The dreamiest hotels in St. Lucia, from jungle hideouts to beachfront resorts

Touted as one of the most romantic islands in the Caribbean – and one of our top honeymoon destinations for 2023 – St. Lucia is an island paradise that blends sun, sea and sky with an abundance of charm and romance. Here, you will quickly fall in love with the delicious West Indian cuisine, gorgeous white-sand beaches, warm hospitality and fabulous luxury resorts.

For those on the hunt for relaxation and little more, St. Lucía is known to have some of the best beaches in the Caribbean (and that is saying something), and at Sulphur Springs, wellness hunters can bathe in rich volcanic mud and hot springs to enjoy a whole host of health benefits. To cool off, St. Lucia is home to many majestic waterfalls and, with the Toraville Waterfall one of the most beautiful.

Nature lovers will enjoy beautiful mountain hikes in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Piton Mountains, made up of the Gros Piton and Petit Piton, as well as world-class scuba diving and snorkelling in the colourful reefs of Pigeon Island. Elsewhere, you can private boat tours to explore the island’s many gorgeous bays and beaches. History buffs can dive in and learn all about St. Lucia’s rich colonial heritage at Fort Rodney or explore the other colonial bastions on the island, while foodies can dive into the local cuisine which blends Caribbean, Creole and European influences to offer an explosion of flavours at every meal. It’s worth noting here: chocolate is a big thing in St. Lucia – they’re a major producer of the delicious confectionery thanks to its volcanic climate – so consider an immersive chocolate experience or even indulge in a chocolate spa treatment if you have a sweet tooth.

Ahead, our travel writers have searched far and wide to bring together the very best luxury hotels, boutique hotels, beachfront hotels, adults only hotels, aparthotels, five-star hotels and all-inclusive resorts in St. Lucia, so you can escape the bleak British weather and find the perfect Caribbean beach holiday.

Best hotels in St. Lucia at a glance:

1. Best hotel in Saint Lucia overall: Jade Mountain
2. Best honeymoon hotel in St. Lucía: Cap Maison
3. Best all-inclusive hotel in St. Lucia: Royalton Saint Lucia Resort & Spa, An Autograph Collection Hotel
4. Best hotel in Saint Lucia for active travellers: BodyHoliday
5. Best luxury hotel in St. Lucía: Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort

Ahead, the best hotels in St. Lucia according to a discerning travel writer.