A lively town near the northern tip of St Lucia, Gros Islet has expanded from a laid-back fishing village into a popular destination for beach-loving couples, families and groups of friends. Beautiful Rodney Bay is perfect for watersports and seaside strolls, there are vibrant markets in town and there’s a sociable buzz in the evenings. Accommodation options include everything from intimate boutique properties to expansive family-friendly resorts, fit for a whole host of tastes and budgets. Many of the best places to stay in Gros Islet are all-inclusive resorts in brilliant seaside locations, but there are smaller, more tranquil options for romantic couples’ escapes, too.
Spend your days swimming, sailing, kayaking, snorkelling or fishing with the whole family. Pigeon Island National Park is perfect for picturesque strolls and historic tours of Fort Rodney or as a nearby sailing destination. If you plan to arrive by boat, look to the Rodney Bay Marina, which is the final destination for various international yachting events. Sail along the coast of St Lucia for idyllic landscapes, quiet bays and good fishing — day tours and boat hire options can easily be arranged from Gros Islet.
Back on land, you’ll find the Rodney Bay area to be busy and upbeat, with shopping malls and plenty of eateries. For delicious street food, heaps of energy and some top-notch live music, Gros Islet’s Friday Night Street Party is a must!
Little ones will adore Splash Island Water Park, whilst nature lovers should consider a trip south to Soufrière, for spectacular hikes and birdwatching.
The best places to stay in Gros Islet fill up fast over Christmas and New Year — book your trip well in advance, or travel in the calmer shoulder season for more fewer crowds.
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St Lucia
Elegant hotel in French colonial style building. The rooms are spacious and filled with mahogany furniture, sleigh beds and with claw-foot baths. Outdoor pool, gardens, spa and gym. Some rooms are swim up from the pool. Great Caribbean menu and lively bar. Charming, pretty and good value.
St Lucia (Labrelotte Bay)
Elegant family friendly beachside resort. Rooms and villas feature contemporary furniture, four poster beds and private terraces. Outdoor pool, gym, tennis courts, spa and direct beach access. Superb Mediterranean menu, laid back beach bar. Luxurious, spacious and outstanding location.
Gros Islet
This sleek, Miami-style marina hotel in Rodney Bay is a great alternative to the nearby all-inclusives. Bright rooms have a distinctly nautical feel, some with swim-up terraces. Take the water shuttle to the beach at Pigeon Island and indulge in fine dining with panoramic views.
St Lucia (Reduit Beach Ave)
Colourful resort in Rodney Bay. Rooms and suites are spacious with four poster beds, modern bathrooms and ocean breeze-sized windows; the suites have proper kitchens. Big outdoor pool, spa and games room. Asian-Caribbean fusion cuisine and lively beach bar. Excellent value and location.
Gros Islet (Gros Islet )
An elegant collection of suites, with its own marina hidden away in Gros Islet on the northwestern tip of St Lucia. Fully functioning apartments have kitchens, sea-facing balconies and even washing facilities; while the decor is fresh and bright. Low-key luxury on a sandy stretch of beach.
St Lucia (Cap Estate)
Sensational hotel above Smuggler's Cove. Rooms & villas are spacious, with shuttered windows, dark wood furniture and large verandahs. Villas have kitchens, living rooms & flexible layouts that are perfect for families or groups. Outdoor pool, gym, spa and gardens. Luxurious, intimate and serene.
St Lucia (Marisule)
Gorgeous beach front hotel. Contemporary rooms feature dark wood furniture, exposed beams and terraces with hammocks; larger suites have outdoor showers. Outdoor infinity pool, lush gardens, spa and private beach. Excellent Asian cuisine; swim-up pool bar. Chic, slick and friendly.
St Lucia (La Brelotte Bay)
Elegant all inclusive beachfront hotel in 14 acres of lush gardens with 30 large airy rooms in cottages scattered throughout. Outdoor pool, direct beach access, outdoor fitness track & complimentary yoga classes. Fantastic fresh local cuisine, jolly bar area. Ideal for a laid back, low key holiday.
St Lucia (Cariblue Beach)
Splendid adults-only, all inclusive, wellbeing hotel on the beach. Rooms feature four poster beds, marble floors and elegant bathrooms. Outdoor pool, spa, gym, tennis courts and watersports. Fantastic pan-Asian cuisine, music evenings in the buzzy bar. Rejuvenating, relaxing and carefree.
