Jalousie Plantation St. Lucia

Our View

Twin peaks - this is the best location on St. Lucia and one of the best in the Caribbean, nestled between the dramatic Piton Mountains (for a really jaw-dropping view, take the helicopter transfer). Now it has a resort to match.

The new spa's outstanding, the new-look villas ultra-chic, a bar that reminds us of The Long Bar at Sanderson London and the food just brilliant - we love the Bayside restaurant right on the beach, all with an attitude so laid-back, even the formal Great Room restaurant welcomes jeans.

For us that's what the Caribbean's all about; that and white beaches plus water so clear it's like snorkelling in an aquarium - both of which you'll find here! Very cool!

Hotel Description

As colonial and Caribbean as you can get, after recent gradual refurbishments (due for final completion in 2011) Jalousie is better than ever.

The new villas have a real wow factor, beautifully finished in traditional 'gingerbread' style with fab beds, cool Caribbean colours and luxurious linens; bathrooms are superb, with clawfoot tubs and huge walk-in showers, and outside there's a private plunge pool.

Villas further up the mountain offer greater privacy (to be close to the large pool, beach and restaurants, go for the Sugar Mill rooms) and certain suites also include butler service.

The new Rainforest Spa offers holistic treatments using local botanics, and you can enjoy tennis, squash and various watersports as well as a free kids' club.