Fact Sheet
LOCATION
Ladera is located on the southern end of St. Lucia, just outside the port town of Soufrière,
approximately 40 minutes from the Hewanorra International Airport. It sits on a forested ridge at 1,100 feet overlooking the volcanic Piton mountains and the Caribbean Sea.
DESCRIPTION
Perched above the port town of Soufrière, Ladera is a romantic and exclusive hideaway,
featuring six villas and 19 suites. What sets Ladera apart is that each guest suite was intentionally built without a fourth wall, allowing astounding views of the island's two volcanic Piton peaks and azure coastline below. Yet the suites were cleverly designed to remain sheltered, safe, and completely private. Interiors are furnished with polished woods. The open wall in all suites and villas leads to a private plunge pool and lush tropical landscaping. Each villa and suite embraces the panoramic views and island ambiance through tropical design and the ultimate in open-air living.
In November 2005, Condé Nast Traveler readers voted Ladera not only the “Best Hotel in the Caribbean,” but gave it the highest score of any hotel in the world, ranking it the “Best of the Best” in the overall hotel category. The honor marked the first time in the 18 year history of the awards that a Caribbean hotel appeared on the “Best of the Best” list. The awards were featured in the November 2005 issue of Condé Nast Traveler.
Ladera opened in November 1992 and has since been distinguished by a number of publications, including being named one of the Caribbean’s “Ten Best Romantic Spots” by Caribbean Travel and Life. The St. Lucia Tourist Board has awarded Ladera its “Best Small Hotel” and “Best Chef” awards.
Ladera’s accommodations cater to a maximum of 60 guests, ensuring the highest level of service, apparent from the first greeting at the airport to the personal attention given to each guest.
The Ti Kai Posé Spa at Ladera provides guests with an array of relaxing wellness treatments in an intimate setting. The list of special treatments is inspired by St. Lucia’s volcanic history and the lush rainforest that surrounds this unique retreat. In local patois, Ti Kai Posé means “little house of rest.”
ACCOMMODATIONS
The six villas and 19 suites, each with a private pool, overlook the famous Piton mountains, a World heritage site, the Caribbean Sea and the Soufriére valley. Ladera is know for its distinctive eco-lodge architecture, built with Caribbean timbers and modeled on luxury tree-house living, and a relaxed, barefoot lifestyle. Villas and suites were intentionally built without a fourth wall, yet are designed to be sheltered, safe, and completely private. The design affords spectacular sunset views and unobstructed star gazing at night.
GENERAL MANAGER
Mr. Robert Stewart
ADDRESS
P.O. Box 225, Soufrière
St. Lucia, West Indies
CONTACT INFORMATION
Telephone 758-459-7323
Fax 758-459-5156
Website www.ladera.com
Email ladera@candw.lc
RESERVATIONS
Toll Free: 800-738-4752
Phone: 404-237-4608
Fax: 404-237-1841
RESTAURANT
Dasheene Restaurant and the Tcholit bar (pronounced Choleet) offer some of the best dining in the Caribbean and by far the best views. The open-air dining room features breathtaking vistas of the rainforest, the dramatic Piton peaks and the Caribbean Sea below. Dasheene’s elegant decor uses natural fabrics and woods to complement the birds-eye view of the island from the 1,100-ft. ridge in southern St. Lucia. The menu features innovative interpretations of St. Lucian and Caribbean specialties, based on local produce, fresh fish and colorful presentations.
Dasheene serves a tropical breakfast for hotel guests and a full á la carte menu from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.; lunch from Noon. – 2:30p.m.; dinner from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Monday night is the Manager’s Cocktail Party from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Sunday brunch is from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Daily Afternoon Tea is from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. A snack menu is available from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Guests from other parts of the island are always welcome for lunch and dinner. Dinner Reservations are required and there is a dress code. In-room dining is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast and Afternoon Tea are complimentary for registered guests. Entertainment is available five nights a week from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
FACILITIES
Swimming Pool
- The main pool and deck area are located below the restaurant and bar overlooking the
Pitons and Caribbean Sea
- Cocktails and a snack menu are available poolside
- The pool was used in the filming of “Superman II”
Recreation
Ladera management can arrange a variety of activities for guests, including:
- Island tours
- Hiking/rainforest walks with local guides
- Bird watching
- Jeep or car rentals (driving is on the left side of the road)
- Day trips to the city of Castries
- Helicopter tours
- Scuba diving, snorkel trips, sailboat and fishing charters
- Horseback riding
- Golf, a nine-hole and 18-hole course is available in Castries (One hour and half drive
from the resort.)
- Climbing the Pitons
Complimentary Services
- Shuttle to and from the town of Soufrière
- Shuttle to and from nearby beaches
- Saturday morning Soufrière market tour followed by a cooking class with recipes
- A fully stocked library is located at the main bar
- Board games
- Mixology class twice a week
- Manager’s weekly cocktail reception
- Weekly fashion show featuring Ladera’s Boutique clothing
- Snorkel gear and beach towels supplied at the hotel
- Daily breakfast
- Daily afternoon Breeze tea service
Housekeeping
- Daily housekeeping service
- Nightly turndown service
Electricity
- 220 volts, 50 cycles (square, three-prong plug)
- Adapters and transformers available for guests
Telephone/Internet
- Rooms are not furnished with telephones, however a private phone is located at reception
- Faxes can be received and sent
- Jeeves, a personal butler - a two-way radio that enables guests to communicate with
reception and the restaurant for in-room dining or other requests
- A separate guest computer is available at reception
RATES/ PACKAGES
Special wedding and honeymoon packages are available. See rate sheet for details.
ABOUT ST. LUCIA
- Size: 27 miles long by 14 miles wide (238 square miles)
- Population: 160,000
- Status: Independent Member of British Commonwealth
- Language: Officially English, but many speak French Patois
- Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollars 1 US$ = 2.67 EC$ (US Dollars are accepted)
- Average Temperature: 83-87 degrees Fahrenheit
POINTS OF INTEREST NEAR LADERA
- Piton Mountains, World Heritage designated, 3000-foot volcanic peaks that rise vertically
out of the sea
- Diamond Waterfall and Botanical Gardens
- Sulphur Springs, the world’s only “drive-in” volcano
- Louis XVI Mineral Baths
- Tropical rain forest Historic military ruins and museum at Pigeon Island
(located in Castries one hour from Ladera)
TRAVELING TO ST. LUCIA
As of January 1, 2007, travelers returning to the U.S. from the Caribbean are required to hold valid passports. All visitors must have a return or ongoing ticket. Airport departure tax is $21 U.S. dollars. Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) in the south, services international flights. GFL Charles Airport in the north is used for inter-island flights.
From the United States: There is service to St. Lucia from most U.S. gateways via Air Jamaica, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, BWIA and US Airways. Flying time is three and half hours from Miami, four hours from Atlanta, and five hours from New York.
From London: British Airways, BWIA, and Virgin Atlantic.
From Canada: Air Jamaica, Air Canada, BWIA and American Airlines.
From Paris: Air France to Martinique, then LIAT
US SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Karen Bull/Ryan Reynolds
Island Luxe Resorts
3355 Lenox Road, Suite 750
Atlanta, GA 30326
Toll free: 1-800-259-8017
Office: 770-394-6565
CANADIAN SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Lillian Day
Resort To The Best
234 Eglinton Ave. East, #300
Toronto, Ontario M4P 1K5
Canada
1-800-567-5327
resorttothebest@on.aibn.com
PRESS CONTACT
Conran Communications
192 Lexington Avenue, Suite 805
New York, NY 10016
Tel. 212.447.1010
info@conrancommunications.com
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