Picolo recommends · Hotel in Soufrière, St Lucia
Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort
A strip of pale sand with a mountain rising at each end, and villas climbing the green slope behind it.
Few beaches anywhere have a setting like this. Gros Piton rises on one side, Petit Piton on the other, and between them a curve of white sand runs along the bay, with villas spread up the hillside among the trees.
The spa is set in treehouses up in the rainforest, so a massage comes with birdsong. In the water, the reef beneath Petit Piton is close enough to snorkel straight from the beach, and Soufrière, with its sulphur springs and waterfalls, is a short drive away.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort
We chose Sugar Beach because it is the one place on St Lucia where you get the Pitons and a proper beach in the same view. If you want to swim, snorkel and look up at the mountains without moving your lounger, this is it.
Everything costs a lot here, meals and drinks included, and the bill adds up fast when the nearest alternatives are a drive away. Budget for it, or pick a hotel with more included in the rate.
What you get
- White sand beach between the Pitons
- Villas on the hillside
- Spa in rainforest treehouses
- Snorkelling on the reef by Petit Piton
- Restaurants on site
A day at Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort
- Morning
- A swim with Petit Piton straight ahead.
- Midday
- Snorkelling along the reef at the foot of the mountain.
- Afternoon
- A treatment in the treehouse spa up in the forest.
- Evening
- Dinner by the beach as the peaks turn dark against the sky.
Location
Val des Pitons, Soufrière, St Lucia
Open in MapsQuestions about Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort
Is Sugar Beach the beach between the Pitons?
Yes. The resort fills the valley that separates Gros Piton from Petit Piton, and its beach is the stretch of sand right between the two peaks.
Can you snorkel at Sugar Beach?
Yes, the reef below Petit Piton can be reached from the beach. The coast here is a protected marine area, so bring a mask even if you are not a keen swimmer.
Is Sugar Beach expensive?
It is among the most expensive stays on St Lucia, and food and drink are priced to match. Check what your rate includes before you book.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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