Secrets St. Lucia Resort and Spa: just okay!

It was okay. Disappointed in the beach and service. Joy's cruise was the highlight. Rooms were very clean but some of the staff were very unfriendly and slow. It seemed like we were imposing on the if we asked for anything.

Coconut Bay Resort & Spa: Family Friendly Resort

Enjoyed that fact that it was minutes from the airport. Lots to do on the resort - really enjoyed the staff there. Even as two adults, we made use of the waterslides, lazy river, and swim up bar. Easy to walk along the beach all the way to town. Took out kayaks and went to the island that is just off the coast.

Smugglers Cove Resort and Spa: Simplicity vacation

We loved the size of this hotel. We did not need to catch a little train or boat to get across the site to our room like in other large hotels. The pool was literally in front of the beach. You could turn your chair to view the ocean and then turn it around to face the pool area. There were BBq's on the beach everyday to satisfy our hunger if we did not want to leave the pool/beach area. It was one of our best vacations lingering around the pool in the late afternoons, having a cocktail and play [... read more]ing a game of scrabble. The food was very delicious. The buffet room is smaller and you won't need to get lost finding food or your table. The staff provided the best service we have ever had. If you are in the young crowd, you might want something crazier and noisier. If you have a young baby or you work too hard and just need the sun, sound of the waves, good food, good service, no fuss holiday then this is the place. The hotel is older but for us, exactly what we needed. We only have one week of holiday available to us in January and we will be returning to Smugglers Cove again. The reason for the four star rating is to be aware of the beach swimming. The cove is beautiful but you definitely need beach shoes due to the coral. No danger to swim like on the Pacific coast (strong undertow) but you cannot walk into the water without protection on your feet. Even the airport is calm, simple and easy to arrive and leave. Everyone speaks English so if your Spanish is not up to speed, communicating is not stressful.