| 9 km from st. featuring 4-poster beds draped with mosquito nets, the beachfront rooms have elegant decor with mahogany furnishings. set on soufriere bay along the caribbean coast, this understated hotel in a former estate surrounded by tropical foliage is 1. all include sea-view balconies, free wi-fi and tvs with premium channels, as well as minifridges and kettles. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. continental breakfast is complimentary. the hotel has an open-air restaurant overlooking the beach. suites add kitchenettes and separate living areas. lucia botanical gardens
Hewanorra International Airport 44 min
Diamond Botanical Gardens (6 min)
Former plantation-turned-park with many ornamental plants, a waterfall & geothermal mineral baths. Anse Chastanet Beach (9 min)
Popular, laid-back beach featuring coral reef snorkeling, calm waters for swimming & mountain views. Anse Cochon Beach (38 min) Mount Gimie (10 min)
St. Lucia's highest mountain, with forested slopes & guided summit hikes to commanding island views. Gros Piton (22 min)
This 798-m. mountain offers panoramic views from its summit, which can be reached by hiking. Marigot Bay (50 min)
Charming harbor featured in the 1967 film “Dr. Dolittle,” with resorts, restaurants & kayaking. Sulphur Springs, Saint Lucia (9 min) Pitons Bay (16 min)
Bay with a white sandy beach & clear waters presided over by 2 giant, pointed volcanic peaks. Hike Gros Piton (2 min) The Tet Paul Nature Trail (12 min)
Hillside nature trail offering a picturesque viewpoint of the water & mountains, plus guided tours. Toraille Waterfall (8 min)
Paid access to a waterfall with a plunge pool in a cultivated landscape of native trees & ferns. Jalousie Plantation Beach (25 min)
Swimming & kayaking in a sheltered bay with views of jagged peaks covered in rainforest. Sulphur Springs (9 min)
Hot springs park on a dormant volcano, with a series of bubbling mud pools & a towering waterfall. Soufriere Drive In Volcano (9 min)
Bubbling sulfur springs in the caldera of the dormant Qualibou volcano, with nearby mud baths. Morne Coubaril Historical Adventure Park (6 min)
18th-century cocoa plantation with a working mill, plus estate tours, zip lining & other activities. | 
