Anse Chastanet Resort

Where to begin? Anse Chastanet is simply magical...there is no other way to put it. We stayed there early August with our two children (ages 12 & 14). The location was perfect, located right on a protected reef with so many beautiful fish to see whenever you felt like checking them out. The kids loved having access to SUP and kayaks, and the fact that we had not one, but two gorgeous beaches to explore was nothing short of amazing. The resort never felt crowded, but rather peaceful and relaxing. The staff... oh my goodness. They make you feel like family. Everyone we encountered was so warm, welcoming, friendly, and helpful. We even exchanged hugs on our last night. The food was incredible, especially at Aspara and the Jungle Grill (but everywhere else was delicious, too, these were just our favorites). The only downside was the bumpy windy road on the way to the resort...but the difficulty of traveling it is also likely the reason that the resort feels so remote and relaxing. We stayed in one of the beachside deluxe rooms with air conditioning and it was perfect for us. The rooms were plenty large enough for our king sized bed and two twin beds for our children. The walk to the beachside rooms is super soothing, surrounded by gorgeous vegetation and the sounds of the rainforest. There were quite a few steps from the beach up to the reception area and restaurants that weren't on the beach, but it was worth it! It kept us moving to help balance all the lounging and eating we were doing. I could go on and on with even more positive and special moments from this trip, but you've probably stopped reading, or are about to...book this resort, splurge for the All Inclusive plan if you are able to (we booked when it was 35% off). You will NOT regret booking here. We miss it so much and talk about this trip at least once every few days, as it is THAT special.