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My fianc loved our stay. This list may not be comprehensive. The entire resort is in the rainforest and the staff are all amazing. The night sounds (frogs, crickets) are unbelievable. The property usually replies within a few days. Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us and others here on Expedia. Great place to relax. Orbitz, Orbitz.com, and the Orbitz logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Orbitz, LLC in the U.S. and/or other countries. Guests with plans to arrive after 10:00 PM must make arrangements in advance by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Restaurant is pretty and food is fine. Our room (Banana) and all the other lodges are located in the middle of the rainforest surrounded with hummingbirds, palm trees and fruits., A comfortable and friendly place. Eroline and Lyton Lamontagne. We pride ourselves in providing an authentic Saint Lucian experience to our guests and we are always grateful to receive positive feedback from our valued guests. We did as many of the resort excursions as we could, this made experiencing Saint Lucia extremely convenient. To save at this property, all you have to do is sign in. Reviews are most valuable when they are original and unbiased. Best Regards, Good Day, Worst experience ever for a frequent international traveler! I would like to find out if they are still operating.
There's no capacity for cribs at this property. It gets extremely cool on evenings and should you wish we can add a standing fan in your cottage. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Excellent location and beautiful views and grounds. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 80 per room roundtrip. The most helpful contributions are detailed and help others make better decisions. Contributions should be travel related. You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property: These are all of the charges provided to us by the property. lucia st saint history plantation Other trails available on site. Plantation tours can be arranged at the concierge desk and extensive bird watching is available on site. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist. We offer the free shuttle to the Malgretoute Beach. The location with wonderful grounds. There still was daily shuttle transport to a nearby beach at the base of Petit Piton.
On-site PCR and antigen/rapid COVID-19 testing are both available for a fee; reservations are required for on-site testing. Mango Tree Restuarant was fun. cocoa This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Attempts to bring down the rating of a competitor by submitting a negative review will not be tolerated.
Respect the privacy of others. The awards presented to Eroline and the team for 2016 stand out as a real testament to the innovation happening at the Fond Doux Plantation & Resort: We are the winner of numerous awards including Americas 2016 Best Sustainable Boutique Hotel, TripAdvisor and Hotels.com Certificate of Excellence 2016 and the 2016 Trip Experts Choice Award for the Hotel and Heritage Tour. An estate worker takes a young cocoa pod, scrapes away the outer part and adds some water to form a mixture. 100 Lighting Way Secaucus, NJ 07094-3626 USA Telephone: (201) 902-2000. Please dont include personal, political, ethical, or religious commentary. Hello, The most helpful contributions are detailed and help others make better decisions.
A comfortable and friendly place. COVID-19 testing fee (antigen/rapid screening): USD 60 per person, per stay. Also is the beach shuttle operates now? Upon check-in, photo identification and credit card are required.
It would be greatly appreciated if you could specify your requested service in order for us further assist you. We are extremely pleased that you found the customer service to be excellent as we are well known for our legendary Saint Lucian hospitality. 100 Lighting Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094-3626 USATelephone: 201 902-2000. COVID-19 testing fee (PCR screening): USD 120 per person, per stay. Guests must make arrangements for check-in by contacting the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. This property offers free parking. The resort is part of a unique paradise, in a working plantation and a natural escape from everyday life to encourage guests to reconnect with nature and invigorate. Breakfast (included) was very tasteful with good selection every morning. Staff were helpful. Privacy and quiet was excellent. When would you like to stay at Fond Doux Eco Resort? In addition to the renovations a new executive chef joined the Fond Doux culinary team to improve the menus. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site, and the hotel also has a fitness center. Lock in a great price for Fond Doux Eco Resort rated 8.7 by recent guests! Your question will be published on Booking.com after it's approved and answered. Join now.
Guests submit their subscores and their overall scores independently theres no direct link between them. The property was well kept, clean and very welcoming an accommodating to all guests. Thanks. Please avoid using profanity or attempts to approximate profanity with creative spelling, in any language. Order from room service to satisfy your hunger without leaving your room, or make new friends over drinks at the bar/lounge. Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2). How far is the beach from the property and how long does it take to get there with the shuttle? Plantation tour is easy and very informative. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. By Turquoise, from Northern VA on Oct 27, 2018. The only thing I can say good about the resort is the staff were pleasant. Well worth it. Its been a busy time for us and we are very proud of our achievements, and awards, Eroline commented. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and additional charges may apply. Copyright 19962022 Eroline and Lyton Lamontagne, Hello, There are multiple amazing trails on and around the property.
Free full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM. The Creole Pot - Garden-view restaurant open daily for breakfast and lunch. The Cocoa Fermentation House consists of six cocoa fermentation boxes. Your dates seem to be a bit off. 
Other amenities at this hot springs hotel include a meeting room, a computer station, and a library. Eroline and Lyton Lamontagne, By Catherine, from Minnesota on May 31, 2019. Trade winds and fan more than sufficient. Whenever the cocoa pods are ripe, the estate workers collect the pod and crack them in half. I do not see any reviews after March. Both restaurants offer dishes with Caribbean and St. Lucian flair and are created with the freshest produce found in the resorts gardens and river. Like anywhere on the island, it can take 1 hr for breakfast. Booking.com is a distributor (without any obligation to verify) and not a publisher of these comments and responses. Check your booking confirmation email to find your booking number and PIN. We stayed in the Cashew plunge pool villa. The hotel staff is by far the most friendly I have ever experienced. We are delighted to inform you that we are able to accommodate 2 adults and 2 children in the 1 bedroom cottage, also we are please to let you know that our beach shuttle is in operation. The hotel provides ear plugs although those night sounds provided me with wonderful sleep. This property's front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. The grounds of the hotel were authentic and provided for short hikes with views of the pitons and had many different fruit trees and cocoa trees Location was good for reaching the pitons and Tet Paul hike and some beaches. The cottage itself is very clean and charming and comfortable. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. This property is part of the Travel Sustainable program, which means its taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable. The opinions expressed in contributions are those of Booking.com customers and properties, and not of Booking.com. The prices on the Lunch menu range from US$6.00 from US$18.00 and the prices on the Dinner menu range from US$10.00 to US$32.00. They are both really nice, and prices are negotiable. The main part of our job is to ensure that our guest are completely satisfied and our staff members are proud to read such an inviting review. Fond Doux Eco Resort features 3 tiered, outdoor pools with water falls and a gazebo. They need to modernize!! The food was amazing, both the breakfast buffet and the lunch and dinner options at the Bamboo restaurant. Copyright 2022 Northstar Travel Media, LLC. Staff very nice great service although quite slow like anywhere else on the island., The cottages are comfortable and very private. Booking.com. You're eligible for a Genius discount at Fond Doux Eco Resort! Yes, we have implemented the necessary protocols for check-in at the resort. To edit a review youve already submitted, contact our Customer Service team. After the beans are fermented, they are placed on large drying trays in the sun for an average of two to three weeks. This place was absolutely the most unpleasant place to stay at. However, despite the secluded feel the lush property offers, the hotel shuttle and available drivers arranged easily by the staff, makes several restaurants, activities and the local town are very accessible. Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests. Every thing is perfect. The setting though, happens to be beautiful and really makes you feel that you're away. We'd be coming from the USA and have had 2 covid vaccines each. A perfect launching point for enjoying St. Lucia. We ended up eating at Fond Doux's restaurant every night. Very clean, peaceful, and pleasant. Characterful and warmth of the staff, the views, the closeness to nature, the food but honestly the staff was the reason I would return.
Eroline and Lyton Lamontagne, Hello Fred, The resort has two restaurants, the newly named Bamboo Restaurant and Bar and the Cocoa Pod Restaurant. Thank you for sharing such positive feedback of your recent stay with us at Fond Doux Plantation Resort.We are glad that our unique accommodations and facilities paired with the impeccable level of service and hospitality displayed by our staff was sufficient to facilitate such a memorable experience. We were so happy with our drivers and servers at the restaurant. Only issues: the wifi was very spotty and not conducive to working or writing home. We look forward to welcoming you. Get exclusive access to members-only deals by email. That's how we know our reviews come from real guests who have stayed at the property. Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy. Yes, we are open for bookings after 2 weeks of quarantine. They go above and beyond for their guests! Fond Doux Plantation & Resort is a 19th century eco-friendly colonial resort in the heart of St. Lucia, best known for romantic getaways. Fond Doux Eco Resort accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival. Fond Doux Eco Resort takes special requests add in the next step! A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Booking.com is a distributor (without any obligation to verify) and not a publisher of these questions and answers. However, the cottage was a bit rundown as is most of the Resort, I was very unhappy with having to literally hike up to my room. Our package came with breakfast that was quite satisfying. Beaches - We liked Anse Chastanet better than Sugar Beach, but try both if you have time!
Fond Doux Eco Resort, Soufriere, current page, Refrigerator, coffee maker, and electric kettle, Public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet, Hewanorra Intl. The fish catch of the day. There is a shuttle to a nearby beach and the nearest town, Soufriere is an authentic Caribbean experience. When guests stay at the property, they check out how quiet the room is, how friendly the staff is, and more. The preferred airport is Hewanorra Intl. The rooms are unique and are in themselves worth staying. We had a fantastic time at Fond Doux plantation!!! Issues concerning Booking.coms services should be directed to our Customer Service or Accommodation Service teams. This is the perfect place for a romantic getaway for couples who love the rainforest, or even for friends who want to enjoy nature. Thank you for choosing our beautiful plantation resort and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back. The beans inside are placed into the boxes and covered with some fresh banana leaves. We are however, alarmed at your comments regarding the general feel and look of our beautiful Eco resort. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation. This entire resort needs some serious TLC and renovation. Shuttle to the beach is convenient. We were only able to eat at a few surrounding restaurants. Accommodation is charming and spacious cottage decorated with genuine furniture, art and fabric. Please enter your travel dates like this: mm/dd/yyyy. Fond Doux Eco Resort places you next to Windward Islands and Pitons Management Area. The staff was amazing, especially Dennis, the driver. Please enter a valid email address. Booking.com does not accept responsibility or liability for any reviews or responses. :) We loved our experience in Saint Lucia and hope to return someday. Staff very nice great service although quite slow like anywhere else on the island. Couples in particular like the location they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip. Loved the charmingly restored Bamboo cottage we stayed in! After their trip, guests tell us about their stay. We had a few emergencies on our trip and the entire staff went out of their way to support us. Cabin setting was also lovely with lush vegetation surrounding its nice front porch. Best Regards Other standard amenities include 20 bathrooms, furnished balconies or patios, and sitting areas. By default, reviews are sorted based on the date of the review and on additional criteria to display the most relevant reviews, including but not limited to: your language, reviews with text, and non-anonymous reviews. Get the travel advice you need. You can only leave a review within 28 days after check-out. There was a problem loading the reviews. Lovely gingerbread wood cutout details let light shine in and tall ceiling added to ambiance. Mama La Terre Spa offers massage services and other therapeutic body treatments. Best part of it was the awesome staff from the owner to our guide to chef, restaurant staff, and just about everyone there. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60C/140F; guestroom doors are sealed after cleaning; the property is cleaned and disinfected with electrostatic spray. Fantastic location. This French colonial estate house in Soufriere, St Lucia, is located on a fully operating, 135-acre cocoa plantation. When it rained, it became slippery and somewhat dangerous. We eagerly anticipate another opportunity to exceed your expectations. The beans ferment for an average of ten days.
Your positive comments and feedback of Fond Doux Plantation Resort are greatly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back for what is sure to be another amazing holiday. Best Regards, By 1999 the family decided to develop into heritage tourism and in 2006 the Fond Doux Plantation & Resort was born. Try signing in with CONNECTED_THIRD_PARTY_NAMES or use another email address. Ideally, we'd publish every review we get, positive and negative. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Promotional content will be removed. We've sent you an email so you can confirm your subscription. But if you are looking for a very unique place with nice amenities, then Fond Doux Plantation is the place to be on St. Lucia. More authentic feel than a beach resort. Have you taken any precautions for check-in because of the coronavirus? This lets us know our reviews come from real guests like you. My favorite one is Lisa, she is a cad, a real riot. Layout 2 bedrooms, 20 bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, and living room, Extra beds A double sofa bed; free cribs/infant beds and free rollaway/extra beds available on request, Layout Separate bedroom, 20 bathrooms, and sitting area, Extra beds Free cribs/infant beds available on request, Layout 2 bedrooms, 20 bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, and sitting area, Hello Anonymous, Can advisors add a surcharge to cover credit card fees? Definitely take the plantation tour and join Zumba on Mon, Wed, Fri evenings.