Ladera Resort

This was the second leg of our honeymoon and we really loved it. Absolutely gorgeous view of the Pitons and the Caribbean. We spent every afternoon soaking in the view from our private pool as the sun set and it was unbelievably relaxing. Our Heritage suite was incredibly spacious and beautifully decorated with custom tiling and carvings on the wood pillars. Would definitely recommend hiking the trail on Ladera's property for more amazing views of the area. The Ladera Treehouse at the far end of the resort was a peaceful and neat spot to relax and read for a couple of hours. All of our meals from Dasheene were very, very good (we had the lava cake dessert every night) and the dinner experience felt high-level with palate cleansers and a nightly chef's special appetizer. The staff (general managers included) was very friendly and helpful to us. We did find sleeping to be difficult due to loud bird calls and the rain hitting the metal roof. However, this was not unexpected as this was our first time staying in an open-air room. Small lizards and birds were present in the room, but insects were not a major issue and overall we were mostly unbothered by nature and we were given standing fans to stay cool at night under our bed's netting as well as earplugs and eye masks. All in all, Ladera was a lovely experience. Expensive, yes, but we would absolutely consider returning in the future.

Ladera is situated in the rainforest with a breathtaking view of the Pitons and a view of Sugar Beach (Piton Bay). We had a free shuttle service to and from the airport and were greeted with rum punch and a ride to our room with a tour of the property via their fancy mini jeeps (I forget what they’re actually called). We arrived to our room to find a beautiful local fruit tray, bottle of chilled champagne and an outdoor open concept room to include our own private dipping pool, couch, king size bed, large shower, and view of the mountains and bay. Each room is so private, you cannot see or hear your neighbors, and they cannot see you (take it as you will). Every day our room was restocked with waters, sodas, coconut water, and ample Nespresso pods. Breakfast was free every morning and everything included is more than enough to satiate an NFL player. We didn’t go hungry for a moment. Dinners were elegant and filling as well. We attended the Thursday fish fry (highly recommend purchasing tickets ahead of time). It was DELICIOUS (shoutout to Johanna and Devonte for providing amazing service and really making us feel at home and part of a family). Amenities in the property include a hot tub house, game room, ping pong (where my husband and I may have come the closest to a divorce), gym (free weights, yoga, treadmills, peloton, elliptical machine, cable machine), and a 2 mile trail loop that takes you to the coolest treehouse I’ve ever seen and an outdoor gym. At the end of the property is the incredible and luxurious Leve spa. My husband and I booked a 60 min massage together, and it included access to the spa facilities (pool, sauna, infrared sauna, and steam room, and Jako Wellness Cafe). Additionally, the resort offers multiple free beach shuttles where you can spend your day at Sugar Beach or Malgretoute, drinking cocktails/beers that you can buy from the boat bar on the water. We spent our time at Sugar Beach, which has some of the best snorkeling on the island. Service at Ladera is unmatched. Every single staff member acknowledges you, says “good morning” or “good evening”, and overall has positive, welcoming attitudes. There was one day our room was not restocked, so we called concierge and we were restocked within 10 minutes, and it never happened again. Overall, this was a high end, professional, luxury resort that delivered beyond our wildest dreams. Thank you, Ladera for making our honeymoon so special. We can’t wait to come back!

Hmm how can I sum up perfection? From the moment we arrived we had the most magical and wonderful experience at Ladera. The entire staff set a new standard and went above and beyond in every way possible. Every single meal we ate was phenomenal. There was so many amazing experiences on site from the spa, the tree house, the hiking, the restaurant (to name only a few) but if you wanted to explore off site, Ladera made the process smooth and painless. The grounds took your breath away and we were convinced we were in the Garden of Eden. My husband and I are so blessed we found our “go to” destination and we can’t wait to visit our new forever friends at Ladera.

Incredible experience. Felt like we were in a dream. The views never got old and the service made you feel like royalty. Very quiet atmosphere and really good food.

Absolutely fairy tale location, great service, very friendly and helpful. Immediate attention was given whenever needed. Highly recommend.