St. Lucia

Hotel amenities:
PO Box 225
Soufriere, St Lucia, West Indies
Ladera is a unique and luxurious open-air hotel. This rainforest hideaway is located 1,100 feet above sea level and has just 32 suites. Each villa and guest suite has a private plunge pool and was intentionally built without a fourth wall, allowing astounding views of the island's famous 2 volcanic Pitons and fishing village of Soufrière below the resort, while remaining safe and private. Amenities include Ti Kai Posé Spa, a fitness room, infinity pool, concierge services, complimentary beach shuttle, and the Dasheene Restaurant.
Location/Transportation
Ladera is located on the southern end of St. Lucia, just outside the town of Soufrière, approximately 40 minutes from Hewanorra International Airport. It sits on a forested ridge at 1,100 feet overlooking the volcanic Piton Mountains and the Caribbean Sea. Distance from Airport: Hewanorra Aiport (UVF) is approximately 40 minutes Distance from Downtown: The town of Soufriere is 10 minutes from the resort. Castries, the capital of St. Lucia located on the north of the island, is about an hour from the resort. Distance from Attractions: The rainforest, volcano, and waterfalls are approximately 15 minutes Distance from Beach: Ladera's private beach is located about 15 minutes from the resort. Transportation is provided via complimentary shuttle. Local Transportation Options: Taxi transportation is available, as well as shuttle service to the private beach
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Room Information
Hotel Rating: 4 (Deluxe) Number of Rooms: 32 Room Category Descriptions:- PPS - Petit Piton Suite with Plunge Pool
Features a spacious open-air bedroom with a 4-poster queen bed, private plunge pool and waterfall, minibar with coffee and tea facilities, and a comfortable sitting area that provides stunning views of the Pitons and the Caribbean Sea. Occupancy: 2 adults / 2 total Bedding: 1 queen bed - GP - Gros Piton Suite with Plunge Pool
Features a spacious open-air bedroom with a 4-poster queen bed and uninterrupted views of the Pitons and Caribbean Sea. Suite also features an en-suite bath, private plunge pool and waterfall, and minibar with coffee and tea facilities. Occupancy: 2 adults / 2 total Bedding: 1 queen bed - 1BV - 1-Bedroom Villa with Plunge Pool
Features open-air living room overlooking the Pitons and Caribbean Sea. The open-air bedroom features a 4-poster bed, private plunge pool, and minibar with coffee and tea facilities. Occupancy: 2 adults / 2 total Bedding: 1 queen bed - HDS - Hilltop Dream Suite with Pool
Features a split-level private living room with views of the Pitons and Caribbean Sea and an adjacent open-air bedroom with a 4-poster bed and en-suite bathroom. There is also a private heated pool with waterfall, viewing Gazebo with 180-degree views of the Pitons, the Caribbean Sea, and the tropical valley below, and a minibar with coffee and tea facilities. Occupancy: 2 adults / 2 total Bedding: 1 king bed - 2BV - Luxury 2-Bedroom Villa with pool
Features an open-air living room with separate dining area overlooking the Pitons and Caribbean Sea. The second floor offers an open-air master bedroom with a 4-poster bed and en-suite bathroom, an enclosed second bedroom with a 4-poster bed and en-suite bathroom, private heated pool with waterfall, and minibar with coffee and tea facilities. Occupancy: 4 adults / 4 total Bedding: 1 king bed and 1 queen bed Room Details:- Air Conditioning: No
- Bathroom Amenities: Hair dryer and bath robes
- Balcony / Patio: Yes, each room at Ladera features an open fourth wall concept, providing for open-air enjoyment and astonishing views
- Cribs: No
- Internet Access: Yes, WiFi in all rooms
- Iron / Ironing Board: Yes
- Kitchen Facilities: Minibar and and coffee/tea facilities in all rooms
- Non-Smoking Rooms: Yes
- Rollaway Beds: No
- Safe Deposit Boxes: Yes, complimentary in-room safe
- Smoke Alarm / Sprinklers: No
- Telephone: No, there are no telephones in the guest rooms, but Ladera has both a telephone and fax machine in the office available for guests to use. Also, upon check-in, each room is provided with a portable "Firefly" phone for easy connection to the Front Desk or the Dasheene Restaurant for dinner reservations or room service.
- Television / Radio: There are no televisions in the rooms but there are portable DVD players available for guests to check out / No radio
Hotel Details:- Babysitting Service: No
- Check-in / Check-out: 3:00pm / 11:30am
- Child Ages: Children 12 years of age and under are not allowed at Ladera.
Children 13-17 years of age can be accommodated in the Luxury 2 Bedroom Villa, and there is an extra charge per person. - Concierge: Yes
- Courtesy Room / Day Room: Yes, based on availability
- Elevators: No
- Housekeeping Service: Twice daily
- Luggage Check / Storage: Yes
- Luggage Porter / Bellhop: yes
- Number of Floors: Ladera is built on several levels, most rooms are single story.
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Accessibility
Handicapped rooms: No Preconfirmed handicapped rooms: No TDD rooms: No Wheelchair accessible: No Wheelchairs available at hotel: No Handrails in bathroom: No Roll-in showers: No Bars in shower/chair: No Shower lift: No Alert Plus - audio/visual alert system: No Smoke detectors with flashing light: No Lamps that flash on/off if phone rings: No Shake alarms/pillows: No Closed-captioned TV: No Braille: No Seeing eye dogs allowed: no
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Dining/Entertainment
Dining Facilities:- Dasheene - Ladera's award-winning restaurant is known its eclectic and innovative cuisine. The restaurant welcomes guests from all over the island, who often come here for lunch and dinner to enjoy Dasheene's unbelievable panoramic views firsthand, enjoy live music most evenings, and indulge in the delicacies both local and international that make Dasheene one of the Caribbean's finest dining experiences. Dasheene's daily menu provides an excitingly delicious combination of fresh caught fish, locally grown and freshly picked produce, and other entrées and indulgences, all presented in a style of casual elegance.
- Room Service – Yes, available 7:30am - 9:30pm
Cocktail Lounges or Bars:- T'cholit (Choleet) Bar -– Enjoy the panoramic views of the Pitons and Caribbean Sea while sipping cocktails and listening to live music.
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Activities
- Pool: The resort has a spectacular infinity pool overlooks the Pitons. Complimentary towel service is provided, along with wait staff to provide poolside cocktails and snacks.
- Whirlpool: No
- Beach: Ladera is built into a cliff and is not located directly on a beach, but there is complimentary shuttle service to Jalousie Beach and Anse Chastanet Beach
- Watersports: Complimentary snorkeling equipement is provided.
- Spa: The Ti Kai Posé Spa at Ladera features indulgent treatments inspired by Saint Lucia's volcanic history and the lush rainforest that surrounds this peaceful retreat. Ti Kai Posé offers 4 serene treatment rooms and a comprehensive menu of treatments and services.
- Fitness Center: The Garden Gym offers a range of equipment including a treadmill, elliptical machine, stationary bike, and free weights.
- Golf: No
- Tennis: No
- Shopping: The on-site boutique offers a wide range of items from tropical clothing and magazines, drugstore items, and more
- Other: Ladera offers a full range of activities from private, romantic dinners to wood carving demonstrations and Saturday morning trips to Soufiere market followed by a cooking demonstration with the chef.
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Policies
- Minimum check-in age: 21
- Credit Card Deposit Required Upon Check In: Yes
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Construction
- Year Built: 1992
- Most Recent Renovations: The resort closes the month of September to undergo an annual refurbishment
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Good to Know
- Ladera provides a unique setting for couples looking to relax
- The rooms offer amazing views of the Caribbean and Pitons
- Caters to couples and honeymooners
- Great for travelers looking for a more relaxed and quiet hotel experience
- Rooms are designed in the open fourth wall concept, which means the rooms have one wall missing and are open to the outside
- The resort is not located directly on the beach. The private beach is located 15 minutes away by complimentary shuttle
- Ladera welcomes children 13-17 years of age, but families should know that the resort is truly designed for relaxation and romance. Parents are asked to keep a very careful watch on their children especially near cliff areas and on the stairways, and to be sure they understand that peace and quiet are important to many of the guests at the resort.
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Family Program
- Child Ages: Children 12 years of age and under are not allowed at Ladera. Children 13-17 years of age can be accommodated in the Luxury 2 Bedroom Villa, and there is an extra charge per person.
- Babysitting Service: No
- Children's Amenities: No
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Delta Vacations offers a Luxury program, featuring first-class airfare
and luxurious accommodations, and a Romance program, featuring honeymoons and destination weddings.
Luxury Information
This hotel is not currently part of the Delta Vacations luxury program. For luxury hotel packages, please visit Delta Vacations – Luxury.
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Honeymoon Information
Available only through the Romance program Honeymoon couples staying at Ladera receive complimentary honeymoon amenities featuring: - Bottle of champagne
- Spa credit (stay 3-6 nights receive a $50 credit; stay 7 or more nights receive a $150 credit. Valid per person, per stay)
To qualify, your hotel must be confirmed as part of the Romance program. Restrictions apply including: - 3-night minimum stay
- Honeymoon couple must have been married within the past six months and present a copy of recent marriage certificate at time of check-in.
- Services are valid per room per stay unless otherwise noted
- Services are subject to change or substitution based on availability at the discretion of the hotel
- No cash value for unused services
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Wedding Information
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