This luxury hillside-beachside resort with amazing views of Saint Lucia’s iconic twin peaks – The Pitons – is the ideal location to relax and unwind. Set on a lush tropical estate, Anse Chastanet Resort is situated between Anse Chastanet and Anse Mamin beaches, and offers wonderful views of Petit and Gros Piton mountains and the Caribbean Sea. If you are looking for something to do while on your chilled vacation, you can select to dive, snorkel, cycle, get pampered, experience fine dining or simply do absolutely nothing, this resort on its dreamy namesake beach has all that you might be looking for.
All rooms feature clay tile or tropical hardwood floors, a ceiling fan and louvre windows. Each has a spacious bathroom and a balcony or patio. Some offer views of the sea, others of the mountains and gardens. Rooms down by the beach have air-con while those on the hill get the views.
Rooms
Anse Chastanet offers 49 individually designed rooms, 37 of which are scattered about a lush hillside, and 12 which are nestled within a tropical garden at beach level.
Anse Chastanet’s Premium rooms offer picture postcard perfect views of the St.Lucia’s Pitons – a Unesco World Heritage site- and the surrounding Caribbean Sea by virtue of their location on the higher hillside level.
Some Premium rooms have the fourth wall missing entirely, whilst others have wooden louvre walls which open to balconies/patios.
All rooms have kingsize beds, ensuite bathrooms with 2 sinks, shower and toilet. Upon request, extra bed or twin beds can be provided. Average size: 700 sq ft with in room amenities include fridge, tea/coffee/espresso makers, in-room electronic safes, hand made bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, Molton Brown amenities, free WiFi, twice daily housekeeping service with complimentary bottled water.
Anse Chastanet emphasizes the use of local woods and other local products in the room decor and furnishings. Cushions and bedspreads are made from colorful cotton fabrics called madras, the island’s “national cloth”. Even the resort bathrobes are locally made and have become a popular souvenir item!
The furniture has been individually designed and handmade in the region with the exclusive use of the island woods such as teak, mahogany, green heart, red cedar and wild breadfruit. All rooms have fridges, electric tea/coffee makers and wall mounted hair dryers, and in-room safes. Deluxe and Premium rooms also have irons and ironing boards.
Please note that there are approximately 100 stairs leading from beach level to mid-hillside level, thus making the property unsuitable for those with walking difficulties or cardiac problems. A complimentary shuttle service from beachside to hillside level is provided any time it is requested.
Facilities
Facilities at our 600 acre resort include two soft sand beaches, 12 miles of jungle biking, walking and hiking trails in the Anse Mamin valley with excellent birdwatching options, 3 restaurant locations serving a variety of menus including modern Caribbbean, East India-St.Lucia fusion and vegetarian. There are 2 bars plus the Jungle Grill and Bar at Anse Mamin, an excursions and car rental desk, 2 beachside boutiques and art gallery, the Kai Belte Spa, Scuba St. Lucia, a watersports center with complimentary snorkeling gear, windsurfers, sunfish sailboats, paddleboards, Bike St. Lucia with bike rental, Kayak St. Lucia with complimentary sit on top kayaks and Prijon kayaks at a rental fee.
There is wi-fi available in our rooms and also, near our reception area and there are also computers for guest usage.
Dining at Anse Chastanet
An enticing selection of menus is available in a number of intimate hillside and beachside locations and also, you can pre-book private dining arrangements at the water’s edge on Anse Chastanet beach or in our spa cottage Kai Mer overlooking the Caribbean. Whether you fancy fine tropical Caribbean Cuisine, exotic Creole flavors, or simple grilled fare, you will find it available and more. Our culinary options also include our St.Lucia-Indian menu titled Apsara, a wholly vegetarian restaurant called Emerald’s and last but not least our Jungle Grill for day time laid back dining on our second beach Anse Mamin.
This resort has multiple dining options available including:
- Treehouse Restaurant – Caribbean Fine Dining
- Emeralds – Vegetarian Cuisine
- Trou Au Diable – Beach Grill Restaurant
- Apsara – East Indian Caribbean Fusion
- Jungle – Beach Grill
Wellness
Your stay at Anse Chastanet will not be complete without having enjoyed a spa experience at Kai Belté (Patois/Creole: house of beauty). Kai Belté spa is located at beach level between our beach restaurant and the scuba centre. There are 5 air conditioned treatment rooms, an open air hair and nail salon as well as our open-air cabana Kai Mer overlooking the Anse Chastanet reef.
Respect for the uniqueness of each individual is the foundation of our spa experience. Our professionally trained and licensed therapists are committed to excellence, infused with enthusiasm and take pride in delivering a personalized and dedicated service. Our therapies combine both ancient and contemporary techniques in a natural manner. They are designed to bring balance and equilibrium to meet the needs of each individual.
Product range includes natural ingredients from our organic farm Emerald’s, aromatherapy products from Aromatherapy Associates and Ayurvedic products from Tara. Aromatherapy Associates products are rich in precious essential oils and active botanical extracts, designed to soothe and calm the mind, bring the emotions into balance and ease strains, tension and blockages in the body and skin. Tara products have been developed by faithfully following Ayurvedic traditions and principles. Ayurveda is a 5000 year old healing science from India that utilizes the therapeutic properties of herbs and essential oils to help restore balance and well-being. Our therapists have undergone intensive Ayurvedic training learning the philosophy, history and beliefs of Ayurveda. They are qualified to assist clients in learning more about Ayurveda and their own specific dosha as well as the Ayurvedic treatment modalities.
You can book spa treatments a la carte once you have arrived or you can pre-book them. If you like to schedule a spa treatment within the first two days of your stay we recommend that you pre-book the treatment.
Treatments are available daily from 8:30 am – 8:00 pm. Treatments inside your room attract a US 15 per person surcharge. Our spa rates are subject to a 10% service charge.
