Boucan by Hotel Chocolat is a member of Design Hotels Luxury British chocolatier and cocoa grower -Hotel Chocolat -has taken a dramatic step to share its world of cocoa with chocolate lovers by opening Boucan hotel and restaurant - Named after the traditional West Indian term for a plantation cocoa-drying facility the hotel is set in the dramatic beauty of Hotel Chocolats own cocoa plantation in Saint Lucia -The Rabot Estate -the hotel offers 14 stylish rooms for guests With its stunning position 1000 feet above the Caribbean Sea and with views of Saint Lucia iconic Piton Mountains -Hotel Chocolats aim is to create a place where luxury -wellbeing and style come together with of course cocoa and chocolate - Guests can stay in one of six luxury Lodges or one of the eight larger Luxe Lodges - They are all built in a blend of Hotel Chocolat contemporary style and traditional West Indian charm - They are also perfectly positioned to catch the cooling and soothing tropical breezes Club Boucan is the stylish residents only Clubhouse with a beautiful infinity pool -loungers and bar service - Together with the daily beach shuttle there are plenty of options to take it easy and relax - But being set in 140-acres of cocoa -guests also have a unique opportunity to experience a working cocoa plantation at first hand from exploring the uniquely relaxing atmosphere of sun dappled cocoa groves and witnessing the harvest in full swing -to talking cocoa with the experts on the unique Tree-to-Bar Experience which offers guests the opportunity to engage with cocoa like never before and culminates in making their own chocolate - And there are many other activities available in and around the estate too