NEED TO KNOW

• All the 'Sanctuaries' have private outdoor areas complete with extravagantly-sized infinity pools
• Jade Mountain overlooks the formidable peaks of the Pitons, high above the Caribbean Sea
• 'Jade Cuisine' serves up local flavours using ingredients sourced from the hotel's 18th century tropical plantation, Anse Mamin 
• Spa experiences are available in-suite and include chocolate wraps, Anpagal (patois for together) double massage, international chakra balancing and Swedish massage 
• The hotel's en suite infinity pools are superb, with sizes ranging from 400 to 900 square feet, and each displaying a unique design in both colour and shape.  A shared infinity pool is at the centre of the Jade Mountain Club
• The hotel's facilities are many and varied, from the Jade Mountain Club, to terraces, bars and gardens, and a wealth of local excursions
  

THE HOTEL
Rising majestically above the 600-acre beach front resort of Anse Chastanet, Jade Mountain is a cornucopia of organic architecture celebrating St Lucia's stunning scenic beauty.

Architect owner Nick Troubetzkoy has expanded upon his philosophy of building in harmony with Caribbean nature in his creation of Jade Mountain. The bold architectural design - individual bridges leading to exceptional infinity pool sanctuaries and rugged stoned-faced columns reaching towards the sky - makes Jade Mountain one of the Caribbean's most mesmerising resort experiences.

Expect grand sweeping spaces where bedroom, living area and an extravagant private infinity pool glide into one another to form extraordinary platforms floating out into nature. With the fourth wall entirely absent, Jade Mountain's sanctuaries are stage-like settings from which to embrace the full glory of St Lucia's Pitons World Heritage Site, and of course, the Caribbean Sea.

Arriving at the hotel you will be wowed by a dramatic profusion of stairwells and gangways worthy of an MC Escher painting. Inside, there are 24 sleekly appointed Sanctuaries categorised into Sky, Star, Moon and Sun. All suites face west and the fourth wall is open to formidable views while at the same time allowing complete privacy. 15-foot high ceilings soar over spacious open-plan bedroom and living areas that merge into uniquely coloured and shaped infinity pools including shallow lounging areas and fibre optics for night illumination. Sky rooms do not have a pool. Décor is blush tones and quarried stone, furnishing is hardwoods and occasional bright linens and in-room electronic equipment is minimal. Sanctuaries also benefit from a personal butler, called a Major Domo, at hand for all your needs.