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Hummingbird Beach ResortvsFond Doux Eco Resort
Both hotels are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Fond Doux Plantation & Resort ranks significantly better than Hummingbird Beach Resort. Fond Doux Plantation & Resort is ranked #11 in St. Lucia with positive reviews from 6 publications like The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
Hummingbird Beach Resort
Frommer's
Star Service
Oyster
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Anse Chastanet Road, Soufriere, St. Lucia
From $150/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Restaurant
Frommer's "Set on .3 hectare (3/4 acre) of landscaped grounds, this is a small and carefully maintained inn that has direct access to a sandy strip of beachfront, on the northern edge of Soufrière." Full review
Star Service "It attracts young, affluent, mostly European, Canadian and American vacationers who come here to dive, relax on the two beaches and luxuriate among the jungle blooms and stunning views." Full review
Oyster2.0
"The Hummingbird Beach Resort is a two-and-a-half-pearl hotel located in Soufriere, on the island’s west coast." Full review
Fodor's "This delightful little inn on Soufrière Harbour has simply furnished rooms—a traditional motif emphasized by four-poster beds and African wood sculptures—in small seaside cabins. " Full review
Lonely Planet "Friendly, low-key and peaceful are good descriptions of the day-to-day atmosphere that prevails in this compact resort perched only a few feet from the beach." Full review
Fond Doux Eco Resort Oyster
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph Fodor's Frommer's Lonely Planet
PO Box 250, Soufriere 250, St. Lucia
From $207/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster3.0
"The rustic experience won't appeal to everyone... but adventurous travelers on a budget will surely appreciate the gorgeous authentic surroundings and affordable rates." Full review
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." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Of the number of places on St Lucia where you can stay on a working plantation, Fond Doux is the most scenic." Full review
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." Full review
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" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This 250-year-old working cocoa plantation is a great place to unwind...some boast private plunge pools. There is also a fine split-level communal pool with great views" Full review
