About
Boucan by Hotel Chocolat is a boutique hotel in Soufrière, on the island of Saint Lucia in the Caribbean. It is also known as Hotel Chocolat Boucan. The hotel is set within a working cacao plantation, so the surroundings are less a backdrop than the daily life of the estate.
What a stay offers
- Luxury accommodation in a boutique setting
- Chocolate-themed experiences rooted in the plantation
- Panoramic views over rainforest and ocean
Why it suits a visit
Boucan appeals to travellers who want their stay tied to a particular place. The cacao plantation gives the grounds a working character, and the chocolate-themed experiences connect guests to the crop itself. The rainforest and ocean views make the setting a large part of the stay, whether you spend time in the rooms, on the grounds or simply looking out across the landscape.
Soufrière, where the hotel stands, is a small town on the island's west coast. Its surroundings are green and hilly, and the coastline and forested slopes are close at hand, so a stay here sits between the plantation, the rainforest and the sea.
If you are planning a trip to Saint Lucia and want a quiet base with a strong sense of place and a clear link to chocolate-making, Boucan is worth considering. It is best suited to those who value a boutique hotel with a distinctive landscape around it.