Anse Chastanet Resort
Expansive estate-style resort with luxury amenities, spectacular views and plenty of outdoor exploration
Overview
- Luxury resort set within an expansive 600 acre estate
- Enjoy access to two of St Lucia’s very best beaches
- St Lucia’s longest running dive centre located on site
- Perfect for hiking, mountain biking, and bird watching
- Direct access to the protected waters around Soufriere
Anse Chastanet Resort occupies a premium position on St Lucia’s west coast, overlooking two of the island's best beaches, as well as the iconic Piton peaks, and the protected waters of Soufriere. This expansive 600-acre estate incorporates historical plantations, many miles of meandering trails, and an abundance of exclusive amenities designed to indulge the most discerning clientele. As if all that wasn't enough to keep even the most active guest occupied, this resort also provides direct access to St Lucia’s renowned Anse Chastanet reef, with the island’s longest-running dive centre to help you maximise each scuba experience.
Resort amenities
Resort amenities
Dive facilities
About Anse Chastanet Resort
About Anse Chastanet Resort
Anse Chastanet Resort is an exclusive estate set within 600 acres of tranquil tropical foliage on the west coast of St Lucia, overlooking Soufriere marine reserve and the iconic Pitons beyond. The location of the property is utterly unsurpassed, and includes a historical plantation situated next door. The resort’s grounds also span two of the island’s best beaches – Anse Chastanet and Anse Mamin – as well as the nearby hillside, combining an oceanfront atmosphere with spectacular views.
A dozen rooms are tucked in behind the coconut palms that line the beach and the remaining 37 tiptoe up the flower-studded hillside. To make the most of the panoramic views and the refreshing tradewinds, each whitewashed, octagonal cottage comes with wraparound balconies and louvred windows. All decor and furnishings utilised in the guestrooms have been crafted from local material wherever possible, including furniture, bedspreads, and more.
But, while the sensuous seclusion of the rooms provides the perfect place to while away the hours, Anse Chastanet Resort offers plenty of reasons to venture outside. Whilst staying at this resort, guests will have access to several restaurants and bars serving a variety of menus, as well as an onsite spa, water sports centre, and around 20-kilometres of trails for biking, hiking, bird watching, or jogging.
Explore the resort
At Anse Chastanet, an enticing selection of menus is available in a number of intimate locations. Two open-air treehouses serve a blend of Caribbean and other tropical cuisines, while the Emerald’s Restaurant caters exclusively to vegans with a modern tapas style menu. The Trou au Diable restaurant is located right on the Anse Chastanet beach, offering changing menus throughout the week, and the Jungle Beach Bar and Grill delivers delicious fare in a casual setting. Kitchens are supplied with organic produce from the resort’s farm and two bars are also on hand to offer a wide selection of tropical cocktails, beers, liquors, and more.
Kai Belté, meaning house of beauty, is located at beach level between our beach restaurant and the scuba centre. There are five air-conditioned treatment rooms, an open-air hair and nail salon, as well as an open-air treatment cabana – known as Kai Mer – overlooking the Anse Chastanet reef. Yoga classes are also available and can be enjoyed privately or as part of a group. Walking, hiking, and birdwatching can be enjoyed within the resort’s grounds, and an onsite mountain biking centre operates out of the plantation. Guests staying at Anse Chastanet Resort also have direct access to two of Saint Lucia’s finest beaches, and a variety of non-motorised water sports are available.
Diving from Anse Chastanet Resort
Diving from Anse Chastanet Resort is conducted by Scuba St Lucia – a PADI 5-Star dive centre located at the south end of Anse Chastanet beach. Founded in 1981, Scuba St Lucia is the island’s longest-running dive centre and has established itself as one of the Caribbean's top diving operations, offering comprehensive facilities for divers of all levels. The dive centre features ample gear storage, a well-stocked scuba store, and three compressors, while the rental facility is fully-equipped with the latest scuba gear from brands such as Scuba Pro, Seaquest and Aqualung.
The Anse Chastanet reef starts just a few fin-kicks from the water’s edge. The reef's remarkable ecosystem offers an amazing profusion of unusual tropical marine life in calm, clear water. Situated right on the beach and operating three dive boats, Scuba St Lucia is perfectly set up for both beach and boat dives, and all excursions guided by an instructor or dive master to maximise diver safety and enjoyment. Guests will also appreciate this resort’s underwater photo and video centre, offering camera rentals and custom videos, a range of photo and video related courses, and advice from the onsite staff. A full range of regular PADI courses can also be undertaken at this resort and nitrox is available for suitable certified divers.
Conservation
Conservation
Located on site, the old colonial plantation of Anse Mamin is a wonderful, organic resource for the resort’s menus. Alongside an abundance of cocoa trees which allow Anse Chastanet Resort to produce its own chocolate, the Anse Mamin plantation also provides turmeric, cashews, tamarind, mango, avocado, oranges, tangerines, guavas, papaya, coconut, breadfruit, yams, and sweet potatoes.
The organic farm, Emerald’s, is located in the Soufriere hills and plays another major role in Anse Chastanet resort’s farm to table set up. Ingredients grown here range from vanilla beans, bay leaf, nutmeg, and cinnamon, to numerous varieties of mango, sour oranges, coconuts, cacao, and many other tropical and exotic fruits. Emerald farm also grows organic salad leaves, microgreens, vegetables, and herbs for the restaurant.
About
About Anse Chastanet Resort
Anse Chastanet Resort is an exclusive estate set within 600 acres of tranquil tropical foliage on the west coast of St Lucia, overlooking Soufriere marine reserve and the iconic Pitons beyond. The location of the property is utterly unsurpassed, and includes a historical plantation situated next door. The resort’s grounds also span two of the island’s best beaches – Anse Chastanet and Anse Mamin – as well as the nearby hillside, combining an oceanfront atmosphere with spectacular views.
A dozen rooms are tucked in behind the coconut palms that line the beach and the remaining 37 tiptoe up the flower-studded hillside. To make the most of the panoramic views and the refreshing tradewinds, each whitewashed, octagonal cottage comes with wraparound balconies and louvred windows. All decor and furnishings utilised in the guestrooms have been crafted from local material wherever possible, including furniture, bedspreads, and more.
But, while the sensuous seclusion of the rooms provides the perfect place to while away the hours, Anse Chastanet Resort offers plenty of reasons to venture outside. Whilst staying at this resort, guests will have access to several restaurants and bars serving a variety of menus, as well as an onsite spa, water sports centre, and around 20-kilometres of trails for biking, hiking, bird watching, or jogging.
Explore the resort
At Anse Chastanet, an enticing selection of menus is available in a number of intimate locations. Two open-air treehouses serve a blend of Caribbean and other tropical cuisines, while the Emerald’s Restaurant caters exclusively to vegans with a modern tapas style menu. The Trou au Diable restaurant is located right on the Anse Chastanet beach, offering changing menus throughout the week, and the Jungle Beach Bar and Grill delivers delicious fare in a casual setting. Kitchens are supplied with organic produce from the resort’s farm and two bars are also on hand to offer a wide selection of tropical cocktails, beers, liquors, and more.
Kai Belté, meaning house of beauty, is located at beach level between our beach restaurant and the scuba centre. There are five air-conditioned treatment rooms, an open-air hair and nail salon, as well as an open-air treatment cabana – known as Kai Mer – overlooking the Anse Chastanet reef. Yoga classes are also available and can be enjoyed privately or as part of a group. Walking, hiking, and birdwatching can be enjoyed within the resort’s grounds, and an onsite mountain biking centre operates out of the plantation. Guests staying at Anse Chastanet Resort also have direct access to two of Saint Lucia’s finest beaches, and a variety of non-motorised water sports are available.
Diving from Anse Chastanet Resort
Diving from Anse Chastanet Resort is conducted by Scuba St Lucia – a PADI 5-Star dive centre located at the south end of Anse Chastanet beach. Founded in 1981, Scuba St Lucia is the island’s longest-running dive centre and has established itself as one of the Caribbean's top diving operations, offering comprehensive facilities for divers of all levels. The dive centre features ample gear storage, a well-stocked scuba store, and three compressors, while the rental facility is fully-equipped with the latest scuba gear from brands such as Scuba Pro, Seaquest and Aqualung.
The Anse Chastanet reef starts just a few fin-kicks from the water’s edge. The reef's remarkable ecosystem offers an amazing profusion of unusual tropical marine life in calm, clear water. Situated right on the beach and operating three dive boats, Scuba St Lucia is perfectly set up for both beach and boat dives, and all excursions guided by an instructor or dive master to maximise diver safety and enjoyment. Guests will also appreciate this resort’s underwater photo and video centre, offering camera rentals and custom videos, a range of photo and video related courses, and advice from the onsite staff. A full range of regular PADI courses can also be undertaken at this resort and nitrox is available for suitable certified divers.
Conservation
Located on site, the old colonial plantation of Anse Mamin is a wonderful, organic resource for the resort’s menus. Alongside an abundance of cocoa trees which allow Anse Chastanet Resort to produce its own chocolate, the Anse Mamin plantation also provides turmeric, cashews, tamarind, mango, avocado, oranges, tangerines, guavas, papaya, coconut, breadfruit, yams, and sweet potatoes.
The organic farm, Emerald’s, is located in the Soufriere hills and plays another major role in Anse Chastanet resort’s farm to table set up. Ingredients grown here range from vanilla beans, bay leaf, nutmeg, and cinnamon, to numerous varieties of mango, sour oranges, coconuts, cacao, and many other tropical and exotic fruits. Emerald farm also grows organic salad leaves, microgreens, vegetables, and herbs for the restaurant.
Diving
Diving in St Lucia
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TurtlesYear round
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Schooling reef fishYear round
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Macro CreaturesYear round
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WrecksYear round