Hotel A
Ladera Resort St Lucia
St Lucia
Hotel B
Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort
St Lucia
vs
Honeymoon Hotel Head-to-Head
Ladera Resort St Lucia vs Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort
Two of the world's most coveted honeymoon hotels, scored on what actually matters for couples.
Our Verdict
Ladera Resort St Lucia scores 89/100 on our honeymoon rubric; Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort scores 91/100. Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort edges this head-to-head, but read the criteria below — the right pick depends on what you value most.
Pick Ladera Resort St Lucia for...
- ◆Ladera Resort St Lucia starts at $500/night — easier on the budget.
- ◆82% of Ladera Resort St Lucia reviews are from couples — the romance signal is strong.
- ◆Pick Ladera Resort St Lucia if St Lucia (St Lucia) is the trip you really want.
Pick Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort for...
- ◆Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort scores higher overall (91/100 vs 89/100) on our honeymoon rubric.
- ◆Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort has the stronger spa programme.
- ◆Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort wins on the beach.
Side-by-side
At a glance — 12 criteria
2
Ladera Resort wins
3
Sugar Beach wins
Criterion
Ladera Resort St Lucia
Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort
Honeymoon Score
89/100
✓91/100
Price / night
✓$500–$2,000
$700–$3,000
Stars
5★
5★
Adults-only
No
No
Beach access
No
✓Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Pool
Yes
Yes
Room service
Yes
Yes
Couples reviews
✓82%
76%
TripAdvisor
9.2/10
✓9.3/10
Country
St Lucia
St Lucia
Destination
St Lucia
St Lucia
St Lucia
Ladera Resort St Lucia
89/100·$500–$2,000/night
St Lucia
Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort
91/100·$700–$3,000/night
Common questions
FAQ
Which is more expensive — Ladera Resort St Lucia or Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort?+
Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort is the pricier of the two ($700–$3,000/night vs $500–$2,000/night for Ladera Resort St Lucia).
Which is adults-only — Ladera Resort St Lucia or Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort?+
Neither property is strictly adults-only, though both attract a predominantly adult clientele.
Does Ladera Resort St Lucia or Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort have overwater bungalows?+
Neither property offers overwater villas.
When is the best month to visit Ladera Resort St Lucia and Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort?+
For Ladera Resort St Lucia 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 Ladera Resort St Lucia better than Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort for a honeymoon?+
On our honeymoon rubric Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort scores 91/100 versus Ladera Resort St Lucia at 89/100 — but the right pick depends on whether you prioritise beach (Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort) over luxury (Ladera Resort St Lucia).
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