Ladera Resort vs Villa Beach Cottages
Both hotels are highly recommended by experts. On balance, Ladera Resort scores significantly higher than Villa Beach Cottages. Ladera Resort comes in at #2 in St. Lucia with accolades from 12 publications such as Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler and Jetsetter.
Ladera Resort
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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."
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Concierge
"Around the bay from Anse Chastanet is the newer, sleeker, but otherwise somewhat similar 25-unit Ladera."
Oyster
4.0
"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."
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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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Villa Beach Cottages
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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