outside the resort, the Soufrière volcano tour and mud baths exceeded expectations and were a highlight of the trip. The room was incredible. The three-walled, open-air design was exactly what we expected and loved — the breeze, the views, and the connection to nature were all exceptional. Throughout the resort and on excursions, everyone was kind, respectful, and we felt completely safe. Ladera is a truly special place, and St. Lucia left a lasting impression on us. We would absolutely return and highly recommend it for a romantic and unforgettable getaway.

This was such a magical week in St.Lucia! The views from our room were just stunning. The room itself was very comfortable, beautiful pool, well stocked mini fridge and bathroom. We hiked the steep trail to the yoga platform 2X, the panoramic views were beautiful. We enjoyed morning yoga on the pool deck (shout out to the instructor, he was great and funny), every breakfast was as fabulous, delish cocktails, room service dinner in our room at sunset between swimming and was perfect. The entire staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. We took several excursions- highlight was the ATV tour! Check out The Chocolate Project across the street. Google it. Fun spot with yummy unique milkshakes. *mosquitoes are no joke here! Wear bug spray!

Nothing can beat the view from the rooms. The free shuttle to Malgrétoute Beach and Sugar Beach make it easy to enjoy the ocean and beach within a 5-10 minute ride. If you want simple and just want to go to the sulfur springs and get in the mud without a big tour it’s only $15 to taxi there and back and $10 per person to get in. The hotel gives you a cell phone to take with you anywhere you go so if you do get a taxi anywhere you just call the hotel and tell them when you’re ready to come back. Everyone was so friendly and had a smile on their face and made it so welcoming and some even called us by our names the entire time. The rooms were clean and it felt like every time I left the room I came back to everything refreshed and replaced. Soda, beer and mineral water always stocked in the fridge and a Nespresso machine with full water for every morning. Not a single person pressured or hinted at any type of tip but of course we always tipped very well because everyone always did a fantastic job. All meals were delicious and fresh and the cocktails and smoothies very vibrant. Definitely walk the property and the trails to the tree house it took us around 2 hours but we went slow and looked at all the plants, fruit trees, outdoor gym, the 300 year old mango tree, the greenhouse and garden. It never felt packed or busy and we were always quick to be served but enjoy that slow island time you are meant to enjoy everything and that means slowing down. We were nervous about not having A/C and it being too warm but there was a ceiling fan and an additional standing fan and I actually used a comforter every night it was perfect. They light two slow burning mosquito repellent incense for you every night in your room when you’re at dinner so when you get back there’s no bugs and then a net around the bed for while you sleep. If I could rate Ladera any higher than perfect I would.

Ladera has it all! The grounds are beautifully kept and the views are gorgeous! We hiked to the yoga platform with a view of the Pitons most days and spent time relaxing at the tree house. The Thursday night fish fry is a must!! Get the Lobster - thank me later! The staff at Ladera are warm and welcoming. The moment we arrived and loaded up in the Moke, Schol showed us around the property and to our room. Schol along with Darrel checked in each day and took great care to ensure we had an amazing trip. We spent 2 fun nights at The Hideaway hanging out with Hilarious and had the best time. He had great recommendations for rum and snacks to try. Everyone is so friendly and ensures that you enjoy your time while you are at Ladera. Our room was absolutely incredible and we loved the open air experience. The incense at night kept the bugs away and I enjoyed my early mornings as sunlight crept in. We had breakfast each day in the room and it was always delivered on time and warm, with delicious breads and pastries. Dasheene, the resort restaurant is where we ate dinner every evening. The food is excellent and we had something new at every meal. Friday night of our trip there was also a great local band playing. The concierge at the resort helped us set up all of our reservations including a sunset catamaran cruise and the Soufriere Experience, I highly recommend both. Go to the mud baths early- they will be less crowded before the cruise ship passengers arrive and it is so calm and actually relaxing. The Botanical gardens were lovely and the cold waterfall is a great experience. The spa at Ladera was one of my favorite mornings. The facilities are brand new and gorgeous. I had a coconut scrub and massage treatment followed by a relaxing time at the beautiful pool. While we found so many fun things to do, the pool and lounge chairs in the room provided a great hang out spot and perfect view every afternoon as the sun set. Ladera is such a special place and we cannot wait to be back!

We stayed at Ladera over Christmas which also included our 25th wedding anniversary with our daughters. Will say it’s breathtaking. The boutique resort of about 30-35 rooms provides a great laid back vibe with best of the best views, amenities, people and overall experience. We travel a lot and this was different than anything else you would consider 5 star. Open air concept to the rainforest which gets 160” of rain annually. You have 2 solid walls, 1 wall closed off with open slat windows for the breeze and 1 side fully open to the rain forest that is nestled between the two pitons and the Caribbean ocean. Postcards do the view no justice. That’s how spectacular the view is. You sleep in a plush bed with mosquito netting surrounding the bed. True “glamping” at its best. Wake up to the rain forest and the pitons was out of this world. Oh and no AC and I will say it wasn’t needed during our stay. Rooms were great, bathrooms very well done with amazing wood work and a private pool in our room which was slightly heated to the perfect temp and views to die for!! Sunsets amazing, food was great and excursions were all booked at the resort with great travel arrangements they handled for us. The rum bar/ speak easy layout was a gem. Chef Nigel and the food staff were on point. Breakfast, lunch poolside and dinner we did at the resort many of our days and all delicious. The spa was facing the volcano side of the island so the view was different but all so good and spectacular. Staff and services at the spa from hello was top notch. Spend the day at the spa, it is easy to do. For our anniversary we did the couples harmony spa day and it was spectacular with the massage time, our own private pool served with champagne and chocolate strawberries was amazing. The main spa pool was great to spend an afternoon and the food was amazing. The spa staff was great. They have a nature trail walk which is a great climb and amazing views once you reach the top. Great yoga platform overlooking the pitons was pretty cool. So food, spa, rooms, amenities, and excursions all covered and amazing! Now to the staff. So many to name and I actually had a lot of the departments write down names so I could call them all out but the list is too long. I will say this. They know your name during your stay and they all from the gardeners and ground guys to the head managers all truly want to make your stay amazing. The ladies at the front desk day and night made our trip 5 star. Handled all our requests and needs. They will take amazing care of you. To all the staff, thank you! Our trip was everything we had hoped. And the whole staff will know who wrote this review because they took the time to know us and I wanted to know about them also. Can’t wait to come back. From the guests in room O and P we can’t wait to see you all again.

My husband and I went here for our honeymoon. We did the peak to beach package. When you walk into your room and see that amazing view of the pitons, it doesn’t even feel real! The whole stay, the view was just out of this world! We felt this was the perfect, romantic, intimate stay we needed for our honeymoon. This was our first time in an open air room and we enjoyed it! The hotel does offer insect repellent to use during your stay there. If you are a light sleeper, bring some ear plugs as some nights the tree frogs were very loud. Other nights it was just regular nature noises! The service was outstanding. Our butler would call and check on us to make sure we were doing okay. He was great at helping get excursions booked and very prompt! The restaurant was amazing as well and me and my husband enjoyed the food (he is a picky eater). We enjoyed the nature walk that the resort offers! We also loved our couple massage! The heated pool was perfect for us and we were in and out of it all day! All the staff was so friendly! I can’t say enough good things about our stay there! We would definitely come back!