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Information & Amenities

This resort is part of Sandals Resort’s Signature Collection. Guests at Signature Collection resorts receive the following in addition to the standard All-Inclusive package (detailed on Rooms and Rates page):

• Daily champagne breakfast in restaurant
• Room service, where applicable
• Turn-down service in all rooms and suites
• Beach valet service - fresh towels, misting bottles, and lounger assistance
• Beach grill service - beach grills with full table service
• Signature sunset happy hour with cocktail snacks
• White-glove service at each resort's Signature restaurant
• One themed late-night culinary experience per week

Hotel Information: Romance is the theme, with amenities such as two-person hammocks, two-person hammock-chairs, two-person swings, two-person lounge chairs with privacy shades, two-person massage rooms, and a heart-shape pool. Activities run day and night, but 17 lawn-and-garden acres and the beach provide ample space for private moments. Only couples age 18 and older are accepted as guests.

Amenity highlights: A 400-yard beach with a trampoline raft off shore runs along the Caribbean. Pool options abound: A lagoon pool encircling a central sundeck sprawls 100 yards on the Atlantic side; a Romanesque pool with inset 30-person spa tub, features a 350-degree swim-up bar; an activities pool pairs with a sunset-view 16-person spa tub, and a heart-shape pool features a deck with double, cushioned, teak lounge chairs beneath fold-up shades and a 10-person spa tub.

Insider tip: As part of the All-Inclusive Plan, guests are entitled to dine and use facilities at Sandals' two other St. Lucia resorts, Sandals Halcyon Beach (four miles away) and Sandals Regency St. Lucia Golf Resort & Spa (seven miles). Complimentary shuttle service connects the resorts.

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 health-and-beauty spa features a secluded open-air section comprising a relaxation terrace, a wood-shingle gazebo shading a 16-person spa tub and cool plunge pool, and twin gazebos containing showers, saunas, and steam rooms. Couples' twin-bed treatment rooms include one with a two-person jetted tub.

The spa offers various massage techniques, body wraps and scrubs, hydrotherapy, facials, waxing, and hair and nail care. Couples' options include oil-bath soaking with champagne and candlelight massage. An air-conditioned fitness center offers aerobics and kickboxing classes, cardio and weight machines, and free weights.

Daytime activities include power walks, pool aerobics, dance lessons, and various contests and competitions. After-dark entertainment includes live music, karaoke, guest and staff talent shows, darts tournaments, and charity casino nights. Caribbean Sea viewing sites feature a tower above a swim-up bar furnished with board games and a large thatch pavilion at the end of a 150-foot pier.

Located just a quarter-mile from the resort, at the end of the land causeway on which the resort is located, 44-acre Pigeon Island National Historic Park includes barracks, batteries, and garrisons dating from 18th century English and French battles for control of St. Lucia, a museum, a multi-media display about the island's historical significance, walking paths, and small beaches. Concerts and festivals are frequently held in the park.

• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Poolside bar
• Swim-up bar
• Full-service health spa
• Spa tub
• Steam room
• Sauna
• Concierge desk
• Pool table on site
• Fitness equipment
• Billiards on site
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Bar/lounge
• Nightclub
• Parking (free)
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Business center
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Banquet facilities

• Ballroom(s)
• Internet access in public areas - dial-up
• Audio-visual equipment
• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Porter/bellhop
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Security guard
• 24-hour front desk
• Multilingual staff
• Currency exchange
• Medical assistance available
• Tour assistance
• Hair salon
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Shopping on site
• Dry cleaning service
• Elevator/lift
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Wedding services

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).

This resort is part of Sandals Resort’s Signature Collection. Guests at Signature Collection resorts receive the following in addition to the standard All-Inclusive package:

• Daily champagne breakfast in restaurant
• Room service, where applicable
• Turn-down service in all rooms and suites
• Beach valet service - fresh towels, misting bottles, and lounger assistance
• Beach grill service - beach grills with full table service
• Signature sunset happy hour with cocktail snacks
• White-glove service at each resort's Signature restaurant
• One themed late-night culinary experience per week

Visible for miles around Rodney Bay, this vividly colored resort offers 284 guestrooms in six three- and four-story canary-yellow buildings with blue corrugated steel roofs surrounded by spacious lawns and flowering gardens.

Decor features pastel yellow walls, blue or green carpeting, caramel-colored furniture, rattan chairs, floral bedspreads, and twin-sink gray-granite bathroom vanities. Ceiling fans provide a cooling option to air conditioning. A mini-refrigerator is stocked with complimentary soft drinks and water. Continental breakfast can be served in all rooms and suites.

Room Features

• Cable/satellite TV
• Premium TV channel(s)
• Climate control
• Ceiling fan
• Air conditioning
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Internet access - surcharge
• Internet access - dial-up
• Voice mail
• Bottled water in room (complimentary)
• Refrigerator (small)
• Coffee/tea maker
• Wake-up calls

• Housekeeping (daily)
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Makeup mirror
• Massage - available in room
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe
• Television
• Welcome amenities
• Clock radio
• Desk
• Iron/ironing board (on request)
• Smoking rooms

Area Attractions

Pigeon Island National Historic Park - 0.5 mile
Rodney Bay dining/nightlife center - 2 miles
Castries (capital) - 7 miles
Morne Fortune (historic site, lookout) - 8 miles
Marigot Bay - 14 miles
Soufrière (volcano, twin Piton peaks) - 37 miles

Hewanorra International Airport (UVF): Approximate driving time to the Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort - All Inclusive is two hours and distance is 50 miles.

Driving directions from Hewanorra International Airport: Turn left out of the airport onto the main highway and follow it towards Castries. Take the Gros Islet Hwy to the Pigeon Island Causeway. Hotel is on the left.

George F.L. Charles Airport (SLU): Approximate driving time to the Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort - All Inclusive is 15 minutes and distance is 7 miles.

Driving directions from George F.L. Charles Airport: Turn right out of the airport and follow the main highway towards Castries. Take the Gros Islet Hwy to the Pigeon Island Causeway. Hotel is on the left.

Getting there from UVF: Arriving guests can visit the hotel desk in the airport and a staff member will arrange transportation to the hotel.

Getting there from SLU: Arriving guests can visit the hotel desk in the airport and a staff member will arrange transportation to the hotel. A taxi-van from George F.L. Charles Airport costs $20 for one to four passengers and $4 for each additional passenger (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: No shopping or dining venues are in the immediate area around the hotel but guests can taxi to three shopping malls ($5–15 USD) or into the town of Castries ($16–25 USD.) The hotel offers complimentary transportation within the property and between any of the three Sandals resorts on St. Lucia. Public buses can be used around the island for fares less than $5 USD. Driving is not recommended for those unaccustomed to driving on the left side of narrow, winding, mountainous roads. Ferries cross Rodney Bay to Pigeon Island for less than $5 USD and travel from the island to Martinique, Dominica, and Guadeloupe for return fares of $36+ USD. Fees subject to change without notice.

Activities

Most recreational sports and activities offered on site are included in the room rate (scroll above to see the All-Inclusive Details section).

Activities abound at this resort and include daily snorkeling and scuba diving trips. Gear is included, but guests must have scuba diving certification to take part in trips. Sandals/Beaches resorts offer a scuba diving resort certification course for $70 per guest. (Price subject to change.) Guests who successfully complete the course will receive scuba diving certification good for up to one year at any of the Sandals/Beaches resorts. Also included is use of kayaks, windsurfers, small sailboats, and aquatrykes. Water skiing, kneeboarding, wakeboarding, and tube rides are also popular.

Plenty of activities take place on land including beach volleyball, shuffleboard, and tennis (two lighted courts). An air-conditioned room contains dartboards and billiard and pool tables. A fitness center features a range of equipment and both land and water aerobic classes are offered.

Guests are entitled to use the hillside 9-hole golf course at Sandals Regency St. Lucia Golf Resort & Spa seven miles away, with complimentary shuttle between the resorts. Play is complimentary, but fees are charged for caddies and rental shoes (both mandatory). For additional fees, carts and clubs are available.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the resort; fees may apply.

• Golfing nearby
• Snorkeling on site
• Swimming on site
• Sailing on site
• Water skiing on site
• Personal watercraft on site
• Volleyball on site

• Aerobics on site
• Tennis on site
• Running track/path nearby
• Hiking/biking trails nearby
• Horse riding/rental nearby
• Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
• Fishing nearby

Restaurants & Bars

The majority of meals and beverages 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).

Bayside Restaurant - Open-air restaurant adjacent to pool. Serves buffet breakfast and lunch with made-to-order items. International cuisine. Reservations not required. Dinner dress code: Resort evening.

Sample menu for Bayside Restaurant

Sample menu for Bayside Restaurant
Appetizers:

• BBQ Duck Spring Roll
• Chicken Satay
• Country Style Pork Terrine
  Entrees:
• Brandy Flamed New York Striploin and Rodney Bay Shrimp
• Oven-Rosted Supreme of Chicken
• Pesto Glazed Rack of Lamb
  Desserts:
• Black Forest Cake
• Chocolate To Die For
• Fruit Tart

Toscanini's - Air-conditioned restaurant. Floor, recessed ceilings of polished wood. Fieldstone columns. Dark green walls. Serves à la carte breakfast, Italian dinners. White-glove dinner service. Reservations not required. Dinner dress code: Resort evening.

Sample menu for Toscanini's

Sample menu for Toscanini's
Appetizers:

• Antipasti
• Insalata del Campo
• Zuppa Di Fagioli
  Entrees:
• Fussilli con Carciofi, Pomodori e Olive
• Bistecca Fiorentina
• Dentice con Parmiggiano
  Desserts:
• Tiramisu Mascarpone
• Amaretto Cheese
• Torta Di Noce Rustica

Barefoot By The Sea - Casual beachside spot. Lunch service on wood deck at umbrella tables and at cushion seat picnic tables for two under thatch roofs. Dinner service in pavilion only. Latin/Caribbean cuisine. Reservations not required. Dinner dress code: Resort casual.

Sample menu for Barefoot By the Sea

Sample menu for Barefoot By the Sea
Appetizers:

• Callaloo and Crab Cake
• Conch and Salt Fish Fritters
• Ceviche
  Entrees:
• Chicken Curry and Roti
• Cassava Run Down
• Pork Chop with Mango Sauce
  Desserts:
• Coconut Cake
• Mango Mousse
• Papaya Cheese Cake

The Olde London Pub & Restaurant - Casual, air-conditioned pub with seafaring/brewery decor. Open for dinner and late night only. Reservations not required. Dress code: Resort casual.

Sample menu for The Olde London Pub & Restaurant

Sample menu for The Olde London Pub & Restaurant
Appetizers:

• Fried Mozzarella
• Marinated Mushrooms
• Veal and Ham Pie
  Entrees:
• Smoked pork Sausage
• Roasted Cornish Game Hen
• Roast Prime Rib of Beef and Yorkshire Pudding
  Desserts:
• Apple Cobbler
• Marbled Cheese Cake
• Chocolate Trifle

Josephine's - Air-conditioned room under bleached-wood ceiling, with blue walls, multi-colored drapes. Open-air deck seating at umbrella tables. Open for savory and sweet crepes and waffles, desserts, espresso, teas, specialty coffees, from noon to evening. Reservations not required. Dress code: Resort casual.

Palladium Night Club - Air-conditioned. Dark green walls, dark blue recessed ceilings, chandeliers. Open late for dancing to live bands or DJ music.

Piano Bar - Air-conditioned. Lipstick-red walls, overstuffed lounge seating. Singalong piano music.

Jacquot's Lobby Bar - Open-air, upper-level spot with panoramic Caribbean and sunset views. Hot and cold appetizers served at sunset.

The Olde London Pub

Beach Bar

Sunset Pool Bar

Location

Pigeon Island Causeway, PO Box GI 2247

Gros Islet,

Saint Lucia

Nearest major airport:

Castries, St. Lucia (SLU-Vigie)

Area:

Castries, St. Lucia

Important Information

Extra-person charges may appply and vary depending on hotel policy.
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 3 PM
• Check-out time is Noon