Hôtel Sandals Grande Saint Lucian 5 Adult Only +18

Sandals Grande in St. Lucia was amazing! We loved every moment of it, the staff made us feel so welcomed and were so helpful and kind. We definitely plan to go back since our honeymoon was so nice. Whether we just chilled on the beach, or did an excursion it was all worth it!

Although we usually vacation at Sandals with our two children and their spouses (they couldn’t make this vacation), my husband and I decided to go it alone for one week (last week of May). The ride to the resort from the airport (2 hours) didn’t help my initial sadness but upon arriving at the resort, my sadness dissipated quickly with the warm welcome by the Resort Director, Matthew Siegel, and staff. I especially want to give a shout-out to Abby from Guest Services who made sure that our stay was enjoyable from start to finish. Abby made sure that we had everything we needed, especially extra towels and water every day. Our very pleasant housekeeper, Cynchia, made sure that our room was clean and tidy throughout our stay. When you go to the swim-up bar, make sure you ask for the “Peter special of the day” from Peter himself — will keep you goin’ back for more. And if Peter is off for the day, Francis also has great specials, especially the “Francis Grande” which you can’t get enough of either! We had a great time taste testing their special drinks — good company and conversations with Peter, Francis and new friends rounded out the good times at the pool. Also, don’t forget to make time to relax at the beautiful white-sand beach. The inviting and refreshing turquoise water was exactly as depicted in the pictures. We ate at all of the restaurants but we especially enjoyed Toscaninis, whether it was for breakfast or dinner and Fay, Mary and Chris were exceptionally kind and accommodating. Make a reservation for Gordon’s — so worth it! And Amanda and Kennya always had a big smile waiting for us at Barefoot by the Sea where we ate lunch daily and dinner once. All of the staff in the restaurants were very kind and provided fantastic service. We are seasoned Island vacationers so there’s nothing better than going on your own to immerse yourself in the culture and Island and Georgia, from Island Routes, arranged a perfect day for us with a private guide, Anson Greaves. We had six hours of a personal and authentic island tour which included driving through the mountains and rain forest from one end of the Island to the other admiring spectacular and breathtaking views of the coast, the City, and most importantly, the majestic Pitons. We enjoyed the Sulphur Springs and Volcanic Mud before going to the picturesque Toraille Waterfall. Eating lunch at a local restaurant was one of the highlights of the day — it overlooked the Pitons. We met new friends and created memories that will last a lifetime. Sandals Grande St. Lucian did not disappoint!

We stayed a week at the over the water Bungalows, from the moment we arrived we were greeted by the amazing front desk staff. They introduced us to our amazing butlers Glenda, Gemma & Antonius. The three of them have made this trip amazing in every aspect and unforgettable. This leads us to the entertainment side with the pool staff from the bartenders to our game hosts; Cassias & Neville who brought excitement and fun everyday at the pool. We look forward to returning with our families and friends! Thank you for making our honeymoon unforgettable!

The entire trip was perfect!! From our Sandals Travel Agent (Alison Chambers) who is absolutely amazing!! To the amazing 5 star dining experiences!! Mr Kim at the Soy restaurant made the best sushi we have ever had!! The swim up bar at the main pool had wonderful bar tenders! Leiann at the bar made amazing drinks at the pool!! Neillia in the front was absolutely a joy! She is such a beautiful soul! Our Adventure tour with JJs adventures was a blast! Chocolate Thunder kept us entertained the entire trip!! Highly recommend Grand St Lucia at Sandals!! You will NOT be disappointed!!

My wife and I have been to quite a few Sandals and Beaches and I would put this one in my top 3. Each one has their own unique feel, experience and level of accommodation. We have been to Negril (Sandals and Beaches 4x), Whitehouse (South Coast), Antigua, Grenada and St Lucia. We are Emerald level. St. Lucia is clean, friendly and welcoming. Pros: Service- Hands down the best service and hospitality of any other Sandals, Beaches, or foreign country that I have been to. Everyone was friendly, willing to help and just overall nice people. This was the case for Saint Lucians off of the resort as well. Shout out to Cherish from the resort for checking in on us and inquiring about our stay. She is a great addition to the Sandals team. Room- Our room was very clean, fresh and did not smell. Housekeeping came at least twice per day and they did a great job. We stayed in the swim-up lovers lagoon honeymoon club level room. This was our first time staying in a swim-up room and it was a lot of fun. The pool that connected to our back door was large, long and windy. It almost felt like a lazy river. It was private and almost completely empty. Food- The best restaurant on the resort in my opinion is Bombay Club. I do not gravitate towards Indian cuisine but this blew me away. Their signature drink is a must try as well. Very happy with the quality and variety of spices. One negative was our reservation was mistakenly misplaced. We had it on our itinerary from the concierge but the reservation did not make it to the restaurant. Accidents happen and we were understanding. My issue was the manager told us she would be taking a risk to seat us but she would anyway. Sandals is too expensive for her to treat us like an inconvenience. We were first in line when they opened and she made us wait to the side while she sat couple after couple to then tell us she was taking a risk by seating us. We had a confirmed reservation. That was the one and only time I felt frustrated on this trip. The manager is not Saint Lucian which could be why she wasn't as friendly. The right thing to do would have been to report her that evening. The breakfast at Toscanini's was very good, even the steak and eggs was better than any other resort I've been to. The food overall was good but the service is what made it next level. I do wish there was a bit more local flavor in the dishes. More spice. Soy is usually our favorite but this was not the best version of soy that we hoped for. Beach- The beach blew me away actually. It is hard to compare to the beaches of Negril or Antigua but Saint Lucia has a very very beautiful beach at the resort. The beautiful thing that the other resorts do not have is the mountainous view in the distance. At the other resorts there is nothing in the distance but a flat horizon but here there are beautiful mountains. The water was clear and the sand was clean and very well maintained. Trevor and Gregory worked very hard to make sure that the beach was pristine. Trevor was honestly my most favorite person to meet on this trip. He cared if we were comfortable and having a good time. He cared if the beach looked just right. He moved with a purpose and always had an objective. I would hire him in a heartbeat. He introduced us to sea grapes which are right on the beach and delicious. I'm very happy to have met him and I wish him and his family the best. Pool-The main pool was a lot of fun. The entertainment crew was very funny and kept the guests entertained by including us in fun games. I loved how they all would lift each other up by complimenting one another and congratulating each other after they performed. This is one unique quality of Saint Lucia that I wish was not just unique to their island. They build each other up, they don't tear each other down. Peter was my favorite bartender at the main pool. He would mix us frozen drinks that were unbelievable without using the premade mix that was full of sugar. Best Pina colada I've ever had and I mean that. Imran was a great bartender too and very nice to talk to. He's a great guy. Shout out to Neville the devil and Fanilla like vanilla for keeping us entertained! One major advantage that this resort has is the proximity to Fort Rodney. It is right next to the resort, costs $10 per person and boasts some of the most impressive views I've ever seen. It took us 12 minutes to hike to the top (I'm 42 and in moderate physical shape). I wish the resort suggested this more because it is breathtaking. We heard about it from Keneller who was our favorite server at the various restaurants. Selma was great as well! Cons: The other two Sandals resorts nearby shuttle guests to this resort which is the largest and nicest of the three. They can claim pool and beach spots which is annoying. The largest inconvenience is they also take up a lot of the restaurant reservations. We could only eat at Bombay once because of this reason. This needs to be fixed and would prevent me from coming back to stay here. Guests at other Sandals should not be able to make a reservation until the day of. This would give the guests who paid to stay here an advantage in utilizing the amenities we paid for. I did get to go to Bombay once, but I did not pay and travel to be limited by others who did not commit to this resort in the same regard that we did. Please fix this issue. One other con would be the ride to the resort. It's very curvy and 2 hours long. We opted for the helicopter both ways which was only a 12 minute ride to and from the airport. This was worth the $450 per person price. Wish list: The resort was beatufil and well maintained. They said there were going to be renovations soon. I hope they bring in more color and local flair. That would take this place to the next level. For clarity, my mentality when traveling to another country is that I am a guest in their home. I do not act entitled. I take the time to learn about the culture and get to know the humans who work tirelessly to make our stay wonderful. Saint Lucia welcomed us with a warm embrace, possibly because it is the only country named after a female. This resort and country is definitely worth your time and money. Have fun!