Castries Holidays

Alan

A lovely hotel, staff were impeccable, food and drink great. They need to do something to sort out lounger brigade, people putting towels out at 6am or earlier still, plus shortage of towels. Beware of location, beautiful views, however you are reliant on shuttle service to reach the beach. Overall a great hotel and would go back.

Jenny Badree

My partner and I stayed here for 6 days. Everything about this resort is wonderful! The food, drinks, night-time and daytime activities were wonderful! The food is diverse and not your typical continental American-style food which I really appreciated. We were able to get a real taste of Creole food without having to venture far away! The drinks were absolutely slamming. The staff was very polite, very very helpful and very friendly! We arrived way before check-in time and Stasi was kind enough to let us have lunch and hang out until our room was ready. Thank you to the Bel Jou staff - we will definitely be returning!

jamal maynard

Definitely worth the trip. This hotel is for those looking for a serene getaway, to relax, enjoy nature and views, away from the busy town life. Plenty activities and in-hotel entertainment to enjoy and the staff is the best. Extremely attentive, kind and always willing to assist anyway they can. I would 100% recommend and I still have a couple days left to enjoy while writing this review.

M C

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The service was impeccable. The staff was exceptionally friendly and professional and catered to my every need. I would like to give special acknowledgement to Shanel and Mardina at the Veranda Restaurant and the Cabana. In addition, I found the food to be fresh and absolutely delicious. My room was beautiful and clean and featured a breathtaking view of the ocean and lower pool. Because of its location in an area elevated above the city, the hotel offers panoramic views of Castries, which are best seen from the rooftop bar. Speaking of bars, the drinks were definitely excellent as well. There are a lot of stairs to climb, so be aware of this when booking a stay here. Overall, I would highly recommend this hotel and would absolutely stay here again. It is as good as or even better than most of the all-inclusive hotels in which I have stayed in the past.

K M

Amazing Stay at Bel Jou Hotel. My Partner and I, had a great time staying at this hotel. The place is very nice and quiet. We took this time away to relax and we definitely did. Its so calm that you can hear the bird sing and literally fall asleep on the bed near the pool. A Special appreciation for MADRINA !!! She makes us feel home. Always looking out for us and our need during our stay. The staff is nice, polite and fun, they are all making sure you have the greatest time. I could say a lot of more good things about this hotel, but it's better to discover it by yourself. I recommend and I will come back

Donna Da Costa

Beautiful area, staff is super friendly. Great scuba diving spots, our captain Mikey was fantastic the rest of the crew were super friendly. Our cleaning lady Macrina was so sweet, she made great towel art for us, she was awesome! Our stay here was so much fun! Only down side is the ocean is pretty rough, couldn’t swim in it very much but really nice pools. Food is fabulous. Highly recommended the Buccan restaurant.

Johanna Kingsford

Where do I start ??? Sandals you were amazing from the arrival till the very end. My husband and I got married at La Toc on Thurs 3rd April 2025. Nala and Lucie were the most wonderful Wedding Planners and witnesses. So professional adding a personal touch , making sure everything was perfect. Stefan the photographer was superb catching the most beautiful moments throughout . The post wedding dinner at La Toc was so special , followed by a breakfast feast on our balcony. If anyone is thinking about getting married here ...I recommend it definitely. Thank you to Nala and team for making it a Perfect Wedding in Paradise. As for the rest of the holiday - honeymoon , it continued to be amazing, food , facilities and not forgetting ALL the staff - who in my experience (over 30 years) have been the best in any resort I've stayed at . Exceptional throughout.Especially the youngsters around the pool, always making sure we're ok , always smiling . Seeing the staff interact with each other , laughing and smiling, certainly showed they were all happy in their jobs. We never had the Butler service, to be honest you don't need one , due to all the staff being so attentive. Thank you to everyone at La Toc for making our Wedding - Honeymoon so special and unforgettable ❤️ a dream come true xx

Daniel Martin

The resort was beautiful! The staff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean with great views. The food was delicious with many different options to choose from. They also provide various entertainment options in the evenings. The beach views were stunning, however swimming was limited due to rough waves.

White Fox Photography

UPDATED- We returned to Sandals La Toc for my birthday after honeymooning here nine years ago, and at first, we were disappointed. However, management has gone out of their way to address our concerns—even calling us to check in without us having to reach out first—and they moved us into an updated room, which made a huge difference. Their efforts to improve our stay and ensure we are happy are extremely appreciated. My husband originally booked the Sunset Bluff Ocean View Club Level—an amazing view, but the room was outdated with worn-down furniture, almost no usable outlets, and a leaking AC. The "stocked" fridge and bar didn’t feel worth the upgrade. However, after voicing our concerns, management quickly stepped in and made things right by relocating us to a much better room. Service started off slow, and after a 30-hour journey, our luggage didn’t arrive at our room for an hour. The Bluff area is beautiful but somewhat isolated, requiring shuttles to access the main resort. Most pool and beach chairs are pre-reserved by Butler service by 6 AM, making it nearly impossible to find a shaded seat by the pool. Towels also run out quickly, and at times, poolside service was lacking. That said, the staff here is still the true gem of what makes Sandals resorts exceptional. They are friendly, hardworking, and genuinely care about guests' experiences. The food is always good, with several restaurants throughout the resort offering a variety of options. While the resort could still use some updates, the team’s dedication to guest satisfaction does not go unnoticed. Sandals La Toc has a beautiful beach, lovely grounds, and great dining, and with continued improvements, it has the potential to shine once again.

Brittany Friesen

Overall had a great time. Was a little disappointed with how average everything was compared to the prices you pay. Location is beautiful and staff are very friendly. Bed was comfortable. A balcony would've been nice and more access to water; we had to call every night for more to be sent up. There was a weird sound every night like smashing dishes that kept us up for almost an hr. We told front desk and manager(?) was told they'd look into it but never heard anything or was offered any kind of recompense. Food is really good with most restaurants having great ocean views. Main issue was from the availability. Entertainment was really lacking and we got kind of bored after dinner. No room service which was ridiculous for this kind of resort and late night snacks were hard to find. Pool bar didn't open till 11 and the bartenders seemed to kind of come and go as they pleased. Nice resort but I don't think I'd go back just because of the quality vs the price

Jacob Mahaffey

Our honeymoon at Sandals Halcyon Beach was absolutely amazing! The service was beyond exceptional—everyone went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. Our room was always spotless, the fridge was fully stocked, and the dinners were delicious every night. We especially loved the convenience of room service and not having to worry about anything with the all-inclusive setup. We enjoyed a relaxing couples massage, sailed on the Hobie Cats, and even did a catamaran snorkeling excursion that the staff scheduled for us—it was a blast! Every staff member we met was warm, friendly, and genuinely interested in getting to know us. It made the whole experience feel personal and unforgettable. We’re already looking forward to coming back!

Michael P.

No complaints at all. Everything was excellent. The people who work here are very friendly and very helpful. At Sandals Halcyon the grounds are landscaped meticulously . They even rake the seaweed off the beach every morning. The rooms are very clean and modern. I had a special request for the mini bar in our room and they fulfilled it almost immediately. Even their public bathrooms are very clean. The restaurants were clean and the wait staff was very attentive. We had an amazing time there.

M D

Just got back home from my wedding/honeymoon at Sandals Halcyon. It was amazing!! This was a dream trip and it did not disappoint. The beach was beautiful. The service was awesome. We had a butler suite with plunge pool that I loved!! Our wedding experience was awesome. Beautiful professional photos. Definitely will come back.

Matthew K

Honeymoon pick and it was everything we wanted and were expecting. Shoutout to Gina D. our butler who was always smiling and wouldn’t let us want for anything. Thought it could use some updating around the resort, and rooms but nothing major. We loved our room in general. This is definitely the quieter Sandals on the island. Great views, and the beach is a nice spot. Wife felt safe and the resort keeps the area free from hassle. Will go back again!

David Vivona

This was our first trip with Sandals and it didn't disappoint. The staff are very welcoming and helpful. There is a nice variety of food, and it was all very good. We played golf one day, took a sunset cruise one day and an all day cruise on another day. It was an overall fantastic vacation...we have already booked another vacation with Sandals.

Abigail Jones

My partner and I have recently returned from a week's stay at East Winds - we initially chose to stay here because of the excellent reviews it has already received, which we can only echo having experienced it ourselves. East Winds is a special place, because of how beautiful and serene it is, and how thoughtful, welcoming and friendly every member of staff is. It's set in a tropical garden, with amazing plants, trees and wildlife everywhere - there was a mango tree outside our cottage, and we saw hummingbirds flying around our terrace every day. The rooms are lovely - beautifully decorated with plenty of space, a big comfy bed and a fully-stocked fridge with soft drinks, beers and wines. The resort overall is gorgeous, with great pool and beach spaces - both of them have plenty of sunloungers so you never need to worry about finding a good spot at any time of day. A real highlight was the food and drinks - breakfast and lunch are buffets which were always really varied and delicious (I think I had a chocolate mousse almost every lunchtime, they were so good!). Dinners are a bit more formal, with a 4-course menu every night - the dishes were always really high quality, and we left every meal full and very happy! Drinks were great as well, cocktails were always really tasty and a great range of wines for dinner - the rum tasting session was really fun as well. The best thing by far about the resort was the people - we've never felt so welcomed to a hotel before! Every single member of staff was so lovely, really welcoming and friendly, and our experience would not have been as amazing as it was without them. While it was our first time at East Winds, we met plenty of other guests who had returned multiple times - we look forward to hopefully being among their number and coming back soon.

Matthew Field

Just returned from a trip to St Lucia where we stayed at East Winds. A very special place, which is essentially a tropical paradise with incredible service, staff and facilities. We have never felt so welcomed to a hotel and frankly this has been the best hotel by far that my wife, 2 x children and I have stayed at. The setting is a lush tropical garden in which the accommodations are nestled, before seamlessly merging into a tropical beach with beautiful turquoise and emerald waters. The property is relaxing, easy to navigate and all on one level! Having seen Jade Mountain and Sugar Beach resorts, other than a butler service which you simply do not need at east winds because of the ease of the layout, this tops them both. My only concern before going was if it was going to be too exclusive to adults for my 2 children to enjoy. This completely evaporated from the moment we arrived, the staff, the interesting setting and the excursions were very child friendly and you could tell they genuinely loved having our children and a few others stay. The food was delicious and the restaurant was gorgeous. The decor of the place is interesting and individual and reflects the vibrancy and peacefulness of the setting. At the heart of it all were the incredible staff - from the restaurant and bar, the spa, the beach water sports, the ‘good vibes’ excursion organiser, reception, security and the managing director! We were very impressed with the excursions and the organisation of everything - the hotel is clearly well connected with the island! We saw lots of dolphins on one of the trips, which was just awesome. Thanks East Winds, simply the best

Kathleen Ellis

Just back from 10days at east winds resort It was the best holiday resort I have stayed at The staff were all so helpful and attentive Jermaine your omelettes were the best I have ever tasted and perfectly prepared. Michal the Wild Sex Cocktails (the recipe I gave you) were the very best and delivered to us at the pool and beach always delivered with a smile. All in all the place is the perfect place for a relaxing holiday good food fine wine and excellent service by wonderful caring people.

Adelsia Andrew

Enjoyed a lunch pass for two and I definitely will be coming back. Being a local the experience was just like as if I were a tourist.

Olivia Green Weymouth

We absolutely LOVED our stay at East Winds. The resort is gorgeous, rooms are lovely, food/drinks were great, and staff goes beyond to make you feel welcome and ensure you have everything you need (and more). This is so much better than a 'big resort' experience that can feel crowded and less personal. Shoutout to Devon who took us out on a hobie cat for an awesome sail when we were a bit nervous about the winds. Other guests staying here were really lovely as well - we got the peace, quiet, and R&R we were seeking in beautiful St. Lucia! We will be back to East Winds!