Best for couples, friends, and families with teens who want an all-inclusive wellness resort on Cariblue Beach with daily fitness, spa, and watersports built into the stay.
Choosing between BodyHoliday and Anse Chastanet Resort? This in-depth comparison breaks down location, vibe, rooms, food, nightlife, price & more so you can decide which resort is the best fit for your next all-inclusive getaway.
Best for couples, friends, and families with teens who want an all-inclusive wellness resort on Cariblue Beach with daily fitness, spa, and watersports built into the stay.
Better for travelers who want a romantic, nature-forward St. Lucia hideaway near Soufrière with dramatic hillside rooms, strong snorkeling and diving, and iconic Piton views.
If you want your vacation structured around wellness, BodyHoliday is the stronger fit. Its all-inclusive setup includes dining, premium drinks, many land and water activities, and a daily spa treatment on full days of stay.
If your priority is scenery, seclusion, and a more organic Caribbean resort atmosphere, Anse Chastanet Resort is the better match. It feels more tucked into the landscape, with open-air design and a stronger sense of place.
Bottom line: choose BodyHoliday for an active, wellness-led all-inclusive in northern St. Lucia; choose Anse Chastanet Resort for romance, nature, snorkeling, diving, and a more dramatic Soufrière setting.
| Category | BodyHoliday | Anse Chastanet Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Vibe | All-inclusive wellness resort with a social, active feel, extensive fitness programming, daily spa focus, and a polished beach-resort rhythm. | Romantic, nature-immersed resort with hillside architecture, tropical surroundings, strong beach character, and a quieter sense of escape. |
| Location | On Cariblue Beach in Cap Estate on St. Lucia’s northern coast, convenient for guests who want the island’s north-side resort scene. | Near Soufrière on St. Lucia’s southwest coast, known for lush scenery, volcanic landscapes, marine life, and views toward the Pitons. |
| Rooms & Suites | Comfortable rooms and suites set in tropical gardens and close to the beach, better for guests who plan to spend days in activities and spa appointments. | Individual, characterful rooms with an open-air, hillside feel in many categories—best for travelers who value views, atmosphere, and natural design. |
| Dining | All-inclusive dining across venues such as Cariblue, TAO, Cariblue Windows, the Wellness Cafe, and casual beachside options. | A more destination-dining feel, with restaurants that suit romantic meals, scenic settings, and travelers who enjoy a slower, more atmospheric dinner experience. |
| Pools & Beach | Cariblue Beach setting with swimming pools, watersports, scuba options, beach service, and a resort layout built around active days by the water. | Beautiful natural beach setting with excellent snorkeling and diving appeal, plus a more tucked-away, landscape-driven beach atmosphere. |
| Kids & Family | Welcomes guests ages 12 and over, with teen-friendly wellness elements and a seasonal WellFit Families programme in July and August. | Better suited to couples, honeymooners, and older families who want nature, beach time, and low-key exploration rather than a kids-club style resort. |
| Price & Value | Best value for travelers who will use the included spa treatment, fitness classes, watersports, drinks, and all-inclusive dining every day. | Best value for travelers who place more value on location, views, snorkeling, diving, and a distinctive St. Lucia resort experience than on a broad all-inclusive activity schedule. |
Rooms and suites at BodyHoliday are designed for a comfortable beach-and-wellness stay, with the bigger draw being easy access to the spa, fitness studios, beach, pools, and daily activity schedule.
BodyHoliday is the better pick if you want a comfortable base for a highly active, wellness-focused St. Lucia vacation.
Anse Chastanet Resort delivers a more characterful room experience, with a strong connection to the surrounding hillside, sea, and tropical landscape. It is less about a standardized resort room and more about atmosphere.
If you want more architectural character, hillside romance, and a stronger sense of place, Anse Chastanet Resort has the edge.
Dining at BodyHoliday is built into the all-inclusive experience, with a mix of healthy, indulgent, casual, and fine-dining options that fit a wellness-led vacation without making every meal feel restrictive.
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Anse Chastanet Resort is more about setting and mood: unhurried meals, tropical surroundings, and dining that suits couples who want romance and scenery as much as variety.
If you want meals, drinks, and wellness programming bundled into one broad package, BodyHoliday is easier. If you want scenic, romantic resort dining, Anse Chastanet Resort feels more special.
BodyHoliday’s beach scene is active and social, with Cariblue Beach, swimming pools, a beachfront Clubhouse area, and watersports woven into the all-inclusive experience.
Anse Chastanet Resort offers a more natural beach experience, especially appealing to travelers who want snorkeling, diving, and a quieter shoreline framed by St. Lucia’s southwest-coast scenery.
If you want an active all-inclusive beach day, BodyHoliday wins; if you want a more dramatic natural shoreline and underwater appeal, Anse Chastanet Resort is the better choice.
BodyHoliday is an all-ages resort with a minimum-age policy of 12 and over, making it best for families with teens rather than families with young children. The resort also adds family wellness programming seasonally.
Anse Chastanet Resort is better suited to couples and older families who are comfortable with a quieter, more nature-focused resort stay rather than a full family-programming environment.
If you are traveling with teens who want activities and wellness options, BodyHoliday is the stronger family fit. For a quieter older-family or couple-centered escape, Anse Chastanet Resort works better.
BodyHoliday offers the most value when you will actively use what is included: daily spa treatments on full days, fitness classes, watersports, drinks, dining, tennis, pickleball, gym access, and more.
Anse Chastanet Resort is the better value if your idea of luxury is not a long list of inclusions, but a memorable setting, romantic atmosphere, excellent nature access, and a distinctive St. Lucia feel.
Choose BodyHoliday if you want a wellness-led all-inclusive with daily spa focus, fitness classes, watersports, premium drinks, and enough structure to keep active travelers busy every day.
Anse Chastanet Resort is the better pick for couples and nature lovers who want a more romantic, secluded, scenery-first resort near Soufrière with strong snorkeling and diving appeal.
For families with teens, friends’ trips, and couples who want an active resort schedule rather than a quiet hideaway, BodyHoliday is the more practical and inclusive choice.
If you want hillside character, dramatic St. Lucia scenery, and a resort that feels deeply connected to its beach and landscape, Anse Chastanet Resort is the more atmospheric option.
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