Fond Doux Eco Resort

We spent 8 unforgettable nights at Fond Doux Eco-Resort in March and can’t recommend it highly enough. The weather was spectacular — 78–86°F each day — with the occasional refreshing rain shower that passed quickly and left everything even more vibrant. We stayed in two of the resort’s cottages, each designed in a charming island cabin style reminiscent of Swedish stugas but with a beautiful French Creole twist—gingerbread woodwork and intricate cutouts that made each building feel both rustic and refined. Both cottages were equipped with modern, efficient air-source heat pumps that kept the interiors delightfully cool and comfortable with whisper-quiet operation. Our favorite was the hilltop cottage: perched high in the trees of a steep, working cocoa plantation; it offered complete privacy, a private plunge pool, and a front-row seat to the lush surroundings. We woke up each day to the sight of ripening bananas, cocoa pods, and vibrant flowers just outside our window, accompanied by a constant parade of hummingbirds, finches, and countless other tropical birds. At night, we drifted off to a natural symphony of crickets and frogs — no traffic, no neighbors, just the sounds of the rainforest. Fond Doux offers a quiet, warm, and technology-light atmosphere that invites you to truly unwind. The cottages are beautifully appointed with luxurious king-sized beds, outdoor showers thoughtfully integrated into each room, coffee makers, refrigerators, and even transformers for charging devices — but notably, no televisions, which we saw as a real plus. The absence of screens helped us unplug and enjoy the natural surroundings even more. The water was clean and fresh-tasting, and refill stations around the property made it easy to stay hydrated while avoiding single-use plastic bottles. Whether we were sipping a drink at the peaceful patio bar, swimming in one of the pools, or enjoying rich breakfasts and delicious dinners at the open-air restaurant, we felt completely at ease and immersed in the setting. The decor throughout the resort is beautiful and tasteful, offering a strong sense of place and charm — all at a fraction of the cost of nearby ultra-luxury resorts. That said, there are small compromises and signs that some original material choices haven’t weathered perfectly: some bathroom tile work shows patching and a vinyl decking experiment on a few walkways, and the pool deck hasn’t fared well under the island sun. While delicious and welcoming, the restaurant can occasionally get overwhelmed during busy times, leading to some variability in service timing. None of this detracted from our overall experience. The new lap pool under construction during our visit suggests that the property continues to receive thoughtful investment and expansion. We mention these minor flaws only to note that if you’re expecting $1,000+/night stone-foundation villas, tennis courts, and ultra-modern suites, there are resorts down the road built to that global lux

Resort was okay, staff was warm and friendly ESPECIALLY NASHA & SHANTAI...we stayed at Nutmeg cottage ..private pool everything except housekeeping was gud Staff needs more attention to detail & treat all guests the same wether local or tourist....

Fond Doux was a magical gem in the jungle. Not a typical beach vacation. Better. Lovely people making sure everything in our oasis was perfect. The resort is not super fancy but it is a unique offering that makes everything Saint Lucia has to offer easily available - jungle hikes, fantastic views, beaches and chocolate!

I had a lovely stay at this resort! The staff were very welcoming from arrival. We stayed in the Lemon Cottage which was very cozy. If you’re someone who loves connecting with nature and overall just love natural stuff I would recommend this resort to you, you definitely won’t regret it. The place was clean we had no complaints about anything.

This resort is located in the most beautiful part of the island of St. Lucia - a tropical rainforest. Each uniquely different Fond Doux cottage is nestled deep within the colorful foliage of the area giving us the feeling of peace and seclusion. The outdoor shower was a heavenly experience and sitting on the porch during the one daytime shower enjoying the views was wonderful. Having never been to a rain forest before I was amazed at how alive the forest became after the sun went down. The sounds were so soothing and interesting. We even had the experience of watching men machete the cocoa pods from the trees surrounding our cabin. Fond Doux's breakfast buffet was my favorite one on the island. I loved the cocoa tea, the bakes with the many options for stuffing them, the salad and fruit. The choices seemed to change daily and catered to everyone's taste, including my husband who had eggs, bacon, and beans. We enjoyed the pools (and hope to be back to enjoy the new pool being built), the walkways and the open air dining experience. Thank you and all your staff for such a wonderful introduction to St. Lucia and its flower filled rain forest.

Stayed in the Begonia room for our honeymoon. The hotel property is surrounded by lush green nature, and every room or cottage has its own privacy, the Room was nice and clean . food was amazing. The breakfast buffet was a favorite of ours as every morning was something different to expect. We also had the opportunity to creat our own chocolate bars. But the staff made it most memorable, as they were super accommodating, any request i had was met with 5 star plus service and felt like they did everything to make sure i was having a great time. From the bartenders, waitresses, receptionist, maintenance guy,tour guides,and chocolate lady everyone was amazing and i will be visiting again.