Fact Sheet
LOCATION
Lush, tropical Anse Chastanet is one of the Caribbean’s most scenic resort hideaways. Nestled amidst a 600-acre estate with two soft sand beaches bordering pristine coral reefs, resort facilities include 50 individually designed rooms, three restaurants and bars as well as a library, 3 boutiques and an art gallery.
Making the most of Saint Lucia’s lush tropical beauty, activities range from jungle biking on 12 miles of custom built resort trails , escorted walks and hikes, bird watching , yoga, sunset sailing on the resort sailing yacht, relaxing in the Kai Belté Spa or simply swaying in a beach hammock by the sea.
Guests enjoy visiting the organic farm and the resort’s chocolate laboratory. The innovative menus -one entirely vegan - receive produce from the resort’s organic farm.
The resort’s PADI Five Star diving operation, Scuba St. Lucia, caters to beginners and experienced divers alike. Situated in the heart of the Soufriere Marine Management Area, Scuba St. Lucia has established itself as one of the Caribbean’s top diving destinations.
DISTANCE FROM AIRPORT
60 minutes from UVF airport, 75 minutes from SLU Airport. 6 minutes by helicopter ( day time transfers only) . Jade Mountain and Anse Chastanet operate their own helipad for exclusive use by resort guests.
MANAGEMENT/OWNERS
Managing Director: YashaTroubetzkoy
Executive Director of Marketing and Operations: Karolin G. Troubetzkoy
ADDRESS
1000 ANSE CHASTANET ROAD, SOUFRIERE, ST.LUCIA
RESERVATIONS
Tel 758 459 7000/6100 • Toll free US reservation office 1 800 223 1108 • ansechastanet@ansechastanet.com
GUEST SERVICES
guestservices@ansechastanet.com
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EXCLUSIVE RESORT EXCURSIONS DESK
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TRADE AFFILIATIONS
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WEBSITES www.ansechastanet.com www.scubastlucia.com www.bikestlucia.com www.elopetoparadiseweddings.com
ROOM CATEGEGORIES
6 Premium Hillside • 12 Hillside Deluxe • 12 Beachside Deluxe • 14 Superior Hillside • 4 Standard Hillside • 1 Piton Pool Suite • 1 Beach House • Inter-connecting 2 Bedroom Suites on request
CHILDREN POLICY
Children under 10 will not be accommodated except months of July/ August/ September when minimum age reduced to 6 years. Our Beach Deluxe rooms are the most suited for sharing, or hill dlx and premium.
RESTAURANTS/BARS
There are 3 restaurants/2 bars plus the Jungle Beach Bar & Grill on the second beach of Anse Mamin.
SCUBA
PADI 5 Star Dive Resort- scuba diving against fee. VISIT SCUBA WEBSITE DOWNLOAD SCUBA BROCHURE
SNORKELLING
Independent unsupervised snorkeling off the Anse Chastanet and Anse Mamin beach. Escorted boat snorkel trips are available to the surrounding coral reefs.
WATERSPORTS
Complimentary use of snorkeling equipment, stand up paddle boards, windsurfing, sunfish sailing, ocean kayaking with resort siton-top kayaks.
TENNIS COURT
One (concrete) – 8.30am – daytime play only – complimentary use of court and equipment.
YOGA AND STRETCH EXERCISES
7 days a week, yoga and stretch exercises are offered in the mornings and afternoons in the Yoga gazebo at beach level. (Yoga info)
JUNGLE BIKING WITH BIKE ST. LUCIA
12 Miles of private biking trails on Anse Chastanet’s 600 acre estate. New Scott Scale 940’s hardtails are a leading full carbon high end trail and mountain bike that makes each ride an enjoyable one. (Biking info)
KOOL KAYAKING WITH KAYAK ST. LUCIA
The Kool Kayaking Adventure is St. Lucia’s first professional kayaking adventure featuring Prijon sea-kayaks. (Kayaking Info)
BIRDWATCHING AT ANSE MAMIN
Anse Mamin is a stunningly beautiful birdwatchers paradise. Our guided tour will allow you to discover numerous indigenous Caribbean birds. (Birdwatching Info) (Birds of Saint Lucia Website)
RESORT SAILING YACHT
Enjoy sailing adventures on the 50ft resort yacht
SPA KAI BELTE (patois/creolefor“HouseofBeauty”)
Kai Belté spa is located at beach level between the Trou au Diable Restaurant and the scuba centre. (Spa Info)
BOUTIQUES /ART GALLERY
Two (2) boutiques (gift shop, toiletries, clothing), Scuba Retail Shop and Art Gallery at beach level featuring art by local and international artists.
EMERALD ORGANIC FARM - FARM TO TABLE
Guests at Anse Chastanet Resort are able to visit the resort’s organic farm Emerald’s located in the Soufriere hills.
CHOCOLATE LABORATORY
Since 2010, the resort has been producing its own chocolate from estate grown cocoa beans. (Chocolate Website)
CULINARY CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
There is a weekly schedule of culinary activities in which guests may partake. (View our guest services brochure for details)
TRANSFERS
At Anse Chastanet we offer land taxi airport transfers from both airports. Daytime helicopter transfers also possible.
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY
ANSE CHASTET has been, since inception, managed with environmental best practice and sustainability in mind. For a greater overview on our work please see: https://ansechastanet.com/environment.html https://ansechastanet.com/community.html
COMPLIMENTARY SERVICES & ACTIVITIES
• Anse Chastanet beach with beach chairs and beach towels
• Complimentary use of non-motorized water sports including snorkel gear, windsurfers, sit on top kayaks, Sunfish sailing, Paddle boarding
• Complimentary use of tennis court and equipment
• Complimentary tennis clinic Monday and Wednesday from 9.00 –9.30 a.m.
• Resort shuttle boat, Jungle Expressto our second beach at Anse Mamin daily for Jungle Beach Bar & Grill, beach activities, jogging and hiking
• Select Guided Walks and Hikes on our 600 acre estate with Meno –learn about history and botany
• Yoga daily 8.30 a.m. – 9.30 a.m. and 5.00 – 6.00 p.m. in the beach yoga gazebo; please sign up with guest services
• Creole History Class in the Beach Bar Friday 11.30 a.m.
• Daily Live Entertainment every evening
• Underwater Slideshow at the Scuba center, Tuesday 6.00 p.m.
• Chocolate Sensory Tasting at Emerald Restaurant, Tuesdays from 10.00 – 10.30 a.m.
• Complimentary open air Art Classes every Tuesday (Art Gallery) and Wednesday (Anse Mamin) from 3.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m. (6 persons max); please sign up with guest services
• 15 min free wellness consultation with our wellness practitioner, Chamu. Sign up at guest servicesorat spa receptionfor wellness
• Saint Lucian Rum Mixology Class every Sunday at the Beach bar from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
• Anse Mamin Plantation Walk with Meno, Monday - Saturday from 1:45 p.m. Meet at the Scuba center.
SERVICES AND FACILITIES – SUMMARY
• 600 acre estate with 2 beaches
• 49 rooms plus the Beach House
• 4 restaurants and 4 bars
• Spa Kai Belté located at the south end of ANSE CHASTANET BEACH
• Bike St Lucia: Mountain Biking Rentalwith 12 miles of private resort hiking and biking trails at ANSE MAMIN
• Scuba St Lucia: PADI5 Star Dive Resort Scuba Centre for Scuba Diving, Courses, Equipment, Scuba Retail Shop
• Kayak St Lucia: Specialty Prijon Kayak Instruction and trips for enjoyable coastal adventures
• Shopping in 2 Beachside Boutiques located within the beach restaurant and Art Gallery located above the Kai Belte Spa
• Yoga Gazebo
• Art Gallery and 3 boutiques
• Excursion Desk
• Library
• Organic Farm and Chocolate Laboratory
• Private helipad for helicopter arrival options
• 42 ft Resort Sailing Yacht
DINING
Anse Chastanet offers a great variety of dining options. 4 restaurant locations serve a variety of menus including but not limited to modern Caribbean, traditional Creole, East India-St. Lucia fusion and vegan.
• Balawoo in the Treehouse: In keeping with Anse Chastanet’s ecoconscious philosophy, Balawoo – a Creole name for a small fish –embodies the sea-to-plate, farm-to-table philosophy. Dine in two open air treehouses overlooking lush tropical foliage and the Caribbean Sea. Celebrating award winning Tropical World Cuisine, a blend of Caribbean with other tropical world cuisine experiences is served in a romantic candlelit ambiance, surrounded by beautiful original artwork. Breakfast and dinner is served daily.
• EMERALD VEGAN RESTAURANT in the Piti Piton Lounge: Whilst most resort restaurant menus offer vegetarian or vegan choices, the Emerald’s Restaurant caters exclusively to vegans with a modern tapas style menu. Crispy Cauliflower Accras with Lime, Scallion, St Lucian Mango Chutney and Bread Fruit Gnocchi with Tomato, Lemon Thyme and Chadon Beni Pesto. Served in a panoramic hillside setting above the Piton Bar. Dinner is served daily.
• Trou au Diable Beach restaurant: Located right on the Anse Chastanet beach, serving lunch daily. The lunch menu offers a wide and varied choice of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers and Caribbean and Creole specialities. On Tuesday evenings, all guests enjoy a special Caribbean culinary evening in the Trou au Diable Restaurant, which commences with a cocktail reception at 6 pm The atmosphere is festive with the entire stretch of beach in front of the restaurant lit up by flambeau candles
• APSARA in the Trou au Diable restaurant: Served all evenings except Tuesday, APSARA is an innovative fusion of modern East Indian and Caribbean cooking, a celebration of St. Lucia historical and cultural ties with East India.
• The Grill in the Beach Bar: beach grill dinner menu to enjoy light grilled fare near the water's edge in a casual setting. Served all evenings except Tuesday.
• The Jungle Grill at Anse Mamin: Located on the 2nd beach, Anse Mamin, this casual and laid back open air eatery and bar is open daily for lunch
RESTAURANT SCHEDULE
• Full Breakfast in our Treehouse Restaurant from 7.00 – 10.00 a.m.
• Lunch in the Trou au Diable Beach Restaurant
• Lunch on Anse Mamin beach at the Jungle Grill from 12 noon – 3.00 p.m. & Jungle Bar from 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m
• Afternoon Tea in the Beach Bar 3.30 – 5.30 p.m.
• Beach Bar open daily 8.00 a.m. – 11.00 p.m., Piton Bar open daily 8.00 a.m. until midnight
• Dining in our Treehouses celebrating Tropical World Cuisine 6.30 p.m. – 9.30 p.m. daily
• Dining in our Trou au Diable Restaurant celebrating Apsara, St Lucia–East India fusion cuisine daily; A beach grill menu is also available.
• Tropical evening with steel band on Tuesday evening in our beach restaurant
• Emerald's All Vegan Menu served in the Piti Piton lounge at dinner time daily (all resort menus feature vegetarian and/or vegan options)
• Our Executive Chef’s Monday Gourmet Dinner & Wine Pairing served at 7.00 p.m. in the Treehouse, reservations necessary
• Coco Doux coconut bar at beach bar on Sundays from 11.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.
ACCOMMODATION OVERVIEW
ANSE CHASTANET emphasizes the use of local woods and other local products in the room decor and furnishings. Cushions and bedspreads are made from colorfulcotton fabrics called madras, the island's "national cloth”. Even the resort bathrobes are locally made.
The furniture has been individually designed and handmade in the region with the exclusive use of the island woods such as teak, mahogany, green heart, red cedar and wild breadfruit.
In room amenities include fridge, espresso/coffee makers, in-room safes, hand-made bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, iron and ironing board in most room types, Molton Brown amenities, free wi-fi. Twice daily housekeeping service with complimentary bottled water.
Complimentary Wi-Fi available in all guest rooms and most public facilities.
Room Description – Premium Rooms
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Short Description
Premium rooms offer splendid views of the Pitons and the Caribbean Sea and are located on the upper hillside. Fridge, coffee maker, in-room safe, hand made bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, Molton Brown amenities, free wi-fi
Long Description
Anse Chastanet’s Premium rooms offer picture postcard perfect views of the St. Lucia’s Pitons – a Unesco World Heritage site- and the surrounding Caribbean Sea by virtue of their location on the higher hillside level. Some Premium rooms have the fourth wall missing entirely, whilst others have wooden louvre walls which open to balconies/ patios.
All premium rooms have king size beds, ensuite bathrooms with 2 sinks, shower and toilet. Upon request, extra bed or twin beds can be provided.
Average size: 700 sq ft
All premium rooms are built in an airy fashion that allow for excellent natural ventilation and also have ceiling fans.
Room Description
– Hillside Deluxe Rooms
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Short Description:
Hillside deluxe rooms are located at various hillside levels, with sea and/or Piton views. Fridge, coffee maker, in-room safe, hand-made bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, Molton Brown amenities, free wi-fi
Long Description
The spacious hillside deluxe rooms are located at various hillside levels with beautiful views of the Caribbean Sea and/or St. Lucia’s Pitons. Some hillside deluxe rooms have the fourth wall missing entirely whilst others have wooden louvre walls and open room dormers allowing for excellent natural airflow.
Some of the Hillside Deluxe rooms have a formal separation between bedroom and living room, others are wide open spaces flowing into each other, with either coralina tiles, clay floor tiles or tropical hardwood floors, with patios and/or balconies.
Average size: 700 sq ft
All hillside deluxe rooms are built in an airy fashion that allow for excellent natural ventilation and also have ceiling fans.
Room Description – Beachside Deluxe Images >
Short Description
Beachside deluxe rooms are located at beach level with tropical garden views. Fridge, coffee maker, in-room safe, hand-made bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, Molton Brown amenities, free wi-fi, a/c
Long Description
All of Anse Chastanet's beachside rooms are deluxe category rooms. The beachside deluxe rooms are generous in space, with coralina or clay tiles and wooden jalousie louvre windows and large balconies or patios. All beachside rooms offer a tropical garden view and are just a few feet away from the beach and water's edge. The beachside deluxe rooms at Anse Chastanet are air-conditioned. This is an optional feature as louvres can instead be opened for natural air flow.
Average size: 750 sq ft
Room Description – Superior Rooms
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Short Description
Superior rooms are located at various hillside levels with balconies and sea and/or Piton views. Fridge, coffee maker, in-room safe, hand-made bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, Molton Brown amenities, free wi-fi
Long Description
Anse Chastanet’s Superior rooms are located at various levels on the hillside and they are octagonal or rectangular in shape. The superior rooms have either coralina tiles, clay tiles or tropical hardwood floors, glass or wooden louvered windows, balconies and beautiful views of the Pitons and/or the Caribbean Sea.
Average size: 400 sq ft
All rooms have king size beds, ensuite bathrooms with sink, shower and toilet. Upon request, extra bed or twin beds can be provided. All superior rooms are built in an airy fashion that allow for excellent natural ventilation and have ceiling fans.
Room
Description
– Standard Rooms
Short Description
Standard rooms are located at various levels with balconies and tropical garden, sea and/or Piton views. Fridge, coffee maker, in-room safe, hand-made bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, Molton Brown amenities, free wi-fi
Long Description
Anse Chastanet’s standard rooms are located at various level. When booking standard category, please know you could be located on either hillside or beachside. The category is based on "run of house" principle which may lead to a complimentary upgrade to superior or beachside deluxe location, at the Resort's discretion but never guaranteed.
The standard rooms have either coralina tiles, clay tiles or tropical hardwood floors, glass or wooden louvered windows, balconies with varying views.
Average size: 350 sq ft
All rooms have king size beds, ensuite bathrooms with sink, shower and toilet. Upon request, extra bed or twin beds can be provided. All standard rooms are built in an airy fashion that allow for excellent natural ventilation and, also, have ceiling fans.
One-of-a-Kind Suites
Room Description – Piton Pool Suite “Casuarina” Images >
Short Description
One of a kind suite with private pool at mid hillside level with excellent views of the Caribbean Sea and Pitons.
Fridge, coffee maker, in-room safe, hand-made bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, Molton Brown amenities, free wi-fi
Long Description
Exquisitely finished with coralina stone tiles and hand crafted furniture made from tropical hardwoods, Anse Chastanet;s Piton Pool Suite
Casuarina is nestled amidst lush foliage in a private hillside setting facing towards St. Lucia’s famous Pitons Mountains and the Caribbean Sea.
The spacious bedroom with walk in closet opens to a 420 sq ft open walled patio living room area. The grand bathroom with Piton view features a “Couples” Shower with “His" and “Hers" rain shower heads. Casuarina has a private 160 sq ft pool surrounded by a pool deck of 135 sq ft.
Upon request, the suite can be connected to a second room, creating an interconnecting two-bedroom two-bathroom suite.
All rooms are built in an airy fashion that allow for excellent natural ventilation and have ceiling fans.
Room Description - The Beach House
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The Beach House at Anse Chastanet is located on the north corner of Anse Chastanet beach where you can sit and relax, looking out over the sparkling Caribbean Sea, watching sunsets year-round from your elevated brick deck in the landscaped oceanfront garden. The interior is bright and airy, bathed in warm Caribbean sunlight shining through its French doors and windows.
The decor of the Beach House is a celebration of Saint Lucia’s heritage which saw the island change hands between the French and the British 14 times. The island’s French legacy is still evident in its Creole dialect and culture.
The expansive bathroom is a separate room off the main living area, with two large, rectangular white porcelain pedestal sinks and inset mirrors and glass wall sconces.
A large, open custom rose glass tile shower area provides you with two rain showers, bench and an additional hand-held shower. A cast-iron clawfoot slipper tub is set in front of a garden window with a view of the unique water fountain and pond, with water lilies and Koi fish.
The Beach House is 1600sf inclusive of a 450 sf covered patio and is fully air-conditioned. In suite amenities include fridge, espresso/coffee maker, in-room safe, bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, Molton Brown amenities, telephone, and free wi-fi.
Interconnecting Room Options
- On the lower hillside, we offer a 2 bedroom-2 bathroom unit with apartial view of the Caribbean Sea and our Pitons UNESCO World Heritage site. The suite has a master bedroom with a king size bed and an en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom has twin beds, and a second bathroom is located across the room's mutual and spacious, open walled patio- living area.The unit has one entrance door. Units 2c/d - use one standard and one superior room rate
- Also on the lower hillside, in a private corner location with apartial view of the Caribbean Sea ocean and our Pitons UNESCO World Heritage site, we offer an interconnecting 2 bedroom unit consisting of two hill deluxe rooms with individual entrance doors. The suite has interconnecting door on balcony level. Units 3c/d - use two hillside deluxe room rates
-On the upper hillside we offer an interconnecting 2-bedroom hillside deluxe unit with spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea and our Piton
Mountains UNESCO World Heritage. This is by far the biggest unit, with an interconnecting door at balcony level, and two individualentrances. Each room has extremely spacious patios- living areas, each one overlooking the Caribbean Sea and Pitons.
Units 7c/d – use one hillside deluxe and one premium room rate
- And finally, on the mid-hillside, we offer Anse Chastanet’s one of a kind Casuarina Piton Pool suite which features a 160 square-foot pool surrounded by a 135-square deck in the middle of the hillside resort with its breathtaking views of the storied Piton mountains rising from azure waters. The spacious bedroom with walk-in closet opens to a 420-square foot open walled patio-living room area. The grand bathroom, also with a Piton view, features a "Couples Shower" with "His" and "Hers" rain shower heads.Upon request, a smaller, second bedroom and bathroom can connect with Casuarina. Use Piton Pool Suite plus one Standard room.