Hotel A
Jade Mountain Resort
St Lucia
Hotel B
Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort
St Lucia
vs
Honeymoon Hotel Head-to-Head
Jade Mountain Resort vs Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort
Two of the world's most coveted honeymoon hotels, scored on what actually matters for couples.
Our Verdict
Jade Mountain Resort scores 94/100 on our honeymoon rubric; Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort scores 91/100. Jade Mountain Resort edges this head-to-head, but read the criteria below — the right pick depends on what you value most.
Pick Jade Mountain Resort for...
- ◆Jade Mountain Resort scores higher overall (94/100 vs 91/100) on our honeymoon rubric.
- ◆Jade Mountain Resort is adults-only — no children on property.
- ◆Jade Mountain Resort has the stronger spa programme.
Pick Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort for...
- ◆Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort starts at $700/night — easier on the budget.
- ◆Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort wins on the beach.
- ◆Pick Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort if St Lucia (St Lucia) is the trip you really want.
Side-by-side
At a glance — 12 criteria
4
Jade Mountain wins
2
Sugar Beach wins
Criterion
Jade Mountain Resort
Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort
Honeymoon Score
✓94/100
91/100
Price / night
$1,200–$3,500
✓$700–$3,000
Stars
5★
5★
Adults-only
✓Yes
No
Beach access
No
✓Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Pool
Yes
Yes
Room service
Yes
Yes
Couples reviews
✓91%
76%
TripAdvisor
✓9.4/10
9.3/10
Country
Saint Lucia
St Lucia
Destination
St Lucia
St Lucia
St Lucia
Jade Mountain Resort
94/100·$1,200–$3,500/night
St Lucia
Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort
91/100·$700–$3,000/night
Common questions
FAQ
Which is more expensive — Jade Mountain Resort or Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort?+
Jade Mountain Resort is the pricier of the two ($1,200–$3,500/night vs $700–$3,000/night for Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort).
Which is adults-only — Jade Mountain Resort or Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort?+
Jade Mountain Resort is adults-only; the other is not.
Does Jade Mountain Resort or Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort have overwater bungalows?+
Neither property offers overwater villas.
When is the best month to visit Jade Mountain Resort and Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort?+
For Jade Mountain Resort in St Lucia, aim for the dry shoulder season; for Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort in St Lucia, the same logic applies — check our destination guides for month-by-month detail.
Is Jade Mountain Resort better than Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort for a honeymoon?+
On our honeymoon rubric Jade Mountain Resort scores 94/100 versus Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort at 91/100 — but the right pick depends on whether you prioritise adults-only (Jade Mountain Resort) over beach (Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort).
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