Ladera Resort
Saint Lucia
Ladera Resort Saint Lucia
Rabot Estate Soufriere Post Office Soufriere, LC09 101 Saint Lucia, WI
www.ladera.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
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Shareholders
Privately owned
Date of Creation
1970
Hotel General Manager
Christian Gandara – General Manager
Hotel Positioning
5-star Luxury – JMAK Hospitality
Ladera Resort
History & Story
Create unforgettable moments of a lifetime with luxury, romance, adventure, wellness, and Dasheene’s culinary delights at Ladera Resort St Lucia. Uniquely located on a lush volcanic ridge 1,000 feet above the Caribbean Sea, each luxurious suite boasts its own private plunge pool and an “Open Wall” design, without a fourth wall, allowing for breathtaking panoramas of the Majestic Pitons and deep blue Caribbean Sea. Rated the #7 Resorts of all the magnificent resorts in the Caribbean, #1 in Saint Lucia and “Best in Romance” in North America, this intimate 37 suite getaway is situated on an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Each suite includes roundtrip private car airport transfers and full breakfast at award winning, farm-to-table, Dasheene restaurant, offering International Cuisine infused with authentic St. Lucian Spices and untouchable views of the Caribbean Sea and Piton.
The Essence of this Romantic Paradise is found among the staff who create excellence in service, the ambiance, furniture with local hardwoods and stones, the wellness garden, and the eco-friendly philosophy. The handmade 4-poster beds with romantic netting and hand-tiled mosaic walk-in showers offer the final touch of luxury and romance to the suites. Exclusive to only guests, the Ladera Ridge Hike, leads guests to the top of the Ladera Ridge where you feel as it you can almost touch Petite Piton. A yoga Plateau is also at the top of the hike for true moments of Zen. Many alluring benches are available throughout the hike and a swing awaits you at the beginning of the meditation garden as you descend from the top of the hike. A 4-story treehouse designed around a 500 year old mango tree allows a full emersion experience with nature at the bottom. Ladera’s signature in-suite “Couples’ Massage”, with again the picturesque views of the pitons and sea, is most popular as well as the “Couples’ Mixology” experience. Offsite excursions are also offered for even more adventure with the mud baths, snorkeling, scuba diving, sunset cruise, ziplining, atving, horseback riding, piton hikes and more. Ladera is the perfect setting for honeymoons, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, adventures, wellness and just relaxing and watching the St Lucia Sunset.
Date Renewal
2021
Date added extensions
2021
Main Strengths, Special Touch
Uniquely located on a volcanic ridge between the two Pitons of St Lucia, 1,000 ft above the Caribbean Sea – Each suite offering an ‘open wall design’, without a 4th wall, private heated plunge pool, breathtaking views of the pitons and Caribbean Sea – Farm-toTable and sustainable at Dasheeene (Almost all fruit, vegetable herbs and spices and grown on property at the resort) – Most furniture is made on property in the Ladera Carpentry Shop by the Ladera Master Crafstmen – True essence of the resort is the staff, who provide excellence in service. – Private Ladera Ridge hike exclusive only to Ladera overnight guests.
Location
Soufriere
Key sites/activities in the area
All activités are within 15 minutes of Ladera and can be reserved with the Ladera Concierege. – Soufriere expereince (including drive through volcano, mud baths and water falls) Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, ATVing, Ziplining, Hike of Gross Piton, Horse Back Riding, Sunset Boating, Deep Sea Fishing and more.
Fun Facts
There really is no 4th Wall between you and the pitons and sea, There is a treehouse made from a 500 year-old manago tree where you can relax in a hammock, swing or sofa and The Ladera Ridge Hike does put you at the top of the volcanic ridge where you really feel like you can touch Pettite Piton. The yoga platform is also up there and a most invigorating experience.
Children’s Corner
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HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of accommodations: 37
• Number of Luxury suites: 34
• Number of specialty suites : 2
Number of Villas: 1
Restaurants & Bars
• Restaurant – Dasheene – Executive Chef Nigel Mitchel – Dress Code is elegantly casual.
Dasheene at Ladera is award winning, farm-to-table, offering International Cuisine infused with authentic St. Lucian Spices and untouchable views of the Caribbean Sea and Piton. The best Breathtaking Views of the Sunset on the Island as the sun sets behind the Pitons. Chef Mitchel and his culinary team use farm-to-table fruits, vegetables and spices grown on property in Ladera’s Gardens. Other products are locally and organically grown on local farms, including the fresh seafood caught from the nearby waters and brought to the restaurant each morning.
• All- Inclusive Meal Plan: (Note a Full breakfast is included for all guests in our rates) – daily 3 course lunch – daily 3 course dinner – wine by the glass – house brand cocktails and spirits – domestic beer – All Special Reserve Alcohol, Specialty Brands, wine by the bottle and Champagne will be subject to a supplement charge. – Certain items on the menu may be subject to a supplemental charge (these items will be designated with an asterisk *). Room Service includes an additional US$10.00 delivery charge to be billed to the guests’ incidentals. – When selected a meal plan will be automatically added to the entire stay of guest reservation – Meal Plans begin with Dinner on arrival and ends with Lunch (where applicable) on Departure
• Half Board meal plan – (Note a Full breakfast in included for all guests in our rates) – daily 3 course dinner at Dasheene Restaurant Two complimentary glasses per person included during dinner – Additional glasses/bottles can be charged to room. Package doesnot include any other beverages. – When selected a meal plan will be automatically added to the entire stay of guest reservation – Meal Plans begin with Dinner on arrival and ends with Lunch (where applicable) on Departure
• Additional Culinary expériences :
– Ladera’s signature “Couples’ Mixology” experience
– The Wine Cellar Experience
Join Ladera Resort’s very own Wine Waiters for a private Wine Cellar Lunch or Dinner or wine tasting in our Wine Cellar which boasts 500 various wines-we stock over 2000 bottles of wine. Your palettes will be taken on a Wine Tour of the World. The Dasheene Wine Cellar carries some of the best wines from world famous Vineyards/Wineries in Chile, Argentina, the USA (California) Europe (France) and Lebanon just to name a few. We cannot forget our very own Ladera Wines from Napa Valley and Lone Canyon-Ladera Sauvignon Blanc, Ladera Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Tasting Expérience
Premium Wine Tasting Experience
Wine & Food Pairing Experience
Wine Cellar Rental – Requires a minimum of 2 persons and a maximum of 8 persons. Reservations for your Wine Cellar Experience are required. Wine Cellar is subject to resort determined availability. Cancellations are required 24 hours in advance.
Book a Chef » Dining Expérience – This personalized experience will allow you to savour a delicious meal prepared just for you by one of our own Dasheene Chefs. Experience « Culinary Magic » in the intimate and cool atmosphere of the Dasheene Wine Cellar . Relax and be pampered in complete privacy.
All prices above are subject to change
Wellness
• Spa : Ladera offers the Ladera Signature Couples Massages and Swedish Massages. Currently massages are only offered in the privacy of guests’ suite. All may be reserved at concierge@ladera.com. The Ladera Spa is scheduled to open by the end of 2022.
• Swimming Pools : Ladera’s Main pool offers breathtaking views of the Pitons and Caribbean Sea with lunch and beverages offered.
There are Private Heated Plunge Pools in every Suite. (Hilltop Dream Suite & Suites at Paradise Ridge have a swing in their pools) and Suites at Paradise Ridge and Heritage Suites both offer Private Heated full size pools.
• Fitness, wellness & sustainability :
– Inside Wellness Gym with incredible views of the Majestic Pitons and Caribbean Sea.
– Outside Gym hand crafted at Ladera from natural woods found in Saint Lucia
– Eco-Friendly Jade Yoga Mats in Every Room for use while at Ladera
– Onsite Hike to the Top of the Ladera Ridge – exclusive to Ladera guests only where you feel as if you can almost touch Petite Piton. Many guests do this hike every day.
– Complimentary One Hour Yoga Session Monday – Friday. (Guests are also welcome to reserve private yoga sessions at an additional charge)
– Yoga Plateau at the top of the hike with breathtaking views of the Pitons and Caribbean Sea
– Indoor Yoga Pilates studio
– Meditation Garden as you descend the hike.
– Complimentary Guided Tour of the Ladera Wellness Gardens. Mr Ray is the head Gardner and picks the fruits and spices for Dasheene Restaurant daily. Guests learn about the health benefit of many fruits and spices and see first-hand how he provides farm-to-table fruit and spices for Dasheene.
– Complimentary Tour of the Ladera Carpentry Shop. Guests enjoy seeing how all the wood and furniture is made at Ladera by the Ladera Master Craftsmen who use St Lucian wood and created and built everything onsite.
– A 4-story treehouse designed around a 500 year old mango tree allows a full emersion experience with nature awaits guests at the bottom of the hike.
Corporate & Celebration Events
« Ladera Resort Buyout »
For that Special Wedding, Birthday, Anniversary, Yoga Retreat, Company Incentive or President’s Club.
Buyout Ladera Resort Saint Lucia with exclusive views of the Pitons and Caribbean Sea and Dasheene Restaurant for you and your guests only!
Includes accommodations, airport transfers, all meals, drinks, private functions, some local excursions, spa treatment, VAT, service charge and more!
Rates are set depending on the date and are offered commissionable. Net rates not offered. Client needs to take commission out on their own.
Extra Notable Features
The following is included with overnight accommodations:
– Please note that due to COVID Protocols some resort amenities, activities and offsite excursions may not be available.
– Uniquely located on a lush volcano ridge 1,000 feet above the Caribbean Sea, on an UNESCO World Heritage Site, each luxurious suite boasts breathtaking panoramas of the Majestic Pitons and Caribbean Sea from Every Suite
– Open Wall Design without a 4th wall with unlimited fresh air
– Private Heated Plunge Pools in Every Suite. Many guests never leave their suite. (Hilltop Dream Suite & Sites at Paradise Ridge have a swing in their pools).
– Complimentary Private Car Transportation from/to Airport
– Complimentary Full Breakfast Daily for two at Award Winning, Farm-to-Table Dasheene Restaurant also with an open wall design and more breathtaking views of the pitons
– Complimentary Butler Service in Suites at Paradise Ridge, Hilltop Dream Suites, Heritage Suites, Villa at Paradise Ridge, La Petite Fleur & Villa LaFleur.
– Complimentary Welcome nonalcoholic/alcoholic signature cocktail with cold towels upon arrival
– Complimentary Wi-Fi In Room and on Property
– Complimentary Bottled Water in Refrigerated Honor Bar
– Complimentary Espresso Machines, Tablets, Keyless Entry Wrist Bands, Molton Brown Bath Products, Turndown, Bathrobes & Slippers in all Suites.
– Complimentary use of the Sports & Game Lounge (Food and beverage at an additional charge)
– Complimentary One Hour Yoga Session Monday – Friday. (Guests are also welcome to reserve private yoga sessions at an additional charge)
– Complimentary use of the Wellness Gym with incredible views of the Majestic Pitons and Caribbean Sea.
– Eco-Friendly Jade Yoga Mats in Every Room for use while at Ladera
– Complimentary shuttle to and from Malgretoute Beach Mon-Sat (Additional charge for Beach Chairs)
– Complimentary Onsite Hike to the Top of the Ladera Ridge – exclusive to Ladera guests only where you feel as if you can almost touch Petite Piton. Many guests do this hike every day.
– Complimentary Guided Tour of the Ladera Wellness Gardens. Mr Ray is the head Gardner and picks the fruits and spices for Dasheene Restaurant daily. Guests learn about the health benefit of many fruits and spices and see first-hand how he provides farm-to-table fruit and spices for Dasheene.
– Complimentary Tour of the Ladera Carpentry Shop. Guests enjoy seeing how all the wood and furniture is made at Ladera by the Ladera Master Craftsmen who use St Lucian wood and created and built everything onsite.
-A 4-story treehouse designed around a 500 year old mango tree allows a full emersion experience with nature at the bottom of the hike.
– Ladera is a Green Globe Certified Resort and therefore guests enjoy the sustainability of the resort in all aspects throughout the resort
– Farm-to-Table Experience at Award Winning Dasheene Restaurant.
Offsite excursions and adventures at an adidtional cost :
Ladera’s signature in-suite “Couples’ Massage”, with again the picturesque views of the pitons and sea, is most popular as well as the “Couples’ Mixology” experience. Offsite excursions are also offered for even more adventure less than 15 minutes from the resort with the mud baths, snorkeling, scuba diving, sunset cruise, ziplining, atving, horseback riding, piton hikes and more.
Hotel & Restaurants Awards
2021 Conde’ Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Award « 40 Best Resort Caribbean Islands » – #1 Best Resort in St. Lucia & #7 Best Resort Caribbean
2022 Conde’ Nast Johansens Award for Excellence – Best for Romance
2022 U.S. News and World Report – #3 Best Hotel in St. Lucia
2022 Trip Advisor Travelers’ Choice Award – Best of the Best Winner for Service & Romance
2021 J List – Most Romantic
2021 Travvy Awards – # 2 Resort in the Caribbean
2022 Forbes 4 Star
2022 Forbes Verified
2022 Green Globe Award
Dasheene Restaurant
• Best restaurant in St. Lucia by Cigar Afficiondo
• Condé Nast Traveler 2013 Gold List – Prestigious Platinum Circle
• Fodor’s Travel-Ladera was voted as one of the top 100 hotels in the world in the category of « Best Exotic Hideaway.”
• Condé Nast Traveler Readers’Poll voted Ladera as one of the 35 Best Island Resorts for food.
• Travel + Leisure Magazine One of the « World’s Best » Caribbean resorts for the 8th consecutive year.
• Trip Advisor2013 Certificate of Excellence Winner
Number of employees
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