St. James's Club Morgan BayvsFond Doux Eco Resort
Both hotels are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Fond Doux Plantation & Resort is preferred by most writers compared to St. James's Club Morgan Bay. Fond Doux Plantation & Resort ranks #11 in St. Lucia with recommendations from 6 publications such as Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
St. James's Club Morgan Bay
 Frommer's
 Oyster
 Star Service
 Jetsetter
 The Telegraph
 Fodor's
Choc Bay, St. Lucia, Gros Islet, St. Lucia 
From $502/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 
 "This all-inclusive resort sits beside Choc Bay on an 89-hectare (220-acre) site 4.8km (3 miles) north of Castries." Full review
Upper-middle-range
 "The St. James's Club Morgan Bay is a family-friendly, 22-acre property in St Lucia." Full review
 "The property is minutes away from the vendors' market in Castries, which on Saturday showcases local foods, handcrafted items, and herbs and spices. " Full review
 "An all-inclusive suite getaway, with watersports, entertainment at the Sunset Bar & Lounge and more." Full review
8.0
 "A relaxed, affordable, all-inclusive resort with a palm-fringed beach, watersports, kids' club and several themed restaurants." Full review
 "This all-inclusive resort for offers singles, couples, and families tons of free sports and activities—as well as quiet seclusion on 22 acres surrounding a stretch of white-sand 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
 
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." Full review
 "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
8.0
 "Of the number of places on St Lucia where you can stay on a working plantation, Fond Doux is the most scenic." Full review
 "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
 "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
Top 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