Five starSt. Lucia

Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences

8.8
The Palmprint
8.8 out of 10
Six fronds, six scores ·
Fly into
UVF · 90 min
Dining
7 venues
Best months
Dec – May
Guests say
4.5 out of 5 on Google · 1,414
From $150
pp / night · $299 for two
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Value7.8 out of 10
Beach8.6 out of 10
Rooms8.9 out of 10

Last verified July 2026. Value is the weakest mark at 7.8. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file

Dining, pools and the beach

Waterfront dining pavilion at Windjammer Landing with white-clothed tables, woven chairs, and views of the bay and forested coastline.

Dining & bars

13venues · 7 restaurants, 1 buffet, 5 bars

seven restaurants and five bars on the AI plan; Dragonfly serves buffet breakfast and themed buffet nights; venues include Upper Deck, Jammer's, Papa Don's and Embers

Caribbean · Mediterranean · International · Seafood
Private infinity pool on an oceanfront terrace overlooking blue waters and forested coastline at Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences.

Pools & waterplay

5pools

five pools including two kids' pools plus Jacuzzi; many villas add private plunge pools

The beach itself

8.6beach score · high confidence

sheltered Labrelotte Bay on St. Lucia's leeward northwest coast — gently shelving, calm water ideal for young swimmers; snorkeling off the beach over rocky edges; west-coast St. Lucia largely spared Atlantic sargassum per 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.

Rooms & suites

Who fits where at Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences

All 13 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.

Spacious resort bedroom with king bed, TV, desk, sitting area, and balcony doors overlooking tropical grounds at Windjammer Landing.
Freestanding bathtub with ocean view through open doors to a balcony overlooking a green island and turquoise Caribbean Sea at Windjammer Landing.
Beachfront suite at Windjammer Landing with cream sofa, ocean views through floor-to-ceiling windows, and turquoise Caribbean Sea beyond the terrace.
Room categories at Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences, smallest first: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
SuiteOccupancyBedroomsAspect
Oasis Ocean View GuestroomSleeps 31 bedroomOcean
Oasis 2 Bedroom GuestroomSleeps 42 bedroomsOcean
1-Bedroom Coastline SuiteSleeps 41 bedroomOceanfront
2-Bedroom Coastline SuiteSleeps 62 bedroomsOceanfront
1 Bedroom Ocean View VillaSleeps 41 bedroomOcean
Hilltop 2 Bedroom Ocean View VillaSleeps 42 bedroomsOcean
Hilltop 2 Bedroom Villa with PoolSleeps 62 bedroomsOcean
Hilltop 3 Bedroom Villa with PoolSleeps 83 bedroomsOcean
Hilltop 4 Bedroom Villa with PoolSleeps 84 bedroomsPanoramic ocean
Ocean Point 2 Bedroom ResidenceSleeps 82 bedroomsWaterfront
Ocean Point 3 Bedroom ResidenceSleeps 83 bedroomsWaterfront
Royal ManorSleeps 8Not publishedNot published
Dukes ManorSleeps 9Not publishedNot published
Family fit9 in one key is possible in exactly one category, the Dukes Manor · a party of 10 needs two · a true two-bedroom exists

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 9 max

The research file · Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences

Before you book

Eight things the research turned up about Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences that the brochure does not say.

  1. Best for families, groups, and travelers who want villa-style space with resort amenities.

  2. The optional premium all-inclusive model is useful for guests who want predictable food and drink costs, but it is not mandatory.

  3. The hillside layout is beautiful but not ideal for travelers who want a flat, compact resort.

  4. Hidden tips

    A villa with a private pool can materially improve the experience for families or groups spending time in-room.

  5. Use the resort shuttle system strategically if mobility or hillside walking is a concern.

  6. Things guests wish they had known

    Windjammer Landing offers premium all-inclusive packages as an option rather than requiring every booking to be all-inclusive.

  7. The hillside villa layout creates strong views but also means walking and shuttle logistics matter.

  8. The resort is especially strong for families and groups who value space, pools, beach activities, and villa-style accommodations.

Most loved

3 themes
  • Villa-style rooms and hillside views
  • Family amenities, kids club, and water sports
  • Beach, pools, and broad dining choice

Most complained about

3 themes
  • Hillside layout and reliance on shuttles
  • Premium pricing and add-on costs
  • Evening atmosphere can feel quiet for some travelers
From Reddit
Sentiment: Split

Reddit feedback is generally favorable for family and group stays, villa space, plunge pools, water sports, and the beach setting, with recurring cautions about quiet evening atmosphere, bugs, and some uneven dining or room-service experiences.

What it costs

The rate, and where to check it

Our tracker samples real rates for a two-adult, 7-night stay on a rotating schedule, so the number below is a checked price with a date on it, not a teaser. The channels underneath price the same stay; a few minutes across them is routinely worth a night's rate.

Per-person figures assume two sharing. Taxes and fees vary by channel, so compare the final screen, not the first one.

$150pp / night
$299 for two, all in · checked 13 Aug
Cheapest month we've seen: October, around $154 pp / night.
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Where else to look

Same stay on every channel. Book wherever it comes out cheapest, whether or not we earn on it.

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Best time to visit

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.

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Month by month: verdict, average high, rain days, and hurricane odds
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
VerdictBestBestBestBestBestWetWetWetWetWetWetBest
High °F868686888888888888888886
Rain days118771014161614141312
hurricane oddsunder 1 in 10under 1 in 10under 1 in 10under 1 in 10under 1 in 10under 1 in 101 in 51 in 31 in 5under 1 in 10under 1 in 10under 1 in 10

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
1504, Labrelotte Bay, St Lucia
Phone
+1 877-522-0722

Read the St. Lucia travel guide

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

Family9.1

One of the 4 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences; the full set is above.

What we'd book around it

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Flights

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

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Transfer

Not in the rate here: book the ride from UVF before you fly.

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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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Don't buy

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

The Palmprint file

How we scored Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences

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

forbes · reddit · booking · expedia · mapcarta · official · hotels_com · tripadvisor · official_faq · travelweekly · official_kids · reddit_review · leading_hotels · apple_vacations · official_family · conde_nast_traveler · official_all_inclusive · official_accommodations
8.8

The six that set the score

Value7.8
Beach8.6
Rooms8.9

And 1 more we track

Family9.1

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

Open a category

Value7.8Medium confidence
Price Pressure
7.0
Guest Sentiment
7.8
Villa Space Value
8.7
Method: Premium price positioning balanced against villa space and optional all inclusive flexibilityOfficial All Inclusive · TripAdvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · RedditVerified 2 July 2026
Beach8.6High confidence
Setting
8.8
Swimmability
8.4
Guest Sentiment
8.5
Method: Labrelotte bay beachfront setting and guest sentiment synthesisOfficial · TripAdvisor · Expedia · Forbes · Hotels.com · RedditVerified 2 July 2026
Rooms8.9High confidence
Space
9.2
Views
9.0
Guest Sentiment
8.5
Private Pool Options
8.8
Method: Villa residence room mix private pool options and guest sentimentOfficial Accommodations · Leading Hotels of the World · TripAdvisor · Expedia · Conde Nast Traveler · RedditVerified 2 July 2026
Family9.1High confidence
Villa Space
9.2
Kids Amenities
9.1
Guest Sentiment
8.9
Method: Kids club family programming villa space and guest sentiment synthesisOfficial Family · Official Kids Club · TripAdvisor · Expedia · Reddit · Conde Nast TravelerVerified 2 July 2026

What it does best

  • Strong family and group fit
  • Villa-style accommodations
  • Six pools and seven dining venues
  • Beautiful Labrelotte Bay setting

Where it costs you

  • Hillside layout requires planning
  • Premium pricing
  • Not the liveliest nightlife scene
  • Long UVF transfer
Palmprint methodology 1.0How we scoreWhat the Palmprint measures
What's actually included

All-inclusive, except the good stuff

That is where trips get expensive: the plan covers the week, then the things you actually wanted are quietly a la carte. Here is the line at Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences, item by item, with what we checked it against.

6
Included
2
Cost extra
2 July 2026
Last verified
What the all-inclusive plan covers at Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences, and what costs extra
What you'd expect to pay forStatus
Premium & à la carte diningà la carte dining at all resort restaurants on the Premium All-Inclusive planIncluded
Top-shelf liquorpremium liquors at the resort bars on the Premium AI planIncluded
Room service24-hour in-room dining; US$10 tray charge appliesPartly included
Wi-FiIncluded
Motorized water sportswaterskiing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding, tubing and banana boats complimentary on Premium AI plan; fees apply otherwiseIncluded
Non-motorized water sportssnorkeling, windsurfing, kayaking, paddleboarding, pedal boats, Hobie Cat sailingIncluded
Spa treatmentsSerenity Spa treatments at additional costCosts extra
Kids' clubJacquot Fun Club ages 4-11; separate teen programIncluded
Airport transfersprivate transfers arranged at extra chargeCosts extra

Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this

For families

Bringing the kids to Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences

What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.

Kids' club
Supervised program
Teen club
Dedicated teen program
Rooms that fit a family
12 categories, incl. Oasis 2 Bedroom Guestroom, 1-Bedroom Coastline Suite
Questions parents ask
Can a family of 5 stay in one room at Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences?
Yes. Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences has room categories that sleep 5 or more in one key: 2-Bedroom Coastline Suite, Hilltop 2 Bedroom Villa with Pool, Hilltop 3 Bedroom Villa with Pool. The largest stated occupancy is 9. Occupancy rules count most children (and sometimes infants) toward the limit, so confirm your exact ages with the resort when you book.
Does Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences have a kids' club, and from what age?
Yes. Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences runs a supervised kids' club. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.
Group travel

Taking a group

group rates from 30 rooms / 3 nights; meeting rooms with AV; private sunset beach dinners and catamaran events; multi-bedroom suites formed by combining units; nightly entertainment but quiet hillside villa resort

Private dining & events
Bookable
Connecting rooms
Limited, book early
Group rates
Negotiable on a block
Nightlife
Low-key, quiet by late evening
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