Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa and Beach Resort, St Lucia

Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa and Beach Resort

TripAdvisor Review

7616 Reviews

Guide Price £2,269 per person

Based on 15 August 19 departure from London Gatwick flying with British Airways, staying for 7 nights all inclusive in a Deluxe Room (2 adults sharing) including return transfers.

Our guide price gives you an idea of how much to budget for a stay at this hotel. The price will vary based on exchange rates, and your choice of room type, departure date, airline and cabin class, and any additional extras you’d like to add to your holiday.

One of St Lucia's most romantic getaways

Positioned on the island's most awe inspiring peninsula with the best beach in Saint Lucia, this resort features breathtaking views of the island. Choose from eleven gourmet restaurants, including Gordon's on the Pier as well as six bars each serving premium branded drinks. Take a plunge in one of five pools or play a round of golf at nearby Sandals La Toc Golf Resort & Spa. The fabulous Rondoval Suites, with their own private plunge pool, outdoor whirlpool and grotte shower, combine elegance and seclusion. Choose this resort for an authentic Saint Lucian holiday, complete with luxurious accommodation, gourmet dining and beautiful surroundings - ideal for romance and relaxation.

Hotel Features

Hotel Category

Luxury

Recommended For

Couples Only

Location Type

Beach

General Information

Check-in Time:
15:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
302 rooms
Transfer duration: Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes
Minimum age: 18
Floors have lift access: Yes

Main Facilities

Diving
Fitness facilities
Golf
Outdoor pool
Spa facilities
Watersports
Weddings
Wifi

Accommodation Type

Luxury Collection

Board Basis Options

All Inclusive

General Information

Check-in Time:
15:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
302 rooms
Transfer duration: Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes
Minimum age: 18
Floors have lift access: Yes

Main Facilities

Diving
Fitness facilities
Golf
Outdoor pool
Spa facilities
Watersports
Weddings
Wifi

Accommodation Type

Luxury Collection

Board Basis Options

All Inclusive

Location Highlights

Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa and Beach Resort

Beach
Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes

7616 Reviews

85% of travellers recommended this hotel

Traveller ratings

Excellent 5069
Very Good 1631
Average 521
Poor 228
Terrible 167

What to Expect

Location
Sleep Quality
Rooms
Service
Value
Cleanliness

Reviews

Nov 16, 2018

Honeymoon

This was my husband and I’s first trip to a Sandals and it was AMAZING! We arrived on a Saturday evening. As soon as we got out of the taxi, the staff took our bags and led us to the main lobby where we were greeted with glasses of champagne and iPads making checking in a breeze. Then a staff member escorted us to our room, gave a brief orientation to the resort and recommended some spots for dinner. The next morning we attended the orientation to the resort with Neville the Devil. He was bubbly and hilarious! After that, whenever we heard Neville’s voice on the resort we knew whoever he was around was surly having a fantastic time. Nyah was over the top! We made friends with Ellen and Ed who were friends with Nyah. They introduced us and we all went to lunch with Nyah one afternoon. From that point on, Nyah remembered our names and always stopped to say hello even when she was super busy. Peter made amazing drinks at the swim up bar! He helped us figure out what drinks we liked and honestly never made a bad drink! Playmaker Geovoni and Kat we’re so much fun! All of the playmakers did a great job getting the party started and also jumping in to have fun with us instead of just facilitating. They were great at knowing how to get guest of all ages engaged in all the activities. Geovoni even jumped into the pool to play water volleyball one afternoon. Wendy (and all of the other girls at the excursion desk) did an excellent job helping with our excursions along with re-arranging our trips to ensure we were making the most out of our time. We were supposed to take the helicopter from the airport to the resort but due to the weather we had to reschedule to do the trip from the resort to the airport for our departure. That process was seamless and honestly I never worried about missing something because the staff members ensured they gave us all the details we needed. Since we had to check out at 11 but we didn’t need to be ready to leave until 1:15 we decided to stop by the spa desk. I walked up to see if there was a couples massage spot open at such a late notice and without hesitation the ladies took us straight to the spa and prepped us for our massages. By far the best we have had! I think I’m going to end each vacation with a massage from now on. They ensured we would have enough time to get our massages and have time to eat lunch before we left and they were correct. Before we left, my husband and I knew we needed to book another vacation. With Ellen’s recommendation, we stopped by the Loyalty office and met with Emma to book another vacation. We decided to follow Ellen’s suite and booked our next vacation in Barbados. Honestly every single person from housekeeping to the front desk staff to the chefs and servers were amazing and friendly. Any questions we had were answered promptly and everyone always ensured guest were having a great time! I loved every minute of it and 5 nights 6 days was not enough. The days went by way too fast.

Nov 16, 2018

Sandals Grande Over the Water Bungalow

We stayed in the over the water bungalows during our stay and the room was fabulous. This room category comes with butler service. Our butlers were Ellone, Josiah and Zanius.The service these gentlemen provided was excellent. Everything from the smallest details to the attentiveness they showed was outstanding. These young men took great care of us during our stay. The resort was fabulous with many activities that were included.

Nov 16, 2018

Great Holiday

Full disclosure - we have been visiting this hotel since it opened - I think 2001? It is our favourite destination. We just recently visited in November from the 5th to the 12th. The weather was not great - but we so needed a time out from life that it didn't matter - and our experience at the hotel was perfect. The things I like best about this hotel - the people first. We always feel welcome and count some of the staff here as our best friends. Front line staff in the restaurants always give us hugs and welcome us back...and managers and members in other departments insure a great holiday experience. I have some food allergies - and Damita and Ted in the food and beverage department and Stacey at the Culinary Desk arranged some delicious meals for me that suited my needs. It could not have been better. Rohan who works now as the Operations Manager always makes sure things are right with us and is a good friend as well. Clifford in the Club Sandals department pays attention to our room choice and helps us out there. And Emma in the Loyalty office (for returning guests) always keeps track of us and makes sure we have what we need. One of our best nights was dinner at Gordon's - a romantic location on the pier with yummy food - to celebrate my husband's recent retirement - when we were joined by Damita and Rohan and Mr. Anderson (Managing Director) to share a bottle of champagne. A night to remember. The second thing I love about the Grande is the beach - swimming is my favourite activity - and the beach here is perfect - no big waves and a good long swimming area roped out for safety - I can swim back and forth and admire the awesome view of surrounding hills, the ocean stretching away as far as I can see, and frigate birds flying overhead. Bliss. The property is beautiful with flowers and birds and I enjoy that as well. In the mornings we sit on our balcony and drink coffee and listen to the birds and watch the hotel wake up with water sports people raking the beach and butlers out setting up spots for their guests. There are a number of restaurants at the resort with a variety of food options - we like Gordon's the best, and also enjoy Toscannini where we have breakfast outside most mornings, and had some good dinners at Bayside as well. On other visits we have been to the Bombay (Indian) restaurant and the food there is delicious. Josephines is a small restaurant where you can have crepes or pizza for lunch - and they have great cappucino and yummy baked goods. We often go there after lunch for desert and a coffee. The ride from the airport is long - though it gives you a chance to see the island - and much of the drive is pretty with views of lush greenery and the ocean. If you choose this hotel - I hope you enjoy it as much as we have. And search out our friend Neville - he has a big heart and will always make you laugh. He is part of the Loyalty department.

Nov 15, 2018

Amazing service, vegan friendly!

Boston, Massachusetts

If you are looking for an all inclusive resort in St. Lucia, you can’t get much better than this. The best part about this place is the service. Anyone that greets you with a hug to welcome you to their hotel, restaurant, spa, or even gym is an A+ in my book. They really make you feel so comfortable from the moment you set foot on the island. And anything you want or need, the staff is more than willing to help you get it, not just because it is their job, but because they genuinely care about you and making your stay the absolute best it can be. They actually try to get to know you and are interested in your story. Every staff member that I met at the resort remembered me, my name, and everything I told them (even things I forgot I mentioned!). One woman, Roma, who worked in the gym for example, had the biggest smile on her face and ran over to me with a towel and water every time she saw me on the treadmill. She noticed that i looked like a marathon runner, asked me all about my fitness background, and was so impressed with me she made me feel like an Olympian (which I am not). I don’t know about you, but that means a lot to me! As for the food, you can literally get anything your heart desires. In the mood for sushi? You got it, head on over to Soya. Indian? Yup Bombay is amazing. Italian? French? Sure thing there’s a restaurant for that too. Can’t decide? Go to the buffet and get a mix of everything. Didn’t get your fill? Order room service! It’s all inclusive! As a vegan, I really appreciate the accommodations of every chef at each restaurant to make sure I had a delicious meal free of animal products. The front desk assured me that I would have no problem anywhere and that they would take care of me, but I was still a bit skeptical. Sure enough, they did not lie to me. I have never been to a place where literally every restaurant employee (wait staff, management, and chefs) are so knowledgeable of veganism, and also so supportive! They always make sure to ask right away if there are any allergies or dietary restrictions, and when I said the word vegan they knew exactly what to do to make me happy. I ate so much food... and it was all delicious. Now if I had to pick one of the restaurants that was my favorite, I would have to say Soya, the sushi place. If you are vegan, get the tofu salad, edamame, and vegetable roll. Wow, so good. My friends and I ate here 3 times in the 1 week staying at Sandals. My friend (who also does not eat fish ) and I literally ordered 8 veggie rolls for the 2 of us during our second time eating there. Our server was horrified... but we cleaned our plates! I would also recommend Bombay, the Indian restaurant. It was definitely a different experience, I mean how often do you really eat Indian food back home? But wow everything was so flavorful! They have a vegetarian section on the menu so my server suggested I just order 1 of everything which I did. She even brought me some extra veggies. I was not disappointed! I honestly can’t remember the names of any of the Indian dishes, but the bread with mango chutney and this one oven roasted veggie dish with cauliflower and potatoes were my favorite. The only semi-negative dining experience we had was the Italian restaurant, Toscanini’s. Don’t get me wrong, the food was delicious. It was getting the food that was the difficult part. It just took so long for our food to come out, and only half our appetizers showed up. We didn’t even say anything about it because we didn’t want to wait for the rest of them. But once again, the staff was incredible and went to check on our food at least 10 times, so we did not ever feel like we were being ignored. I honestly can’t think of 1 bad thing about the resort, except maybe for the unpredictable weather. Rain normally comes and goes throughout the day, but if you go around October/November, you are much more likely to get more rain. It’s the Caribbean so you never really know. It down poured nonstop the first 2 days we were there, which was unfortunate. But we made the best of it, and the temperature was still in the high 70’s and 80’s so we were never cold. We just sat under a tiki hut all day with some drinks and food, enjoyed the hot tub, and even swam in the ocean in the rain. It really just made us appreciate the sun even more when it did finally come out! A little piece of advice- if you do not want to be bothered by people walking up and down the beach selling jet ski rides, boat tours, parasailing, snorkeling, etc. don’t sit down at the water’s edge of the beach. These people are not part of the resort, so they are allowed to do this, but only to the people sitting down in the front where it is technically public beach. They can get very annoying, but will give you some good deals if you are looking to do activities like that. If you want to do more of an excursion, the resort does have some awesome options. I heard the most positive feedback from people who did the speedboat cruise to the volcano and mud bath. We were going to do this one, but of course we waited until the last minute and it was booked. So I would suggest booking an excursion the day you get there if you think you really want to do it. My favorite thing that we did during the whole trip though, was the hike to Pigeon Point. Walk down to the very end of the resort and you will find the entrance to a trail that takes you up to the top of one of the cliffs. It costs $8.00 per person, and it is so worth it just for the beautiful nature along the way and the gorgeous views from the top. It only took us about a half hour round trip, but we went fast. It was a nice little workout if you’re looking for some exercise! Lastly, let’s talk about transportation to and from the airport and hotel. There is a shuttle bus you can take that holds 8 people and takes about an hour and a half. The roads are very winding, so if you get carsick beware. You can also take a private car for about $75 per person. The last and I’d say best option is the helicopter. It costs around $500 for 2 people but let me tell you, this was one of the highlights of my trip. Not only does it cut an hour off your commute, but the views are incredible. It was my first time in a helicopter, so I thought it was so much fun. Definitely worth it even at least for 1 way!

Nov 15, 2018

Just like Heaven! Can't ask for a better Honeymoon!

Reading, United Kingdom

We went there for our honeymoon and have an amazing time, couldn't ask for a better honeymoon! Staff in the resort are really friendly, cheerful, helpful and very attentive, they all make us feel really relax and welcome. Room: We were upgraded Caribbean Beachview Club Level (thank you so much Sandal!!) The view from the balcony is just gorgeous. The bed is really comfy but higher than average, it doesn't bother us anyway. There is a mini-fridge filled with wine, coke, juice, and bottled water. On our arrival, we got a bottle of Brut as a Honeymoon welcome, which is very sweet of them. Housekeeping lady is great, she tidies our room every day even someday we out late or gets back after breakfast, she always come back and does it later. They also come around to do a turndown service and top up the supply of towels in the evening around 6 ish. Restaurants and bars: Food is amazing, we enjoyed all of the restaurants especially Barefoot by the sea. Steak always cooks to the right tenderness, I personally like it rare and their steak is nice and juicy. Restaurant staffs are always smiley and welcoming! The cocktails are just amazing!!!! There is a signature cocktail in every restaurant. Erica in the swim up bar makes amazing cocktails, I asked for something ''chocolate-ty'' and she made me the best cocktail ever! Sandals are really generous on alcohol, if you are a bit lightweight, don't forget to ask for less alcohol in your drink! My husband asked for a Jack Daniel Coke, he got 2/3 Jack and 1/3 coke hahaha! The staffs are just full of fun and energy! To animals lovers: there is some resort cats accompany you for meals by the poolside, Barefoot by the sea and evening live music by the lobby! They are cute friendly cats. Watersports: Staffs at the watersports centre are super helpful, they offer you a quick lesson if you are a first-timer. They are patient on teaching and give you all the tips you needed and leave you to enjoy the water sports. We are lucky during our stay, there is rarely a queue for the sports we wanted. Sandals got plenty of equipment for their guest! Special thanks to the water sports team especially Martin and Everton! We have great fun every day in our week stay. Thank you Sandal staff for our amazing Honeymoon. My husband was badly sunburned during the start of the holiday, but thanks to all the sandals staff help and assistance we managed to have an amazing time! It literally feels like heaven there! We met a couple who stays there for 372 nights so far, I guess you can tell how awesome a resort it is!? We have already booked to come back to the resort! I strongly recommend everyone to spend a holiday with them and I promise you won't regret it! PS. On your arrival at the airport, be aware there will be a guy waiting at the arrival and take your bags. Then you will get separate from your other half when they check you into the airport Sandal lounge. The guy who took your luggage for a 3 min walk then will demand tips! So be prepared with some change as we saw a few couples resolve to give out some note for it! I believe they don't belong to sandals.

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Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa and Beach Resort

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TripAdvisor Reviews

7616 Reviews

85% of travellers recommended this hotel

Traveller ratings

Excellent 5069
Very Good 1631
Average 521
Poor 228
Terrible 167

What to Expect

Location
Sleep Quality
Rooms
Service
Value
Cleanliness

Reviews

Nov 16, 2018

Honeymoon

Nov 16, 2018

Sandals Grande Over the Water Bungalow

Nov 16, 2018

Great Holiday

Nov 15, 2018

Amazing service, vegan friendly!

Boston, Massachusetts

Nov 15, 2018

Just like Heaven! Can't ask for a better Honeymoon!

Reading, United Kingdom

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Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa and Beach Resort

Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa and Beach Resort

TripAdvisor Review

One of St Lucia's most romantic getaways

Hotel Features

Hotel Category

Recommended For

Location Type

General Information

Main Facilities

Accommodation Type

Board Basis Options

General Information

Main Facilities

Main Facilities

Accommodation Type

Accommodation Type

Board Basis Options

Board Basis Options

Location Highlights

Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa and Beach Resort

Traveller ratings

What to Expect

Reviews

Honeymoon

Sandals Grande Over the Water Bungalow

Great Holiday

Amazing service, vegan friendly!

Just like Heaven! Can't ask for a better Honeymoon!

Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa and Beach Resort

Special Offers

TripAdvisor Reviews

Traveller ratings

What to Expect

Reviews

Honeymoon

Sandals Grande Over the Water Bungalow

Great Holiday

Amazing service, vegan friendly!

Just like Heaven! Can't ask for a better Honeymoon!

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New York and St Lucia Multi Centre

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