It’s hard to talk about St. Lucia without gushing about its natural beauty first. The island is often referred to as one of the prettiest in the entire Caribbean, thanks in no small part to the presence of the iconic Pitons, two emerald-green volcanic peaks that seem to rise directly from the sea. The best hotels offer unobstructed views of said Pitons (Gros Piton and Petit Piton), and Sugar Beach falls firmly into that category.
Picture-perfect views of the Pitons aside, the property also has all sorts of other luxuries you’d expect from a five-star Caribbean resort, including excellent design (mostly soft, light wood and breezy whites), private plunge pools, shaded beach loungers under thatched-roof palapas, and a heavenly rainforest spa. But it really stands out for its art world credentials. You’ll find an impressive collection of pieces scattered throughout the grounds, and earlier this year, the team also opened a new nine-bedroom villa called Spice of Life that features works by Salvador Dali, Banksy, Jeff Koons, Anish Kapoor, and Damien Hirst, to name a few. Plus, just last month, the hotel announced an exclusive partnership with LA-based artist Monica Ahanonu, who hosted a series of workshops exploring creativity and storytelling.
- Amenities: spa, fitness center, outdoor pool, seven restaurants and bars, chocolate boutique, PADI dive facility, racquet club (one tennis court, two pickleball courts, one padel court, one racquet lounge), land and water sports equipment, kids club & babysitting services
- Bonus tip: The spa recently partnered with skincare brand Augustinus Bader to launch a curated menu focused on cellular renewal; get the new longevity facial.
- Address: Val Des Pitons Forbidden Beach, La Baie de Silence, St. Lucia
