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Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa

000, Vieux Fort Lighthouse, St. Lucia, St Lucia

Four-StarNear CoastMid-Size
4.4
1,281 reviews on Google
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Highlights

5 pools
9 restaurants & bars
Full-service spa
5 min from UVF

Activities & Experiences

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Guest Reviews

Megan Sullivan · 3 weeks ago

We loved Coconut Bay! We wish the daytime events were more focused on because we would've loved to play games and mix up our usual activities. All the staff was so kind and amazing. Everyone we interacted with, including the people who took us on our excursions, were full of life and so informative....

Dria · a month ago

We had an amazing time. We booked 30 Rooms split between splash and harmony. No one had any complaints other than one room on the splash side that was not renovated. The size of the Resort isn’t the largest, but you can move around without Being on top of anybody. The resort was sold out, but it mos...

Nicholas Brown · 5 months ago

Another awesome family vacation at Coconut Bay! Our family has been visiting Coconut Bay for years, and every trip just keeps getting better. With kids ranging from 4 to 10, and older folks as well, finding a place that truly works for everyone can be challenging—but Coconut Bay is perfect. The poo...

Paul Vine · a month ago

We really enjoyed our stay at coconut bay! I proposed on day one and we celebrated all week long. Even though the resort was mostly booked nothing ever felt super crowded. Staff was very kind. Our favorite bartender was Thomas on the Harmony side tiki bar. He had the best party every afternoon....

Sarah Coltrin · 5 months ago

Absolutely beautiful resort with amazing staff. Shout out to Tyron for the amazing drinks and lots of laughs at the lobby bar. Food was great with tons of options all day. Service was fast and the staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The New Year’s Eve party was beautiful and great entertainment. E...

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Details
000, Vieux Fort Lighthouse, St. Lucia, St Lucia
Getting There
Nearest airport: UVF
Hewanorra International Airport
5 min transfer
The Vibe
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Grand Escape Score
8.5/10
Independent
Vieux Fort Quarter
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Scores

Beach7.8
Medium
Value8.4
High
Family9.1
High

Pros

  • Very short UVF transfer
  • Strong family infrastructure
  • Large pool and water-park setup
  • Broad activity list

Cons

  • Rooms are not the island's most luxurious
  • Beach conditions can be windier than northern or western beaches
  • Large resort feel may not suit travelers seeking seclusion

Things to know

  • Best for families, multigenerational trips, and travelers prioritizing airport convenience.
  • The resort has two different atmospheres: Splash is family-oriented, while Harmony is adults-only.
  • The beach is usable, but the pool and water-park experience is a bigger selling point than calm swimming.

Hidden tips

  • Consider the Harmony side for a quieter adult trip and Splash for kid-focused amenities.
  • This is one of the strongest St. Lucia picks for late-arrival or early-departure flights because UVF is only minutes away.

What guests say

Most loved
  • Family amenities and water park
  • Friendly staff and easy airport transfer
  • Large pool complex and activity variety
Most common complaints
  • Some rooms feel dated or plain
  • Beach can be windier than west-coast St. Lucia beaches
  • Seaweed and surf conditions vary by season
Things people wish they knew
  • The resort is much closer to UVF than the northern St. Lucia resorts.
  • Coconut Bay combines an adults-only Harmony side with a family-focused Splash side.
  • The strongest fit is travelers who value pools, activities, and convenience over a secluded luxury beach feel.
From Reddit

Reddit discussion is mixed: travelers repeatedly note strong family amenities, value, and convenience, while some question whether the room product feels upscale enough for the price.

The facts

250
Room Count
5
Number Of Pools
9
Number Of Restaurants
SpaTennisKids ClubBeachfrontLazy RiverPickleballWater ParkSwim Up BarFamily FriendlySwimmable Beach

How we scored it

Beach
Swimmability: 7.4Guest Sentiment: 7.7Seaweed Variability: 7.2
Beachfront Feature Plus Guest Sentiment Synthesis · sources: Official, TripAdvisor, Expedia, Reddit · verified 2026-07-02
Value
Guest Sentiment: 8.3Included Transfer Value: 9
Rate Positioning Transfer Convenience And Review Sentiment · sources: TripAdvisor, Expedia, Booking.com, Reddit · verified 2026-07-02
Family
Kids Amenities: 9.4Guest Sentiment: 8.8
Family Wing Kids Club Waterpark And Guest Sentiment · sources: Official, TripAdvisor, Expedia, Booking.com, Reddit · verified 2026-07-02
Overall
Booking Review Count: 178Expedia Review Count: 1049Tripadvisor Review Count: 10162
Weighted Review And Amenity Synthesis · sources: Official, TripAdvisor, Google, Expedia, Booking.com, Reddit, Media · verified 2026-07-02

Sources

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Scored with Grand Escape methodology v1.0.