Tet Rouge Resort

Set in the SW of St Lucia away from the more popular resorts in the north and closer to the main attractions of the island: volcanic sulphur springs, the Pitons and good hiking trails, botanical gardens and waterfall, cocoa plantations & Hotel Chocolat tours. A rental car or taxi is needed to access these activities – and driving on the island is not for the fainthearted as winding roads are potholed, falling away, and cross streams! Especially exciting in the dark. Tet Rouge is the epitome of calm and relaxation with only 6 suites (including indoor and outdoor showers – note, water pressure is low) an infinity pool, amazing views, a small bar and restaurant and THE best, most professional, hospitable and accommodating team of staff. It feels like a family business and every guest is made to feel part of that family in an unintrusive way. The team headed by Garvin, could not have done more for us: suggesting and booking restaurants, activities, taxis (when we really didn’t want to drive in the dark!), and sharing their experiences and love of the island. Tet Rouge has its own restaurant where we ate on 3 occasions and would also recommend the Mango Tree restaurant (in a gated resort) near Sugar Beach for its amazing views and sunsets, and the Treetops Indian fusion restaurant the other side of Soufriere (part of Crystals hotel resort) for their tasting menu in a quirky setting.

We only spent one night at Tet Rouge after 8 nights at a mega resort on the north end of the island. It didn’t take us long to wish we had spent more time at Tet Rouge. It is remote and the roads become narrower and narrower as you approach. That all translates into tranquility once you arrive. We were greeted by George. He saw us to our room and then took care of our every need for the afternoon and night. The service is great. We spent the afternoon around the pool with the Pitons in view. The grounds are beautiful. Multiple hummingbird sightings. Dinner was very good. We spent the night enjoying a sky full of stars. Garvin (pronounced Gavin), the manager, is a wealth of information. We met Samantha at breakfast and she introduced to a local favorite fruit, sour sop. Delicious. The setting is beautiful, private and quiet. The staff is wonderful. We will be back.

My husband and I had a wonderfully relaxing 10 night stay at Têt Rouge this past April. Our room was beautiful, comfortable and spacious, the food was excellent as were the cocktails and breakfast came with delicious fresh tropical fruits and fruit juices every day and all the staff was so wonderfully caring and informative. While the hotel can set you up with a driver who will take you to visit anywhere on the island, Garvin, the hotel manager, will always recommend you rent a car and rive yourself around and he is right. However, do make sure you are a confident driver and are willing to drive on the left before booking a car, as the road conditions can be a challenge and do not allow for any distraction. I was fine driving on the Island, but coming from Canada and living with ice and snow six months out of the year, not much bothers me behind the wheel and I had already driven on the left a few times before arriving. Some things you will encounter while driving are potholes, multiple hairpin turns, steep hills, unpaved roads and no lane divisions anywhere. The bottom line is, Têt Rouge is the perfect place to stay if you are looking for an authentic Saint Lucian experience with caring, personalized service and honest advice on how best to enjoy the Island. It is 100% calm and secluded but definitely not big American style all inclusive which was so delightful for us. We 100% recommend Têt Rouge for anyone looking for a truly authentic local Saint Lucian experience and want to thank Garvin and all the staff once again for our wonderful stay!