Almond Smugglers Cove All Inclusive
Information & Amenities
Hotel Information: The grounds of Almond Smugglers Cove total 26 hectares (65 acres), large enough that guests welcome hopping on the 24-hour shuttle service to get around. With its gently sloped, tropical-garden setting, this St. Lucia resort attracts an international clientele seeking holidays centered around beach and water activities. Its bungalow-style rooms are popular with families.
Amenity highlights: Embraced by high ridges of land falling into the sea and protected by an offshore reef, a cove fronted by a 228-meter (250-yard) beach offers calm water for swimming in the Caribbean. Five pools include one for adults that is paired with a 10-person spa tub; another with a waterfall, an activities pool, a pool with a swim-up bar; and a fifth pool by the tennis courts.
Insider tip: Rodney Bay, St. Lucia's dining and nightlife center, is located 5 km (3 miles) away.
Property Amenities
The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).
A destination spa (opening June 2007) offers massage, body treatments, facials, waxing, and nail and hair care, including braiding (surcharges for all spa treatments, services, and products). Spa treatments are available in a temporary location.
The fitness center contains cardio and weight machines as well as free weights, and offers a variety of aerobics classes.
The children's clubs and an air-conditioned nursery provide supervised care and activities such as beach sports competitions, nature hikes, arts and crafts, and video movies. Teens have their own room with video-game consoles.
Live entertainment occurs nightly in an open-air theater and includes shows presented by the resort's entertainment staff.
An air-conditioned business center in front of the reception area provides a number of computers with high-speed Internet access (surcharge). In addition to a snacks/sundries shop and a resortwear/beachwear boutique, the resort features an area for local crafts, where guests can browse and shop.
Ground transportation:
Shuttle vans or private cars of varying prices are available. They can be selected during the process of booking an air-inclusive reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Poolside bar
- Swim-up bar
- Swimming pool - children's
- Spa services on site
- Massage - treatment room(s)
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Spa tub
- 24-hour front desk
- Pool table on site
- Fitness equipment
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Parking (free)
- Business services
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Number of rooms: 369
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Security guard
- Medical assistance available
- Beauty services
- Kids' club
- Hair salon
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
- Babysitting or child care (surcharge)
- Tour assistance
- Dry cleaning service
- Arcade/game room
- Business center
- Wedding services
- Suitable for children
- Caters to singles
- Caters to couples
- Caters to families
- Supervised child care/activities
Room Descriptions
The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).
Almond Smugglers Cove offers 369 air-conditioned guestrooms in five "villages" comprising one-story bungalows with peaked roofs. Décor includes Caribbean-colored fabrics and tile floors. All rooms have patios which provide garden or sea views.
Room Features
- Cable/satellite TV
- Patio
- Climate control
- Ceiling fan
- Air conditioning
- Direct-dial phone
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Child care (in room, surcharge)
- Window opens
- Clock radio
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Smoking rooms
- Rollaway beds on request
- Cribs (infant beds) available
Area Attractions
Pigeon Island National Historic Park - 3 km (2 miles)
Rodney Bay (dining, nightlife) - 5 km (3 miles)
Downtown Castries (capital) - 16 km (10 miles)
Morne Fortune (historic site, lookout) - 14.5 km (9 miles)
Marigot Bay - 22.5 km (14 miles)
Soufrière (volcano, twin Piton peaks) - 56 km (35 miles)
George F.L. Charles Airport (SLU): Approximate driving time to Almond Smugglers Cove is 20 minutes and distance is 13 km (8 miles).
Driving directions from George F.L. Charles Airport: Turn left out of the airport and drive north. The resort is on the left side.
Getting there: A taxi-van from George F.L. Charles Airport costs $16–25 USD for one to three passengers. (Rates are set by the government and subject to change.) Car rentals are available online at $36+ USD. Driving is on the left side, British-style.
Hewanorra International Airport (UVF): Approximate driving time to Almond Smugglers Cove is 90 minutes and distance is 66 km (41 miles).
Driving directions from Hewanorra International Airport: Turn right out of the airport and continue past Castries and the George F. L. Charles Airport. The hotel is on the left side.
Getting there: A taxi-van from Hewanorra International Airport is $36+ USD for one to three passengers. (Rates are set by the government and subject to change.) Car rentals are available online. Driving is on the left side, British-style.
Getting around: Taxi fare from the hotel to Castries is $16–25 USD.
Shuttle vans or private cars of varying prices also are available. They can be selected during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
Activities
The majority of recreational activities and facilities described below are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive details section for more information).
Guests can enjoy the use of small sailboats, windsurfers, kayaks, pedal boats, and snorkeling gear, plus try water skiing. Nine lighted tennis courts are available for guests. The Club also provides an air-conditioned squash court. Personal watercraft are available for rent on the beach (surcharge).
A 5-minute ride on the complimentary golf cart shuttle takes golfers across the street to the St. Lucia Golf and Country Club (surcharge for golf and equipment). Three rounds of golf are included in a seven-night stay.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near this St. Lucia hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Snorkeling on site
- Swimming on site
- Sailing on site
- Water skiing on site
- Personal watercraft on site
- Windsurfing on site
- Volleyball on site
- Aerobics on site
- Racquetball/squash on site
- Tennis on site
- Hiking/biking trails on site
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Playground on site
Restaurants & Bars
The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).
The Cove - Open-air, Continental-style restaurant under series of cupola-topped wood-shingle roofs. Buffet breakfast, buffet and à la carte lunch, and dinner. Children’s menu available.
La Trattoria - Open-air seating under peaked wood-shingle roof and overlooking the courtyard pool. À la carte Italian cuisine for dinner only. Open six nights a week. Reservations required. Dress code: long pants, collared shirts for men.
Café Enid’s - Air-conditioned restaurant with bamboo trim. Caribbean cuisine. Dinner only. Reservations required. Dress code: long pants, collared shirts for men.
Waterside Grille - Fine-dining, open-air, wood-deck restaurant with impressive views of the water. Featuring à la carte dining with local seafood and fresh local cuisine. Reservations required. Dinner dress code: long pants, collared shirts for men.
BBQ Grille - Serves pita bread sandwiches kebab-style in the beach area from noon to late afternoon.
Swim-up Pool Bar - Open from mid-morning until late afternoon.
Tommy’s Rum Bar - Open from evening until early morning.
Enid’s - Open from evening until early morning.
The Piton Lounge - Open from mid-morning until early morning.
Tennis Club Bar - Open from mid-morning until early evening.
Location
915 Castries
Castries,
Saint Lucia
Nearest major airport:
Castries, St. Lucia (SLU-Vigie)
Area:
Castries, St. Lucia
Important Information
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 4 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
