The sense of space is even further enhanced by the fact that
as little as possible was put between the guests and their natural
surroundings, leaving entire walls open to the vistas. Indeed,
it's even hard to say where the inside stops and the outside
begins: a flamboyant tree drapes its red-blossomed branches
gently over the balcony in one room, the veranda of another
was actually built around a red gommier tree. And the famous
showers-with-a-view in the premium suites are a unique luxury
of Anse Chastanet.
While the sensuous seclusion of the rooms provide some guests
with the perfect excuse for lolling away the day on the balcony,
others head out to partake in the many activities on offer,
from snorkelling, scuba diving, tennis, sunset sailing to jungle
biking or a nature walk among the ruins of a colonial plantation.
The less actively inclined "simply do nothing", lie
on the beach or enjoy one of the therapeutic body and beauty
treatments offered by Anse Chastanet's spa Kai Belte located
at beach level. There's also a casual, beachside bar and restaurant
and a panoramic hillside terrace where breakfast and afternoon
tea are served daily. Dinners are a romantic candlelit affair
with a daily changing menu celebrating Tropical World Cuisine,
with musical backdrops provided by local entertainers.
Anse Chastanet offers 49 individually designed rooms, 37 of
which are scattered about a lush hillside, and 12 are nestled
within a tropical garden at beach level. No two rooms at Anse
Chastanet are exactly alike. Twelve beach-level units are tucked
away behind the coconut palms, just steps from the water's edge
and the resort's renowned Ssi Platinum Pro / PADI dive facility.
Perched on the hill are Anse Chastanet's original rooms; cherry
white-washed cottages with wrap-around balconies. These octagonal
shaped "gazeboes" offer splendid views of the Pitons
and the sea, framed by an abundance of flourishing blossoms.
Chairs and beds are covered in madras prints - a traditional
island fabric of bright plaid woven with the same colours as
the ginger lilies, anthuriums and bougainvillea found in every
room.
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! The
furniture has been individually designed and handmade in the
region with the exclusive use of the island woods such as teak,
mahogany, green heart, red cedar and wild breadfruit. All rooms
have fridges, electric tea/coffee makers and wall mounted hair
dryers, and in-room safes. Deluxe and Premium rooms also have
irons and ironing boards. |
