Perched 500 feet above the Caribbean on the hillside of La Pansée in Castries, the capital city of the island of St. Lucia on its northwestern coast, the Cara Suites affords sweeping views of the shimmering turquoise sea, the city of Castries and Vigie Harbor. Castries is a busy port city set on a natural harbor, and is home to the Castries Market, where visitors can shop for local produce, arts and crafts. Visitors can also stroll down narrow streets lined with colonial buildings and admire the graceful balconies decorated with intricate lattice work. The beaches and restaurants of Rodney Bay are just a short drive away.

From the Cara Suites' outdoor pool and sundeck, vacationers will become attuned to gorgeous ocean views. The on-site Mandolin Restaurant and Bar features eclectic menus graced with the freshest of local ingredients, mixed with a dash of Caribbean flavor, served on fresh table linens set on open verandas. The Poolside Restaurant is open for breakfast in the mornings and snacks throughout the day.

The Cara Suites is well organized to hold banquets and meetings, and features a business center and high-speed Internet access throughout all public areas of the hotel.

The air-conditioned guestrooms have tiled flooring and balconies, most with Caribbean views, and come complete with minibars, coffeemakers, ceiling fans and hair dryers.

For business travelers seeking accommodations just minutes from downtown Castries, or vacationers with a serene retreat in mind, the Cara Suites is a natural choice among the cool and quiet hills of La Pansée.

Room Types:

Ocean view deluxe:   One king bed or two double beds; balcony or patio. Air conditioning; ceiling fan. Minibar. Hair dryer; iron/ironing board, in-room safe. Cable TV.

Driving Directions: From George Charles:AirportLeave the airport and take third exit on roundabout and follow the road to airport.

From Hewanorra International Airport: Take the main road to Casties. At the Vigie roundabout, take the 4th exit and follow the road. Hotel is 33 miles / 53 kilometers away.

Shuttle vans or private cars of varying prices are available. They can be selected during the process of booking an air-inclusive reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.