Anse Chastanet Resort

This was our fourth visit to this hotel. We go there for the snorkling which is right off the beach. The hotel is luxurious and the beach is perfect. There is no pool, but the Caribbean water is warm and very pleasant. This is not a family oriented hotel - no children under ten years old, but is very romantic for honeymoon couples and couples in general.

This resort is not for everyone, which is what we loved about it! No A/C, lots of stairs to the beach and back to the room, and a feeling of living in the trees are what make this place feel more authentic. You can hear the waves at night with the tree frogs singing you to sleep. The food was excellent and from either the local markets or the resorts own farm. The service was excellent and genuine. We climbed mountains, Jungle Mountain Biked, Ran some excellent technical trails through the plantation on the grounds, snorkeled the reefs just off the beach, sailed, and napped on the black sand beaches. We went into Soufriere town and bought amazing local fruits and vegetables that we snacked on during the day. Although there were some people trying to hustle tourists in town most everyone was very nice and helpful. There are shuttles into and back from town, but we walked the 2 miles and enjoyed some amazing views of the pitons. There were many others there that seemed to be enjoying the all inclusive with excellent cocktails made from the local fruits and rum. The yoga was well done with morning and sunset classes. We got a couples massage that was great! There was hand painted art everywhere you looked! Flowers, plants, mountains, clouds, and stars beautifully placed on walls, columns, and ceilings in the rooms and throughout the resort. Hand carved wood beams, railings, and columns were every where you looked. Amazing! Awesome Honeymoon or vacation for active couples.

My husband and I went on our honeymoon here recently and had the best time we've ever had on a vacation. The hotel was beautiful and the staff were so friendly and attentive. Food/ Service: We did the all-inclusive package because it just made sense with the prices of food/drink at the hotels restaurants-- you would probably end up spending way more a day if not on the package unless you took trips to the villages for groceries. We have been to all-inclusive spots before at similar priced hotels and the food at Anse was unbelievable! For a smaller resort, they had a great variety of restaurants, one even including an Indian Caribbean inspired menu that was delicious. The quality of the food was superb. The beach has food/drink service which was amazing. The wait staff was very attentive and became your friends by the end. Beach: There are a lot of stairs (which was expected because of St. Lucia's landscape), but it didn't bother us because it forced us to stay out of our room and enjoy the beautiful beach! The hotel is in an amazing location with views of the Pitons from a lot of the rooms! There is a diving shop on the hotel's beach as well which I suggest taking advantage of because they do short introductions for beginners who are not scuba certified and the reef around the hotel and pitons that the dive sites are at are beautiful! The scuba and snorkeling is the best I've seen. The Jazzy Cruise, paddle boards and kayaks were very fun!

We stayed in a hillside room inAugust 2013. The rooms are hot, there is lit little to no breeze. Room did not look like website pictures. Food and service for dinner were excellent. Snorkeling, beach and water sports were wonderful. Tennis court was in bad shape. The volcano tour was not worth the money and Did not include the mud baths. Resort would have been much nicer if there was AC in the rooms or maybe even a bar. With no place to cool off, the evening were a bit hot. The Putin bar has a great view but sitting and sweating with a cocktail was Not an appealing option.

Outstanding service, excellent food, attention to details, friendly people with smiling faces. I did not see any staff members in a bad mood. Everyone we encountered (both staff members and locals) were genuinely friendly, considerate, and eager to please. In many ways my husband and I felt not only that we were welcome guests but that everyone we met was glad to share their home with us. I had some restrictions on my diet, but they quickly accommodated my needs. Even when something were not available, they made sure we did not leave disappointed. Their goal was to make us happy. The service was not only efficient but also timely. We never had to wait for anything we asked. We tried almost everything on the menu, and could not find any fault on anything. There was no flaws on the rooms either, they were cleaned twice a day. Many beach activities were readily available, and equipments were in good condition, we were never short of fun. We left the resort only once, but we did not have to. I travel for leaving, and can honestly say that this hotel met my needs in every way. Although everyone did an outstanding job we would also like to specifically thank Agnes, Janice, Abo, and Samantha for going above and beyond what was expected.

The staff here is great. Very friendly and accommodating. Felicia is the server to look for. She will make you feel welcomed and special. The beach is great and the Beach Bar is the place for entertainment and a comfortable place to have lunch and dinner. Be aware that the rooms can be warm with little breeze, since they are located down the mountain. We were moving up to Jade Mountain the second day, but still requested an air conditioned room for the one night we stayed there. They readily accommodated us because there was one available. Since they are a "sister" property to Jade Mountain we spent a lot of time at Anse during the day and then retired to our sanctuary at Jade. There were no bugs, so don't worry about that. I think the birds eat them and they do spray a safe material to minimize the population. Don't miss the Sunset Cruise on Thursday night. It was great. They actually had a boat bring out my wife's favorite liquor, when we discovered they had none on board. Now that's service!

We had a wonderful time here. The road from Soufriere to the hotel is in desperate need of repair, but if anything it adds to the sense of seclusion. We loved the food, the cocktails (oh, the cocktails!), the beautiful black sand beach(es) - there are two in close proximity, the included water sports, the lack of television, telephones or air conditioning in the rooms (truly liberating in the 21st century) and perhaps most importantly... the staff. They were so friendly, helpful and attentive. It was a truly memorable and enchanting place.

There are 2 beautiful beaches, fun guided hikes, and activities at the resort. The hotel staff were so friendly, accommodating and hospitable. The food was excellent, at every restaurant. We even got a room upgrade at check-in, which was such a lovely surprise. The resort is catered to honeymooners and couples, there is a romantic and relaxed atmosphere.

We stayed in a superior ocean view room for 4 nights as part of our Honeymoom in St. Lucia. The room itself was fairly minimal and on the small side, but the hexagon shape of the room really gave a sense of privacy and maximized the views. Also the veranda surrounding the room was great. The view itself was fantastic. We loved the evening turndown service - it was very romantic! All in all, I would say that the room type and amenities we had (which is the second lowest category) was more like 3-star accommodation with a 5-star view and 4-star service. The highlight of this resort is the beach access. The beach itself was lovely, and probably one of the best on the island. Bear in mind that I would not count St. Lucian beaches as being among the best in the Caribbean. If powdery white sand and clear turquoise waters are a necessity then look to another island (Grenada, Barbados, Antigua, Tobago, etc. etc.). This particular beach has "black sand" due to the volcanos and it tends to be a little pebbly as opposed to powdery in some places, but the water is calm and clear and the palm trees and setting is beautiful. The covered beach chairs and huts are great as well. Another highlight is that the resort has another smaller, more secluded beach just around the corner which is also lovely. In terms of food, we were underwhelmed by Apsara, the Indian restaurant, but impressed with the Treehouse and Emerald's. Staff is genuine, helpful and lovely. Get the meal plan.

We had an amazing time at Anse Chastanet! The customer service is amazing. The last night we got upgraded to Jade Mountain :) They did everything they could to make our vacation memorable.