Saint Lucia’s New Hotel Program Introduces You to Hidden Gems

Saint Lucia is a dream Caribbean destination, with its gorgeous Pitons, excellent scuba diving and French heritage. However, if you’re looking for a unique place to stay while on the island, you may be disappointed as you search online and keep seeing the same few properties pop up as the “top recommended.” Luckily, Saint Lucia Tourism Authority recently launched a collection of small properties to show off its hidden gems, boutique inns and bed and breakfasts that maybe don’t receive enough attention.

Dubbed Collection de Pépites, it launched in April with just less than 10 properties to start. Now, you can find more than 150 properties included in the collection. To be featured, properties must have fewer than 35 guestrooms. In addition to inns and bed and breakfasts, the collection also includes notable individual villas and similar rentals.

Founding collection properties include Caille Blanc Villa & Hotel, a luxury private boutique property with views of the Pitons and a 65-foot infinity pool; Jungle Escape Eco Lodge, a countryside-set property ideal for couples; and Têt Rouge, a 4-star, all-suite boutique resort.

The collection is searchable on the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority website, and, in addition to searching by travel dates and budget, travelers can also search according to property type, neighborhood, available meal plans, COVID-19 policies and amenities.