Are the specialty restaurants included at Sandals Grande St. Lucian?

Yes: premium & à la carte dining is included in the all-inclusive plan at Sandals Grande St. Lucian. unlimited specialty dining Manager’s Wine List selections and private candlelight dinners cost extra.

Does Sandals Grande St. Lucian include top-shelf liquor?

Yes: top-shelf liquor is included in the all-inclusive plan at Sandals Grande St. Lucian. premium spirits and Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks wines.

Is room service included at Sandals Grande St. Lucian?

Partly: room service is included with limits at Sandals Grande St. Lucian. Room service is included in eligible Butler and Club categories: Butler Elite offers 24-hour service; Club Sandals offers service from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Is Wi-Fi free at Sandals Grande St. Lucian?

Yes: wi-fi is included in the all-inclusive plan at Sandals Grande St. Lucian.

Is the minibar included at Sandals Grande St. Lucian?

Partly: some in-room minibar is included at Sandals Grande St. Lucian, but premium options cost extra. stocked in-room bar in Club/Butler categories.

Are motorized water sports included at Sandals Grande St. Lucian?

Yes: motorized water sports is included in the all-inclusive plan at Sandals Grande St. Lucian. waterskiing and wakeboarding included.

Are non-motorized water sports included at Sandals Grande St. Lucian?

Yes: non-motorized water sports is included in the all-inclusive plan at Sandals Grande St. Lucian. Hobie cats, paddleboards, kayaks; unlimited scuba (2 tanks/day) for certified divers.

Are spa treatments included at Sandals Grande St. Lucian?

No: spa treatments costs extra at Sandals Grande St. Lucian and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Red Lane Spa treatments extra.

Are excursions included at Sandals Grande St. Lucian?

No: off-site excursions costs extra at Sandals Grande St. Lucian and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Island Routes tours at cost.

Is the kids' club included at Sandals Grande St. Lucian?

Sandals Grande St. Lucian doesn't offer kids' club. adults-only couples resort.

Are airport transfers included at Sandals Grande St. Lucian?

Yes: airport transfers is included in the all-inclusive plan at Sandals Grande St. Lucian. roundtrip airport transfers included.

It’s All Inclusive

St. Lucia · Adults only · 5-star

Sandals Grande St. Lucian

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8.4 / 10

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Sandals Grande St. Lucian at a glance

Location: Gros Islet
Guests: Adults only
The plan: All-inclusive
Setting: Near the coast
Guest rating: 4.5 / 5 on Google3,438 reviews
Best months: Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May
Pools: 5 pools
Airport transfer: UVFAbout 90 minutes
Dining: 12 restaurants
Drinks: 7 bars

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USD / room / night · 2 adults · 7 nights

1. Caribbean Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite w/ Tranquility Soaking Tub: view room details
2. Grande Rondoval Butler Suite with Private Pool Sanctuary: view room details

Jan 10, 2027

Room 1: Not sampled

$2,723

Apr 11, 2027

Room 1: Not sampled

$2,612

Jul 11, 2027

$1,811

$2,045

Oct 10, 2027

$1,864

$2,097

Checked Sep 15, 2026 to Oct 12, 2026 · Sample details

Dates shown are check-in dates. 2 of 2 rooms across 4 of 4 planned stay dates. Missing prices are not estimates.

Each price is a sampled rate, not a live quote. Select a room name above for its details.

Jan 10, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 15, 2026
Apr 11, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 15, 2026
Jul 11, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 15, 2026
Jul 11, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 15, 2026
Oct 10, 2027, room 1: checked Oct 12, 2026
Oct 10, 2027, room 2: checked Oct 12, 2026

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Best for couples who prioritize beach quality, included activities, and classic Sandals convenience.
The beach and setting are stronger than the value score; travelers paying for premium room categories should scrutinize the upgrade cost.
The included transfer is useful, but the UVF drive is still long.
Hidden tips
Book specialty dining and water activities early in the stay.
Travelers who care most about shade near the beach or pool should plan early-morning chair strategy during high occupancy.
Things guests wish they had known
Sandals Grande is adults-only and couples-focused, not a family resort.
The resort has one of St.Lucia's most desirable calm-beach settings, but UVF transfers are still a major time factor.
The overwater bungalows are a signature feature, but they materially change the price-value equation.
Strengths from our research
Excellent calm-beach setting
Adults-only couples focus
12 restaurants and broad included activities
Overwater bungalow option
Other considerations from our research
Premium pricing
Food and service feedback can be inconsistent
Long UVF transfer
Shade-chair competition can be frustrating

What guests say

Most loved

Calm, scenic beach and Pigeon Island setting
Romance-forward adults-only atmosphere
Overwater bungalows and butler room categories

Most complained about

High price relative to room and service consistency
Food quality varies by restaurant
Shade-chair competition during busy periods

From Reddit

Reddit sentiment is split but useful: many travelers praise the beach, grounds, and honeymoon feel, while others report disappointment with food, room value, and chair availability.

What’s included

Included

Premium & à la carte diningIncluded
unlimited specialty dining Manager’s Wine List selections and private candlelight dinners cost extra.
Top-shelf liquorIncluded
premium spirits and Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks wines
Wi-FiIncluded
Motorized water sportsIncluded
waterskiing and wakeboarding included
Non-motorized water sportsIncluded
Hobie cats, paddleboards, kayaks; unlimited scuba (2 tanks/day) for certified divers
Airport transfersIncluded
roundtrip airport transfers included

Not included

Spa treatmentsCosts extra
Red Lane Spa treatments extra
Off-site excursionsCosts extra
Island Routes tours at cost

Included with limits

Room servicePartly included
Room service is included in eligible Butler and Club categories: Butler Elite offers 24-hour service; Club Sandals offers service from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
In-room minibarPartly included
stocked in-room bar in Club/Butler categories

Policies & availability

Kids' clubNot available
adults-only couples resort

Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this

More resort facts

Rooms and suites: 311
Room categories: 19
Resort size: 17 acres
Pools: 5
Whirlpools: 3
Scuba training pools: 1
Tennis courts: 2

Palmprint

Our resort score · out of 10

8.4 / 10How we score

Value: 7.1 out of 10
Beach: 9.1 out of 10

Confidence is high across the board except value, where the evidence is thinner.

Score breakdown, research & sources

The Palmprint file

How we scored Sandals Grande St. Lucian

3 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jul 2, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.

media · reddit · expedia · official · hotels_com · tripadvisor · official_reviews · mindat_coordinates · official_airport_transfers · official_overwater_bungalow · official_room_service_tiers

The six that set the score

Value7.1

Beach9.1

And 1 more we track

Romance9.2

Confidence is high across the board except value, where the evidence is thinner.

Open a category

Value7.1Medium confidence

Price Pressure: 6.6
Guest Sentiment: 7.1

Method: Rate positioning against recurring value and upgrade feedbackTripAdvisor · Expedia · Hotels.com · RedditVerified Jul 2, 2026

Beach9.1High confidence

Setting: 9.3
Swimmability: 9.2
Guest Sentiment: 9.1

Method: Official beachfront location plus strong guest consensusOfficial · TripAdvisor · Expedia · Reddit · MediaVerified Jul 2, 2026

Romance9.2High confidence

Couples Fit: 9.4
Room Romance: 9.1
Beach Setting: 9.2

Method: Adults only couples positioning and honeymoon room productOfficial · TripAdvisor · Hotels.com · Reddit · MediaVerified Jul 2, 2026

What it does best

Excellent calm-beach setting
Adults-only couples focus
12 restaurants and broad included activities
Overwater bungalow option

Where it costs you

Premium pricing
Food and service feedback can be inconsistent
Long UVF transfer
Shade-chair competition can be frustrating

Palmprint methodology 1.0How we score What the Palmprint measures

Everything we read on Sandals Grande St. Lucian

Media Reddit Expedia Official Hotels ComTripadvisorOfficial Reviews Mindat Coordinates Official Airport Transfers Official Overwater Bungalow Official Room Service Tiers

Restaurants & bars

Places to eat: 12
Bars and lounges: 7
Swim-up bars: 1

Caribbean · French · Seafood · International

Barefoot By the Sea
Seafood
Create-your-own seafood. Outdoor beach dining.
Included in the plan
No reservations needed
More about Barefoot By the Sea
Meals
Dinner
Hours
Dinner: 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Dress code
Resort casual
Bayside Restaurant
International · French Brasserie
Indoor and outdoor dining.
Included in the plan
No reservations needed
More about Bayside Restaurant
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hours
Breakfast: 7:00 AM - 10:30 AM; Lunch: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM; Dinner (à la carte): 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Dress code
Resort casual
Bombay Club
Indian
Indoor air-conditioned dining.
Included in the plan
Reservation required
More about Bombay Club
Meals
Dinner
Hours
Dinner: 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Dress code
Resort casual
Dino’s
Pizza
Outdoor dining.
Included in the plan
No reservations needed
More about Dino’s
Meals
Lunch
Hours
Open: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Dress code
Resort casual
Gordon’s on the Pier
Grilled Specialties
Indoor and outdoor dining on the pier.
Included in the plan
Reservation required
More about Gordon’s on the Pier
Meals
Dinner
Hours
Dinner (à la carte): 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Dress code
Resort casual
Josephine’s Creperie
Crepes · Desserts · Coffee
Indoor air-conditioned and outdoor seating.
Included in the plan
No reservations needed
More about Josephine’s Creperie
Meals
Snacks
Hours
Open: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Mon until 6:00 PM)
Dress code
Resort casual
Kimonos
Japanese Teppanyaki
Indoor air-conditioned dining.
Included in the plan
Reservation required
More about Kimonos
Meals
Dinner
Hours
Dinner: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Dress code
Resort casual
Olde London Pub
British Gastro Pub
Indoor air-conditioned dining.
Included in the plan
No reservations needed
More about Olde London Pub
Meals
Dinner, Late Night
Hours
Dinner: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Late Night: 10:15 PM - 2:00 AM
Dress code
Resort casual
Soy
Sushi
Indoor air-conditioned dining.
Included in the plan
No reservations needed
More about Soy
Meals
Dinner
Hours
Dinner: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Dress code
Resort casual
The Jerk Shack
Jamaican Jerk
Outdoor dining.
Included in the plan
No reservations needed
More about The Jerk Shack
Meals
Lunch
Hours
Open: 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Dress code
Resort casual
The Mariner Seaside Bar and Grill
Beach Grill
Outdoor beach dining.
Included in the plan
No reservations needed
More about The Mariner Seaside Bar and Grill
Meals
Lunch
Hours
Lunch: 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Dress code
Resort casual
Toscanini’s
Italian
Indoor air-conditioned and outdoor dining.
Included in the plan
No reservations needed
More about Toscanini’s
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Hours
Breakfast: 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM; Dinner (à la carte): 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Dress code
Resort casual at breakfast, resort evening at dinner

Bar locations and hours (7)

Beach Bar
Hours
10:00am–8:00pm
Sunset Pool Bar
Hours
10:00am–5:00pm
Jacquot’s Lobby Bar
Hours
4:00pm–midnight
The Olde London Pub
Hours
5:00pm–2:00am
Soy Bar
Hours
6:00pm–10:00pm
Piano Bar
Hours
6:00pm–11:30pm
Terrace Bar
Hours
5:00pm–10:00pm

Dining at sister resorts is available. Confirm the participating venues and terms for your stay.

Twelve places to eat and seven bars. Reservations are required at Bombay Club, Gordon’s on the Pier and Kimonos. Guests can also dine at Sandals Halcyon Beach and Sandals Regency La Toc. Hours from the Sandals Grande St. Lucian fact sheet dated Oct 17, 2025; confirm the current schedule. Manager’s Wine List selections and private candlelight dinners cost extra.

Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.

Do you need dinner reservations at Sandals Grande St. Lucian?

Barefoot By the Sea: Walk-in; no reservations required. Create-your-own seafood. Outdoor beach dining. Bombay Club: Reservations required. Indoor air-conditioned dining. Dino’s: Walk-in; no reservations required. Outdoor dining. Bayside Restaurant: Walk-in; no reservations required. Indoor and outdoor dining. Gordon’s on the Pier: Reservations required. Indoor and outdoor dining on the pier. The Jerk Shack: Walk-in; no reservations required. Outdoor dining. Josephine’s Creperie: Walk-in; no reservations required. Indoor air-conditioned and outdoor seating. Kimonos: Reservations required. Indoor air-conditioned dining. The Mariner Seaside Bar and Grill: Walk-in; no reservations required. Outdoor beach dining. Olde London Pub: Walk-in; no reservations required. Indoor air-conditioned dining. Soy: Walk-in; no reservations required. Indoor air-conditioned dining. Toscanini’s: Walk-in; no reservations required. Indoor air-conditioned and outdoor dining. Twelve places to eat and seven bars. Reservations are required at Bombay Club, Gordon’s on the Pier and Kimonos. Guests can also dine at Sandals Halcyon Beach and Sandals Regency La Toc. Hours from the Sandals Grande St. Lucian fact sheet dated Oct 17, 2025; confirm the current schedule. Manager’s Wine List selections and private candlelight dinners cost extra.

Rooms & suites

The rooms in our seasonal price comparison.

Room categories at Sandals Grande St. Lucian: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
Suite	Occupancy	Size	Bedrooms	Aspect
Caribbean Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite w/ Tranquility Soaking TubBack to sampled prices	Capacity unverified	Not published	Not published	Not published
Grande Rondoval Butler Suite with Private Pool SanctuaryBack to sampled prices Room details for Grande Rondoval Butler Suite with Private Pool Sanctuary Category code: RP Circular suite with king bed, living room and stand-alone soaking tub; private verandah with plunge pool, grotto shower, whirlpool and hammock, moments from the beach; butler and 24-hour room service. Location: Grande Rondovals.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Not published	Private pool and gardenprivate pool

More room options (18)

Room categories at Sandals Grande St. Lucian: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
Suite	Occupancy	Size	Bedrooms	Aspect
President Clinton Oceanfront Penthouse Two Story Butler Suite Room details for President Clinton Oceanfront Penthouse Two Story Butler Suite Category code: PS The only suite of its kind: two-storey, two-bedroom penthouse of about 2,100 sq ft with great room, dining room, two verandahs and an outdoor grotto rain shower; soaking tub and walk-in shower; butler service. Location: Caribbean Village, Cap Estate building.	Sleeps 2	2,100 ft²195 m²	2 bedrooms	Beach, ocean view, pool and garden, 4th floor
Overwater Honeymoon Butler Bungalow Room details for Overwater Honeymoon Butler Bungalow Category code: OWB Glass floor panels with lit water below; outdoor soaking tub for two and over-water hammocks; extended sun deck and outdoor shower; vaulted ceilings, king bed and walk-in rain shower; butler, private airport transfers and 24-hour room service. Location: northwest end of the resort.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Not published	Beachfront, ocean view, Over the water
Beachfront Grande Rondoval Butler Suite with Private Pool Sanctuary Room details for Beachfront Grande Rondoval Butler Suite with Private Pool Sanctuary Category code: BP Circular suite steps from the sea with bedroom, living room and Roman soaking tub; private veranda with hammock, outdoor shower, plunge pool and whirlpool; butler and 24-hour room service. Location: Grande Rondovals, beachside of the Rodney Bay building.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Not published	Beachfront, ocean viewprivate pool
Caribbean Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite with Tranquility Soaking Tub Room details for Caribbean Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite with Tranquility Soaking Tub Category code: 1B Separate king bedroom and living room with bar and dining set; soaking tub, walk-in shower and double vanity; oversized balcony over Rodney Bay and the Sunset Pool; butler and 24-hour room service. Location: Swim-up Lagoon and Caribbean villages.	Sleeps 2	Not published	1 bedroom	Beach, ocean view, pool and garden, 2nd to 4th floors
Caribbean Honeymoon One Bedroom Butler Suite with Tranquility Soaking Tub Room details for Caribbean Honeymoon One Bedroom Butler Suite with Tranquility Soaking Tub Category code: 1BL Separate king bedroom and living room with bar and dining set; soaking tub, walk-in shower and double vanity; oversized balcony or patio over the gardens and lagoon pool; butler and 24-hour room service. Location: Swim-up Lagoon Village, Rodney Bay and Monchy buildings.	Sleeps 2	Not published	1 bedroom	Pool or garden, 1st to 3rd floors
Swim Up Lover's Lagoon Honeymoon Club Level Room details for Swim Up Lover's Lagoon Honeymoon Club Level Category code: HR Step from the patio straight into the Lagoon Pool; four-poster king bed and seating; shower or shower/bath; stocked mini bar and room service; Club level. Location: Swim-up Lagoon Village.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Not published	Pool and garden, Ground floorswim-out
Caribbean Honeymoon Beachview Penthouse Club Level Room details for Caribbean Honeymoon Beachview Penthouse Club Level Category code: PC Balcony with beach views; four-poster king bed; shower or shower/bath; stocked mini bar and room service; Club level.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Not published	Beach, pool and garden, 3rd and 4th floors
Caribbean Beachview Club Level Room details for Caribbean Beachview Club Level Category code: CO Balcony with beach views; four-poster king bed; mostly shower only; stocked mini bar and room service; Club level.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Not published	Beach and pool
Caribbean Oceanview Penthouse Club Level Room details for Caribbean Oceanview Penthouse Club Level Category code: PO Balcony with ocean views; four-poster king bed; shower or shower/bath; stocked mini bar and room service; Club level. Location: Caribbean Village.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Not published	Ocean view and garden, 3rd and 4th floors
Caribbean Beachview Club Level Walkout Room details for Caribbean Beachview Club Level Walkout Category code: WOL Furnished garden patio close to the beach; king bed and seating area; shower or shower/bath; Club level with concierge, preferred check-in and room service 7am–10pm. Location: Swim-up Lagoon Village, Massade building.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Not published	Beach, pool and garden, Ground floor
Caribbean Honeymoon Club Level Room details for Caribbean Honeymoon Club Level Category code: HC Spacious balcony over the gardens; king bed, seating area and stocked bar; Club level with concierge, preferred check-in and room service 7am–10pm. Location: Caribbean Village, Cap Estate building.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Not published	Partial ocean view and garden, 3rd floor
Caribbean Honeymoon Beachview Club Level Room details for Caribbean Honeymoon Beachview Club Level Category code: GL Balcony over the gardens, Sunset Pool and Rodney Bay; four-poster king bed; shower or shower/bath; Club level.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Not published	Beach, ocean view, pool and garden, 2nd floor
Caribbean Luxury Oceanview Room details for Caribbean Luxury Oceanview Category code: LX Patio or balcony looking toward Martinique; four-poster king bed, love seat and armchair; shower or shower/bath.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Not published	Ocean view and garden, 1st to 3rd floors
Caribbean Honeymoon Walkout Room details for Caribbean Honeymoon Walkout Category code: CW Patio opening onto the gardens and Upper Cascade Pool; four-poster king bed, love seat and armchair; shower or shower/bath. Location: Caribbean Village.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Not published	Pool and garden, Ground floor
Caribbean Tropical Premium Room details for Caribbean Tropical Premium Category code: TPR Furnished balcony over the Lagoon Pool and gardens; king bed and seating area; fridge with water, juice, soda and local beer, plus Robert Mondavi wines. Location: Swim-up Lagoon Village, Rodney Bay building.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Not published	Partial ocean view, pool and garden, 2nd floor
Lover's Lagoon Honeymoon Premium Room details for Lover's Lagoon Honeymoon Premium Category code: PR Balcony above the Lagoon Pool; four-poster king bed, love seat and armchair; shower or shower/bath. Location: Swim-up Lagoon Village.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Not published	Pool and garden, 2nd to 4th floors
Caribbean Walkout Deluxe Room details for Caribbean Walkout Deluxe Category code: WDL Furnished garden patio; king bed and seating area; tub/shower or walk-in shower; fridge with water, juice, soda and local beer, plus Robert Mondavi wines.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Not published	Garden, Ground floor
Caribbean Deluxe Room details for Caribbean Deluxe Category code: DL Furnished garden balcony; king bed and seating area; tub/shower or walk-in shower; fridge with water, juice, soda and local beer, plus Robert Mondavi wines. Location: Caribbean Village, Cap Estate building.	Sleeps 2	Not published	Not published	Garden, 2nd floor

Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.

Pools and the beach

Pools & waterplay

5pools

The fact sheet dated Oct 17, 2025 lists five freshwater pools, three whirlpools and a scuba training pool. Rondoval suites have their own plunge pools.

The beach itself

9.1beach score · high confidence

Rodney Bay — official site calls it the calmest water in Saint Lucia; leeward northwest coast rarely sees sargassum, which lands mainly on the island's Atlantic east coast (regional reports)

Calm water, swimmable straight off the sand
Sargassum is rare here

Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.

Families & group stays

Group travel

Taking a group to Sandals Grande St. Lucian

Group/wedding programs incl. overwater chapel; 7 bars, nightly entertainment at the zero-entry pool; exchange privileges with 2 other St. Lucia Sandals

Private dining & events: Bookable
Group rates: Negotiable on a block
Nightlife: Lively, bars running late

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Weather guide

When to go

Best months: Dec to May

Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run Jun to Nov. Hurricane season is real here: about 1 in 3 Augusts sees one pass within 100 miles, most recently Beryl in 2024.

Sandals Grande St. Lucian by month · average high, rain days, hurricane odds and our verdict
Measure	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average daily high	82°F28°C	83°F28°C	84°F29°C	85°F29°C	87°F31°C	86°F30°C	85°F29°C	87°F31°C	88°F31°C	87°F31°C	85°F29°C	83°F28°C
Rain days	20 days	14 days	15 days	12 days	12 days	20 days	26 days	24 days	18 days	18 days	19 days	17 days
hurricane oddshow often a hurricane passes within 100 miles that month
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

Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.

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 to Sandals Grande St. Lucian

Nearest airport: UVF · Hewanorra International Airport
Approximate transfer: 90 minutes
Transportation: The resort lists transfers as included. Confirm your package before booking another ride.

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Destination essentials & trip planning

Pigeon Island Gros Islet, St Lucia · +1 888-726-3257

Before you fly

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

Read the St. Lucia guide: passport, visa, tipping, safety

The vibe

Who it suits

Romance9.2

One of the 3 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Sandals Grande St. Lucian; the full set is above.

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Flights

Fly into UVF, 90 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $518.

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Insurance

Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.

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Data

An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.

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Days out

Off-site excursions cost extra here, so price the days out of St. Lucia ahead.

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Don't buy

Kayaks & paddleboards is already in the rate. Don't pay for them twice.

Our full take on Sandals Grande St. Lucian

Sandals Grande St. Lucian is a couples-only all-inclusive on the causeway to Pigeon Island, for couples who want St. Lucia's calmest beach. The included activities are the most on the island. It sits at Rodney Bay in the north, about 90 minutes from the international airport, with twelve restaurants, seven bars, five pools and overwater bungalows on the lagoon. The transfer is long and included; the beach at the end of it is the reason the resort exists.

Guests praise the calm, scenic beach with Pigeon Island across the water, the romance of a couples-only resort, and the overwater bungalows and butler suites. The complaints are the price against room and service consistency, food that varies by restaurant, and competition for shaded chairs on busy days. The thing people wish they had known is that the overwater bungalows change the price of the week materially, and that the beach and setting are stronger than the value score.

The plan is among the most complete on the island: every restaurant, premium spirits and wines, the round-trip transfer, waterskiing and wakeboarding, sailing, and two scuba tanks a day for certified divers; the spa is extra, and room service and the stocked in-room bar come with Club Level and Butler categories only. Gordon's on the Pier, the overwater grill, is the dinner to book first. Families are not admitted, and anyone who wants the Pitons from the pool should look south to Soufriere.

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