I’ve just returned from visiting one of my favorite islands in the Caribbean, St Lucia. St. Lucia is home to three Sandals Resort properties and I was excited to stay at all three on my most recent trip! I’m frequently asked which Sandals St Lucia resort my clients should select for their romantic vacation. Each of the three resorts are so unique I find it’s best to start narrowing down options with my client’s travel personalities and their desired vacation experiences.
Sandals Grande St Lucian
Sandals Grande St. Lucian is located on a peninsula, with Rodney Bay and the Caribbean Sea on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. On clear days its possible to glimpse neighboring Martinique from this resort.
Sandals Grande St. Lucian Key Distinctions
- Located on one of the best beaches on St Lucia
- Rodney Bay offers calm water perfect for swimming and water sports. Green flags for water conditions nearly all of the time.
- Dive and snorkeling boats depart from the pier at this Sandals Resort
- Pidgeon Island National Park is accessible from the resort
- Has overwater bungalows
- Has an overwater wedding chapel for destination weddings
- Lots of activities and nightlife
- Easy access to the Gros Islet Friday Night Street Party
I personally feel that Sandals Grande St. Lucian is one of the top choices in St Lucia for beach lovers, divers, water sports enthusiasts, destination weddings and honeymoons. The location is also great to experience local culture.
Sandals Halcyon Beach
Boutique Sandals Halcyon Beach is located approximately 15 minutes away from both Sandals Grande St Lucian and Sandals Regency La Toc. Halcyon is the smallest of the three Sandals resorts in St Lucia, but it also offers some of the newest accommodations and is known for its friendly staff and exceptional service.
Sandals Halcyon Key Distinctions
- Intimate, boutique resort with personalized service
- Newly refreshed with brand new villa and private pool sanctuaries
- Equal distance from the Grande and Regency La Toc (15 minutes either way by vehicle)
- Lush gardens and plenty of pool areas
- Water can be rough at times. Watersports can be yellow or red flagged depending on water conditions. If red flagged then I recommend clients visit Grande St Lucian
- Very friendly staff
- Guests are transferred to a separate marina for the included diving and snorkeling
Sandals Halcyon is our choice for the best Sandals in St. Lucia for guests who prefer lower guest to staff ratios, a low key romantic getaway, exceptional service, want a villa type accommodation or want to fully experience all 3 Sandals St Lucia resorts with easy access to each.
Sandals Regency La Toc
Sandals Regency La Toc is the largest of the 3 resorts and offers a lush beachfront and hillside resort retreat with a lively environment. The resort offers a long coved beach and up on the hillside stunning views from the Sunset Bluff. Due to where this resort lies on the Caribbean Sea the water can get rough and water sports may be yellow or red flagged. If that occurs guests will transfer over to Sandals Grande St. Lucian for water sports on protected Rodney Bay.
Sandals Regency La Toc Key Distinctions
- Large lush property built into a hillside with resort transportation running between the lower beachfront area, the Sunset Bluff accommodations and all the accommodations and amenities in between
- Typically the most budget friendly Sandals option in St Lucia
- Great for active travelers who love jogging or walking due to the size of the resort grounds
- Offers the most variety of butler suites in St Lucia
- Sunset Bluff area is a “resort within a resort” available to all guests
- Water can be rough at times and water sports can be yellow or red flagged
- Guests with mobility issues will want to stay close to the main resort buildings
Sandals Regency La Toc is my choice for active travelers, travelers who are looking for a more lively resort experience and nightlife, travelers who want the most value for their Sandals vacation dollar or travelers looking for affordable butler suites.
Still Have Questions?
These would be just a few of the key differentiators I discuss with my clients considering which Sandals St Lucia to select for their next romantic getaway. I hope this helps you narrow down and decide which resort is the best Sandals St Lucia for your vacation, but if you still have questions, or are interested in last minute deals to all three Sandals in St Lucia, please contact me directly and I’m happy to help.