Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge

The excellent accommodation , the location , the friendly helpful staff

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An attractive upmarket resort set in extensive landscaped tropical gardens. Most of the accommodation is scattered around the estate so you can't even see many of the buildings from the central hub and restaurant - but there are plenty of little buggies to whisk you about - just phone the reception and they'll send one for you straight away. We stayed in one on the 'cheapest' rooms - one of three thatched cottages close to the restaurant and with their own little pool beneath the palm trees and surrounded by the beautiful gardens, and just 1 minute's walk to the restaurant - very handy. The room was an adequate size and nicely furnished with some lovely carved and painted wooden Indian furniture. The bathroom was al fresco at the back - nice! And there is a mini-bar fridge. An excellent and extensive buffet breakfast is included in the room price. Good restaurant food as well and not particularly expensive compared to other restaurants around the island (or compared to the relatively expensive room prices). Beer was normally priced but wine was prohibitively expensive, unless you have very deep pockets. There is also a sunset bar where you can enjoy a drink looking out across the jungle to the ocean - just summon a buggy to whisk you up there! The staff were numerous and all excellent - polite, friendly and efficient. There is a small village within walking distance which has a couple of restaurants and a small shop but there is nothing else within walking distance. A car is therefore very useful, although the hotel does run shuttles to nearby beaches and other attractions and can organise airport transfers. The nearby Ebony Forest Nature Reserve is highly recommended for hikers, bird-watchers and nature lovers, although some of the trails are steep and demanding in places.

This is by far one of the best hotel experiences I have had. Every part of the hotel from the rooms and the staff were amazing. If you like nature and peacefulness this is the perfect place to be. Each lodge and villa feels private and exclusive and are tastefully decorated inside. The semi-outdoor restaurant offers great food while you enjoy the sights and sounds of the birds. Overall this hotel offers a very intimate and special vibe especially in comparison to other larger resorts on the island.

Lovely setting and the staff were amazing. We stayed in the piton suite, did not want to leave. Hope to return again sometime.

Location stunning. What made it so special were the staff!

Amazing room and view. Staff all very friendly. Very relaxing

The dinner menu was a little hit and miss - could maybe have had more variety to reflect the price point. It was also a bit challenging not having easy access to drinking water - all staff very accommodating when asked but it would have been nice to be able to access it without asking

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Food In restaurant was exceptional. The only problem was that much of the restaurant is dark so you are provided with torches to read the menu.

Wonderful location, charming staff