East Winds
Last verified July 2026. Pools & Spa is the weakest mark at 7.9. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file
Dining, pools and the beach
Dining & bars
No reservations, anywhere, ever
Official materials describe beachside dining as part of the all-inclusive stay, with cooking classes, rum tastings and special beach-party evenings.
Pools & waterplay
Small boutique-pool profile; the beach, gardens and quiet atmosphere are stronger differentiators than pool variety.
The beach itself
Quiet La Brelotte Bay beachfront with non-motorized watersports included; beach conditions can vary seasonally.
- Calm water, swimmable straight off the sand
- Caveat: Entry depth varies along the shore
- Caveat: Sargassum seaweed lands seasonally, raked daily
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Who fits where at East Winds
All 5 categories, from the resort's own accommodations pages. The figures are the comparison: how many the room takes, against the most this property puts in any one key. Where a category carries no figures, the resort does not publish an occupancy for it, which at villa tier usually means it is set when you book.
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Front Suite | Sleeps 3 | 552 ft²51 m² | 1 bedroom | Oceanfront |
| Deluxe Cottage | Not published | Not published | 1 bedroom | Not published |
| Superior Cottage | Not published | Not published | 1 bedroom | Not published |
| Ocean Front Room | Not published | Not published | 1 bedroom | Oceanfront |
| Two Bedroom Garden View Cottage | Not published | Not published | 2 bedrooms | Garden |
Occupancy is the maximum published occupancy including rollaways, not comfortable occupancy. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.
= sleeps 2 of 3 max
The dining, in outline
Counts and cuisines from the resort's own pages. We have not verified this property restaurant by restaurant yet, so we are not going to print a list that says nothing.
- Places to eat
- 1
Caribbean, International, Garden-to-table, Beachside dining
No reservations needed anywhere.
Official materials describe beachside dining as part of the all-inclusive stay, with cooking classes, rum tastings and special beach-party evenings.
Before you book
Ten things the research turned up about East Winds that the brochure does not say.
East Winds is a true boutique all-inclusive, not a large resort complex.
The experience centers on gardens, quiet beach time, service and food.
It is not adults-only, but it is not suitable for families with young children.
Activities such as non-motorized watersports, yoga, pilates and cooking classes are included; spa and off-resort excursions may cost extra.
Hidden tips
Choose oceanfront only if direct beach positioning matters; garden cottages are a major part of the charm.
Use the included non-motorized watersports and cooking or rum-tasting activities to maximize value.
Plan the long UVF transfer into arrival and departure days.
Things guests wish they had known
This is a quiet boutique all-inclusive, not a mega-resort.
Children under 8 are not permitted.
The long UVF transfer is part of the trip planning.
Most loved
4 themes- Quiet boutique atmosphere
- Food and drinks
- Staff and service
- Gardens and beach setting
Most complained about
4 themes- Limited nightlife
- Long airport transfer
- Not designed for young children
- Small-resort amenity scale
Reddit coverage is thin but favorable, describing East Winds as intimate, romantic, food-focused and genuinely all-inclusive.
The rate, and where to check it
A checked price with a date on it, not a teaser. Here is the stay we price.
Taxes and fees vary by channel, so compare the final screen, not the first one.
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Dec to May
Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run Jun to Dec. Hurricane season is real here: about 1 in 3 Augusts sees one pass within 100 miles, most recently Beryl in 2024.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 86 degrees Fahrenheit | 86 degrees Fahrenheit | 86 degrees Fahrenheit | 88 degrees Fahrenheit | 88 degrees Fahrenheit | 88 degrees Fahrenheit | 88 degrees Fahrenheit | 88 degrees Fahrenheit | 88 degrees Fahrenheit | 88 degrees Fahrenheit | 88 degrees Fahrenheit | 86 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Rain days | 11 days | 8 days | 7 days | 7 days | 10 days | 14 days | 16 days | 16 days | 14 days | 14 days | 13 days | 12 days |
| hurricane odds | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | 1 in 5 | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 |
| Verdict | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Best |
Odds count the complete years, 1980 to 2025, in which a hurricane passed within about 100 nautical miles of St. Lucia, the nearest point in the NOAA and IBTrACS records to this resort. Two storms in one month still count that year once. How the hurricane belt works
Getting there
90 minutes from UVF
- Nearest airport
- UVF · Hewanorra International Airport
- Transfer
- 90 min · costs extra
- Address
- La Brelotte Bay, Gros Islet, St Lucia
- Phone
- +1 758-452-8212
The ride from UVF is not in your rate.
Book it before you land and the ride is settled. The alternative is a taxi rank at the end of a long flight.
- The fare
- Fixed when you book. No meter, no surge, no cash at the kerb.
- If you're late
- The driver tracks your flight and waits. Delays don't cost you the ride.
- On arrival
- Your name on a board in arrivals, past customs, before the taxi rank.
St. Lucia
- Language
- English
- Currency
- East Caribbean dollar; USD widely accepted
- Power
- 240V, UK-style Type G plugs
- Driving
- On the left
- Main airport
- Hewanorra (UVF)
- Flight time
- ~4.5–5h from the US East Coast
Who it suits
Two of the 8 categories we score in the Palmprint file for East Winds; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
Affiliate · commission at no cost to youFlights
Fly into UVF, 90 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $518.
Search fares (opens in a new tab)Insurance
Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
Compare cover (opens in a new tab)Data
An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
Get an eSIM (opens in a new tab)Days out
Off-site excursions cost extra here, so price the days out of St. Lucia ahead.
See excursions (opens in a new tab)Kayaks & paddleboards is already in the rate. Don't pay for them twice.
How we scored East Winds
8 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 19 July 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 2 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except value, beach and pools & spa, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value8.8Medium confidence
- All Inclusive Depth
- 9.1
- Long Transfer Penalty
- 6.5
- Included Activity Signal
- 8.8
- Tripadvisor Value Rating 5 Scale
- 4.6
Service9.5High confidence
- Small Resort Service Signal
- 9.5
- Expedia Staff Score 10 Scale
- 10.0
- Tripadvisor Service Rating 5 Scale
- 4.9
Beach8.8Medium confidence
- Swimmability
- 8.5
- Beachfront Support
- 1.0
- Quiet Beach Signal
- 9.4
- Seasonal Sargassum Risk
- 6.8
Dining9.2High confidence
- Restaurant Count
- 1.0
- Guest Food Signal
- 9.2
- Cooking Class Support
- 1.0
- All Inclusive Dining Support
- 1.0
Rooms9.0High confidence
- Room Count
- 30.0
- Boutique Cottage Signal
- 9.0
- Tripadvisor Rooms Rating 5 Scale
- 4.7
- Tripadvisor Sleep Quality Rating 5 Scale
- 4.7
Pools & Spa7.9Medium confidence
- Pool Count
- 1.0
- Quiet Pool Signal
- 8.2
- Pool Variety Penalty
- 6.5
Quiet9.5High confidence
- Room Count
- 30.0
- Nightlife Penalty
- 5.0
- Quiet Beach Signal
- 9.5
- Garden Setting Signal
- 9.3
Romance9.4High confidence
- Room Count
- 30.0
- Quiet Score
- 9.5
- Service Score
- 9.5
- Young Child Restriction Signal
- 1.0
What it does best
- Only 30 cottage-style accommodations.
- Excellent service and food sentiment.
- Quiet romantic beach-garden setting.
- Strong inclusive activity list for a small resort.
Where it costs you
- Limited pool and nightlife infrastructure.
- Not suitable for families with young children.
- Long transfer from UVF.
- Coordinates are not verified as the exact main entrance.
Room intelligence
- Rooms To Avoid
- Any room category if traveling with children under 8Expedia states children 7 and younger are not permitted.
- Best Value Room
- Superior CottageBest value for guests prioritizing gardens, dining and quiet atmosphere over direct oceanfront placement.
- Best Room Category
- Ocean Front SuiteBest broad-fit splurge because the resort's strongest asset is the quiet beachfront setting.
In the plan, or on the bill
Where the line sits at East Winds, item by item, with what we checked it against.
| What you'd expect to pay for | Status |
|---|---|
| Premium & à la carte diningOfficial materials describe fine dining as part of the all-inclusive stay. | Included |
| Top-shelf liquorOfficial FAQ references premium drinks, but exact reserve-label exclusions were not verified.Per the resort, not yet verified | Partly included |
| Wi-Fi | Included |
| In-room minibarExpedia states stocked minibar beverages are included. | Included |
| Non-motorized water sportsOfficial FAQ lists non-motorized watersports as part of the all-inclusive stay. | Included |
| Spa treatmentsOfficial inclusions describe spa visits as potentially extra. | Costs extra |
| Off-site excursionsOfficial FAQ states off-resort excursions may incur an additional fee. | Costs extra |
| Airport transfersAirport transfers are not part of the all-inclusive rate; a private car from Hewanorra is arranged at a published surcharge of about US$135 each way for up to four people. | Costs extra |
| Tipping & gratuitiesExpedia states gratuities are included. | Tips included |
Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this
Bringing the kids to East Winds
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Kids' club
- No kids' club
- Teen program
- Not offered
- Rooms that fit a family
- Two Bedroom Garden View Cottage
- Beach for young swimmers
- Entry varies along the beach
- Dinner reservations
- Walk-in everywhere, no app battles
- Does East Winds have a kids' club, and from what age?
- No. East Winds doesn't run a supervised kids' club. Plan on parent-supervised play.
- Is the beach at East Winds good for young children?
- The water in front is typically calm, and the entry varies along the shore. Sargassum seaweed is seasonal (typically spring through summer in the eastern Caribbean), so check recent reports for your travel month.
Taking a group
Best for quiet couples, small buyouts and garden-beach relaxation rather than party groups.
- Private dining & events
- Bookable
- Nightlife
- Low-key, quiet by late evening
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