Rooms

Six of the hotel's bedrooms are situated in the main plantation house. Constructed of wood and painted brilliant white, its corrugated tin roof (typical of Caribbean houses) is vibrant blue. The first-floor Superior Deluxe Rooms are large and comfortable with dark wooden floors, high ceilings, white-washed walls and ceiling fans. The ground-floor Superior Garden Rooms have red clay-tiled floors and air-conditioning. All have lace-draped French doors opening onto a veranda with views to the ocean and the volcanic peaks of the Pitons.

Kingsize beds (most of which can be converted into twins) with good mattresses and mosquito nets ensure a sound night's sleep. Antique white rattan furniture, tea-making facilities and a bulging fruit basket make things homely and each room has a small kitchenette (with fridge, kettle and toaster) and a spacious ensuite bathroom with a mosaic-tiled shower and soft white towels.

Separate buildings house the newer Premium Vista Rooms (200 yards away), which have clay-tiled floors, calm cream-white colourings and French windows, as well as linked balconies with hammocks and picture-perfect views of the Pitons.

If you’re coming en famille you could also try the 1-Bedroom cottage, which has a small bedroom, bathroom and a veranda upstairs, and a kitchen/living room and space for extra beds downstairs plus hammocks for lazing away the day. Or the 2-Bedroom Cottage in the owners’ garden. This has 2 connecting bedrooms (1 kingsize bed, 1 twin beds), 2 ensuite bathrooms and a big balcony and a hammock.

Features include:

• Fan
• In room treatments available
• Minibar
• Mosquito net
• WiFi

Eating

Pastel pink fencing blends with a profusion of orange and pink bougainvillea to set the scene for the charming hilltop Delice Restaurant, where you can go for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Seafood chowder, conch in Creole sauce, fishcakes with garlic mayonnaise and spinach lasagne are some of the specialities, with freshly caught fish (usually mahi-mahi or tuna) whenever possible. All dishes are accompanied by locally grown fruits and vegetables, ensuring that it not only tastes divine but is good for you too. Special dietary requests can be catered for, with notice.

The full cooked breakfasts (not included in the rates) are accompanied by a rich assortment of fresh fruit, juices and home-baked bread and muffins.

For dinner, there are plenty of other places to eat out in and around Soufriere, a short taxi ride away.

Features include:

• Bar
• Coffee / tea making
• Family friendly
• Kitchenette
• Microwave
• Restaurant
• Room service
• Vegetarian options

Activities

• Visit Soufriere to explore its colourful street markets and the lovely botanical gardens on the Soufriere Estate, complete with mineral baths
  
• Take in the sulphur fumaroles of St Lucia’s volcano, dubbed the Caribbean's only "drive-in" volcano. You don’t actually drive in, but take your car to within a few hundred feet before following a guide to the edge of the steaming crater
  
• Walk to one of the many photogenic waterfalls, including the Diamond, Piton, Enbas Saut and Toraille falls
  
• Hike in the rainforests; the adventurous can climb up the Pitons, though bear in mind you'll need a guide for the Petit Piton
  
• Head to the beach. The nearest is at the Hummingbird Resort in Soufriere (1.5 miles away) but most guests opt to use the facilities of either the Jalouise Hilton or the Anse Chastanet (15-30 minutes away), which have a monopoly on decent beaches in the area. Both charge a day rate for using loungers and towels, although you can lie for free on the sand
  
• Try snorkelling and diving in clear, warm waters - Anse Chastanet is the top spot on the island and has been ranked by the Sunday Times as one of the 10 best places to dive in the world
  
• Sailing, deep-sea fishing, horse riding, sea kayaking and island tours can also be arranged (ask staff for details)
  
• Lounge around at the hotel while taking in the magnificent vistas: the gardens and pools are great for sunbathing, relaxing and reading

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Birdwatching
• Boat trips
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horse riding
• Kayaking
• Plantlife / flora
• Private guided tours
• Sailing
• Scuba diving
• Shopping / markets
• Snorkelling
• Swimming

Kids

Children are very welcome and will enjoy meeting the resident calves and baby goats, but the hotel surrounds could be dangerous for toddlers. Babysitting can be arranged and cots are available on request.

Best for:

Babies (0-1 years), Teens (over 12)

Family friendly accommodation:

Under 6s stay for free when sharing a room with two adults and all rooms are spacious enough for an extra single bed or baby cot. The 2-Bedroom Cottage would be ideal for families.

Distances:

• Airport: 1hr 15mins

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

La Haut is situated high on a hill, 1.5 miles above the town of Soufriere, on St Lucia's west coast road.

By Air:
Hewanorra International (32km away) is the nearest airport. The island's other airport, George F L Charles (formerly known as Vigie), is near Castries in the north and has inter-island flights only.

From the Airport
It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes to drive from Hewanorra International and 1.5 hours from George F L Charles. The hotel can arrange airport transfers, but a hire car is highly recommended as La Haut is fairly secluded and is a pricey taxi journey from Soufriere.

By Car:
For car hire, see our car rental recommendations. You will need to obtain a temporary St Lucia driver’s licence purchased from the Immigration Office upon arrival at the airport or at the car-rental kiosks when you pick up your car. In addition you have to be over 25 years old and show a valid driver’s licence from home.

Getting Around:
You'll need a car if you want to explore further afield. Taxis in St Lucia can be very expensive.

Detailed directions will be sent once your booking is confirmed.

More on getting to St Lucia and getting around.