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The 8 Best Hotels for Families in St Lucia

The 8 Best Hotels for Families in St Lucia

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 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 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 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 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.

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- Coco Palm Rodney Bay Village, St Lucia 103 rooms from $165
  
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  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
  Recommended by  -  Fodors
  
  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. See More
  
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- Windjammer Gros Islet, St Lucia 330 rooms from $200
  
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  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
  Recommended by  -  Fodors, CN Traveller
  
  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. See More
  
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- Bay Gardens Beach Resort Gros Islet, St Lucia 36 rooms from $335
  
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  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
  Recommended by  -  Fodors
  
  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. See More
  
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- The Landings Resort and Spa Gros Islet 85 rooms from $350
  
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  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  -  Good for couples.
  
  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. See More
  
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- Cap Maison St Lucia 49 rooms from $481
  
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  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)
  Recommended by  -  I Escape, CN Traveller
  
  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. See More
  
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- Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort Soufriere, St Lucia 78 rooms from $1020
  
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  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
  Recommended by  -  Fodors, Kiwi Collection, Tablet
  
  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. See More
  
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- Capella Marigot Bay Marigot Bay, St Lucia 124 rooms from $550
  
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  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
  Recommended by  -  Tablet, Kiwi Collection
  
  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. See More
  
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- Coconut Bay St Lucia 250 rooms from $346
  
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  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
  Recommended by  -  Fodors
  
  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. See More
  
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