Rabot is a chic hotel for adults only set on the exclusive Rabot Estate and offers the unique experience of staying within the heart of the renowned Hotel Chocolat Cacao farm which dates back to the 17th century.
With only fourteen cottages and lodges, guests are ensured a relaxed and intimate stay making Rabot ideal for romantic breaks and honeymoons. All accommodations are cooled by the natural Caribbean breezes and many overlook the spectacular Piton Mountains. With little extras such as Open sky rain showers, Cacao products, iPod docks and complimentary chocolate and nibbles, guests may be reluctant to leave their room, but leave you must to explore this fascinating hotel and its surrounds.
Scott Dunn guests at the hotel have the opportunity to visit the Cacao farm for an insight into how the Rabot Estate works and each guest is invited to the “Tree to Bar” experience, when guests can create their own chocolate!
The hotel’s restaurant, Rabot, is renowned for inventive and exceptional cuisine in this part of the island, offering Cacao cuisine, imaginative fare with the Hotel Chocolat twist. Scott Dunn recommends that all our guests visit here to dine even if they are not staying as the views out to the Pitons and sunset make this an unmissable experience.
Although not on the beach, the hotel offers a regular shuttle service taking under ten minutes down to the white sands at Sugar Beach during the day where guests can swim, snorkel and kayak, diving is also available here and sun loungers can be provided. For those that are happy to stay put and enjoy the rainforest experience there is a swimming pool and plenty of decks for lounging. There is also the Cacao Spa which offers a cooling sanctuary in the grounds, with signature treatments harnessing the essence of the cacao experience.
Hotel Chocolat offers a unique experience, ideal for a few days before or after a beach stay in St Lucia or simply for a completely different and indulgent week away. As this is a working Cacao farm guests will experience some noise from plant machinery at certain times of the day.
Please note that due to the steep terrain, Rabot Hotel From Hotel Chocolat cannot accommodate wheelchairs and children under 12 years of age.