Ladera is located on the southern end of Saint Lucia, just outside the port 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.
The 9 villas and 23 suites, each with a private plunge pool, overlooking the famous Piton Mountains, a UNESCO World heritage site, the Caribbean Sea and the Soufrière 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. Eight luxurious Dream Suites complement the Villas and Piton Suites. Introduced last year, the Dream Suites are larger, have two levels of living space, they also feature the famously unobstructed views and are designed in Ladera's elegant tropical architecture, using polished hard woods, crisp white linens and colorful tile and stone work by local artisans. A private deck and a spiral staircase lead to a private plunge pool.
Swimming Pool
The main pool and deck area are located below the restaurant and bar overlooking the Pitons and Caribbean Sea.
Dasheene restaurant’s full menu is available poolside.
The infinity pool was used in the filming of “Superman II” and was the first of its kind in the Caribbean.
Recreation
Ladera is pleased to 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 nearby beaches.
Saturday morning Soufrière market tour followed by a cooking class with recipes.
Fitness center with cardio and strength training machines.
WiFi in all guest rooms.
A fully stocked library is located at the main bar.
Board games.
Boutique with a wide range of items from tropical clothing and magazines, drugstore items and much more.
Snorkel gear and beach towels supplied at the hotel.
Daily breakfast.
Daily Afternoon Tea service.
Portable DVD players available for in-room movie viewing.
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 room is located at reception.
A two-way “FireFly” radio system allows guests to communicate with reception and the restaurant for in-room dining or other requests.
Complimentary WiFi is available in the rooms and public areas.
A guest computer is also available.
Dasheene Restaurant and Bar 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 Saint Lucia. The menu features innovative interpretations of Saint Lucian and Caribbean specialties, based on local produce, fresh fish and colorful presentations. In response to an increasing number of requests for fresh and more health-conscious entrees, Consulting Executive Chef Mark Tan has created a new menu, lighter in fare yet base on the same fresh, local ingredients and West Indian favorites.
Breakfast (for hotel guests only), 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Dinner, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Sunday Brunch, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Daily Afternoon Tea (for hotel guests only) 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Room service 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. Restaurant attire is casual yet elegant, gentlemen are requested to wear long pants and collared shirts. Jackets are not required. No shorts, tank tops, or beach footwear is permitted in the evening. 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.
