St. Lucia

Volcanic peaks rising from the sea, a small island with an oversized water-resort scene. The adults-only options lean into overwater bungalows and thatched-roof cottages with private plunge pools — a different shape than the swim-up suites dominating most of the Caribbean.

3 resorts

Jade Mountain at Anse Chastanet

St. Lucia · Soufrière · Adults-only · Ultra-Luxury

Private-Pool Villas

Adults-only, ultra-luxury Jade Mountain above Soufrière, St. Lucia: 24 open-wall 'sanctuaries' whose entirely absent fourth wall lets a private infinity pool read as continuous with the Pitons and the sea. Butler service, farm-to-table dining, beach access at sister Anse Chastanet.

Sandals Grande St. Lucian

St. Lucia · Gros Islet · Adults-only · Ultra-Luxury

Swim-Up & Overwater & Private-Pool

Adults-only Sandals property on Rodney Bay with overwater bungalows, thatched-roof Rondoval Cottages, and swim-up suites — all on a peninsula with both Caribbean and Atlantic views.

Secrets St. Lucia Resort & Spa

St. Lucia · Gros Islet · Adults-only · Luxury

Swim-Up Suites

Adults-only Secrets on a private Choc Bay beach, with swim-out suites in every building — step off your patio straight into the pool. Among the newest Secrets resorts in the Caribbean, on St. Lucia's calmer northwest coast.