“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. ”
“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. ”
Hotel Review
East Winds Inn is a bit of a St Lucia institution (amongst the Brits anyway!). Managed by GM Gareth Leach for the last 23 years, it is an example of how to create a fabulously laid back property, where all the guests and staff alike, feel like old friends. Set amid stunning 14 acre gardens (featuring over 100 tropical species) which have been studiously put together by Christine Lovell an expert in landscaping in St lucia. She has personally created a garden walk (with numbered plants) and an accompanying guide book. For really keen green fingered types, the head gardener, Sylvanus, will take you on a personal guided tour. The thirty rooms are dotted around the grounds in attractive cottages - the newer ones are Caribbean in style, whilst the original ones closer to the beach are modelled on African rondavels, with thatched roofs. The decor is understated elegance, with statement butterfly pattern cushions and original Caribbean prints adorning the walls. Bedrooms are large and airy, without a TV in sight - heaven! All rooms also have a charming sit out terrace area. The Bamboo lounge is the open air hub of the resort - it's a stunning octagonal room with a very "clubby" feel - the perfect spot for your pre dinner cocktail or glass of champagne. Food is delicious - a daily changing table d'hote style menu is served every evening with fillet steaks and lobster (when in season) at no extra cost. East Winds is also keen to ensure the wellbeing of its guests and has developed a range of activites with this in mind from yoga and pilates classes, to a fitness track (with separate activity stations - a bit like an outdoor gym, but more fun!) to sailing lessons (all complimentary). There's even a healthy option served at every meal! This is "all inclusive" but not as you know it....there is not an add-on in sight.
Written by Sarah Empson
Recommended For
- Wellbeing
- From yoga & pilates to fitness and diet, all aspects of guests' wellbeing are taken care of.
- Hideaway
- Secluded location and quiet atmosphere, extensive bird-filled grounds and shore nearby
- Watersports
- Two Hobie cats as well as a selection of kayaks and paddleboats all at no extra charge.
- Yoga
- Yoga and Pilates Pavilion, free classes with top teachers are held early mornings
- Diving
- Dive shop, Caribbean Divers, is just 200 yards down the shore
- Birdwatching
- You can see many indigenous species around the grounds
- Great walks
- Guided nature walks around the gardens
- Sailing
- Learn to sail on one of the Hobie Cats
- Snorkelling
- Scuba course
- Kayaking
- Gym
- There's no gym as such, but an outdoor fitnessfitness track with scientifically designed workout stations
- Eco
- Green Globe certified property, with solar panel generated hot water and much more.
- Restrictions on children
- Children over 12 welcome
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Colonial
- Free wifi
- Sit-out Terrace
- Full of character
- House party feel
- Quiet
- All inclusive
- Disabled access
- On an island
- Boutique
- On the beach
- Restaurant
Facilities
- Garden
- Stunning 14 acre gardens with over 100 tropical species to discover.
- Gym
- There's no gym as such, but an outdoor fitnessfitness track with scientifically designed workout stations
- Swimming Pool
- Outdoor freeform pool with swim up honesty bar!
- Restrictions on children
- Children over 12 welcome
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Wifi
- Sit-out Terrace
- Bar
- Safe
- Free wifi
- Air conditioning
- Disabled access
- Restaurant
Activities
- Watersports
- Two Hobie cats as well as a selection of kayaks and paddleboats all at no extra charge.
- Yoga
- Yoga and Pilates Pavilion, free classes with top teachers are held early mornings
- Diving
- Dive shop, Caribbean Divers, is just 200 yards down the shore
- Birdwatching
- You can see many indigenous species around the grounds
- Great walks
- Guided nature walks around the gardens
- Sailing
- Learn to sail on one of the Hobie Cats
- Snorkelling
- Scuba course
- Kayaking
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East Winds Inn, St Lucia: hotel review
With the rooms scattered in cottages over the tropical gardens, and the open-air lounge and swimming pool surrounded by thick foliage..
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