Castries Waterworks Forest Reserve Holidays from £1,235

My air conditioner did not work. There was no hot water

This was truly a dream come true resort. The staff was so friendly and helpful. Do yourself a favor and stay with the Ladera Family.

The sargassum was intolerable. They cleaned it up everyday, but the smell was off-putting. Not the fault of the hotel so no dings for that. Most of the staff were very friendly, but not all. Maybe they don’t care for tourists. Definitely a chill in the air on an otherwise balmy island. If we visit St. Lucia again, we’ll be looking for accommodations a little more upscale. Nice for families in a budget, however.

We stayed in the Upper Temple Suite, which was huge and had a lovely view of the Pitons and trees buzzing with hummingbirds from the balcony/patio. The staff were incredibly kind, welcoming and helpful. The Chocolate Making experience was wonderful and better than expected. The best part was the ability to walk down the road to Anse Chastanet beach any time for free snorkeling and swimming. Caveat: the rooms are NOT soundproof. It was a small, intimate setting, and we preferred the quiet and privacy over larger, busier resorts.

Thanks for a wonderful stay and welcome! Will be back soon hopefully!