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What a fabulous place! Visited: August 2002 Posted by tracieldavis My husband and I went to Sandals St. Lucia for our honeymoon and couldn't have had a better time! It was so nice to not have to worry about paying for anything. The service was spectacular, the dining options were plentiful and the beaches (although not white as shown in the brochure) were pristine! In my opinion, if you can't have a good time at Sandals Golf and Spa, there is something wrong with you. The negatives about Sandals were few and could be overlooked because of the amazing service and the fun to be had! I could have lived without the "frat" type activities that Sandals had (beer drinking contesst, beach olympics, etc.). This was an upscale resort and the lame activities took away from it. However, you certainly did not have to participate in these activities if you didn't want to. I also read where a lot of people have complained about the food. I would say that you have to be open minded about the food. There were wonderful dishes like Filet Mignon, BBQ ribs and steak to be had, along with the authentic island foods that I think people are scared of. You have to remember that St. Lucia is a poor island and they don't have the same quality of livestock and gardens that we do in the U.S. A St. Lucian hamburger is not going to taste like an American burger. So what?! Have some seafood! The red snapper was the best my husband ever had, and though I don't care for fish, I had to admit it was wonderful! Also, there were over six restaurants to choose from, and if you couldn't find something to your liking, than you are a picky eater, and would be more comfortable staying in the United States eating McDonald's. I read negatives about the wedding experience. If you're paying $400 for a wedding--well, you get what you pay for. I wouldn't recommend having a wedding at Sandals, unless you want a quick, private ceremony. Although, the weddings I saw were very pretty. There was plenty to do on the island--tours and excursions that were reasonably priced. You could easily vacation at Sandals, though, and not pay a dime more. You could sail, waterski, or go snorkeling. There were other romantic options to do (if you wanted to pay more) like have dinner on the beach. The rooms in Sandals were clean and served their purpose. While not the most glamorous rooms I've seen--who cares?! I think that we as Americans are spoiled and think that we need more room than we actually do. Who spends time in their room anyway? I highly recommend this resort! 3 users found this review helpful. 2 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? I loved it! Visited: July 2002 Posted by mrcita My girlfriend and I enjoyed our ten days at Sandals very much. When we got to the island, there was a bit of confusion at the airport and we left there like one hour after landing. But I must say that the resort made up for it. When we got to the main lobby, we were greeted by a very enthausatic lad who made us feel like famliy right away. We had booked a bluff suite and we thought it was to die for. Our room number was 895 and the sunset views were out of this world. Many nights we stayed in our balcony and sipped champagne and watched the sun go down. We loved our concierge and the staff made us feel like a king and queen. They always called us by our names and nothing was too small or too big for them to help us with. Our favorite restaurant was Piton because I was born in the islands and it reminded me of the food from my grandmother. Some of the problems that other people complained about in other reviews sounded foreign to us, as we never encountered any. If people were too loud at the pool, we simply left the area. All the hotel guests paid money to enjoy a vacation, so no one can tell them how to enjoy it. And there was nothing really the staff could do if a guest wanted to sing Elvis by the bar. Simply leave and go somewhere else. There were six bars, after all. I also think that your approach to the staff is very important. They are human, after all. Sandals was a great resort with so much to offer - the exchanges at the other resorts and so many restaurants. I cannot comprehend how one cannot enjoy a vacation here unless their agenda is not to enjoy it. 2 users found this review helpful. 2 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? The food was a disaster. Visited: July 2002 Posted by finn1973 FOOD Don't expect haute cuisine - it's more like Friendly's. Here is a sampling of our observations: The Pier - restaurant in the round over the water at Halcyon (Sandal's other St. Lucia property), The menu was fun with some unique choices and we did get our own bottle of wine on the table, which was a nice touch. However, the food was only mediocre. La Toc - Order every course offered because the servings are small. The food was well presented, but lacked taste. Pavillion & Arizona's - both offer dining al fresco, which would be fun except for the following: food was frequently observed to be unrefrigerated, uncovered, with insects around and birds were seen eating off of the buffet on numerous occasions. * In addition, to the aforementioned we noted on a few occasions the telltale signs of microwaved food (i.e. cold center, crusty corners. OFFSITE TOURS Sandals has an on-site agency, which will handle day trips for you. However, the tour agency is not affiliated with Sandals. We only took one trip due to the high cost of the tours and the fact that we had already paid all-inclusive rates to be at Sandals. We took the horseback riding BBQ, operated by Trimm's riding stable. We were picked up at the resort in a standard tour bus, we then proceeded to stop at four other resorts to pick up additional people. After about an hour we arrived at the riding stable, which seemed to be in reasonable shape (I have ridden and owned horses, since the age of 9). Once everyone was aboard their mounts we started down the trail. Unfortunately, the trail was littered with all forms of trash imaginable, including barbed wire, old rusted out cars, tires, kitchen appliances etc. We reached the beach and had a BBQ - which was very scary, the hosts were nice so I felt obliged to eat, but I was nervous about the food. Luckily, neither myself nor my husband got sick. We then were able to ride the horses bareback into the ocean for a photo and then reversed course. 3 users found this review helpful. 2 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Some inconsistencies, but still very nice. Visited: July 2002 Posted by bigbabo25 My wife and I decided to stay at Sandals Halcyon with some friends this summer. That's right, Halcyon. But the Halcyon let us know during check-in that we had been bumped to Sandals St. Lucia due to overbooking problems. This was pretty inconvenient for us, because our friends were staying at the Halcyon, but when they arrived a couple of days later, both resorts were maxxed out (and were actually bumping people to Antigua). As a result, we had to coordinate to meet at one resort and then the other on alternate days. The resort itself had very nice grounds, and I have to disagree with some of the other posts about bad food quality, as we always had excellent food at all of the restaurants on both resorts. Alcohol was definitely not a problem, as the resort generally put way too much in a drink. Most of the drinks tasted pretty good, however. The staff was, in general, very courteous and unusually friendly, which was a big point in their favor. Occasionally, though, the quality of the resort dropped in strange ways. For instance, our room was missing its iron from day one, and from day one, we asked for a new one. This actually took four times asking over five days before an iron actually arrived in our room, even though we were assured every time that one would be dropped off by housekeeping right away. Also, when we arrived, we were told that we would be getting a fruit platter delivered to our room to make up for being bumped from Halcyon, but that never arrived. And we were too tired the first day to track down the guy who promised it. The crowd was far younger than we expected at an upscale resort, and occasionally a lot louder and more obnoxious than we expected. I guess Mommy and Daddy were generous, because I know I couldn't have afforded this resort at age 21 or 22. This changed the second week we were there, though, so it might have been an aberration. The beach activities were excellent, but it was quite a bit rougher at Sandals St. Lucia than Halcyon, and I enjoyed sailing and swimming quite a bit more on the easier surf of Halcyon. All in all, other than creating the hassle of having to shuttle between the resorts to see our friends, Sandals did provide an excellent worry-free environment for sleeping in, eating some great meals, drinking a lot, and just taking it easy. We tended to be a little more solitary and restful in our activities, but Sandals was set up for as active and social as you wanted to be. I guess if it's any indication, I would recommend the resort to friends, and would look forward to staying here again myself. I may give Antigua or Bermuda Sandals/Beaches a try also, as they look quite nice. 1 users found this review helpful. 1 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? It was wonderful, but I had some minor complaints. Visited: June 2002 Posted by jhtam When we arrived in St. Lucia, the weather was wonderful. It was very hot and humid, but there was a nice breeze. That weather lasted the whole week were here, and it rained maybe twice, and only for five minutes. We had no problems getting to the hotel as there was a free shuttle included. However, we were a little disappointed when we got our rooms, because they gave us a first-floor room facing the pool, which we specifically requested not to have. Fortunately, they moved us to the next floor, and our room faced the spa--much quieter and prettier. One complaint about the room was that it wasn't as special as I thought it would be. The bathrooms needed some renovation because they were looking a bit old. Part of it was the mildew, but that's to be expected in such a humid atmosphere. Unfortunately, because Sandals had a lot of honeymooners, they didn't do anything special for you. I wouldn't spend the extra money on a suite since we really didn't spend any time in our room. Overall, the food at Sandals was great. We absolutely loved Kimono, the Japanese restaurant, and Pitons, the Caribbean one. Book Kimono early, though, as it was very popular. We also enjoyed breakfast and lunch at Armando's--it was very romantic. Although we didn't take part in a lot of the events, we had a great time lounging at the pool. If you want some quiet time, check out the pool by the Pitons. It was much more serene and there were no party animals. The beach was also fantastic--clear and no jellyfish or seaweed. We also weren't approached by any vendors here. When we checked out the Halcyon, though, we were approached as soon as we arrived. That resort was much smaller, and we were glad we picked the Golf Resort and Spa--there was much more to do. Overall, we had an amazing time and would probably come back. 1 users found this review helpful. 1 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? We had a wonderful vacation! Visited: April 2002 Posted by kdianda1 We stayed here for ten days and had a great time. We went to the market on a Saturday morning. It was very interesting to see the natives selling food. We also did the day sail (I would highly recommend it) and my husband also went deep sea fishing. He was disappointed because there was only one barracuda caught out of two boats of 14 people. The food and service were excellent. The only place we would have skipped was Arizona's for the dinner buffet. It was just like a barbecue back home. We did go to Halcyon to the Pier, and Marios for dinner--both were excellent! The pools were great. There was more activity at the main pool. They had a party-type atmosphere with drinking games and other activities. The pool at the bluff was more quiet and laid back. Our first room was overlooking the main pool and was too loud and noisy. We requested a "downgrade" to a luxury room. It was smaller but more private and quiet. Overall, we had a fantastic time. I liked the all-inclusive thing and would go to another Sandals on a different island. The resort was clean and well maintained. I would recommend staying here. We were totally satisfied for the money we spent. We went on the lower end of the scale room-wise since we knew we weren't there to be in it very much. The people we met said the suites on the sunset bluff were beautiful, but we thought they were way too pricey for the amount of time spent in them. 1 users found this review helpful. 1 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? It was a fabulous place for a honeymoon! Visited: April 2002 Posted by brian_1_holmes My wife and I honeymooned here in April of 2002. We went to Puerto Rico, Aruba, St. Lucia and Antigua, and loved Sandals in St. Lucia the most. It was a great place to spend time together and be pampered. We only spent four days here and would have traded our three days in Antigua for three more in St. Lucia. The golf resort was definitely the nicer of the two Sandals on the island, but a trip to the Halcyon was a must. The beaches at Halcyon were much calmer for swimming, sailing and skiing. The surf at the golf resort was very strong and the red flags were out every day. We were never bored and never got out to see much of the island, except for the market. The food was some of the best I had ever had and drinks were also fantastic. We will be visiting other Sandals soon. We checked out the one in Antigua and it was nice, too. 1 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? A beautiful resort, magnificent island and friendly staff. Visited: March 2002 Posted by amybeth828 My boyfriend and I stayed at the Sandals St. Lucia Golf and Resort and Spa. The resort was beautiful and the atmosphere was very social. The staff was also very friendly. We did the catamaran day-sail to the Pitons. That was incredible! Besides the amazing sites, it was also a lot of fun because it was a booze cruise! We also kayaked and snorkeled. I was a little disappointed in the snorkeling because there really weren't much fish to see, except for some jellyfish that a few people got stung by. As for the restaurants, the atomosphere was amazing and very plush. But the food is simply average. Don't compare it to food at your favorite restaurant back home, you'll end up being disappointed. My favorite restaurants were Armandos and La Toc. The pizza at Armandos was so good! The Pavillion was nice for breakfast. The alcohol left a lot to be desired. There were so many drinks to choose from, but most tasted bad. Even simple drinks didn't taste right. We both found ourselves sticking to one or two types of drinks the whole time because we didn't like the others. We still drank a lot everyday, but I would have liked to have more "good" drinks to choose from. Sunset Bluff was amazing. You should go as many nights as you can. Get there by 6:00 p.m. I also loved the pool at Sunset Bluff. We didn't explore this area until the middle of our trip. I wish we knew about it sooner. I was not impressed with the beach at all. I thought it would be white sand, but it wasn't. There was also very little beach at the resort and it was not private. You should expect to see the locals there, some trying to sell stuff. But that didn't deter us from spending time on the beach...just probably less than I would have otherwise. The nightlife was okay. Don't expect to have a crazy night of "clubbing." But it was fun. They had some singers, people dancing, cute games, and plenty of alcohol. We were never bored. Plus, we constantly met people. The rooms were very nice. We were upgraded to a honeymoon suite with a plunge pool. That was a nice surprise! Overall, I'd say it was a great vacation. The staff was so friendly and we met a lot of people. It was a beautiful place. I would definitely go back to Sandals again. I loved not having to worry about having a wallet. The only thing I would say is that I wouldn't recommend it for honeymooners. As nice as it was, I didn't think it was all that romantic. I definitely recommend this resort and island to anyone who wants a social atmosphere at a beautiful place with plenty to do or not to do...depending on what you're looking for! 1 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? A great trip! Visited: February 2002 Posted by tim_morris I would have to say my wife and I had a wonderful time! My wife and I went there on our honeymoon and we both loved the people and the island. Take plenty of sunscreen! I could feel my flesh burning off my bones! The service was great - except for the 24-hour room service! The menu was too limited and the service was slow. The food was good for a third world country, but I wasn't too impressed only because I am use to western culture food! The best food came from the Arizona Grill. The cheeseburgers were great! The best breakfast was at La Toc, outside on the deck (ask for super Dave), and the best dinner was at Marios. Skip The Pier, the food was horrible! Another complaint I had was the availability of food. It seemed to me that breakfast and lunch were too early. Every time we went to eat, they were pulling up the buffets. Also, the beach was way too small, but very clean. The best day trips were the Souffrie day sail and the horseback-riding barbecue. The food was not very good on the barbecue ride, but the horses were well trained (except the horse named Spanky. The shopping was limited and everyone had the same things to sell you. If you go to the market to shop, start from the back to the front. The cheapest deals were in the back because most people by things on impulse as soon as they enter the market! St. Lucia is a poor island and the cab and bus drivers were crazy because of the way they drove. Most important point is the drinks! They were way too strong and they didn’t skimp on the liquor! I really liked the Piton beer and the Dirty Banana drinks! I would have killed to just have a Pepsi once in awhile. I would go back again, but I wouldn’t pay the extra money for the rooms. The service was great, except for the things I mentioned above. And the liquor was always flowing! I would have to give the Sandals resort an A+ on cleanliness! The place was amazing! 1 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Not Worth the Price Visited: February 2002 Posted by tmoehn My wife and I stayed at Sandals Golf Resort and except for the food it was a good experience. Since you are paying a premium which includes the food, we were very disappointed. My recommendation would be to fire all of the executive chefs and start over. It is almost a disservice to the staff at Sandals to have such poor preparation of the food. The staff were great and very accommodating. The place was expertly maintained and every morning people were cleaning the grounds and pools. There were many younger people staying there which was nice to see, however, Sandals should realize that after 2:00 am, most other guests would like to get some sleep. Our room faced the ocean and unfortunately the piano bar which was going well into the night and early morning. The ocean breaking on the beach was drowned out by loud drunks singing old Elvis tunes. Getting around the resort was not too bad but Sandals should think about using electric golf carts to move people as the vans were noisy, especially at 5:00 am. Again, the people of St. Lucia were extremely friendly, courteous, and wanted people to enjoy their stay on the island. It is a very poor country but take some of the tours of St. Lucia, you will not be sorry! We had never stayed in a resort before and probably won't again. Sandals has a good thing going, I just think they should make some real improvements and earn their four star rating. 0 users found this review helpful. 1 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? The good and bad in St. Lucia Visited: December 2001 Posted by brettmorphis The cab ride was an hour from the airport. It also took about an hour to check in. The view out the two-story villa was absolutely priceless. The room décor had a nice Caribbean zest to it. Everything was very beautiful. We noticed robes that were torn. Room service replaced them with ones that weren’t much better. The plunge pool was freezing. I now know how the people on the Titanic felt. We enjoyed the local swim-up bar and room service. Karen and I didn’t spend much time in the room as we couldn’t enjoy the pool. And we paid a lot for it. Concierge informed me there was nothing they could do and would have a manager call us. (I’m on my honeymoon, keep in mind.) They didn’t call. I called back. Instead of saying, “we understand that you aren’t happy, how can we help?” I didn’t get that though. They could have asked me, “Would you like to move to a different room or possibly a room without the pool or even a different room category?” That didn’t happen. My then fiancée broke down in tears on the phone with the Hotel Manager, Ms. Brown. She proceeded to set Karen up for a spa treatment, which was a step in the right direction. We enjoyed the room as much as possible but it was tough. Saturday was the wedding day. If I had known what the outcome would have been before hand, I think I would have slept in. Sandal’s did the hair and make-up for Karen and she was beautiful. The wedding planner let us know when we could view the video and pictures. It couldn’t have been better, if you ask me. Later, we received a call stating there was a problem. They told us that none of the video came out and that a bad tape was used. They were “cold” and unprofessional. They only had a backup of the ceremony. Thank God, someone taped that. We cried. We watched the two workers leave towards their car laughing. Sandals credited our account for $200 for ruining the video and the evening. They allowed us to keep all the pictures that were taken for $50. They should have been free. They refunded the money paid for the wedding video. The cab ride back to the airport had more than one set of newlyweds complaining. St. Lucia will leave me with fond memories and enjoyable times. I am thankful for that. It will also leave me with memories of the world’s #1 all-inclusive that wasn’t polite at times and had some staff that didn’t know what to say or do in a given situation. After all, we were in the highest room category and our treatment should have reflected that. 0 users found this review helpful. 1 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Beautiful resort, great trip, but some caveats Visited: August 2001 Posted by sg4 People disappointed in a trip to Sandals St. Lucia tend to be those who did not know what to expect of St. Lucia itself. If you are expecting a wild nightlife, gourmet restaurants and beaches with calm, crystal clear water, Sandals St. Lucia (or any other hotel on this island) will not meet your needs. But if you want a relaxing trip on an island better suited for nature lovers, Sandals St. Lucia is the place. The grounds of this resort are beautfiul, with lush trees and plants and little geckos running wild. The pools are amazing and most of the rooms are very nice. The food is mediocre, and the night life is laid back. The beach is not like the pristine white sandy beaches on islands like St. Thomas, Aruba and Barbados. It is a nice beach, but the water can be rough, so it is not crystal clear. The resort is spread out, so walking is necessary. But the grounds are so beautiful that my wife and I enjoyed the extra excercise. Some minor negatives include a so-so fitness room and unkempt but playable tennis courts. I also heard the golf experience is just okay. The course is nice, but it is very warm in St. Lucia, especially in the popular honeymoon months like August, so outdoor activity can be limited. Before you book this resort, make sure St. Lucia is for you. It is not for everyone, and that is okay. If it is for you, Sandals St. Lucia is a place where all your worries will fade. It is also clearly superior to its sister resort, the Halcyon. 1 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Great Time. Excellent Resort. Visited: August 2001 Posted by vickym We went to Sandals St. Lucia Golf Resort & Spa in the middle of August. We have been to Sandals Antigua and Bahamas before. In general, the facilities are in excellent condition. The staff was courteous and friendly. The room was great. The beach and water activities were excellent too. The food and entertainment were mediocre. The type of crowd is mostly honeymooners in their early 20s. Overall, we had a great time in Sandals and were happy we selected this resort. We landed in Castries and were taken to the resort right away (a 10-minute ride). The Sandals grounds are kept in excellent condition. I was impressed by the size of this resort. It is so large that they use shuttles to take you from one place to the other. Still, you can walk from the main resort to the top of the hill and back. The resort is basically split into two areas: the main resort area with the big pool shown in the pictures, most of the restaurants, and the amphitheater. The other part is on top of the hill. That is where the new suites, the sunset pool, and Armando's restaurant are located. The beach is clean and calm most of the time. It is a public beach but the locals respect the tourists. Since we went in August, it rained every morning for 1-hour max. It did rain once in a while during the day or night, but it did not last for to long. I do recommend that you bring your umbrella in case you have to wait for the shuttle while it rains. We got an upgrade from a Superior room to a Honeymoon Suite with a plunge pool, thanks to our travel agent and being returning guests. These suites are located close to the tennis courts. They are very nice and they have the famous plunge pools. We did not use the pool for two reasons: the water was not heated and the pool was always full of leaves (there are two many trees and bushes around them). It seems to me that the best suites for your money are the ones in the main hotel building and the ones in the Coubaril block. In general, the food was not spectacular and the buffets were not of high quality. The service was good. I recommend having breakfast at the Pitons restaurant, lunch at Armando's, and dinner at Le Toc. Avoid the Pavilion, Arizona, and Kimonos restaurants. Regarding the entertainment, water sports, and tours, the night entertainment was mediocre. The playmakers will dance a routine and that's it. They did have some live bands playing jazz, reggae, and steal drums. Water sports were great (snorkeling, kayaking, and hobby cats). I recommend that you go on the Soufriere Day Sail. I heard from another couple that the Jeep Safari was also a good one. 2 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Good resort, but way too big! Visited: July 2001 Posted by TGWATOBE1 Sandals St. Lucia is a good resort, but by no means is it a great resort. It is way too big. You have to take shuttle buses everywhere. You really don't get to know many people there because the resort is so spread out. The island is pretty but the ride from the airport is not that great. Not a lot of good deals when you shop in Castries. The food was excellent, which was probably the best part of the trip. The ocean is way too harsh to stay in for long. The first day we were there lifeguards wouldn't even let you get in it. 1 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Excellent place for a vacation! Visited: April 2001 Posted by ivargas We just got back from Sandals. My fiancé and I went for our wedding and brought along four of our friends. Check in was a little crazy and the ride from the airport can be hair-raising, but the drivers really do know what they're doing. We were initially put off with the room, but truly enjoyed it as our time went on, as it was very convenient to all the activities. (We were in the main hotel, third floor, with an oceanview.) The best thing about staying here was that you could choose to join in the activities, or just lounge by the pool. The food was excellent. We tried each restaurant and thought La Toc was the best. The wedding went off without a hitch and we were treated well by the entire staff. I really enjoyed the spa before the wedding. We would return in a heartbeat. 2 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? A great place. Visited: March 2001 Posted by maclee47 I have been reading reviews. I thought this place was great - what was everyone expecting? We've been to Grand Lido Braco, Super Clubs. Sandals won hands down. The food was great, the staff was great, and for the most part, the rooms were great. It was quite spread out, but it was beautiful. 2 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Nice resort, but we were disappointed. Visited: February 2001 Posted by mardoncarr We were disappointed with Sandals St. Lucia. We saved up to take a 5-star vacation and heard that Sandals was the way to go. For the money we thought we should have gotten more. The food was great, but the service left much to be desired. Our room had a view of construction and there was noise from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm every day but Sunday, and we were told we could not be moved. The grounds and lobby were nice but hardly 5-star. Most of the male employees were nice but most of the female staff were rude. We read how every employee would remember our names and what we drank, but that didn't happen. Twice we left restaurants without coffee and desert because we got tired of waiting for the server to return. Only about half the people we spoke to here got the amenities bag we were all supposed to get, and when we asked for ours we were told the others must have gotten ours by mistake. The room was never made up until after 3:30 in the afternoon so if you wanted to take a nap or a shower after a long morning on the beach you had to wait. We had a great time but felt we should have had better amenities considering the price. We will not go back to another Sandals and cannot recommend them to anyone. For the money they want, you can book at a 5-star hotel and buy your meals. I don't want to sound petty but we really did feel as though we did not get our money's worth. 1 users found this review helpful. 1 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Great time, lasting memories Visited: December 2000 Posted by ejoseph My girlfriend and I came here for New Year's. We totally enjoyed ourselves. Great staff. The island was very laid back. We will go back. 1 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Excellent honeymoon/anniversary destination! Visited: June 2000 Posted by alfredson1 Sandal's St. Lucia met all of our expectations! After a truly frightening bus ride from the airport, (They drive like maniacs, but seem to know each quick turn.) we were greeted with champagne and a pleasant introduction to check-in and familiarize ourselves. We were immediately upgraded to a wonderful villa! Why? I guess they often do that for honeymooners or special return guests, if rooms are available. Perhaps, you should call and ask. The staff was more than helpful (We had a concierge; definitely do this if you want superb service with baggage, check-in, reservations, questions, etc. They are always there for you!) We loved the authentic Caribbean treatment and welcoming atmosphere. "Welcome to St.Lucia--where the weather's hot, but the water's not." We stayed in one of the two-story oceanside villa suites overlooking the smaller pool. It had a private front porch with furniture and a living area below (with bar, couch, chairs) and a bedroom and bath above. Each of our buildings had only one other suite attached—and we never saw or heard the other couple (even though it was a busy time of year). I would recommend this area or one of the larger suites with plunge pools. Ours was fabulous, and very remote compared to main area. We had distant view of ocean, which was a short walk downhill. But we were glad after we noticed that it was quite busier below and rooms in larger buildings always had people close by! The food was fabulous! Cravings at 2am would take us down to sweet oceanside restaurants for grilled chicken sandwiches, BBQ and everything you can think of. Our favorite was definitely La Toc, with authentic French cuisine and white-gloved service; make reservations as soon as possible. Also, the Japanese restaurant was great! Be sure to visit Halcyon's Pier restaurant for fresh seafood and a great ocean view. Ages of the guests ranged from 25-55. This was a great place to just relax or get busy. The swim-up bar was fun with great musicians playing steel drums and singing. There were romantic waterfalls, hammocks to hideaway in and fire-eating shows. The only negative comment I have would be that snorkeling left much to be desired. There was no true reef or fish and several baby jellyfish actually bit me, but boatmen have vinegar on hand to treat fast! Yikes! I was very shocked at any negative reviews about such a wonderful, welcoming resort. The maid service was fantastic, too! Hint: I noticed women brought several different bathing suits; I’m not sure why. Most women wore sundresses to dinner—nothing too fancy. During the day wear shorts, tanks and hats. Be sure to have your picture taken and buy the postcard! Enjoy! 2 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful?

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