Castries Holidays

Angelina Monlouis

I have to say a well kept secret. Accidentally chose this hotel and I am so glad that I did. I was impressed with the staff and how helpful they were. The free shuttle service was fantastic. I liked the pools. The activities within the hotel. I enjoyed the newly refurbished cafe. With a new store of books with freshly brewed coffee and tea if you prefer with free pastries. All fully air-conditioned. I loved the Hummingbird Restaurant. Visited it twice. All inclusive meals and cocktails were fantastic. For me I found the hotel to be very personal and seemed to cater well for business or leisure activities. I would recommend the hotel to friends and families and hope to visit there again. Thank you Bel Jou Hotel for making my stay a beautifu[ one whilst making frequent personal visits into town.

Trinity Travels

I just had a lovely birthday weekend at Bel Jou! First of all if you’re thinking of booking it just go ahead and book it. As a travel advisor I’m always on the hunt to experience new destinations and properties to give my clients andamazing and first hand experience. I enjoyed my stay here, the staff was extremely attentive, it was clean and everything I needed and more. Everything was so convenient and so accessible! It’s a 5⭐️ stay for me. Thank you Bel Jou for a memorable bday weekend.

Elliott Burke

Every staff member had the best attitude and were so very friendly. They all greeted you as you walked by them and showed great respect - a testament to the culture here. The food was different every night so you didn’t have to worry about eating the same thing for lunch/dinner. Everywhere was kept clean with cleaners and gardeners working tirelessly everyday. The free shuttle service to the beach/town was very convenient as they dropped you off and picked you up. *free tip - don’t go to the beach for 5 hours unless you want to burn. (Self experience). The hotel also had their own activity rep so you could book all excursions from inside the hotel. These all came with transport to the docks too! They also had daily activities to keep you entertained. From table tennis competitions, to water aerobics, live performers and traditional island dancers!

Sara Benton

We had an amazing holiday here. The staff were so friendly, cheery and helpful. The room was well thought out, with a hair drier, dressing table with a large mirror and chair, magnifying mirror, ironing board, kettle, safe etc. The hotel was spotless. Food was plentiful and gorgeous. Lovely cocktails and well stocked self serve bar. Nice beech easily accessible with the shuttle bus, sun beds available and a member of staff to keep an eye out. Coffee bar with book exchange. Activities available including a walk / visit to the Lighthouse (free). Gym. All good and whilst we were here it was fairly quiet and relaxed, plenty of beds and sunbeds available 😀.

Lyndel Isidore

I enjoyed my short stay at Bel Jou. It was a very relaxing, quiet atmosphere. The food was very good as well. The staff are friendly, some of them engaging. I will stay again.

Ali Jones

The moment we got on to the shuttle we were greeted with smiles and excitement. When we arrived in the resort the staff was AMAZING. Shout out to our housekeeper Mary and our shuttle driver Uri- you made us feel so welcome. If we could elect Uri for prime minister of the island we would. The resort was GORGEOUS. Food was top tier. I loved not having to put much thought into anything because the staff would assist you with anything you need. They are friendly. Our room was clean. The beaches were to die for. Views were breathtaking. Just book the trip here- you won’t regret it.

Jenna Freda

Just went on our honeymoon at Sandals Regency La Toc and had a fantastic time! Stayed in one of the new Rondoval Butler Sky Villas and our room was phenomenal and beautiful. Our butler team, Charles, Kalan, and Garvin were fantastic and attentive from the moment they picked us up at the Rondoval Lobby to the moment they dropped us off for check out. We had an amazing time, and much of that was due to their phenomenal service and friendly demeanors. Great trip and great time! Thanks Charles, Kalan, and Garvin!

Taj Tursi

As this being my first time staying at an all inclusive I had no idea what we were going to expect. We had a Rondoval Butler Skyvilla room. The room was incredible, it had a perfect roof top set up, an amazing shower and tub and a private pool that we put to use everyday. The service from the butler team (Kalan, Charles and Garvin) was fantastic, very attentive, adjusted service based on our request, ensured we always had a spot at whatever beach or pool we requested. They made our honeymoon very very special. The beach is incredible other than the local beach vendors pushing excursions non stop throughout the day

Brian Damelio

This was our very first time staying at a Sandals resort, and it has truly set the bar high — all thanks to our incredible butlers, Charles, Kalan, and Garvin, at Sandals La Toc. From the moment we arrived, they went above and beyond every single day to make our honeymoon as memorable and stress-free as possible. They made everything effortless — from setting up beautiful beach chairs and surprising us with special treats, to arranging our dinners and excursions with care and attention to detail. Every interaction with them felt genuine and personal, and they made us feel so cared for throughout our stay. We’ve stayed at many resorts before, but this level of service and thoughtfulness was truly unmatched. Charles, Kalan, and Garvin turned what would have been a great vacation into an unforgettable experience. Thank you all for making our honeymoon so special — we’ll absolutely be back to Sandals because of you!

Madison R

We stayed at the honeymoon hideaway butler suite with a private pool for our honeymoon. We had Kyle, Trisha, and Den for our butlers. They were very attentive, and we never had to wait long for anything. I personally think our room was in one of the best spots on the resort; some of them were decently far from the main lobby/pool area. We also really liked having a private pool and being able to order room service whenever we wanted. We really enjoyed the beach. We ended up buying snorkeling gear from the resort and snorkeling to the left of the beach near the rocks. Sandals did offer a free snorkeling excursion, and it was fun, but we ended up seeing more just snorkeling right off of the beach at the resort. We did a paid excursion to do the volcanic mud bath, waterfall, and snorkeling at the end. It was very fun, and I highly recommend it. The food at the resort was also really good; our personal favorites were La Toc, The Pitons, and Armando’s. Each restaurant we went to had beautiful views of the ocean. On our last full day we took a taxi to the Sandals Grande resort while we were here and booked a cabana for the day on the beach, then shuttled back to our resort for dinner. It was definitely worth the money, and it was neat to spend a day at one of the other resorts on the island. Overall, we really enjoyed our honeymoon here and hope to come back again someday.

Kyle Waldmer

Enjoyed our honeymoon here. It felt more secluded and intimate than the other two sandals on St. Lucia. We went without the butler service, didn't feel like we missed out after talking to other couples who had the service. We filled our days with a lot of activities and only spent one full day relaxing which was really nice because we got to see and do so many things. I felt like I had to pre book activites but in reality I would have been fine without pre booking. Highly recommend the catamaran or speed boat all day adventures that do a combo of pitons, waterfall, mudbath and snorkeling, this was an amazing adventure for both of us and the reef was really nice. A lot of fish, not as many corals. Overall great experience and would come back again if not for price. If im spending this much i would rather try a new location for more variety but we felt this trip overall was worth it.

Yvette Justice

Halcyon is a quiet little garden-like resort with beautiful bay views and excellent staff. However, it is very close to a major road and the traffic can be heard from all pools. It is a long drive to the airport, so take the optional ferry or helicopter. It's worth it. We were here in July for a week and would definitely visit again. Of the 3 Sandals resorts on St. Lucia, this one was the most laid back and that's what we were going for on this trip. Bring your own snorkel gear, though, it's not provided. And bring a noise maker for sleeping or the roosters and night frogs will keep you up! Make sure you get breakfast at Kelly's. Otherwise, very enjoyable experience!

Sandra Jones

Just returned from a recent stay at the Halcyon. This is our second stay at a Sandals resort and would return to a Sandals again. The quality and standard of accommodation, the complex itself and the food and drinks, are excellent. Location is beautiful. Rooms are very spacious, beds are reasonably comfortable. Pool areas are absolutely beautiful, it was like getting into a warm bath surrounded by the most beautiful tropical setting! We visited in low season and were unaware of some restaurant limitations due to decreased occupancy. This did make organising evening food a little more difficult than I would’ve liked. But the food itself was absolutely beautiful in all restaurants. I would like to thank Veneczia (sp?) and Junior for making our last evening meal an extra special one. Thank you.

Celeste Crow

My husband I went here to celebrate his birthday. Natalie from the celebration team went above and beyond helping me with surprises for him throughout our stay. They decorated the room with blue rose petals and left champagne. On his birthday the room was decorated again and he had a cake and champagne. We also had a private dinner on the beach which was really nice. The room was a little smaller than I had expected but we were close to the main pool and all the activities. We did participate in some of the activities like a Martini night at the club, jewelry making, steel drum classes, and water workouts. We tried all the restaurants except the French one. We ate breakfast every day at Kelly's Dockside everything was really good. We enjoyed Phil at the Hibachi restaurant he made everything very entertaining. Dinner at Mario's, Kelly's Dockside, and Soy was good. The lunch buffet changes everyday we only went there for the Asian food day and it was good. The other days we enjoyed room service, the Pizza truck, and the Beach Café. There were a lot of talented vendors and we brought home some very unique handmade souvenirs. We did opt to take the helicopter from the Airport to the resort side of the island. It was worth it to get our vacation started faster. There were a lot of complaints from people that took the long bus journey. We also opted to take a private car transfer back to the airport at the end of the journey. That was well worth it, it only took an hour and we enjoyed the views of the island. I did take away 1 star for service because of the housekeeping issues. It rained one day and there was no housekeeping. The rest of the trip it was very inconsistent when they would come. Things were not refilled without us asking for it. We had to go and ask for towels and drinks, and glasses on several occasions. Other than that everyone was very kind and helpful. I did get a happiness vibe from every employee. All of the waitstaff, and bar tenders were very attentive and provided excellent service. It was a wonderful experience and we really did appreciate all the celebrations team did for us.

Callie Pittard

Amazing get away! We started with helicopter transfer from UVF airport which gave sweeping views of the island. Upon arrival we were greeted with warm towels to refresh and offered a cold beverage. We had a small mishap with booking (our fault) which was taken care of by Venecia, Director of Operations, quickly and seamlessly. Butler service with Sam, Vito and Shervon made the stay more than exceptional including a special lunch and dinner on our wedding anniversary. Poolside entertainment with Sam was top notch and she made our experience the best it could possibly be with games, music and fun times. Pool bartenders did a great job and had drinks refilled immediately. Try the piña colada with shot of espresso! 5/5 would do again.

Jared Bayer

They give each guest specialized attention. My wife has food allergies, and they took special care to make sure the food that was served was safe for her and still delicious! It was an amazing experience, and we will definitely be going back!!

Jon Roper

I recently stayed at East Winds with my wife and her parents to celebrate her 30th birthday. The hotel was exceptional and I would highly recommend it. First, the garden and grounds in the hotel are wonderful and create an authentic Caribbean experience. The beach is spacious and feels very natural and there was plenty of room to choose and relax on a comfortable sunbed. The restaurant has a lovely view of the sea and to enjoy beautiful food with the sound of the waves was very tranquil. The food options were varied and always felt healthy and fresh. The four course meal each night did not feel stuffy or too much and the excellent waiters went above and beyond to cater for us. From sampling the home made ice cream of the day to fresh mango and beach BBQs, it was all fantastic. I looked forward to breakfast every morning, especially when the chef Germaine would cook up fresh pancakes for me. The drinks menu was extremely varied as well. I haven’t listed the wait staff in this review, because they were all absolutely amazing and friendly. In relation to activities, the programme was interesting and made the most of the grounds but were truly brought to life by the passionate and enthusiastic staff. The head gardener, Sylvanus, was extremely knowledgable and my in-laws really enjoyed the garden tour. The Pilates classes were fantastic; Nikita provided tailored sessions to help out each member of the group and that ensured it was challenging for the variety of levels in the class but very enjoyable. The paid day trip boat tour was also a highlight. It was great value and allowed us to see and explore one side of the island and the glorious Pitons. The watersports guys were also great. Joe and Devon were always ready to take us out on a hobbycat or kit us out with a kayak and it felt very safe and efficiently run. Our rooms, deluxe cottages, were spacious and extremely well kitted out. An extremely comfortable super king bed and interesting interiors made it a great place to chill out. The patio area was a great place to relax and watch hummingbirds thrum around as well. Our suggestions for improvement are minor (and would only elevate an already fantastic hotel to an even more wonderful property) and are as follows. First, a more substantial gym would really elevate the hotel. Even if it’s just a treadmill and bike and some more weights in the yoga area. Also, a mosquito net above the beds in the room would provide an option to help keep bugs out. The hotel does provide sprays and candles but some extra protection would be welcome. Additionally, it would be nice to have a more elevated brand for tea bags than Twinnings, as the rest of the hotel is so sophisticated. Finally, a price list in the boutique for clarity would also be helpful. Overall, East Winds is an elegant and peaceful hotel that creates extremely relaxing ‘good vibes’. This isn’t a ‘party’ resort but has a lovely atmosphere with fantastic live music (including a steel pan band). The friendly staff made us feel welcome from the start and they went above and beyond to make our stay special. The hotel grounds and beach are stunning and it was a fantastic place for a celebration. I would highly recommend!

David Darley

Small 30 room hotel right on the beach, with lovely gardens. Had a bit of a flooding problem to start with when high seas got into bar, restaurant and beach areas. Not new to them, and the whole team coped seamlessly, from restaurant and bar staff to maintenance, gardeners, management, the lot. Only slight gripe is the intrusion of rock out crops into the beach area, limiting swimming space. Also, sand shelf just offshore makes getting out a frequent barrel roll up and then back down again if sea is a bit rough! Lots of repeaters, some over 30 times.

Abigail Jones

My partner and I have recently returned from a week's stay at East Winds - we initially chose to stay here because of the excellent reviews it has already received, which we can only echo having experienced it ourselves. East Winds is a special place, because of how beautiful and serene it is, and how thoughtful, welcoming and friendly every member of staff is. It's set in a tropical garden, with amazing plants, trees and wildlife everywhere - there was a mango tree outside our cottage, and we saw hummingbirds flying around our terrace every day. The rooms are lovely - beautifully decorated with plenty of space, a big comfy bed and a fully-stocked fridge with soft drinks, beers and wines. The resort overall is gorgeous, with great pool and beach spaces - both of them have plenty of sunloungers so you never need to worry about finding a good spot at any time of day. A real highlight was the food and drinks - breakfast and lunch are buffets which were always really varied and delicious (I think I had a chocolate mousse almost every lunchtime, they were so good!). Dinners are a bit more formal, with a 4-course menu every night - the dishes were always really high quality, and we left every meal full and very happy! Drinks were great as well, cocktails were always really tasty and a great range of wines for dinner - the rum tasting session was really fun as well. The best thing by far about the resort was the people - we've never felt so welcomed to a hotel before! Every single member of staff was so lovely, really welcoming and friendly, and our experience would not have been as amazing as it was without them. While it was our first time at East Winds, we met plenty of other guests who had returned multiple times - we look forward to hopefully being among their number and coming back soon.

Matthew Field

Just returned from a trip to St Lucia where we stayed at East Winds. A very special place, which is essentially a tropical paradise with incredible service, staff and facilities. We have never felt so welcomed to a hotel and frankly this has been the best hotel by far that my wife, 2 x children and I have stayed at. The setting is a lush tropical garden in which the accommodations are nestled, before seamlessly merging into a tropical beach with beautiful turquoise and emerald waters. The property is relaxing, easy to navigate and all on one level! Having seen Jade Mountain and Sugar Beach resorts, other than a butler service which you simply do not need at east winds because of the ease of the layout, this tops them both. My only concern before going was if it was going to be too exclusive to adults for my 2 children to enjoy. This completely evaporated from the moment we arrived, the staff, the interesting setting and the excursions were very child friendly and you could tell they genuinely loved having our children and a few others stay. The food was delicious and the restaurant was gorgeous. The decor of the place is interesting and individual and reflects the vibrancy and peacefulness of the setting. At the heart of it all were the incredible staff - from the restaurant and bar, the spa, the beach water sports, the ‘good vibes’ excursion organiser, reception, security and the managing director! We were very impressed with the excursions and the organisation of everything - the hotel is clearly well connected with the island! We saw lots of dolphins on one of the trips, which was just awesome. Thanks East Winds, simply the best