Ladera Resort 
Hillside resort amid the lush Pitons of St. Lucia
From every point on the property, the panorama stretches out across a green sea of rain forest.
The six villas and 19 suites each have an open wall exposing breathtaking views of the Caribbean.
The award-winning restaurant, Dasheen, features fresh fruit from the resorts landscaped gardens, and the pool and sundeck overlook the Caribbean Sea.
Hotel prices and availability
Map showing Ladera Resort
Dining at the Ladera Resort
Dasheene - Locally acclaimed, three-level, open-front restaurant offering panoramic view of Piton peaks and Jalousie Bay 304.7 m (1,000 ft) below the ridge on which the resort sits. Sunset view. West Indian and international cuisine. Open daily for lunch and six nights weekly for dinner. (Closed for dinner on Sundays.)
Tcholit Bar - Dasheene restaurant''s bar/lounge. Open mid-morning to late night. Adjacent to clothing boutique.
Attractions near this hotel
Sulphur Springs (tour) - 3.25 km (2 mi)
Jalousie Bay (swimming, snorkeling/diving) - 4.75 km (3 mi)
Soufrière (French-colonial capital) - 6 km (3.75 mi)
Diamond Botanical Gardens & Waterfall (historical site, mineral baths) - 6.75 km (4.25 mi)
Petit Piton - 7.25 km (4.5 mi)
Anse Chastanet beach (swimming, snorkeling/diving) - 9.5 km (6 mi)
Gros Piton (climbing trail) - 9.5 km (6 mi)
Balembouche Estate (historical site) - 11.25 km (7 mi)
Descartiers Trail (hiking) - 19.25 km (12 mi)
St. Lucia Distillers Rhythm of Rum Tour - 33.5 km (21 mi)
Marigot Bay (sailing center) - 34.5 km (21.5 mi)
Castries (capital) - 46 km (28.75 mi)
Hewanorra International Airport (UVF): Approximate driving time is 40 minutes and distance is 22.5 km (14 mi).
Driving directions from Hewanorra International Airport: Depart airport and turn left toward Soufrière. Proceed to resort on left.
George F.L. Charles (Vigie) Airport (SLU): Approximate driving time is 90 minutes and distance is 49.5 km (31 mi).
B> Driving directions from George F.L. Charles (Vigie) Airport: Depart airport toward Castries. Proceed through Castries and continue south toward Soufrière. Proceed through Soufrière and continue south to resort on the right.
Getting there: Shuttle vans and private cars of varying prices are available. They can be reserved during the process of booking a reservation for this resort, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost. Driving is on the left side, British-style.
Getting around: The resort provides complimentary, scheduled shuttle service to the old French-colonial capital of Soufrière and to Jalousie Bay beach and Anse Chastanet beach for swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, and other water sports. The resort staff summons taxis on request.