“Contemporary hotel in a cocoa plantation. Rooms have dark wood furniture, modern four poster beds and sumptuous bathrooms. Outdoor infinity pool, gardens, spa and terrace. Excellent cocoa based menu, and great bar. Ideal for those wanting a slice of urban chic, off the beaten track.”
“Contemporary hotel in a cocoa plantation. Rooms have dark wood furniture, modern four poster beds and sumptuous bathrooms. Outdoor infinity pool, gardens, spa and terrace. Excellent cocoa based menu, and great bar. Ideal for those wanting a slice of urban chic, off the beaten track.”
Hotel Review
Rabot Hotel is situated amid the 140 acre Rabot Estate, St Lucia's oldest Cacao plantation. Accommodation has been been created in fourteen wooden clad lodges and luxe lodges, which blend beautifully into their rainforest surroundings. But despite their "back to nature appearance", once inside they feel almost like a New York loft, with airy bedrooms and luxuriously appointed shower rooms! Beds are four poster and draped in muslin. Luxe Lodges benefit from huge verandahs furnished with his and hers sun loungers and stunning views over Petit Piton (the perfect place for sundowners), plus the bathrooms have the biggest rainforest showers imaginable! Great additional touches are fully loaded iPods, complimentary ear plugs (to block out the noise of the tree frogs), home made cookies and a bottle of Chairman's Rum punch (the perfect sunset accompaniement). Food is a real feature here, with many dishes heavily influenced by the Cacao theme. Some may not be to everyone's taste, but many are a revelation. Cocktails too, have the same influence — think cacao bellinis and martinis. The lack of beach may be disappointing to those who like to dip a toe in the sea, but the hotel provides shuttles to and from the beach every day. If you can't be bothered to move from the hotel, take your book and chill out by the stunning black quartz infinity pool or indulge in a treatment at the Cocoa Rejuvenate Spa. Definitely find time for the Tree to Bar experience — it's hugely informative, you get to graft your own cocoa plant and then make your own chocolate!
Written by Sarah Empson
Recommended For
- Foodies
- One of the most popular restaurants on the island. Every dish here is augmented by cacao in some shape or form
- Back to Nature
- Learn about where chocolate comes from, walk through the forests and take sailing trips
- Learning
- The Tree to Bean talk with planters - learn the history of chocolate in St. Lucia, and graft and tag your own tree
- Cooking classes
- Tree to Bar class, which starts with guests cutting cacao pods and ends with creating chocolate bars and truffles
- Wildlife Area
- The cocoa estate is also home to rare, ancient trees, which are of significant scientific and historic interest
- Great walks
- Great walks from the door through the Cacao groves and rainforest
- Sights nearby
- The sulphur spring volcano is a short walk away
- Snorkelling
- Romantic Break
- Sailing
- Hideaway
- Kayaking
- Fishing
- Golf
- Honeymoons
- Scuba course
- Beach nearby
- It's a drive to the beach: there's a daily free shuttle service to the white sands of Anse des Pitons at Sugar Beach
- Spa
- Cacao Rejuvenated spa offers a wide range of treatments including massage, facials & much more
- Restaurant
- With views over the Pitons, serving delicious food with a cocoa twist!
- Eco
- The staff composts, recycles waste water and uses solar power
- Restrictions on children
- Children over 12 welcome
- Organic food
- Four poster beds
- Colonial
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Sit-out Terrace
- Hills & mountains
- Boutique
- Chic
- Gym
- Quirky
- Free wifi
- On an island
- Contemporary
- Luxury
- Romantic
Facilities
- Views
- Stunning views over St Lucia's famous Pitons
- Spa
- Cacao Rejuvenated spa offers a wide range of treatments including massage, facials & much more
- Restaurant
- With views over the Pitons, serving delicious food with a cocoa twist!
- Bar
- Great range of cocktails, many with a cocoa vibe
- Swimming Pool
- Stunning outdoor infinity pool
- Restrictions on children
- Children over 12 welcome
- Wifi
- Bath robes
- Parking
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Sauna/Steam
- Massage
- Sit-out Terrace
- Gym
- Safe
- Four poster beds
- Free wifi
Activities
- Learning
- The Tree to Bean talk with planters - learn the history of chocolate in St. Lucia, and graft and tag your own tree
- Cooking classes
- Tree to Bar class, which starts with guests cutting cacao pods and ends with creating chocolate bars and truffles
- Wildlife Area
- The cocoa estate is also home to rare, ancient trees, which are of significant scientific and historic interest
- Great walks
- Great walks from the door through the Cacao groves and rainforest
- Sights nearby
- The sulphur spring volcano is a short walk away
- Sailing
- Snorkelling
- Kayaking
- Fishing
- Golf
- Scuba course
Map & Location
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