Rainforest Spa at Sugar Beach, St Lucia, Named in Vogue's Global Spa Guide
The Rainforest Spa at Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort in St Lucia, has been featured in Vogue's third global spa guide as one of the world's 100 best spas. The spa consists of luxury treehouse treatment rooms connected by wooden walkways, set within a lush rainforest overlooking the Caribbean Sea. It opened in late 2010 when the resort transitioned from Jalousie Plantation to Viceroy Sugar Beach. In 2021, during a refurbishment, additional treatment rooms were added. In late 2025, the spa partnered with skincare brand Augustinus Bader to offer facials using TFC8 products. The spa's design, inspired by Arawak huts, creates a secluded sanctuary with a meditation platform, temazcal-inspired steam dome, and amenities like crystal therapy, PEMF seats, and heated eye masks. Director of spa and wellness Julie De Brito notes the design reflects the island's heritage and understated luxury. The spa is open to resort guests and external visitors.
Key facts
- Rainforest Spa at Sugar Beach, Viceroy Resort, St Lucia, named in Vogue's 100 best spas guide.
- Spa features luxury treehouse treatment rooms connected by wooden walkways.
- Opened at end of 2010 when resort became Viceroy Sugar Beach from Jalousie Plantation.
- Expanded in 2021 with additional treatment rooms during refurbishment.
- Partnered with Augustinus Bader in late 2025 for facials using TFC8 products.
- Design inspired by Arawak huts, according to director Julie De Brito.
- Includes meditation platform, temazcal-inspired steam dome, crystal therapy, PEMF seats, heated eye masks.
- Open to resort guests and external visitors.
Entities
Institutions
- Vogue
- Viceroy
- Sugar Beach
- Viceroy Resort
- Jalousie Plantation
- Augustinus Bader
Locations
- St Lucia
- Caribbean
- Soufrière
- St. Lucia