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Anse Chastanet Resort
St Lucia, Caribbean
Virgin rating
The hotel
This romantic 600-acre hillside hideaway is a unique resort in harmony with its lush, natural environment. Built with environment in mind, Anse Chastanet is a sustainable paradise dedicated to protecting the natural beauty of the coral reefs and the abundance of tropical sea life without sacrificing on luxury. There are many activities on offer, from non-motorised water sports to walking on estate trails, jungle biking and snorkelling and scuba diving. For those looking for a less active holiday, simply lie on the beach or enjoy one of the therapeutic body and beauty treatments. The resort operates its own organic farm and chocolate laboratory making chocolate from their own estate beans. Enjoy the exclusivity staying at the only resort with views of both iconic pitons.
Amenities
- Bicycle Rental
- Kayaking
- Scuba Diving
- Snorkelling
- Tennis
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Safety Deposit Box
- Spa
- Beachfront location
Where is it
In a hillside-beachfront setting within its own 600-acre estate bordering two soft sand beaches on St Lucia's southwest coast. Transfer time from airport: 1 hour. The resort has its own private helipad for guests who wish to transfer by helicopter.Hotel information
49 rooms (12 beachside; 37 hillside cottages) all individually decorated with patio area, ceiling fans, tea/coffee-making facilities, fridge, safe, bathroom amenities and hairdryer. Standard Garden View Rooms are located on either the hillside or beachside and have a balcony with varying views, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
All Inclusive of: full American-style breakfast, lunch and dinner. Beach snacks, afternoon snacks and afternoon tea. Non-alcoholic beverages, most wines offered by the glass, most alcoholic cocktails and other alcoholic beverages served by the glass. All activities and entertainment unless otherwise stated.
Superior Hillside Rooms with 2 twin beds or 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Extra bed or twin beds can be provided upon request.
Deluxe Beachside Rooms are spacious with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds are air-conditioned and located in a garden just a few steps from the water's edge, all sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Deluxe Hillside Rooms are spacious and located at various hillside levels with beautiful views of the Caribbean Sea and/or the Pitons, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Premium Hillside Rooms with 1 king-size bed or twin beds and ensuite bathroom, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Piton Pool Casuarina Suites can be found in a private hillside setting facing towards the Pitons and the Caribbean Sea with its own private pool. The bathroom offers views of the Pitons and features a couples shower with his and hers shower heads.
There are also a number of Two-Bedroom Suites available which can be requested.
Please note: Some rooms have a formal separation between the bedroom and sitting room while others are open plan. A 4th wall may be missing entirely in some of the hill deluxe and premium rooms to enhance the amazing views of the Caribbean Sea and/or the Pitons.
3 gourmet restaurants plus the Jungle Grill and Bar (accessible by water taxi, serving lunch); the open-air Treehouse Restaurant; Emerald’s restaurant serving modern Caribbean vegan tapas style menu with produce from the resort organic farm and Trou au Diable Restaurant serving lunch and dinner daily. Dining choices include St Lucian-East Indian fusion cuisine and a vegetarian menu. 2 bars. Afternoon tea. All restaurants offer vegetarian and vegan choices. Room service*.
2 beaches, one of which, 'Anse Mamin', is reached by 5-minute complimentary boat shuttle for extra seclusion and coral reefs, great for diving and snorkelling. Kai Belte Spa*. PADI dive centre*. Tennis. Complimentary water sports include Sunfish sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and snorkelling. Complimentary sunrise and sunset yoga (5 days a week). 600 acres of forested hills for jogging, guided walks and jungle biking* on 12 miles of specially adapted trails. Mountain bikes*.
Complimentary WiFi access. The resort operates its own organic farm and chocolate laboratory making chocolate from their own estate beans which is open for you to visit.
This hotel has a Tourism Accommodation Fee of $6 per person, per night (payable locally, subject to change). Children aged 12-17 will be charged US $3 per person, per night. No fee for under 12s.
5 nights between 31 Dec-2 Jan.
7 nights between 25 Dec-30 Dec.
* Denotes local charge.
Please note: children under 10 years are not permitted at this resort with the exception of Jul/Aug/Sep when the minimum age is 6 years.
Please note: due to this property's hillside setting, it is only suitable for guests with full mobility.
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Traveller rating
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