Hummingbird Beach Resort is the small, friendly option in Soufrière. The tourism board describes it as a small and intimate resort on the southern coast with ten rooms, including two suites, aimed at couples and honeymooners, and known for French Creole cuisine and cocktails. It also has a batik studio on site, where local artisans work, a reminder that this is a family-scale place with local character rather than a large resort. The address is on Anse Chastanet Road, close to the town, the beaches and the trailheads, and it is a practical, good-value base for travellers who plan to spend their days exploring rather than sitting by a pool.
Location and getting around: Soufrière is the island's southwest hub, with the Pitons, Sulphur Springs, the Diamond Botanical Gardens, the Tet Paul trail and the Gros Piton trailhead all within a short drive. From Hewanorra airport the transfer takes roughly an hour, and from Castries and Rodney Bay it is a long drive of around an hour and a half to two hours. Staying here saves the early-morning drive for hiking and makes sunrise starts easy. Taxis and local drivers are plentiful in Soufrière, and the town itself is small enough to explore on foot.
The rooms: with only ten rooms, including two suites, the property feels more like a guesthouse than a hotel. Expect simple, comfortable accommodation, local art and a friendly welcome rather than luxury fittings. Ask which rooms have the best views, whether air conditioning is provided and how close each is to the restaurant, since small properties can vary a great deal from room to room. A small place also means fewer facilities, so check the details before you book.
Good to know: the restaurant and bar are a highlight, known for French Creole dishes and cocktails, and the on-site batik studio makes for a pleasant afternoon. The property is a good fit for couples, solo travellers and active visitors on a budget, and it is less suitable for families who want a kids club or a large pool. Because no official website was verified for this guide, check current rates, room types and policies on the booking page, and confirm airport transfer options before you arrive. Hurricane season runs to the end of November, so ask about flexible cancellation if you travel late in the year.
Why stay here
- ✓About ten rooms including two suites
- ✓French Creole restaurant
- ✓Cocktail bar
- ✓Batik studio on site
- ✓Close to Soufriere town
- ✓Near Anse Chastanet beaches
- ✓Easy access to the Pitons trails
- ✓Friendly small-scale service
Good questions
Where is Hummingbird Beach Resort?+
It is on Anse Chastanet Road in Soufrière, on the southwest coast, close to the town, beaches and the Pitons.
How big is the resort?+
It is small, with about ten rooms including two suites, so it feels more like a guesthouse than a large hotel.
Is it a good budget base for the Pitons?+
Yes, it puts you close to Sulphur Springs, the Diamond Botanical Gardens and the Gros Piton trailhead without resort prices.
