The Tamesis
It’s hard to talk about St. Lucia without first gushing about its natural beauty. The island is often considered one of the most beautiful in the entire Caribbean, thanks in large part to the iconic Piton volcanoes, two emerald volcanic peaks that appear to rise directly from the sea. The best hotels offer unobstructed views of the aforementioned Pitons (Gros Piton and Petit Piton), and Sugar Beach definitely falls into that category.
In addition to the picture-perfect views of Mount Piton, the hotel has all the other luxuries you’d expect from a five-star Caribbean resort, including outstanding design (mostly soft, light woods and breezy whites), a private plunge pool, shady beach loungers under a thatched-roof palapa, and a heavenly rainforest spa. But it does stand out for its art world credentials. You’ll find an impressive collection spread throughout the grounds, and earlier this year the team also opened a new nine-bedroom villa called Spice of Life, which features works by the likes of Salvador Dali, Banksy, Jeff Koons, Anish Kapoor and Damian Hirst. Additionally, just last month, the hotel announced an exclusive partnership with Los Angeles-based artist Monica Ahanonu, who hosts a series of workshops exploring creativity and storytelling.
- facility: Spa, fitness center, outdoor pool, seven restaurants and bars, chocolate boutique, PADI diving facilities, racquet club (one tennis court, two pickleball courts, one paddle court, one racquet lounge), land and water sports equipment, kids club and babysitting service
- Extra tips: The spa recently partnered with skincare brand Augustinus Bader to launch a curated menu focused on cell renewal; get a new longevity facial.
- address: Val Des Pitons Forbidden Beach, La Baie de Silence, Saint Lucia
