Best Sandals in Saint Lucia: How to Choose
There are three Sandals resorts on the magnificent island of St. Lucia, so if you’ve never been you might wonder how to choose between them. We’ve been to all three and have our opinion, but we’ll tell you all about each one so you can decide for yourself. We’ll also answer some frequently asked questions about the St. Lucia Sandals resorts.
Read on to learn how to choose the best Sandals Saint Lucia resort for you!
Best Sandals St. Lucia Resort Quick Pick
Our personal favorite is Sandals Regency La Toc, which is also the most affordable. The most peaceful is Sandals Halcyon Beach. The liveliest and best for watersports is Sandals Grande St. Lucian, which also has the best calm beach.
Best Sandals in Saint Lucia Overview
It can be hard to choose the best Sandals in St. Lucia for your trip, because honestly all three of the resorts are wonderful. It will come down to what’s most important to you. Want to take full advantage of all the complimentary watersports? Then choose Grande St. Lucian. Want a smaller resort with a quiet atmosphere? Choose Halcyon Beach. Looking for the best rates? Choose La Toc.
The great news is, regardless of which Sandals in St. Lucia you decide to stay at, you get to experience everything at all three. There are free transfers between the resorts so you can enjoy 3 beaches, 2 golf courses, 11 pools, 27 restaurants, and 21 bars!
Sandals Grande St. Lucian
Set on a beautiful beach with calm water near the island’s best national park, Pigeon Island, Sandals Grande St. Lucian offers a huge range of watersports including jet skiing. It also has incredible overwater bungalows, which are some of the most luxurious suites that Sandals offers.
In addition to the most dining options of all the resorts (with 12 restaurants), Grande St. Lucian has 5 pools and 4 whirlpools, including the huge waterfront Sunset Pool and the quiet, lagoon-style Lovers Pool. There are 7 bars including swim-up bars.
If you like to golf, you might choose this location because it is the closest to the 18-hole championship course, where you get free green fees.
Sandals Grande Saint Lucian is the best if you are looking for…
- A calm beach, perfect for snorkeling.
- Watersports like kayaking or water skiing.
- Looking for a lively social pool and beach area.
- Do not want the hills at Sandals Regency La Toc.
- Do not want a super quiet resort like Sandals Halcyon.
Sandals Halcyon Beach
Many people think Sandals Halcyon Beach is the best Sandals resort in St. Lucia for honeymoons, due to its smaller size and peaceful vibe. It also has some nice updated suites, including beachfront suites with private pools and rondovals.
The beach here can be a little bit murky so its not necessarily the best for someone looking to spend all their time in the water. However, you can enjoy the great pools here, including the Caribbean’s longest.
We loved the main pool which is relatively small, but made for a fun and friendly environment for us.
Halcyon Beach also has really lovely landscaping. There are 6 restaurants including an overwater restaurant, and 7 bars including swim-up bars.
We really enjoyed the lunch buffet which changed every day and the Italian restaurant.
Sandals Halcyon is the best if you are looking for…
- Quiet and seclusion
- A resort close to the other resorts making it easy to visit.
Sandals Regency La Toc
Our pick for best Sandals in Saint Lucia, Regency La Toc has a spectacular setting on a hillside in the capital town of Castries. Part of the resort is on the bluffs area, and part is down by the beach. There’s a hill between them but shuttle service is available if you don’t want to walk.
Some of the best suites here are the Oceanview Bluff Millionaire Villas, which have incredible 180-degree views, retractable glass walls, private pools, and butler service.
We loved the pools here and also saw some amazing sunsets. The beach is a half-mile long and beautiful, and we actually liked that the water is rougher here. However, sometimes that means it’s not safe for watersports, so you have to take the shuttle to Grand St. Lucian if you want to do that. There’s a 9-hole golf course onsite, but it’s currently closed.
We would swim out based where the waves crash and enjoy the refreshing waters for hours if we could.
There are 9 restaurants (we really enjoyed the food) and 8 bars including swim-up bars. This is the Sandals resort that is closest to the Pitons, if you’re interested in exploring that area (although all the resorts offer Piton excursions). It’s also the most affordable of the Sandals resorts in St. Lucia.
Which Sandals in St. Lucia is closest to the airport?
Sandals Halcyon Beach is the closest Sandals St. Lucia to the airport. We recommend taking the ferry or helicopter to get to and from the airport which is basically a fun excursion and avoids the windy roads to and from the airport.
Which Sandals in St. Lucia is closest to the Pitons?
Sandals Regency La Toc is closest to the Pitons, but all three St. Lucia Sandals offer excursions there.
Which St. Lucia Sandals have the best snorkeling?
Because it sits on the protected and calm waters of Rodney Bay, Sandals Grande St. Lucian is the best for snorkeling. However, you can stay at any St. Lucia Sandals and snorkel at Grande St. Lucian, as there is a free shuttle that will take you between all three resorts. You can also book snorkeling excursions from any of the resorts.
How far apart are the Sandals resorts in St. Lucia?
The three Sandals resorts in St. Lucia are, from north to south, Sandals Grande St. Lucian, Sandals Halcyon Beach, and Sandals Regency La Toc. It takes about 45 minutes to get between Grande St. Lucian and Regency La Toc on the complimentary shuttle. From La Toc to Halcyon Beach is 20 minutes, and from Halcyon Beach to Grande St. Lucian is 30 minutes.
Is it worth going to the other Sandals Resorts during your stay?
If you are staying at Sandals Grande Saint Lucian, I would not recommend going to any of the other Sandals Resorts. Sandals Halcyon is very small and Sandals Regency La Toc is too far aways.
If you are staying at Sandals Halcyon, we recommend either of the resort for a day or two during your stay. You can go for the day and take a change of close to stay for dinner. You can go to the spa to take a shower as well.
If you are staying at Sandals Regency La Toc, I only thing going to Sandals Grande St Lucian if you are interested in Golfing, it might be worth stoping there after.
What is the smallest Sandals resort in St. Lucia?
With just 169 rooms and suites, Sandals Halcyon Beach is the smallest St. Lucia Sandals. This gives it a peaceful and quiet atmosphere, which makes it great for honeymoons and couples who just want to get away from it all.
Best Sandals in Saint Lucia Conclusion
So our favorite in St. Lucia was Sandals Regency La Toc, but we enjoyed all three locations. People who want to do a lot of watersports should pick Sandals Grande St. Lucian, while those looking for the most peaceful vibe will prefer Sandals Halcyon Beach.
Now that you’ve read our thoughts on the best Sandals in St. Lucia, which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! And feel free to reach out if you’d like help planning your trip, as we’re expert Sandals travel agents!
