Bay Gardens Beach ResortvsLadera Resort
Both properties are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Ladera Resort is preferred by most reviewers compared to Bay Gardens Beach Resort. Ladera Resort ranks #2 in St. Lucia with praise from 12 reviews like Concierge, Travel + Leisure and Star Service.
Bay Gardens Beach Resort
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Reduit Beach, Rodney Bay Village, Box 1892, Gros Islet, St. Lucia
From $230/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster3.0
"Bay Gardens Beach Resort is one of few amenity-rich resorts in Rodney Bay, featuring a spa, fitness center, water sports pavilion, several restaurants and bars, and a lovely beachfront."
Star Service "White with orange accents, green balcony railings and blue columns, the colorful exterior speaks of happy times within." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This mid-sized resort hotel is the most appealing, affordable place to stay in Rodney Bay Village." Full review
Fodor's "One of three Bay Gardens properties in Rodney Bay Village, this family-friendly resort has a prime location on beautiful Reduit Beach." Full review
Frommer's "It's hard to beat this location right on Reduit Beach...the welcoming Bay Gardens is a well-managed, decent-value option. It's also one of the few good-size resorts on island that welcomes children" Full review
Lonely Planet "An excellent choice if you prefer a full-service resort, the BGBR has an idyllic beachfront location." Full review
Ladera Resort Frommer's
Concierge Oyster
DK Eyewitness Star Service
Forbes Travel Guide
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
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Rabot Estate, Soufriere, St. Lucia
From $644/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's "The Ladera is an exercise in luxurious simplicity on St. Lucia's southwest end, frequently a retreat for the rich and famous." Full review
Concierge "Around the bay from Anse Chastanet is the newer, sleeker, but otherwise somewhat similar 25-unit Ladera."
Oyster4.0
"This unique luxury resort in St. Lucia is made up of 32 one- and two-bedroom villas, each carefully carved into the surrounding hillside overlooking the island’s iconic twin Pitons." Full review
DK Eyewitness "An award-winning small resort with 6 villas and 21 suites with open-air bedrooms and plunge pools, Ladera is nestled in the mountains with stunning views of the Pitons."
Star Service "Though the predominance of wood gives it a natural feel, it's a well-polished place with its own chic style.
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Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Honeymooners flock to Ladera Resort Saint Lucia resort for its commitment to providing an authentic local experience." Full review
Travel + Leisure "While the open-walled rooms and mountainside perch are not for the faint of heart, the 32-cottage resort has some of the most astonishing vistas of any resort in the Caribbean." Full review
Jetsetter "Romantic, eco-luxe resort located on the top of the Soufriere Volcano with spectacular views of the Pitons." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler94.0
"Anticipate "the experience of a lifetime" at this ecolodge built with Caribbean timber, local stone, and terra-cotta tiles on the site of a former cocoa plantation." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"This is one of the world's most exceptional places to stay." Full review
