Ladera Resort

The absolute most magical incredible place we have visited. I can’t properly express the beauty and incredible experience we received at Ladera. No photos or reviews will ever do it justice, you need to experience it for yourself. The rooms are absolutely BREATH TAKING. The staff is INCREDIBLE, so accommodating and ready to go above and beyond to make sure you have the best experience. It was such a unique experience we will never forget. We will dream about coming back soon. The open wall room is something you have to experience for yourself, this was truly a unique one of a kind experience. As a Floridian that sleeps with their ac set at 67 degrees evey night, I was worried about how it would feel to stay in the open wall rooms… I can’t believe how comfortable and relaxing the breeze and sounds of the nature outside was. Me and my husband both agreed we truly slept better than we do at home lol!! Thank you to our butlers Sedley and Rohan for making this an absolute dream stay for us. You both were such a huge part of making our stay perfect and going above and beyond. Thank you! We will be back

We had an amazing experience staying at Ladera this month! Pros: -Staff! Friendliest staff we’ve ever encountered on our travels. -Dasheene: Amazing food and service! The views were spectacular from the restaurant. -Room: Well cared for and very unique in design (wood carvings) -Leve Spa: Insane! Such a great couples massage. -Layout: Very intimate but super accommodating from food, to service, to amenities (treehouse was so cool!) -Security: We felt very safe and secure! The staff did an excellent job verifying when you needed to leave (and gave us a cellphone) as well as signing upon our return Cons: -If you get motion sickness, the ride from the airport can be a challenge (nothing against the resort) -Wind: The room was phenomenal and had amazing views, but being that high up in elevation brings on some crazy wind/rain. Definitely recommend Ladera to anyone considering visiting St Lucia!

How can we say amazing!!! The view is unsurpassed by none. The view is up high between the Pitons. Their food was amazing!!!

Ladera Resort & Spa is truly a slice of paradise! The breathtaking views of the Pitons, exceptional service, and peaceful atmosphere made our stay unforgettable. Every moment felt luxurious and relaxing. We can’t wait to come back! You should not miss Levé, excellent Spa! Thank you Sonya and Christian for your hospitality, all the details and all the attention!

We were on our honeymoon and the Ladera made our trip. It was AWESOME. For what it is, this place has their act together. The resort layout is interesting, but they really maximize the space and I’m pretty sure every guest has a similar AMAZING view of the Pitons (see photo). Even before we arrived to the actual resort, logistics were on point. Airport transfer at airport upon arrival and a quick trip to resort (Thanks Emanuel). Staff was great, quick check in, a motor tour of the resort and a thorough walkthrough of room features. One of our favorites was every guest gets an old school cellphone that just has pre-programmed hotel numbers in - works anywhere on the island and was used for anything we needed - reservations, taxis, room service, whatever (we called it the bat phone). You also get waterproof wristbands that are your keys, so never have to worry about getting wet or misplacing. We booked through an agency and due to availability were lucky enough to receive a room upgrade to a bi-level with an airconditioned sleeping area in addition to the standard open air bed. (not sure if AC option is standard, but we were definitely grateful, as it is warm). Food at Dasheene was solid every meal and service was attentive. We did the Tet hike and Volcano and Mud Bath excursions th waterfall, all coordinated through reception. You tell them what you want to do and when, and they take care of the rest. Tet hike was good, Volcano and waterfall are cool, and mud baths are a MUST. The resort itself also offers quite a bit - its has almost a 1 mile loop hike that delivers exceptional view of the Pitons via a viewing and yoga platform. The trail was actively being expanded while we were there looking forward to see what they do with it. Continue along and there is the coolest treehouse I've ever seen (photo doesn't do it justic). Also available is an outdoor workout area - looks pretty but wooden gym equipment is not super functional - if there was anything to gripe about, I think that space could be improved/reworked (There is a standard indoor AC Gym on site also, the outdoor is in addition). There is also a pretty large spa - we did not end up doing our spa day at the Ladera, but maybe we should have... We didn't end up taking the shuttle to the beach, but several folks we talked to had a good experience. Another must-do is go and visit Hilarious at the Hideaway, a small speak-easy style bar only opened to guests of the resort. Hilarious is the man. The views are as advertised, unreal. I was skeptical until we got in our room, as all of the transport and such is on the backside of the ridge. As soon as we walked in, jaw just about hit the floor. Pool, complementary drinks, exceptional cedar and mahogany crafted structures, hand carvings everywhere, very very solid. Also, its warm and in the mountains so yes, you'll see some bugs. That said, really appreciated that this resort wages an all-out war to keep them away and they do quite a great job. Fans, zappers, tinted lights, daily incents, bug nets, spray, they're doing it all. Don't let the bugs deter you, it really was not even an inconvenience, but if you're expecting to see literally zero, the Caribbean may not be for you... We cannot wait to be back whenever that may be! Side note - Thomas was our taxi driver a couple days, who was also one of our favorites.