Ladera is a resort that travelers dream about - a small, lush, tropical gem that is world acclaimed yet still relatively unknown. Located in south western Saint Lucia, Ladera is a paradise like no other to ignite your passions. Two miles from the port town of Soufriere, on a lush hillside of mango trees, lay the lure of Ladera. With only 6 villas and 21 suites and a dedicated, attentive staff, Ladera offers an intimate experience and the ability to cater to your preferences.
Taking full advantage of its spectacular natural surroundings, Ladera offers a unique design in guest accommodations.Each of our 6 villa suites and 25 suites has an 'open wall' inviting one of the world's most breathtaking views into your suite yet each suite offers complete privacy and safety. Every accommodation features its own private plunge pool or villa pool.
Dasheene, Ladera's award-winning restaurant, is known throughout the world for its eclectic, innovative cuisine. The restaurant welcomes guests from all over the island, who often come here for lunch and dinner to enjoy Dasheene's unbelievable panoramic view firsthand, to sip cocktails at the Tcholit Bar, enjoy live music most evenings, and indulge in the delicacies - both local and international - that make Dasheene one of the Caribbean's finest dining experiences.
Renowned Chef Orlando Satchell has created a world-class menu along with St. Lucian Head Chef Nigel Mitchel.
Featuring what is perhaps the freshest food in the Caribbean, Dasheene's daily menu provides an excitingly delicious combination of fresh caught fish, locally grown and freshly picked produce and other entrées and indulgences, all presented in a style of casual elegance.
Ladera is a place for guests seeking a life changing travel experience, and not just a quick getaway. It is the ideal choice for one who is ready and willing to experience an unedited version of Utopia. Simply put, you get the real Caribbean and all the luxurious trimmings that make Ladera's Edenic setting a lifetime memory.
You can quietly bask in the panoramic views from your open-air Suite and private pool, meander through Ladera's gardens or you can fill your days with activities ranging from scuba diving and horseback riding to Rainforest hikes and market tours. Ladera's staff is happy to accommodate every request.
History
Ladera opened in 1992. It is located in the Windward Islands of the Caribbean and uniquely situated on a ridge at 1,100 feet overlooking the volcanic Piton mountains, the Caribbean Sea and the Soufriere valley. Ladera is known f or its distinctive eco-lodge architecture, built with Caribbean timbers and modeled on luxury tree-house living and a relaxed, barefoot lifestyle. Guestrooms were intentionally built without a fourth wall, yet were designed to be both sheltered and completely private. The design aff or ds spectacular sunset views and unobstructed star gazing at night.
Dasheene, Ladera's restaurant, is noted throughout the Caribbean for its innovative kitchen and creative renderings of island cuisine. Unlike many island resort restaurants, Dasheene's menu is based on native ingredients and relies on the local bounty for its fresh, innovative take on West Indian dishes. The produce is grown exclusively for the resor t by island farmers and neighboring plantations. Fish is caught daily in the nearby waters and the spices are harvested from indigenous St. Lucian plants. Ladera has been at the forefront of St. Lucia 's "sustainable cooking" movement to encourage other local restaurants to use their native produce and products and to claim Caribbean cooking's rightful place in World Cuisine.
