The Royalton Saint Lucia Resort & Spa, an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort, is a beautifully impressive hotel located in the north of the island in Smugglers Cove, and the ideal destination for a tropical holiday in 2024/2025. The resort itself is split into three main areas, the resort, Hideaway (the adults only area) and Diamond Club™ (a premium upgrade from the main hotel). The main hotel, still offering luxury accommodation, provides a number of room types including family suites.
What's more, there's a whole host of fantastic facilities and activities on offer, from the endless incredible dishes available at it's seven restaurants to the dedicated kids club and numerous sports, all the way through to relaxing treatments and hydrotherapy experience in the Royal Spa.
With such a diverse all inclusive package available, it'll be hard to leave, but up here in the north of the island, you've got a great 7,000+ yard golf course, Pigeon Island and Rodney Bay all just a short drive away.
Rooms
There are 290 rooms and suites within the resort. Three main room types at the Royalton, plus suites within the Hideaway (the adults only section), and suites within the Diamond Club™ area too. 24 hour room service is also available at an additional cost. Garden view and ocean view Diamond Club™ Suites are in preferred locations within the hotel and offer subtle extras like upgraded bathrobes. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel.
Check in time: 3pm
Check out time: 12pm
Garden View Junior Suite
The Garden View Junior Suite is the cheapest room type at the hotel, offering one king bed or two queen beds and sleeping up to four adults in the resort area of the complex. These rooms have the exclusive DreamBed™, air conditioning, satellite TV, free WiFi and either a balcony or terrace.
Providing the same level of comfort and enjoyment, the Ocean View Junior Suites are a lovely little upgrade if you enjoy spending time on your balcony, taking in the views of the ocean with a good book or cocktail in hand.
Another great options for those looking to upgrade, the swim up rooms allow you to head straight out of your room, onto your terrace and into a shared pool. Ideal for those who prefer to spend time away from the main pool area.
Family Suites at the hotel are extra spacious with a separate living area and sofa bed. These rooms can sleep up to 3 adults and 1 child, or 2 adults and 2 children and ensure families have the extra space they need on holiday.
The Presidential One Bedroom Suites are spacious rooms with stunning sea views. These suites are also great for families with a sofa bed for the kids and separate bedroom for the adults to ensure more space and a more restful nights' sleep.
The best way to book holidays at the Royalton is booking a flight inclusive package with an ATOL protected tour operator or travel agent. Brands like British Airways Holidays, TUI, First Choice and Expedia offer financial protection through the ABTA and ATOL schemes. They can also have some fantastic discounted deals when booking your flight and hotel together. Keep an eye for regular sales and discount codes with TUI too which can help bring the cost of your holiday down, especially if you're booking a group or family.
Most packages you'll find will be all inclusive, often including airport transfers in-destination and luggage too, when booking directly with the airline's tour operator. If booking via an online travel agent, you may need to add on these extras during the booking process. Extras such as day trips and excursions can often be booked in advance online at a discount through brands like Viator, however, the hotel concierge can also help you book actvities once you arrive.
Make sure to check the latest travel advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office before you book and travel. Destination travel restrictions can change frequently and book comprehensive travel insurance too.
There is so much to enjoy at the Royalton St Lucia and you can take part as much or as little as you wish. From trying out something new and adventurous like scuba diving to relaxing in the calming spa with a treatment or two, you can tailor your holiday to your liking.
Free Wi-Fi Available
2 Swimming Pools
Television
Fridge
2 Bars
7 Restaurants
Swimming Pools
There are two swimming pools at the resort, one of which is large and down by the beachfront, offering wonderful sea views. The other pool is a children's splash pool which has slides and sprayers to keep the kids happy. Don't forget there are swim up pools here too, so if you fancy upgrading, you can be enjoying a shared pool just off your terrace.
Spa
The Royal Spa is the perfect place to unwind and rejuvenate, offering hydrotherapy circuits and a range of beauty treatments and spa experiences, including facials, massages, manicures and pedicures. Access to the spa and treatments will cost extra but there are regular packages and offers to help make the most of your time.
Gym
The large fitness centre here offers all you need from a hotel gym, with a range of cardio machines, weight machines and free weights. There are certified instructors on hand to help you with your fitness goals, as well as teach and coach classes from sunset yoga and pilates to kickboxing, aquafit and bootcamp.
Sports
Along with the various fitness classes you can join, like yoga and kickboxing, there's also a whole host of fantastic sports you can try out too. From tennis and beach volleyball, to exciting watersports like kayaking, snorkelling and even scuba diving lessons. Being located right on the beach, the Royalton is the perfect place to enjoy the watersports available here.
Entertainment
There's plenty to keep you busy here, including the entertainment options. During the day, things like cooking lessons, dance classes and trivia games all make an appearance, along with fitness sessions in the pool. As evening comes around, there's a range of bars to enjoy before heading for the nightly show, live entertainment and live music. Once a week the hotel also hosts a white party, a fun, family-friendly evening under the stars, with music, dancing and lots of fun.
Kids Clubs
The kids clubs are a fantastic place for children to spend their days while you can enjoy some grown up time by the pool. The younger kids club (4-12 years) has an activity area with games, as well as a daily activity programme. Don't forget the splash pool with slides! For teens, there's a lounge with video games, table tennis, air hockey, and WiFi, of course. There are also special sessions for teens like snorkelling, sailing, volleyball and much more.
Meetings/Events
With conference centre, breakout rooms and meeting rooms and a business terrace, the hotel caters well for corporate groups and events, and of course, what better way to enjoy time between and after meetings, than spending it outside in the sunshine.
Food & Drink
With seven restaurants and eight bars, you're truly spoilt for choice as to where to eat and drink, plus you've always got the 24 hour room service option too.
Restaurants
The seven restaurants are:
Gourmet Marché Buffet Restaurant
The main restaurant at the hotel is Gourmet Marché which serves a wide range of local and international dishes using local ingredients for buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is also a dedicated children's buffet section, plus healthy options for those trying to stay in good shape while on holiday. The dress code at the buffet restaurant is resort casual.
Armadillo is the hotel's Tex-Mex restaurant. Open from 6pm-10pm every evening, this eatery offers a variety of delicious dishes ranging from fresh seafood to tacos and fajitas.
Calypso Restaurant
Open from 6pm-10pm for dinner daily, Calypso offers a wonderful range of West Indies dishes, perfect for enjoying a taste of the Caribbean. The dress code at this restaurant is evening casual.
Grazie Italian Trattoria
With a tasty à la carte Italian menu, Grazie Italian Trattoria is an ideal place to enjoy a bite to eat for lunch or a family meal at dinner time.
Hunter Steakhouse
Another great option for an à la carte dinner, the Hunter Steakhouse not only features an open kitchen so you can watch the talented chefs at work, but the restaurant's sommelier can help you pair an exquisite wine with your dinner for the ultimate experience.
Zen Retaurant
Open for dinner from 6pm - 10pm each evening, the Zen Japanese restaurant serves some incredible Japanese cuisine including sushi and a teppanyaki experience.
SCORE Sports Bar
Offering pub grub and grill food for both lunch and dinner, the sports bar is open from 12pm until 2am everyday. Here you can enjoy more casual dining while catching up on the latest sports scores. They even show the best sports events live on their big screens.
Scoops Gelato & Caffe Lounge
Open from 7am to 9pm, this place is perfect for those morning or afternoon snacks. Scoops and the Caffe Lounge provide pastries, cakes, coffees and that all important afternoon ice cream craving.
Bars
Lobby Bar
Open from 10am to 12am, the Lobby Bar is a great place to chill out whatever time of day, whether you've just arrived or are having one last cocktail before heading back to the airport.
Martini Mix
Martini Mix is a trendy cocktail bar, perfect for those pre- and post- dinner tipples. Surely you've got to try the Martini here...
Diamond Club™ Lounge
Exclusive to Diamond Club™ guests only, the Diamond Club™ Lounge has a relaxed vibe, with cocktails, soft drinks and snacks at certain times during the day.
Diamond Club™ Beach Bar
Another exclusive bar, the Diamond Club™ Beach Bar is only available to Diamond Club™ guests, offering drinks to the private beach.
Dips Pool Bar
This swim up bar, open from 10am - 6pm, is the ideal option for those who are enjoying their holiday by the pool, but who fancy grabbing a cocktail or two without going to far.
Chill Swim Up Bar
At the main pool, the chill swim up bar is another fantastic option for those who want to cool off in the pool, cocktail in hand.
Sands Beach Bar
If you prefer to spend your days on the sand, Sands Beach Bar is open from 10am - 6pm and serves up all the classics when you're after an afternoon drink on the beach.
Things to Do
St Lucia is a beautiful island just waiting to be explored. Whether you prefer to do a little or a lot on holiday, there's something for everyone. Here are some of our favourite things to do at The Royalton St Lucia hotel:
Beach
It's one of the main reasons you'd visit, right? The soft, sandy beach here is gorgeous and is ideal for chilling out and relaxing in the sunshine or shade, or taking advantage of every single beach and watersport on offer. Fancy something energetic, why not try beach volleyball or perhaps you'd prefer something a little more leisurely like snorkeling off the seashore.
Rodney Bay
Rodney Bay is a 10 minute drive away and is one of the main towns in the north of the island. Here you can take a casual walk around the shops and marina, head out on a boat trip to enjoy the island from a different perspective, or try something a little more adventurous like a visit to Pigeon Island National Park.
Golf
If you're a golfer, there are two courses on the island to try out. A short drive away is Sandals Golf And Country Club in Cap Estate which is an 18-hole, par 71 course which winds around lush green scenery and undulating greens. The other is Cabot St Lucia, also in the north of the island, which is a stunning coastal course designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw.
Day Trips & Excursions
If you fancy escaping the hotel for a day, there are plenty of excursions and day trips you can experience. You can either book them in advance or the staff at the hotel front desk can help you arrange a tour while you're in resort. From day trips to the capital, Castries, to historic tours of the island to learn more about the culture and history of this magnificent destination.
Contact Details & Location
There are a number of ways to contact the hotel depending on what services you need or questions you have. If you have booked through a travel agent or tour operator and you have a question about your booking, then you should refer to them first before contacting the hotel.
You can find the latest news, Covid-19 updates and other information on the official royaltonresorts.com website, as well as keeping up to date with photos, videos and other news and updates via their social media on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. The official title is the Royalton St Lucia, an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort.
The best email address for the hotel is infostlucia@royaltonresorts.com, and they will be able to help with your enquiry.
Contact Number
The best contact telephone number for the resort is 001 758 731 1000. Please note this is an international number so if calling from the United Kingdom, you should check with your phone provider of the costs.
Getting Here
Flying into Hewanorra International Airport (UVF), the journey time to the resort in Gros Islet is around 90 minutes. A shared coach transfer can often be the easiest and most affordable way to travel on the island. A private transfer will cost more but can be a bit quicker. Car hire is another great option, especially if you want to explore the island and discover some of its great beaches and towns.
Weddings & Honeymoons
This place is PERFECT for weddings and honeymoons. Dedicated staff are on hand to help you every step of the way, from talking you through the location and venue options to organising an officiator of the ceremony. There are a range of wedding packages you can choose from or you can work with the team to create a bespoke experience, whether you prefer to have an intimate ceremony at the garden gazebo, or a large wedding on the beach.
Diamond Club™
For guests who are upgrading to Diamond Club™, you've got a very special experience awaiting you. From exclusive use of the Diamond Club™ pool, beach and lounge, to a dedicated concierge, preferred room locations and even a pillow menu, upgrading is the perfect way to treat yourself for a special occasion. Diamond Club™ guests even get a complimentary one hour access to the hydrotherapy facilities per stay.
Reviews
Reviews about the Royalton St Lucia hotel on the likes of TripAdvisor in 2024 are very positive, with over 3,000 guests rating the hotel on average a 4 out of 5. The positive comments are a real mix, with excellent reviews of the staff, cleanliness and excellent food.
