

Anse Chastanet
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A romantic hideaway in a spectacular hillside and beach setting near the Pitons
Nestled along the southwest coast of Saint Lucia, Anse Chastanet is a captivating resort that perfectly blends luxury with the natural beauty of the Caribbean. Tucked between rainforest and silver sands, this enchanting resort offers a blissful escape from the intrusions of everyday life and is perfect for a peaceful or active outdoor holiday. Boasting lush tropical surroundings, breathtaking views of the iconic Pitons, and pristine beaches, this haven is a paradise for those seeking tranquility and adventure. Whether you’re indulging in the world-class amenities, exploring the vibrant underwater world through snorkeling or diving, or relaxing to the soothing sounds of the ocean, Anse Chastanet offers an unforgettable escape where every moment is infused with the island’s enchanting charm.
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Why our experts like it
We've done the exploring, asked the locals, made the mistakes, and found the gems... so you don't have to start from scratch! These are the bits we think you'll love the most. Think of it as travel advice from a friend who just got back and can't wait to tell you everything.

If you love French cuisine, look no further than La Belle Vie

An incredible way to kick off your Maldives holiday
“There's something pretty special about travelling by seaplane. The view from the sky is extraordinary - tiny specs of island and shades of blue that barely look real.”


The iconic, mile-long sandbank
Perfect for isolated sunbathing, dramatic photoshoots, and watching breathtaking Maldivian sunsets.

Snorkelling and diving isn't the only way to catch sight of the underwater world
“If snorkelling and diving isn't for you, it's possible to catch a glimpse of the reef from a glass-bottomed boat instead.”


Kids club at Niva Kuramathi Maldives
Supervised activities through the day, so younger guests get their own adventure while you get a quiet hour by the water.
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We book this hotel the way you want it
This Maldives hotel is perfect on its own, but add Sri Lanka, Dubai or the Seychelles and it becomes something even better. Discover our multi-centre holidays and make paradise last longer.
Rooms available at Anse Chastanet
Rooms and suites
Every room type we can book, with what is included in each.

Standard Garden View Room
These rooms are set on either the hillside or at beach level with garden views. Interconnecting two-bedroom, two-bathroom suites available on request. • ceiling fan • fridge • tea and coffee making facilities • shower • balcony or terrace • Wi-Fi • 32m²

Superior Hillside Room
Octagonal cottages with wrap-around balconies, glass or wooden jalousie louvre windows and Piton/ocean views. Interconnecting two-bedroom, two-bathroom suites available on request. • ceiling fan • fridge • tea and coffee making facilities • shower • balcony • 37m²

Deluxe Beachside Room
Spacious rooms just steps from the beach with a large balcony or terrace and tropical garden views. • air-conditioning • ceiling fan • fridge • tea and coffee making facilities • shower • double vanity • Wi-Fi • 69m²

Deluxe Hillside Room
Set on various hillside levels, these large, airy rooms feature a living area, expansive bathroom, large balcony and ocean and/or Piton views. Interconnecting two-bedroom, two-bathroom suites available on request. • ceiling fan • fridge • tea and coffee making facilities • shower • double vanity • balcony • 65m²

Premium Hillside Room
Beautifully spacious rooms set in an elevated position with magnificent Piton views - some have a fourth wall missing for a natural and open style. Interconnecting two-bedroom, two-bathroom suites available on request. • ceiling fan • fridge • tea and coffee making facilities • shower • balcony • 65m²

Piton Pool Suite Casuarina
These luxurious suites are nestled in a private hillside setting facing the Pitons and Caribbean Sea, with coralina stone tiles, hand-crafted wooden furniture and a spacious open-walled patio-living room area. Special features include a grand bathroom with Piton views and a couples shower, and a private pool with deck. • ceiling fan • fridge • tea and coffee making facilities • shower • double vanity • Wi-Fi

The Beach House
This is a one-of-a-kind suite located on the north corner of Anse Chastanet beach, An oceanfront garden with elevated deck, which looks out over the sparkling Caribbean Sea, is the best spot to enjoy year-round sunsets from. Inside is bright and airy with a large bathroom and shower. • air conditioning • fridge • tea and coffee making facilities • shower and bath • Molten Brown amenities • bottled water • terrace • Wi-Fi
Food & drink
Choose from four restaurants and dine on the hillside or beach. The kitchens source organic produce from the resort’s farm in the Soufrière Hills.
The Treehouse is open for breakfast and dinner and this unique restaurant is made up of two open-air treehouses overlooking the ocean. Enjoy Tropical World Cuisine with favourites such as mahi mahi with ginger root sauce. Vegans and healthy eaters are well catered for at Emerald's at the Piti Piton Lounge which offers a menu of vegan food showcasing organic produce from the resort’s farm in the Soufrière hills. Dinner is served six nights a week and melt-in-the-mouth dishes include apple curry and crispy rain forest calabza gnocchi. For lunch head to Trou au Diable on the beachfront and enjoy appetisers, salads, sandwiches, burgers and Caribbean and Creole specialities while in the evening you can choose from the 'Aspara' Indian-themed menu – a fusion of East Indian and Caribbean cuisine. Every Tuesday the restaurant hosts a Caribbean culinary evening. Light grilled dishes are served at the water’s edge at the casual Trou au Diable Beach Grill six nights a week while the Jungle Beach Bar & Grill offers a casual setting for lunch on Anse Mamin Beach.
The tropical menu and the wonderful atmosphere created by candlelight make The Treehouse a firm favourite.
A la carte Beach Snack Bar Beach bar Buffet Bar



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Things to do nearby
Curated experiences to help you do more, see more, or simply switch off while you're here.

Taste Of St Lucia
Driving on through banana plantations, you’ll hear about the history and culture of the small communities you pass along the way before arriving at St Lucia Distillers for an engaging lesson in how rum is made. At the tasting bar, you’ll be able to sample a selection of different brands and buy a bottle of your favourite to take home. Last but not least is a stop at Marigot Bay with time to sit and enjoy a drink while soaking up the atmosphere. • Duration: half day • Time: 8.30am to 12.30pm • Departs Monday to Friday • Operates year round • Private experience Good to know — The distillery is a great place to pick up a bottle of rum at factory prices as they can package it up to go in checked-in luggage.

Sunset Cruise to Marigot Bay
• Duration: evening • Time: 4.30pm to 6.30pm • Daily departures • Operates year round • Private experience Good to know — Drinks and snacks on board are included.

Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruise
• Duration: half day • Departs Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Soufriere area • Departs Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from North hotels • Operates year round • Group experience Good to know — Sightings are likely, but not guaranteed. Experience is subject to minimum numbers.

St Lucia Sunset Cruise
• Duration: evening • Times: 5pm to 7pm • Departures on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from North West hotels only • Operates year round • Group experience • Adults only cruise Good to know — Transfers, guide, and drinks and snacks on board are included.

Bean To Bar Chocolate Experience
While the chocolate is setting – or tempering, if you want to get technical – you’ll sit down to graze your way through an inventive cacao-influenced lunch at the world-class Boucan restaurant while taking in the fabulous views of Gros Piton. Afterwards, it’s time to collect your personally made chocolate bar and see how long you can resist the temptation to eat it! • Duration: full day if staying in hotels situated in the north; half day if staying in hotels in the Soufriere area • Departs Daily • Operates year round • Group experience with private transfers

West Coast Catamaran Cruise
Lap up the glorious scenery of St Lucia’s west coast from the deck of a spacious catamaran. You’ll cruise south to the Pitons, those soaring volcanic spires that are so iconic they even feature on the island’s flag. At Soufrière, the former capital, you’ll disembark to visit what’s often described as ‘the only drive-in volcano in the world’, a fascinating adventure that will introduce you to hot springs, steam vents and pools of mud bubbling like porridge - you can either take a tour or visit the mud pools. Then it’s time to return to the catamaran to set sail for Anse Cochon, one of the best spots in St Lucia for snorkelling. Here you’ll be able to hover above coral reefs that are home to an array of colourful fish. A perfect day ends with a leisurely trip through Marigot Bay, often considered one of the most scenic places in the Caribbean. • Duration: full day • Time: 8am to 4.30pm • Departs Monday to Saturday from North West hotels only • Operates year round • Group experience Good to know — Entrance fees, lunch, drinks and guide are included.

Rainforest Jacquot Trail
• Duration: half day • Departs daily • Operates year round • Group experience

Anse Cochon Snorkelling Experience
Discover St Lucia’s stunning underwater world on a snorkelling adventure in one of the island’s most pristine bays. Your cruise along the west coast takes you to serene Anse Cochon, known for its calm, clear waters and dark sand beach fringed by lush vegetation. Here, in what is part of the National Marine Reserve, you’ll be able to float above vibrant coral reefs teeming with colourful fish, keeping an eye out for rarer visitors from shrimps and eels to stingrays and nurse sharks. It’s a thoroughly relaxing way to spend a morning in beautiful surroundings that should appeal to everyone from honeymooners to families. • Duration: half day • Time: 8.30am to midday • Daily departures • Operates year round • Private experience Good to know — Drinks on board are included.
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A match made in paradise
This hotel is perfect on its own, but add a second destination and it becomes something even better. Discover our multi-centre holidays and make paradise last longer.
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In the area
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Trip ideas
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When to visit
Whether you're chasing guaranteed sunshine or don't mind a little rain with your relaxation, here's how the weather stacks up throughout the year. Use the chart below to find your perfect window, or just pick whenever suits you best, paradise doesn't really have a bad season.
| Measurement | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Average temp | 25°C | 25°C | 25°C | 26°C | 27°C | 27°C | 27°C | 27°C | 27°C | 27°C | 26°C | 26°C |
| Average rainfall | 46mm | 32mm | 36mm | 48mm | 59mm | 85mm | 107mm | 129mm | 129mm | 139mm | 121mm | 56mm |
| Average price | £4,746pp | £4,992pp | £4,149pp | £4,222pp | £4,827pp | £4,835pp | £5,104pp | £5,176pp | £5,176pp | £5,129pp | £3,958pp | £3,958pp |
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Current offers
Savings worth having on the departures we think are worth taking. Every offer below applies to this hotel — check each one for the dates and conditions that come with it.

Save up to £300pp
Based on selected departures in September 2026

Save up to 25% when you book by 6th July
Based on selected departures in September 2026

Save up to 35% + complimentary meal upgrade
Based on 20th July 2026 departure

Free half-board upgrade
Based on selected departures in October 2026

Stay 7 nights, pay for 6
Based on selected departures in November 2026

Save up to £200pp on honeymoons
Based on selected departures in January 2027

Complimentary spa treatment for two
Based on stays of 7 nights or more

Free kids' places
Based on selected departures in August 2026
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Questions? Sorted.
Do I need a visa to visit the Maldives?
British passport holders are issued a free 30-day visitor visa on arrival. You'll need a passport valid for the duration of your stay, a confirmed onward ticket and proof of your accommodation booking.
When is the best time to visit the Maldives?
November to April is the dry season, with the most reliable sunshine and calmest seas. May to October brings shorter rain showers, lower prices and better surf.
What currency is used in the Maldives, and do I need cash?
The local currency is the Maldivian rufiyaa, but resorts price and bill in US dollars and take major cards. Most guests never need cash — a small amount is handy for tipping.
Is the Maldives good for honeymoons outside peak season?
Yes. Off-peak brings noticeably lower rates and quieter islands, and rain tends to come in short bursts rather than all day. Many resorts add honeymoon extras during these months.
What activities are there for older kids and teens in the Maldives?
Most resorts run watersports centres with windsurfing, kayaking and paddleboarding, plus PADI dive courses from around age ten. Snorkelling safaris, sandbank trips and night fishing all suit older children.
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