Anse Chastanet

Where to begin? Anse Chastanet is simply magical...there is no other way to put it. We stayed there early August with our two children (ages 12 & 14). The location was perfect, located right on a protected reef with so many beautiful fish to see whenever you felt like checking them out. The kids loved having access to SUP and kayaks, and the fact that we had not one, but two gorgeous beaches to explore was nothing short of amazing. The resort never felt crowded, but rather peaceful and relaxing. The staff... oh my goodness. They make you feel like family. Everyone we encountered was so warm, welcoming, friendly, and helpful. We even exchanged hugs on our last night. The food was incredible, especially at Aspara and the Jungle Grill (but everywhere else was delicious, too, these were just our favorites). The only downside was the bumpy windy road on the way to the resort...but the difficulty of traveling it is also likely the reason that the resort feels so remote and relaxing. We stayed in one of the beachside deluxe rooms with air conditioning and it was perfect for us. The rooms were plenty large enough for our king sized bed and two twin beds for our children. The walk to the beachside rooms is super soothing, surrounded by gorgeous vegetation and the sounds of the rainforest. There were quite a few steps from the beach up to the reception area and restaurants that weren't on the beach, but it was worth it! It kept us moving to help balance all the lounging and eating we were doing. I could go on and on with even more positive and special moments from this trip, but you've probably stopped reading, or are about to...book this resort, splurge for the All Inclusive plan if you are able to (we booked when it was 35% off). You will NOT regret booking here. We miss it so much and talk about this trip at least once every few days, as it is THAT special.

A beautiful resort, but I did feel someone like an alien as a solo traveler. Definitely received stares from guests and staff alike. Staff seemed overwhelmed at times. Food was average for the price of the resort. A plus were the beach and awesome snorkeling right at your fingertips! But be prepared to get your cardio in with the stairs to get to said beach lol. The road to the resort is treacherous, I was so glad I didn’t rent a car because I don’t think I could navigate that road myself. Overall it was a nice stay, but I think if I do return to St. Lucia I would choose a different resort.

We absolutely loved our stay here! From the very beginning of checking in, the staff is so unbelievably kind and attentive. They even give you a phone that you can call 24/7 if you need anything such as a shuttle to the beach or if you have a question About anything. The resort itself is the perfect combination of being in a mountain, a rainforest, and Beachside. Everything about this place is breathtaking and we truly cannot wait to be back!

Just returned from Anse Chastanet and can’t wait to go back. This was a change for us as we normally go to much larger all inclusive resorts. If you’re looking for a high energy, music blasting and party atmosphere then this is not the place to be. This vacation was more about relaxing and without having to always be on the go. Booked through Costco Travel and decided to go with the beachfront room option. From the moment we landed, we were greeted by a rep that guided us through customs and escorted us directly to the private transfer. No battling the lineups and made things super easy. The drive from the airport took just over an hour and like many reviews the last 20 minutes was along the side of the mountain on a very bumpy road. You do have some beautiful picture ops of the Pitons along the way. Upon arrival, we were greeted warmly and check in was quick and easy. As mentioned we opted for the beachfront room and wasn’t disappointed. The room was spacious enough for the four of us and the outdoor seating space was ample! The beds were a bit firm but no complaints. The 30 second walk to the beach made life easy everyday in case you wanted to go back for any reason. Beaches: more than enough huts for everyone and there was no need to reserve seating. The staff would bring over the towels and lounge covers once you selected a spot. ( the best beach loungers compared to every other resort we’ve ever been to. ) When you needed to order and food or drinks, you would simply stick the flag in the sand and someone would be there within minutes. The sand gets hot! And the first few feet into the water can be a bit rocky but once in it felt like heaven. No seagrass to battle with. This is definitely a snorkeling and scuba dream location. Amazing spots to see and appreciate the aquatic wildlife. The other beach option- Anse Mamin is a short 6 minute walk or you can take the water taxi over. Another beautiful beach with the same amazing service. Definitely try out the burger with banana ketchup! Dining: overall the food was fantastic. Don’t expect buffet with tons of options but their menu featured a variety of protein and vegetarian options. The hilltop restaurant also had several daily specials menus to compliment the regular menu. Highly recommend the all inclusive meal plan as the way to go. We were told that approximately 90% of the ingredients is directly grown on the property and sourced locally. There are several other tasting menu specials ( separate cost ) that you take part in. Staff: everyone was very friendly and accommodating and a joy to interact with. No request was to big and made sure we felt welcomed with a friendly smile and hello. What truly sets Anse Chastanet apart is the little things such as a hand written letter welcoming us to the resort, the fun facts cards left on our beds at nightly turn down and the coconut muffins given to us on the day we left as a thank you for visiting. Incredible service, stunning views, amazing staff made this vacation everything we wanted it to be.

Superb stay at Anse Chastenet. The stars of the show are absolutely the team - customer service from everyone - reception, servers, drivers, cleaning team - is exceptional. Everyone greets you warmly each day, everyone remembers your name, everyone has time for you and treats you as a valued member of the Anse Chastenet family for the time you're there : creates a truly exceptional atmosphere. The hotel itself is of course superb too. Excellent views, superbly appointed rooms and really great activities. The steps from the beach to the top of the hill help balance the excess from the bars and the restaurants! Really hope we will come again!