Anse Chastanet
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Anse Chastanet encompasses 600 lush tropical acres bordering two soft sand beaches. Not only do you get a World Heritage Site anchored by the twin peaks on land, the resort’s two crystal-clear bays are part of a designated marine reserve protecting miles of colourful coral reefs teeming with tropical fish.
If you are looking for an unusual dive destination with strong components of romance, creature comforts, adventure and dive professionalism, Anse Chastanet Resort should definitely be on your wish list. Make time to visit the terrestrial delights of the island, including near by wonders such as the Sulphur Springs, Diamond Waterfall and Mineral Baths, the Rain Forest and, of course, a closer view of the twin volcanic spires known as the Pitons.
Anse Chastanet emphasizes the use of local woods and other local products in the room decor and furnishings. Cushions and bedspreads are made from colourful cotton fabrics called madras, the island's "national cloth." Even the resort bathrobes are locally made and have become a popular souvenir item!
Standard & Superior HillsideSuperior rooms are located on the hillside and are octagonal or rectangular in shape, with 2 twin beds or one king size bed, with ocean and/or Piton view. Standard rooms are slightly smaller than Superior rooms with twin, queen or king size bedding, with garden or partial ocean view.
Deluxe BeachsideAll beachside rooms are Deluxe category rooms. Beachside Deluxe rooms are very spacious rooms with either 2 doubles or 1 king size bed, ensuite bathroom with 2 sinks, shower and toilet. They have clay tiles, wooden jalousie louvre windows, ceiling fans and large balconies or patios. All beachside rooms offer a tropical garden view and are just a few feet away from the water's edge.
Hillside DeluxeHillside Deluxe rooms are extremely spacious and individually designed, some in a very open-air style with the fourth wall missing and some with dramatic open roof dormers. Some rooms have a formal separation between bedroom and living room, others are wide open spaces flowing into each other.
Premium HillsideThese rooms offer picture postcard perfect views of the Piton Mountains and the surrounding sea by virtue of their very elevated and strategic location. Some Premium rooms have fourth wall missing. All Premium hillside rooms have ceiling fans, clay floor tiles or tropical hardwood floors, wooden jalousie louvres, large ensuite bathrooms.
Two Bedroom Suites
Anse Chastanet offers a few selected two bedroom 2 bathroom suites which are available on request. Suite/room combinations are available in Standard/Superior, Deluxe Hillside and Premium Categories.
Facilities at this magnificent 600 acre resort include soft sand beaches, 12 miles of walking and hiking trails in the Anse Mamin valley, 3 restaurant location serving a variety of menus, 2 bars plus the Jungle Grill at Anse Mamin ,an excursions and car rental desk, 2 beachside boutiques, the Kai Belte Spa, Scuba diving, a watersports centre, art gallery, library, Biking and now also Kayaking. There is wi- fi available near the reception area and there are also computers available for guests to use.
Please note that there are approximately 100 stairs leading from beach level to mid-hillside level, thus making the property unsuitable for those with walking difficulties or cardiac problems. This is never a question of age. A complimentary shuttle service from beachside to hillside level is provided any time it is requested.
Whether you fancy fine tropical Caribbean Cuisine, exotic Creole flavours, or simple grilled fare, you will find it available and more. The culinary options also include a St.Lucia- East Indian menu titled Apsara, a wholly vegetarian restaurant called Emerald's and last not least the Jungle Grill for day time laid back dining on the second beach Anse Mamin.
All of the kitchens here receive organic produce from the resorts farm Emerald's in the Soufriere hills.
Anse Chastanet is situated in the heart of the St. Lucia marine reserves and virtually surrounded by most of the island's coral reefs which are excellent not only for scuba diving but also for snorkelling.
Windsurfing and Sunfish Sailing
The Anse Chastanet watersports centre offers guests windsurfers and sunfish sailing boats on complimentary basis. The resort beach attendants are able to provide beginner lessons if required. Being located on the calm Caribbean side of the island, the tropical breezes are gentle and easy to manage.
Ocean Kayaking
Kayaks are available on complimentary basis from the Anse Chastanet watersports centre. In addition, and against a charge, Anse Chastanet guests can also enjoy special "sit in" Prijon sea kayaks. Professionally trained guides provide first class training to newcomers to this sport.
Jungle Biking
Whether or not you are an absolute novice or experienced rider, biking in St. Lucia's exclusive 12 miles of private trails through the tropical jungle is "unique in the world of mountain biking" according to Tom Bierl, editor of Bike magazine.
Golf
The 18 hole Cap Estate Golf & Country Club welcomes non-members and also is located in the very North of the island. The resort can arrange a water-land taxi combination to get there.
Bird Watching
St Lucia is blessed with five species of bird found nowhere else on earth and four of them can be found within the grounds of Anse Chastanet with the fifth located not too far away.
Spa
So many treatments to choose from in the Spa - Soothe away those tired achy muscles and improve circulation with relaxing massages or try the Anse Chastanet’s Ultimate “Forget the Outside World” Treatment.
Yoga
These classes are non-competitive and open to complete beginners, as well, more challenging variations are offered to more experienced students. Also, Yoga instructor Kristen Coyle available for private Yoga sessions.
No St. Lucia visit is complete without a visit to St. Lucia's famous walk-in volcano, the Sulphur Springs and the waterfall and botanical gardens part of the Louis XVI Mineral Baths. There are many more excursions available including deep sea fishing, whale watching, horseback riding, around the island tours.
All dives offered by Scuba St Lucia are guided by an instructor or dive master to maximize diver safety and enjoyment.
The Anse Chastanet reef starts just 10 yards beyond the water's edge. The reef's remarkable ecosystem offers an amazing profusion of unusual tropical marine life, in 20 to 140 feet of calm, clear water.
The shore dive is a required "first" dive for dive guests. This reef is a favourite of most professional underwater photographers and videographers.
The boat dives offer dramatic walls beneath the majestic Piton Mountains, Superman's flight, a drift dive in the shadow of the Petit Piton, Coral Gardens and Jalousie under the Gros Piton, Piton Wall, the wreck of the "Lesleen M", Anse La Raye and Anse Cochon. The boats go closer to home for the afternoon boat trips but the dive sites are just as spectacular.
Night dives are offered at least twice weekly on Anse Chastanet's Reef, which really "wakes up" at night, with many interesting crustaceans on the move, large basket stars, sleeping parrot fish, octopus and squid, bioluminescence and the "THING".
The pace in St Lucia is always slow and relaxed, but the diving, activities are efficiently organized with the minimum of fuss.
Scuba St Lucia is an ideal place to learn to dive, with warm clear waters and a shallow, protected reef so close to the Dive Centre. The introductory Scuba course is offered most days a week and Open Water Certification courses start every week. A full range of courses; Advanced Open Water, Rescue diver, Dive master, Assistant Instructor, Specialties, are available if arranged in advance.
Equipment Rental
The rental facility is fully equipped with the latest scuba gear: Scuba Pro regulators with Octopus, low pressure Inflator, depth and pressure gauge and our BCD's are from Seaquest/Aqualung and 3mm shorty wetsuits. Also available for rental to certified divers are masks, fins, snorkels and wetsuits
All rented dive equipment is serviced on a regular basis to ensure top quality and safety. The facility is equipped with four large fresh water rinse tanks with disinfectant inside and all gear is washed after each use.
| Dates | Airport | Resort | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May 2012 - 01 Jun 2012 | Gatwick | Anse Chastanet | £2100 |
| 01 Jun 2012 - 08 Jun 2012 | Gatwick | Anse Chastanet | £1810 |
| 08 Jun 2012 - 15 Jun 2012 | Gatwick | Anse Chastanet | £1810 |
| 15 Jun 2012 - 22 Jun 2012 | Gatwick | Anse Chastanet | £1810 |
| 22 Jun 2012 - 29 Jun 2012 | Gatwick | Anse Chastanet | £1810 |
| 29 Jun 2012 - 06 Jul 2012 | Gatwick | Anse Chastanet | £1810 |
| 06 Jul 2012 - 13 Jul 2012 | Gatwick | Anse Chastanet | £1810 |
| 13 Jul 2012 - 20 Jul 2012 | Gatwick | Anse Chastanet | £1810 |
| 20 Jul 2012 - 27 Jul 2012 | Gatwick | Anse Chastanet | £1810 |
| 27 Jul 2012 - 03 Aug 2012 | Gatwick | Anse Chastanet | £1810 |
| 03 Aug 2012 - 10 Aug 2012 | Gatwick | Anse Chastanet | £1810 |
| 10 Aug 2012 - 17 Aug 2012 | Gatwick | Anse Chastanet | £1810 |
| 17 Aug 2012 - 24 Aug 2012 | Gatwick | Anse Chastanet | £1810 |
| 24 Aug 2012 - 31 Aug 2012 | Gatwick | Anse Chastanet | £1810 |
| 31 Aug 2012 - 07 Sep 2012 | Gatwick | Anse Chastanet | £1810 |
| 07 Sep 2012 - 14 Sep 2012 | Gatwick | Anse Chastanet | £1810 |
| 14 Sep 2012 - 21 Sep 2012 | Gatwick | Anse Chastanet | £1810 |
| 21 Sep 2012 - 28 Sep 2012 | Gatwick | Anse Chastanet | £1810 |
| 28 Sep 2012 - 05 Oct 2012 | Gatwick | Anse Chastanet | £1810 |
| 05 Oct 2012 - 12 Oct 2012 | Gatwick | Anse Chastanet | £1810 |
| 12 Oct 2012 - 19 Oct 2012 | Gatwick | Anse Chastanet | £1810 |
| 19 Oct 2012 - 26 Oct 2012 | Gatwick | Anse Chastanet | £1810 |
| 26 Oct 2012 - 02 Nov 2012 | Gatwick | Anse Chastanet | £1810 |
| 02 Nov 2012 - 09 Nov 2012 | Gatwick | Anse Chastanet | £1950 |
| 09 Nov 2012 - 16 Nov 2012 | Gatwick | Anse Chastanet | £1950 |
| 16 Nov 2012 - 23 Nov 2012 | Gatwick | Anse Chastanet | £1950 |
| 23 Nov 2012 - 30 Nov 2012 | Gatwick | Anse Chastanet | £1950 |
| 30 Nov 2012 - 07 Dec 2012 | Gatwick | Anse Chastanet | £1950 |
| 07 Dec 2012 - 14 Dec 2012 | Gatwick | Anse Chastanet | £1950 |
| 14 Dec 2012 - 21 Dec 2012 | Gatwick | Anse Chastanet | £1950 |