Secluded and with music provided by the forests nocturnal tree frog chorus, the romantic Anse Chastanet Resort in Soufri�re, St. Lucia, is a popular Caribbean getaway for couples, a tranquil world at the end of a two mile forest road. Perched on 600 acres of tropical foliage, the resort provides snorkeling and scuba diving within 100 yards of the beach, kayaking, jungle mountain biking and hiking, sunset cruises, deep sea fishing, and tours of Soufri�res drive in volcano. Five minutes away, the resorts second beach fronts a 500 foot wide, two mile deep canyon that once served as a 17th century sugar and cocoa plantation. Here, 12 miles of mountain biking and hiking trails snake through jungles laced with mangos, coconuts, bananas and cocoa.
Guests can relax at the resorts Kai Belt� Spa with shiatsu and hot stone massages, warm oil and herbal wraps, and yoga. The resorts hillside Piti Piton features panoramic Caribbean views, candlelit ambience and treetop seating, and serves steamed mahi mahi, rack of lamb, pan seared kingfish, and chicken breasts stuffed with goat cheese. The open air, beachfront Trou au Diable specializes in salads, sandwiches, rotis, and Italian and Creole foods.
Secluded among tropical foliage on the beach or in the hills, the resorts 49 guestrooms offer terra cotta tile or hardwood floors, and furniture made from local mahogany, teak, breadfruit, greenheart and purpleheart woods and West Indian madras cloth. Accommodations also include locally made straw rugs, pottery, carved wood decorations and art, and yellow ceiling bulbs that cast soft light from underneath wicker shades.
Ceiling fans and windows cool the Anse Chastanet Resort guestrooms. Televisions, radios, clocks and telephones are confined to the main building, so guests can relax without modern intrusions.
Please Note:
There are approximately 100 stairs leading from beach level to mid hillside level, making the property unsuitable for those with walking difficulties or cardiac problems. A complimentary shuttle from beachside to hillside level is provided on request.
Rates:
531 - 1380.6 USD
Number Of Rooms: 49
Number Of Floors: 1
Check In Time: 2 p.m.
Check Out Time: 12 p.m.
Anse Chastanet Resort
Old French Road
Soufriere, Saint Lucia
Driving Directions:
From Hewanorra International Airport: Because the hotel is very difficult to find and at the end of a steep and rugged forest road that can be treacherous, it strongly urges guests not to drive.
The easiest way is taxi. Fares are more than $36 USD. Fees subject to change without notice.
Shuttle vans or private cars of varying prices are available. They can be selected during the process of booking an air inclusive reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
From George F.L. Charles Airport:
Because the hotel is very difficult to find and at the end of a steep, rugged forest road that can be treacherous, it strongly urges guests not to drive.
The easiest way is taxi. Fares are more than $36 USD. Fees subject to change without notice.
No shopping and dining venues are in the immediate area around the hotel but guests can taxi into Soufri�re (fare is $26 $35 USD) or into the town of Castries (fare is more than $36 USD.) Public buses can be used around the island for fares less than $5 USD. Driving is not recommended for those unaccustomed to driving on the left side of narrow, winding, mountainous roads. Ferries cross Rodney Bay to Pigeon Island for less than $5 USD and travel from the island to Martinique, Dominica, and Guadeloupe for return fares of more than $36 USD. Fees subject to change without notice.