Anse Chastanet Resort

St Lucia, Caribbean

Virgin rating

Standard Room
Hillside Deluxe Room
Superior Room
Beach Room
Superior Room Balcony
Hillside Deluxe Room
Apsara
Apsara
Treehouse
Treehouse
Treehouse Restaurant
Piton Casuarina Pool Suite
Beach House
Standard Room
Hillside Deluxe Room
Superior Room
Beach Room
Superior Room Balcony
Hillside Deluxe Room
Apsara
Apsara
Treehouse
Treehouse
Treehouse Restaurant
Piton Casuarina Pool Suite
Beach House

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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating There's No Place In The World Like Anse Chastanet

Nov 18, 2024 Giaco F

Last December, my wife and I booked our first stay at Anse Chastanet... after an incredible trip, we said "we never come back to the same spot twice, but we might have to make an exception..." Cut to November 2024, less than 1 year since our last trip, and we returned to Anse Chastanet for another beachy, easy-breezy beach vacation! I had to… Read more
Last December, my wife and I booked our first stay at Anse Chastanet... after an incredible trip, we said "we never come back to the same spot twice, but we might have to make an exception..." Cut to November 2024, less than 1 year since our last trip, and we returned to Anse Chastanet for another beachy, easy-breezy beach vacation! I had to share what a wonderful experience this was: The Hotel Situated on the side of a cliff overlooking the ocean, the hotel itself is a work of architectural genius. With non-slip stone on everything, rooms with hand-built wooden furniture, views that will take your breath away no matter where your room is located, and a feeling that every single stone, log, tile was placed intentionally. It's considered a world standard for a reason. One important note: being on a cliff, there's a bit of walking required. If you have mobility issues, you should definitely alert the staff when you book, and they'll ensure your room doesn't require too much movement. For getting to and from the beach (at the bottom of the cliff) there are on-demand busses which will whiz down and scoop you up. The Food & Drink The food here is truly world class, and if you're doing the All Inclusive, the meals are generous and ever-flowing. Pro-tip: every single salad on the menu will be one of the freshest, crunchiest salads you've ever tasted. They grow most of their own produce and other kitchen staples in their 100 acre farm! Drinks are equally fresh, and I highly recommend the Frozen Coco Loco! Also, the breakfast buffet every morning is a fun and fresh way to wake up, with buffet fresh fruits, juices, breads, cheese, smoked salmon, oatmeal, and more... you can pair this with a larger breakfast item like an omelette if you want! The Beach This beach is... there's no where else on earth quite like it! You won't get those white sand beaches you get from coral islands (This is a volcanic island) but the sand is still soft and pebbly with only a small ridge of larger stones as you enter into the water. The water is extremely warm this time of year. There are also first-come-first-serve little beach-hut type situations, which feature two lounging beach chairs and a large cover from the shade. The towel service will get you all set up each morning, and you can camp out on the beach all day with drinks and snacks flowing from a dedicated waitstaff on the beach. Returning Guests Also, though we didn't know this when we were booking, they HOOK IT UP for returning guests. They truly remember you from trip to trip, and if you come more than once you're treated like an integral part of the Anse Chastanet circle! We got a beautiful room upgrade just for returning, and many other little treats and comp'ed surprises. We can't wait to come back for our THIRD trip soon! The Staff Finally, and I truly mean this, the number one reason to come to Anse Chastanet is the staff. From the waitstaff to porters to management, this is a truly special group. Everyone is so warm and welcoming and attentive. Be nice to them! Talk to them! Get to know them! Ask how their day's going! They're wonderful and so nice, and when you develop a rapport with the staff you'll have the experience of a lifetime! They're all so nice and work so hard, and deserve all the accolades, respect, and TIPS! Special shout out to: Peter Jean Paul the manager (his intro tour of the property is a MUST), Marilyn and Zephrita who work at the restaurants (and the rest of the lovely waitstaff), Lovence the porter, Sakey the art teacher (who's murals grace pretty much all of St. Lucia, and who teaches classes every tues and weds!), and Junior from the beach-side towel and setup crew! I could go on and on, but if you've read this far you know just what an impact this beautiful resort has had on us. They've done such a wonderful job, and have made lifelong guests out of us! We can't wait for trip number 3 (and 4, and 5, and...) Read less
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Nov 16, 2024 johnbJ160RI

A great experience at a wonderful resort. The restaurants have a pleasant atmosphere and the menus offered a variety of delicious items. The The dive operation and staff were top notch. We did the plantation tour, and the Gros Piton climb both were great experiences.
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Nov 10, 2024 wrldtraveler80 Skibbereen, Ireland

Great service, very friendly staff, good food. The downside was a swelteringly hot room with no ventilation. The bathroom was even hotter. After a shower, it was unbearable. While we enjoyed our visit, the hot room made our stay regrettable.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great place for an all inclusive day on the beach.

Nov 5, 2024 AndyIngham London, United Kingdom

We visited for the day - and we paid the all inclusive £140 dollars for a nice little spot on the beach and this meant we ate twice and drank all we wanted - incredible value. The beach is stunning and the sunset from the pier with the views are not to be missed.
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Nov 4, 2024 LeaLea787 Atlanta, Georgia

This destination is a great place to visit if you like the natural side of St. Lucia. We stayed at Anse Chastanet instead of Jade Mountain. The resort resembles tree houses. We did the Anse Mamim Plantation walk; Gros Piton, snorkeling at the base of Gros Piton and visited the volcano, mud bath, Botanical Gardens and mineral springs waters. The… Read more
This destination is a great place to visit if you like the natural side of St. Lucia. We stayed at Anse Chastanet instead of Jade Mountain. The resort resembles tree houses. We did the Anse Mamim Plantation walk; Gros Piton, snorkeling at the base of Gros Piton and visited the volcano, mud bath, Botanical Gardens and mineral springs waters. The people are very friendly and the food was delicious. You have to be in great shape at Anse Chastanet, there are 126 steps from the beach level up to the restaurant, it’s a great workout or you can take the taxi up. The veal chop was the best dish. Veal is hard to find in Georgia. The PEPPERMINT TEA with HONEY is the best I have ever tasted. Their honey is not heavy and taste different. We loved it so much, we asked for some bags of tea to go. We paid for a small jar of honey. Anse Chastanet needs to package that tea and honey and sell it. Read less