ANSE CHASTANET SOUFRIÈRE

SET ON A LUSH TROPICAL ESTATE of 600 acres on the coast with views of the famous Piton mountains , Anse Chastanet enjoys a stunning setting on a sandy beach with a second beach nearby . Designed for people who desire seclusion and to be off the beaten track , the resort has 49 rooms landscaped into the hillside and surrounded by tropical vegetation . Some of the newer and premium rooms have been designed by Nick Troubetzkoy , the hotel ’ s architect and owner , to blend harmoniously into the natural environment . They even feature open ‘ walls ’ and ‘ windows ’ that are totally suited to the setting . Locally made hardwood furniture , clay tiles , cheerful St Lucian fabrics and original paintings by local and well-known international artists complement the original and dramatic tone . The smaller and older rooms are enclosed with wooden or glass louvred windows . Rooms do not have radios , telephones or televisions , helping you to completely shut off from the outside world . There are a hundred steps from the beach to the Hillside Rooms , so it is not recommended for disabled guests . The cheerful Treehouse Restaurant is perched on the hillside , affording dramatic views of the ocean and mountains at breakfast and dinner times . You can also make the most of the superb views at Piti Piton Bar or , for a more down-to-earth dining experience there is the beachside Trou au Diable , where light meals and grills are served for lunches . Come evening , this is the site for the Apsara Indian restaurant and The Beach Grill . The cuisine at Anse Chastanet is a proud blend of Caribbean and creole cuisines that incorporates fresh , local produce under the direction of a chef with a Michelin-starred background . The bay is protected by a reef and is now designated a marine reserve and the hotel is renowned for its scuba diving centre with qualified instruction . Its Kai Belté Spa offers a wide range of treatments , from Ayurvedic to hot stone therapies , featuring specially created beauty products . A new yoga pavilion has recently been added at beach level . Anse Chastanet ’ s unique philosophy of luxurious detachment from the modern world and integration with nature makes it a wonderfully relaxing place to stay .