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La Dauphine Estate

3.5 star property
Holiday home with outdoor pool, near Fond Doux Estate
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Outdoor pool
Apartment (Chateau Laffitte)
Hiking
House (La Dauphine Great House) | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Lounge area
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • 2 homes
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Hiking/biking trails
Feel at home
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Living room
  • Garden

Room options

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House (La Dauphine Great House)

House (La Dauphine Great House)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
4 bedrooms
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment (Chateau Laffitte)

Apartment (Chateau Laffitte)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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9 Dec - 10 Dec
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About the area

Map
Etangs Road, Soufriere

What's nearby

  • Gros Piton - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Soufriere Drive In Volcano - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Sulphur Springs - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Jalousie Beach - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Petit Piton - 11 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Vieux Fort (UVF-Hewanorra Intl.) - 34 min drive
  • Castries (SLU-George F. L. Charles) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mama Tilly's Bar - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Waterfront De Belle View Restaurant and Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Beacon Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Terrace - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪pier 28 - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

La Dauphine Estate

La Dauphine Estate puts you within a 10-minute drive of Gros Piton. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, along with on-site hiking/biking trails. Homes feature kitchens and free WiFi.

Languages

English

At a glance

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Family friendly

  • Free cot/infant bed

Kitchen

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer (on request)

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Library
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • CD player

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lifts
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Chef
  • Window screens
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 2 rooms
  • 2 buildings
  • Colonial architecture

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: XCD 16.20 per person, per night

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property is professionally cleaned.

Also known as

Dauphine Estate
Dauphine Estate Soufriere
Dauphine Estate Villa
Dauphine Estate Villa Soufriere
La Dauphine Estate Hotel
La Dauphine Estate St. Lucia/Soufriere
Dauphine Estate House Soufriere
Dauphine Estate House
Dauphine Estate Guesthouse Soufriere
Dauphine Estate Guesthouse
La Dauphine Estate St. Lucia/Soufriere
La Dauphine Estate Soufriere
La Dauphine Estate Private vacation home
La Dauphine Estate Private vacation home Soufriere

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at La Dauphine Estate?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at La Dauphine Estate?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at La Dauphine Estate?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at La Dauphine Estate?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at La Dauphine Estate and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the holiday home's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.
Does La Dauphine Estate have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchen, which also includes a coffee maker, a toaster and cookware.
What's the area around La Dauphine Estate like?
La Dauphine Estate is a short 1-minute walk from Windward Islands and 20 minutes' walk from Tet Paul Nature Trail.

La Dauphine Estate Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The cottage, pool and entire property was beautiful! Thank you Antonia and Charles for a pleasant visit to your beautiful island and plantation!
Christopher, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Charlotte, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We absolutely loved our stay here! The property is dynamite, beautiful surroundings. There was a little confusion with check in as they couldn’t find our reservation, however it was quickly resolved. We were the only guests on site so our family had a lots of privacy. Antonia is there if you need anything and prepared some lovely meals. Charles gave us a tour of the plantation and is very well informed of the history of the Estate. We would definitely stayed again of given the opportunity! If your looking for other dinning options the resort close by has good food at Bamboo restaurant.
Rebekah, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Property was very quiet and beautiful. The flora was incredible and the farm manager Charles took time to talk to us about was he grows there and the process for preparing cocoa beans. It was wonderful to get to learn from him. The pool was quiet and peaceful and the property manager Antonia checked in to make sure our needs were met. The only thing I would say is bring food and water because it’s about a 10-15min drive to the market and most of the food options nearby are hotel restaurants.
Angela, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The location is incredible; and the plantation beautiful. It’s very private, safe and quiet. The pool is stunning; as well as the view. Chateau Lafitte was a great option with two young kids. Antonia was accommodating and helpful.
Pierre, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We had a fabulous three days at La Dauphine staying in Chateau Lafitte. The property was perfect for our needs and Antonia made us feel very welcome when we arrived. The setting on a working plantation is simply stunning and we were very lucky to meet Charles the estate manager who was frankly inspiring to talk to. His knowledge and passion for managing the plantation including the Cocoa production was just so interesting to hear. We used this as a base to visit the south and hiked Tet Paul (great views) and Gros Piton (tough but enjoyable hike), along with the volcano mud baths and nearby waterfalls. We loved the tranquility of staying on the estate and the pool was great to relax in taking in all the views of the plantation. Highly recommend in combination with their sister property, Villa Beach Cottages in Castries.
Michael, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sheena, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Wonderful pool and natural setting. Very helpful staff that were on-site daily. Security on site during evening. Stayed in Chateau Lafitte and it was suitable for 4 people in two bedrooms. Would recommend the big house if you can get it. Get the location of a good inexpensive local restaurant from George the night watchman. Stay away from the resort restaurants (Bamboo, Ladera), and those along the water in Soufriere. Mama Rose's in Laborie also good.
Mac, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Confused - absolute contrast of beauty and fear.
The place is beautiful during the day: the plantation is amazing, full of vegetation, birds and sounds. The pool is stunning and the best part of the estate. Rainforest walk from the back of the garden provides beautiful views. Antonia and Charles are friendly and helpful, although we had to vacate early despite the place not being booked from the same day. Charles provided us with lots if into about the chocolate making, the history of the island and its economy. There was a guard George during night time most nights. The weak aspects are (we stayed in the Chateaux Laffitte) the tired conditions of the house and the amount if creatures that share the house with you. It is a plantation in the rainforest so it could be expected but for us it was just too much, especially with the gigantic spiders walking on the paths, lizards eating flies in the house, cockroaches, moths, ants etc. We were terribly bitten by ?sand flies one evening on Sugar Beach so if you go there, go to the water and then leave and do not stay on the chairs on the right side. Nights are very noisy because of crickets and frogs and this is beautiful and disquieting at the same time, especially as you struggle to fall asleep worrying that the mosquito nets may not protect you. So if you are a nature lover and do not mind lots of creatures then the place is magic. You can see beautiful birds including hummingbirds and the estate team is friendly. But for us it was more challenging than expected. Pool is 5*.
Family S, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing!!!!
A beautiful house on a historic cocoa plantation, where you truly feel at home in this paradise of a place. The house is large, cozy and comfortable and its wraparound veranda offers stunning views of the plantation at all times so you experience complete privacy. The fresh smells and sounds of the jungle surrounding us calmed our senses as we drank our coffee in the hammock. The pool is right at the house and it too is surrounded by jungle, fruit trees, and the songs of birds. Antonia, the housekeeper, is AMAZING. Her kindness won't be forgotten, and the same goes to George (our security man), and Charles the Estate Manager. A more fine and genuine group of people are hard to find in this world. We loved our stay, loved the place, and loved the people...we will be back. If you're looking for a surreal place surrounded by privacy and beauty, where you litetally live in a place of stunning history and where you meet three superb caretakers - this is the place for you!
Andrew, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was a wonderfully relaxing little cottage on an active cocoa farm. Clean, comfortable and charming! Be sure to talk to Charles, the manager, and ask him about St. Lucia.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place, great people! A+++
We arrived here first as the first stop of our 3-stop vacation - we had a great reception and intro to the place - we had a quick dip in the pool, then went for dinner to a nearby restaurant. In the morning we had our breakfast prepared there at the property, had some fresh local fruit, drove to the nearby town to do a quick grocery shopping, then relaxed at the pool the rest of the day. All in all, we had a wonderful time there, the property manager gave us an intro of the history of the place, as well as the cocoa plantation that is producing over 22 tons of cocoa beans a year - all while hosting guest at the property. When we left the property manager gave us a nice bag of fresh fruit grown at the estate - it was really a great touch to top it all off. What a wonderful couple of days at this exceptional place!
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Estate living, natural surrounding, friendly staff
Our family of husband, wife and 2 kids stayed for 3 nights at Chateau Lafittte in La Dauphine Estate. We were the only renters, as the main house was empty during our stay. We thoroughly enjoyed the estate surroundings and having access to the fantastic pool. Chateau Laffitte is the small guest house outside the main house. It has a spacious living room, a small but functional kitchen, two moderately sized bedrooms (no A/C) with lots of storage, and one adequate bathroom. Charles, the estate manager, was very helpful and went out of his way to make our stay comfortable and memorable. When we unexpectedly had two flat tires (beware of the pothole ridden roads, rental car companies won't fix flats for you), he had our tires replaced and got us back on the road. He also gave us a fantastic tour of the estate cocoa facilities. Thank you, Charles! Antonia provided daily housekeeping services, which was very helpful. On the downside, it took us a night to get used to the sounds of the forest and the bugs still got us despite the mosquito netting. Also, the wifi signal didn't reach Chateau Laffitte. We had to do the short hike up to the pool area every time we needed to connect or make a wifi call back home. If there had been other guests, this might have been a significant issue.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A Wonderful and Authentic St. Lucian Experience
We had a wonderful stay at La Dauphine. We stayed in Chateau Laffitte with 4 adults and it was perfect. The location was central to great hikes, beaches, and close enough to town for good dinner spots. The highlight was undoubtedly the service (including an impromptu tour of the estate's cacao production). The homey feel and the infinity pool were the cherry on top. Thanks for a great stay!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous place for getting away from it all
We loved La Dauphine and wished we could have stayed longer. Wonderful walk up the mountain on the estate. Excellent restaurants nearby.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The highlight of our trip
Our family had a fabulous stay at La Dauphine. While it is not for everyone, it was perfect for us. It is a unique hideaway on a plantation in the St. Lucian rainforest. If you need or expect a standard or fancy hotel, I would not recommend it. But if you want a special experience and are a curious traveler, La Dauphine is the place. The highlight of our stay was the time that Charles spent with us giving us a tour. He was by far the most knowledgeable person we met on the island, and he shared with us the history of the island, the plantation, and his own family. We were all spellbound by his explanation of the many crops grown on the plantation, and his careful demonstration of how to grow, harvest, and use cocoa and coconut is something that will be remembered. Our kids were enthralled. We hope to return to La Dauphine.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful plantation
Beautiful plantation and privacy was amazing venue. Fresh squeezed grapefruit and orange juice...picked from the trees in the plantation. Lovely, relaxing infinity pool...day and night
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Beautiful Secluded Planation House
Very kind staff and a beautiful getaway. The house is well suited for families with a rented car for travel. However, it is fairly remote with one restaurante within walking distance with a narrow road, so I would plan for this factor when arranging travel. The staff was very kind and the location was genuine, quiet, and relaxing.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

A Nightmare...
The hotel communicated very well via email, and arrange a drive who picked me up at the airport and took me to the hotel. We arrived and the drive carried my 50 lb bag with scuba gear up 50 stairs to a empty hotel, boarded up, with no one around. After 10 min he called someone and they told him someone would come let me in in 10 minutes. A very nice woman came and opened the door and said here is your room. I asked where is everyone and she said they all checked out this am. I asked if anyone is on site or coming back and was told no., but a security guard is someone on the property. I ask where and he was not identified. I asked about food or a restaurant and it was a half mile walk, down a mountainous road... and no car or driver. I asked about a telephone and was told is broke that morning.... I am a single female and was not going to stay on a empty property in a remote area by myself so I immediately asked the woman who met me to help me find a driver to another hotel. She was very accommodating but when I later talked to the manager of this hotel she informed me that this was the way I booked it and no guarantee of anyone on site or phone etc. Really....
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The Real Eco Expeirence
Walks to town(Soufriere)was a great place to hang with the locals,good eats and taxis galore.Check out the sunsets from The Reef restaurant.What was missing @hotel a blender in the bar.
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

Mago
The staff was friendly and helpful. My room wasn't what I expected due to the drought (water) situation, but overall it was relaxing and peaceful. Great view!
Verified CheapTickets guest review

8/10 Very good

Romantic but noisy and isolated
You awake to pink flower petals blooming outside your large window (or missing 4th wall) overlooking the small town of Soufriere, the Caribbean, and the Petit Piton. The problem is that the barking dogs, croaking frogs, and crowing roosters probably woke you. Early and often. Assuming you got any sleep because the wind was strong enough to deter the no-see-ums. You also are somewhat isolated on your hillside resort, several miles from any beach or other site worthing going to. The hotel's friendly staff will call you a taxi, but expect to pay $40-$100 in travel each day. Of course, you can rent a car, if you don't mind driving on tiny streets, around blind curves, along precipitous cliffs--all on the left side of the road. But otherwise the hotel is nice for a quiet couples' get-away: No loud nightlife, few guests, and little to do but share the evening with your loved one. If you stay in the eco-rooms, you probably won't have any water pressure. And you might not have any hot water either. And your toilet might not flush or it might flush constantly. And close your bathroom windows. Otherwise, critters might go after your soap.
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

Great Place to Unwind
The Mago is a unique place to stay while in St. Lucia. I was there with my wife, and loved the fact that the Mago was not your typical all-inclusive resort. Staying at there allows you to travel outside of Soufriere and visit other resorts or cities. Because it's rather small and not located on the beach, it forces you to venture out to other places in the city, which is great. If you're looking for a busy, bustling resort this is not the place for you. You can spend the whole days without seeing another guest. The only problems with the Mago is that it's located on a hillside with a very steep walk up to the hotel. As a result, it can be a daunting task to walk back into town after you've returned. The other downside is that the dinner menu is very limited and pretty costly. Aside from those two flaws, the Mago is a great place to spend a week in St. Lucia!
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