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Balenbouche Estate vs Villa Beach Cottages
Both hotels are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Villa Beach Cottages is the choice of most professionals compared to Balenbouche Estate. Villa Beach Cottages scores 80 with accolades from 5 reviews like Oyster, Frommer's 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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Villa Beach Cottages
Frommer's
Oyster
The Telegraph
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Choc Bay-Gros Islet Hwy, PO Box 129, Castries, St. Lucia
From $0 /night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"The charm of this place derives from its small scale and its personalized sense of intimacy."
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Oyster
Mid-Range
"Villa Beach Cottages is a three-pearl property located on Choc Bay Beach."
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While there’s no on-site restaurant, several supermarkets and dining options are within walking distance, and meal service can be arranged upon request -- plus there’s a convenience store on-site.
The Telegraph
7.0
"The so-called cottages - in reality very large suites with separate living/sleeping areas and proper kitchens - make a good low-key base for independent-minded travellers."
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Fodor's
"Tidy housekeeping cottages with gingerbread-laced facades are steps from the beach at this family-run establishment 3 mi (5 km) north of the airport in Castries."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Offering around a dozen spacious and elegantly furnished villas, this polished place on Choc Beach is more personal than some of the bigger resorts and offers outstanding value."
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