Cap Maison

Prepare to be pampered by doting staffers at this intimate villa resort on the northern tip of St. Lucia. Luxuries include unpacking (if you wish) and a personal butler for any little needs that might arise.

This upmarket boutique hotel in the Cap Estate neighborhood gets raves for its roomy, Spanish Caribbean–style accommodations and personalized service. Lush tropical landscaping adds to the Mediterranean-villa ambiance, terraced in cliffs along the island's northern flank, with breathtaking views of Pigeon Island and Martinique in the distance.

At the northern tip of St Lucia, on what used to be the sugar plantation, Cap Maison occupies on a cliff like a small orderly village. This cluster of three-story white buildings has a Spanish (via Caribbean) colonial architectural motif with its characteristic Moorish inflections, painted tiles, and dark wood.

You might say that this 49-room hacienda, with hilltop views of the Caribbean Sea and neighboring island, Martinique, has two distinct personalities. Thanks to its location on the island's northern coast, the former 1,500-acre sugar plantation exudes a sense of peace and quiet.

The resort's 49 rooms and villas have a Caribbean meets Spain feel, with local artwork blended with hacienda-inspired design elements. Most rooms have sea views, while villas offer full kitchens and separate living areas, along with other luxurious features like private pools or whirlpools.