St. Lucia is best described as a wondrous paradise with lush jungle, waterfalls and volcanos above, and vibrant coral reefs filled with exotic sea life below. It attracts travelers of all types—lovers, families and adventurers alike. It’s an island destination you’ll want to soak up every minute of, and all-inclusive resorts can help you do just that. All-inclusive resorts take the hassle out of many otherwise time-consuming parts of vacation—like finding where to eat and what to do—so you have more time to explore and relax in the island paradise you traveled so far for.
Best All-Inclusive Resorts in St. Lucia
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Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa
Vieux Fort, St. Lucia
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Spread out over 85 acres with a mile-long beach and five pools, there’s plenty of room to do exactly what you want—even if that’s nothing at all. A series of four-story buildings house the resort’s 250 rooms—there aren’t many neighboring properties nearby and it doesn’t feel as touristy as other resorts on the island.
Most rooms come with one king or two queen beds, contemporary décor, furnished balconies and every room faces the grounds, pool and ocean. Splash Premium Ocean View and Concierge Premium Ocean View Suites have one king and two trundle beds, or two queen-size beds and a sofa. The Concierge Premium Ocean View Suites come with extra amenities, like evening turn-down service, stocked mini-fridges and first choice on dinner reservations.
Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa has no less than nine on-site restaurants offering casual and fine dining, and oceanfront venues. Choose from Asian, Italian, seafood, international, grilled favorites and more. Seven bars—including a swim-up bar—are on the property as well.
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Hideaway at Royalton St. Lucia
Gros Islet, St Lucia
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Hideaway at Royalton is a resort within a resort, as it’s the adults-only section of the Royalton St. Lucia. While Hideaway guests can take advantage of everything at the main resort, they have their own exclusive infinity pool, beach bar, beach area and an upgraded room service menu.
Guests at Hideaway have access to all of the main resort’s dining options, and the nine on-site restaurants provide plenty of variety in both cuisine and ambiance. International, Tex-Mex, Japanese, Italian, Calypso, a steakhouse and a sports bar & lounge are among the options. For an extra fee, the C/X Culinary Experience is a chef-guided tour through seven different courses, each accompanied by its own music. No less than ten on-site bars and lounges serve up refreshments throughout the day and ensure that there is plenty of party remaining after the sun goes down.
Four room categories are offered: Luxury Junior Suite, Luxury Presidential One Bedroom Suite, Diamond Club Luxury Junior Suite and Diamond Club Luxury Penthouse One Bedroom Jacuzzi Suite. All rooms include WiFi, 24-hour concierge and room service, a balcony or terrace and a stocked minibar. Diamond Club rooms provide access to an exclusive area with a pool and Jacuzzi, and guests can relax on a pull-out couch while soaking up the spectacular view.
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Royalton St. Lucia Resort & Spa
Gros Islet, St. Lucia
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The Royalton Resort & Spa in St. Lucia offers an all-inclusive experience fit for the whole family. Kids’ and teens’ clubs, and a kids-only swimming pool ensure younger guests have fun while parents are sure to enjoy the luxurious spa—one of the largest facilities on the island. Everyone will enjoy the two large central swimming pools, as well as access to a stunning beach with room for lounging.
Rooms range from Luxury Junior suites with balconies or terraces—with some overlooking the property and other, upgraded rooms offering oceanfront views and their own plunge pools—to spacious Luxury Family Suites, ideal for larger groups and families. All come with ultra comfortable Royalton Signature DreamBeds, as well as other standard amenities like WiFi and flat-screen TVs.
The Royalton offers numerous all-inclusive dining options in the evening, with Gourmet Marche providing guests with buffet-style meals at breakfast and lunch. Enjoy a taste of the Caribbean at Calypso, a perfectly prepared steak at Hunter Steakhouse, Japanese cuisine at Zen and hearty Italian fare at Grazie Trattoria. You can even request an intimate tasting table meal at Culinary Experience upon request. Best of all, no reservations are required, so head wherever you like when evening hunger strikes.
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Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach
Gros Islet, St Lucia
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Guests at Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach can partake in a wide range of fun, yet relaxing, activities. Visit the beach to soak up the sun, jump in a complimentary kayak for a shoreline adventure or sign up for the resort’s scuba diving program. If you’re more of a land person, enjoy the free green fees at the new Sandals St. Lucia Golf & Country Club, or enjoy a game at the on-site tennis court.
Visitors have 12 on-site restaurants and six bars to choose from, as well as 15 more restaurants at the two sister locations. Try authentic Italian cuisine at True Italian Innovation, taste delectable seafood at Gordon’s Pier Restaurant or eat like a true local at the Jerk Shack. If you’re planning a romantic dinner, enjoy the fine dining ambiance at Barefoot By the Sea and Bayside Restaurant. For a more casual setting, visit Old London Pub for fish and chips and Josephine’s Gourmet Creperie for desserts.
The St. Lucia resort offers suites and bungalows across four levels. Butler Level and Love Next suites, along with bungalows, are equipped with around-the-clock butler and room service, while Club Level suites offer a concierge service. Luxury Level units are available with a garden or ocean view and feature a four-poster bed and a refrigerator stocked with refreshments. For a truly unforgettable retreat, choose an Over-the-Water Bungalow to enjoy vaulted ceilings, over-water hammocks, a soaking tub, and private patio.
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Sandals Halcyon Beach
Castries, St. Lucia
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The Sandals Halcyon Beach Luxury Resort is a couples paradise—a romantic all-inclusive property on St. Lucia’s northwestern coast that doesn’t skimp on the amenities. Lounge around by one of the two swimming pools, choose from an array of water sports options or simply soak up some rays on the beach—it’s all up to you.
Guests can choose from cottage-style, single-story rooms with stone terraces or larger, two-story Honeymoon Hideaway rooms with balconies and pool and garden views. All room options come with impeccable island-style decor, luxurious linens, flat-screen TVs and air conditioning. You can also choose from three different levels of service: Luxury-level, Club-level and Butler-level, with the latter two offering their own unique perks for those seeking extra-special treatment.
Guests will also be pleased with a diverse array of dining options. Want your meal to come with a beachfront view? You’ll have three options to choose from, with casual bar food at Beach Bistro, all day international fare and a breakfast buffet at Bayside Restaurant and upscale Creole dishes with an unparalleled romantic ambiance at Kelly’s Dockside. Guests can also enjoy sushi at Soy Sushi Bar, a more diverse menu of Japanese specialties at Kimonos and excellent Italian cuisine at Mario’s.
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Sandals Regency La Toc
Castries, St. Lucia
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The first of the three Sandals resorts in St. Lucia, the Regency La Toc comes with a long history of happy guests seeking a romantic getaway on the island’s north coast. Made with couples and honeymooners in mind, this luxury property has everything you need—a stunning beach, two massive pools with swim-up bars, water-sport options like scuba diving, and even a 9-hole golf course. Best of all, this resort is all-inclusive, with most amenities featured in your room rates.
As for the rooms, guests have a lot to choose from. The higher-tiered rooms and suites include features like a personalized butler service and access to the 24-hour lounge Club Sandals. All rooms feature king-sized beds, air conditioning, mini-fridges, WiFi and attractive Caribbean-style decor.
A whopping nine restaurant options are available for guests as part of the all-inclusive package. For an intimate night out, dine on fine Italian fare at The Pavillion and Armando’s, Japanese specialties and sushi at Kimonos and Soy, Mediterranean seafood at Neptune’s and adventurous international cuisine at The Pitons. Those looking for a more casual option can grab pizza at Bella Napoli or casual pub grub at The Cricketers Pub.
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St. James Club Morgan Bay
Castries, St. Lucia
Welcome to the St. James Club Morgan Bay resort, situated right on scenic Choc Bay beach. Choose an affordable all-inclusive package here and you’ll be well taken care of. Rates include food and drinks, as well as a wide variety of activities and entertainment options like snorkeling and nightly music at the hotel’s Sunset Bar & Lounge. This allows you to sit back and enjoy the island scenery, whether you’re relaxing poolside at one of the property’s three swimming pools or lounging on the sands of the beautiful and easily-accessible beach. There’s also a third, family-friendly pool with a shallow wading area and plastic slides.
Rooms are, if not particularly exciting, comfortable and stocked with amenities like flat screen TVs, mini fridges and balconies or terraces with lovely views. Active guests will want to check out the fitness facilities (and the spa), while younger visitors can enjoy the kids’ club, which keeps children ages 2-11 engaged with a rotating lineup of supervised activities.
All-inclusive features also mean you can freely explore the resort’s six different dining options, like fresh seafood at waterfront Morgan’s Pier, Caribbean and Asian cuisine at Bambou, pizza and pasta at Tree Tops and casual fare at the poolside café, Plum Tree Grille.
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Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort
Castries, St. Lucia
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Built to look like a Mediterranean village, this resort offers something for everybody. A slew of non-motorized water sports are part of the package; motorized sports are available for a fee or are included in the Premium All-Inclusive Plan. Kids can enjoy pizza parties and a kids’ club, and guests can take advantage of other activities, like coconut bowling, dancelessons, water hammocks and the on-site dive shop.
Windjammer Landings’ 330 rooms are spread out over the resort. Guests can stay near the beach and restaurants or in a more private setting, high on the hill, with private pools and commanding views of the sea. Villas are available in seven different categories and can accommodate 4-12 guests. The four categories of rooms and suites come in both ocean view and oceanfront, and accommodate two to six people—some rooms also include fully-equipped kitchens and balconies.
The five on-site restaurants offer a variety of fare for every mood and taste including Caribbean cuisine, Mediterranean dishes, pizza, barbecue and grilled favorites, seafood, and more casual fare. Four bars are also on the property, from 96 Degrees in the Shade—a tiki hut right on the shore—to Jammer’s Bar, for those who want to dance, socialize, and extract everything they can out of the warm Caribbean nights.
