Sugar Beach

St Lucia is a perfect choice for an indulgent family holiday. With powder-white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, and thick jungles to explore — there is plenty to do here for all ages. The hotels on the island generally lend themselves well to family stays too with many boasting an array of watersports plus kids clubs and large outdoor pools. Our hotel experts have compiled a collection of the best hotels for families in St Lucia chosen on their amenities, location, and design. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next family getaway?

For luxury

Windjammer

  • Windjammer is an elegant family-friendly beachside resort. Luxurious rooms and villas feature contemporary furniture, four-poster beds, and private terraces. The larger suites make for a comfortable stay for families. With an excellent kids club and a spoiling spa for adults, this is a real crowd-pleaser.
  • The Landings Resort & Spa is a luxury all-suite hotel with its own marina. Ideal for independent travellers, these are fully functioning apartments with kitchens, sea-facing balconies and even washing facilities. However, you can still expect hotel luxuries including an excellent kids club, a restaurant, and a spa.
  • Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort is a stunningly situated (right between the iconic Pitons) family-friendly hotel. Elegant rooms have white furniture, opulent bathrooms, a private garden, and a plunge pool. With tennis courts, a kids club for all ages, a spa, and direct beach access — this is a real has-it-all stay.
  • Capella Marigot Bay is a sleek modern hotel near the marina. Rooms have slate floors, big beds and high vaulted ceilings while most have private plunge pools and terraces. Kids will love the large outdoor pool complete with a waterfall whereas parents can unwind in the spa. A chic choice.

For great value

Coco Palm

  • Coco Palm is an elegant hotel in a French colonial-style building. Spacious rooms feature mahogany furniture, sleigh beds, and claw-foot baths. Several of the rooms adjoin for a comfortable family stay. The pool and ample gardens give plenty of space for little ones while parents can enjoy the spa. Charming, pretty and very good value.
  • Bay Gardens Beach Resort is a colourful resort in lively Rodney Bay. Rooms are spacious with four-poster beds and modern bathrooms while suites have multiple rooms and full kitchens making them ideal for families. Expect plenty of activities for all ages. An excellent value option in a great location.

For an all-inclusive stay

Coconut Bay

  • Coconut Bay is a sprawling all-inclusive resort. Expect all the usual luxury resort amenities including an enormous outdoor pool, a spa, tennis courts, fabulous cuisine and direct beach access. A dedicated family wing ensures parents feel relaxed about letting kids have fun. Friendly, idyllic and fantastic value.

For a boutique

Cap Maison

  • Cap Maison is a sensational boutique hotel set above Smuggler's Cove. The 49 accommodation options include both rooms and villas and the decor feels old-worldy with dark wood furniture and large verandahs. With a spa, gym, pool and restaurant this property has all the facilities of the larger resorts but the feel is intimate and personal. Suitable for couples, groups or families.

Still not sure which to book?

The 8 Best Hotels for Families in St Lucia

Cap Maison

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.

  • Groups - One-bedroomed suites can join; ideal for up to 3 couples. Sitting room with a dining area, a full kitchen and 2 verandas
  • Honeymoons - Splash out on a Villa Suite, some with a pool, a Jacuzzi or a roof terrace - total privacy and seclusion
  • Birdwatching - Little blue herons, hummingbirds, magnificent frigate birds, broadwinged hawks, mocking birds and even ospreys on the estate
  • Restaurant - Top notch caribbean inspired cuisine, and relaxed beachside restaurant (open selected nights for dinner too)
from AU$740 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort

St Lucia (Val des Pitons)

Stunningly situated, gorgeous family-friendly hotel. Elegant rooms have white furniture, chandeliers, walk-in closets and opulent bathrooms. Each room has private garden and plunge pool. Tennis courts, gym and spa, direct beach access. Outstanding cuisine, chic bar. Luxurious and spacious.

  • Foodies - Farm to Table tour with Chef Daniel Hurtado to source the organic produce, visit fish market and then cook it up together
  • Families - Clubs for both older and younger children, including kayaking and treasure hunts, babysitters and child friendly menus
  • Outstanding location - Stunning location at the foot of St Lucia's iconic Pitons
  • Great walks - A fifteen minutes boat ride via water taxi will take you to the base of Gros Piton where one starts the hike
from AU$1569 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Capella Marigot Bay

St Lucia (Marigot)

Contemporary hotel near the marina. The rooms have slate floors, big beds and high vaulted ceilings. Most rooms with private plunge pools and terraces. Outdoor pool with waterfall, gym and spa. Excellent international fare in restaurant, characterful bar 'The Rum Cave'. Slick, laid back, luxurious.

  • Romantic Break - Enjoy marina views, sunset sailing trips, watersports and a very chic hotel
  • Sailing - Marina location, abundance of sailing trips available
  • Sights nearby - Roseau Valley Banana Plantation
  • Great walks - L'Anse la Raye Beach
from AU$846 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Windjammer

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.

  • Families - Chic, spacious and functional family suites, excellent kids club, spa for adults
  • Diving - There is a PADI dive company based on site, which offers daily snorkel and dive trips for beginners
  • Kids Club - As well as the Kids Club there's a host of organised activities for teenagers too
  • On the beach - Direct access to a large white sandy beach
from AU$308 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Bay Gardens Beach Resort

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.

  • Beach Life - Choose a beachfront room and you'll be just metres from the sand; take coastal walks or take the chance to learn a watersport
  • Families - Villas have proper kitchens, plenty of bedrooms, and the hotel has both adult and child friendly activities
  • Sights nearby - St. Joseph the Worker Parish and Rodney Bay Marina
  • Sailing - Hobie cat sailing courses
from AU$515 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Coconut Bay

St Lucia (Vieux Fort)

All inclusive Atlantic-facing beach resort with separate adult only & family wings. Spacious rooms have colourful artworks, cream furnishings and balconies. Outdoor pool, spa, gym, tennis court and direct beach access. Fabulous cuisine of varying formalities. Friendly, idyllic and fantastic value.

  • Romantic Break - The 'Harmony' wing of hotel is adults only; spend days beach front horse riding and sunset sailing
  • Families - The 'Splash' family wing of the hotel has a kids club and tours which are suitable for all ages
  • Beach Life - Located directly on a beautiful stretch of white sand beach, this is an idyllic stay
  • All inclusive - The price quoted is per night on an all inclusive basis
from AU$532 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Coco Palm

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.

  • Active Holiday - The hotel has an excellent menu of tours and activities which are thoughtful and interesting
  • Families - Elegant family suites with adjoining bedrooms easily sleep 2 adults and 2 children
  • Birdwatching - Hike with our experienced Nature Interpreters and watch for endemics like the St. Lucia Parrot and Oriole
  • Restaurant - There are two restaurants. One for Creole cuisine and the other for all meals which is more international
from AU$254 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
The Landings Resort and Spa

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.

  • Beach Life - Set directly on a quiet end of Pigeon Island Beach, this is white-sand Caribbean perfection
  • Families - Kids under 12 stay for free in their parents suite and there's an excellent kids' club too
  • Swimming Pool - Outdoor and outdoor pools
  • Romantic
from AU$539 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Written by Katie Harris

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