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Balenbouche Estate vs Fond Doux Eco Resort
Both Balenbouche Estate and Fond Doux Plantation & Resort are praised by travel writers. Overall, Fond Doux Plantation & Resort scores significantly better than Balenbouche Estate. Fond Doux Plantation & Resort is ranked #11 in St. Lucia with approval from 6 reviews including Frommer's, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
Balenbouche Estate
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
P.O. Box VF 707, Saint Lucia, Laborie, St. Lucia
From $0 /night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
- Free Parking
Travel + Leisure
"-year-old wood from two houses in the nearby community of Fond St.-Jacques and has French doors framed by organza curtains, a veranda, and a shower made of river stones."
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Frommer's
"One of the best lodging deals on the island is also one of its choicest, especially for those who want a full-throttle immersion in the lush life of a St. Lucian plantation."
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Between Choiseul and Laborie you'll find this tranquil 18th-century estate home with an eco-bent, comprising four simple yet delightful all-wood garden cottages."
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Fond Doux Eco Resort
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Fodor's
Frommer's
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PO Box 250, Soufriere 250, St. Lucia
From $207 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster
3.0
"The rustic experience won't appeal to everyone... but adventurous travelers on a budget will surely appreciate the gorgeous authentic surroundings and affordable rates."
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Travel + Leisure
"Overnight guests can choose between simple bungalows or one of several 19th-century cottages, which Lyton relocated from far-flung corners of the island and restored himself."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Of the number of places on St Lucia where you can stay on a working plantation, Fond Doux is the most scenic."
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Fodor's
"It's a completely different type of vacation experience that allows you to soak up the environment, engage local culture, and feel part of history."
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Frommer's
"Fond Doux's 135-acre organic plantation has been an active agricultural farm...the12 simple gingerbread cottages were moved from Castries to the rainforest gardens here, all uniquely different"
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