Scores at a Glance
Ladera ResortSandals Grande St. Lucian
Overall
9.0
8.4
Beach
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9.1
Food
8.9
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Service
9.0
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Rooms
9.6
—
Luxury
9.3
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Value
7.5
7.1
Romance
9.8
9.2
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (747)
Google Rating
4.5 (3,399)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $371
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
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Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
45 min
Airport Transfer
90 min
All Scores
—
Beach
9.1
8.9
Food
—
9.0
Service
—
9.6
Rooms
—
9.3
Luxury
—
7.5
Value
7.1
9.8
Romance
9.2
9.4
Quiet
—
8.6
Wellness
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
—
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
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Golf
Yes
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Water sports
Yes
Ladera Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 45 min from UVF
Sandals Grande St. Lucian
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 12 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- Butler service
Pros — Ladera Resort
- Exceptional Piton views
- Adults-only
- Private plunge pools in every suite
- Airport transfers included
- Strong romance fit
Pros — Sandals Grande St. Lucian
- Excellent calm-beach setting
- Adults-only couples focus
- 12 restaurants and broad included activities
- Overwater bungalow option
Cons — Ladera Resort
- Not beachfront
- Only one restaurant
- Open-air rooms are not for everyone
- All-inclusive-like coverage is package-dependent
Cons — Sandals Grande St. Lucian
- Premium pricing
- Food and service feedback can be inconsistent
- Long UVF transfer
- Shade-chair competition can be frustrating