Originally Posted by SanDiego1K
We stayed here in Feb. Unfortunately, we were underwhelmed - despite it being picked as #1 hotel in the world in a recent travel survey. It simply didn't have its act together servicewise. Rooms were rustic in a childhood camp sort of way, not a cool way. The view of course was stellar - and the restaurant appears to be the place for any celeb anchored in a yacht off shore to come for lunch.
The survey was Conde Naste Traveler's reader survery. Clearly, survey's like this are very subjective. And I value Andrew Harper's opinion more when it comes to best of the best. I do not consider the Ladera luxury if you are comparing this to a Four Season's, Aman, One & Only, etc. resort, but if you set expectations of it being a "rustic", very small (25 units) resort, you shouldn't be disappointed. It is a very wonderful, extremely private place to escape for a honeymoon. The view is world-class and the experience is unduplicated elsewhere.
I'd recommend the Villas, but the last suite I had - Suite W, was great, because it was almost to the end of the suites. I personally think this would be the ideal places for a Carribean honeymoon because there are no phones, no televisions, no 4th wall, and you are able to relax.
The key to a successful stay at the Ladera is leaving any excess baggage and expectations at home.
The
website doesn't do it justice.