Sandals Grande St. Lucian is a stunning all-inclusive, adults-only resort located on the calm shores of Rodney Bay in Gros Islet, St. Lucia.
Featuring 360-degree views of aquamarine waters, majestic volcanic mountains, white sandy beaches, and breathtaking sunsets, Sandals Grande St. Lucian is truly an island paradise for honeymooners.
Set on a private peninsula, this resort offers 311 beautifully furnished rooms, including romantic over-the-water bungalows and beachfront suites with private pools.
The atmosphere can best be described as sophisticated, social, and relaxed.
Guests can enjoy access to two challenging golf courses, a Caribbean-inspired spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center as well as five pools.
The main pool offers unparalleled views of the sea, while the zero-entry pool is exclusively accessible from your private suite.
Sandals Grande St. Lucian is located on Rodney Bay, known to have the calmest waters in Saint Lucia.
“Stay at 1, Play at 3”
When you book a stay at Sandals Grande St. Lucian, you can enjoy all of the amenities, including restaurants, pools, shows, bars, and beaches, at Sandals Regency La Toc and Sandals Halcyon Beach.
That means you can dine at a total of 27 restaurants during your stay – 12 at Sandals Grande St. Lucian and 15 at the neighboring Sandals resorts.
Sandals Grande St. Lucian also provides complimentary round-trip transfers between the three resorts so you don’t have to worry about a thing.
Getting to and From Sandals Grande St. Lucian
When you book at Sandals Grande St. Lucian, you receive complimentary airport transfers, which is great news for travel-weary couples.
There are two airports that serve St. Lucia: Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) and George F.L. Charles Airport (SLU), which is often referred to as Vigie Airport.
Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) is the larger airport, which is served by more airlines, while Vigie is smaller and is the closest airport to the resort.
Once you arrive, simply head to the designated Sandals desk or lounge, where you will receive a personal airport greeting and then meet your airport transfer drivers.
The travel time between Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) and the resort is 120 minutes, while George F.L. Charles Airport (SLU) is only 15 minutes away.
Sandals Grande St. Lucian Rooms and Suites
Sandals Grande St. Lucian has 19 room types to choose from with a variety of luxurious amenities, views, and layouts. The rooms are divided into 3 room types: Sandals luxury, club level, and butler elite.
If you plan on spending most of the time outside of your room, Sandals luxury will check all your boxes. These room types include an in-room bar with Robert Mondavi wines, local beer, sodas, and juices. They do not include in-room dining.
For couples seeking a little more in-room luxury, club level is a good choice. These rooms include a fully stocked bar, room service from 7 am – 10 pm, and access to Club Sandals Concierge services
The most splurge-worthy level is butler elite, which includes a private butler accessible via personal cellphone who can serve you champagne and fine meals in your suite, at the pool, in the gardens, or at the beach.
In-room dining is also available 24-7. The in-room bar includes premium liquors of your choice and is fully stocked.
Over-The-Water Honeymoon Butler
Featuring a butler to handle your every need, glass floor panels with direct views into the turquoise waters, an outdoor soaking tub, direct access to the ocean, and incomparable views, it’s no wonder this is the premier room at Sandals Grande St. Lucian.
Other amenities include hardwood floors, a handcrafted king-sized bed, air conditioning, sun lounges, a flat-screen TV, and an in-room bar with premium liquor.
Price: from $1,826 per person/per night
Level: butler elite
Beach Grande Rondoval Butler Suite With Private Pool Sanctuary
Located steps from the beach, this secluded beachfront suite offers breathtaking views of the ocean and a veranda with a private pool, outdoor shower, and jacuzzi.
Guests can enjoy 24-hour in-room dining and the services of a private butler while enjoying the suite’s four-poster bed, Roman soaking tub, in-room bar with premium liquor, and beachfront seating area.
Price: from $1,086 per person/per night
Level: butler elite
President Clinton Oceanfront Penthouse Two-Story Butler Suite
With over 2,100 square feet and expansive ocean views, this oceanfront suite is perfect for couples who want space to roam plus the exclusive services of a butler.
Other amenities include two marble baths, an in-room bar with premium liquor, a master suite, and a second bedroom and spacious living room.
Price: from $1,019 per person per night
Level: butler elite
Grande Rondoval Butler Suite With Private Pool Sanctuary
These suites offer true privacy amid a lush tropical garden setting as well as a private butler, secluded veranda, and private plunge pool.
The pool area is an ideal place for lounging, complete with an outdoor shower, jacuzzi, hammock, and high walls.
Other amenities include a Roman soaking tub, an in-room bar with premium liquor, stylish sleeping quarters, and a massive, king-size bed.
Price: from $902 per person/per night
Level: butler elite
Caribbean Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite w/ Tranquility Soaking Tub
Set on the upper levels with stunning views of the sea, pools, and manicured gardens, these suites are the best the resort has to offer in its luxurious main buildings.
Other amenities include private butler service, a balcony, high-end furnishing, a king-size bed, a two-person soaking tub, a walk-in shower, a living room, and an in-room bar with premium liquor.
Price: from $800 per person/per night
Level: butler elite
Caribbean Honeymoon One Bedroom Butler Suite w/ Tranquility Soaking Tub
These suites have much the same layout and amenities as the Caribbean Beachfront One Bedroom Suite, but the main difference is these rooms face away from the ocean.
They offer incredible views of the tropical gardens and lagoon pool from the first, second, and third levels of the main buildings.
Price: from $740 per person/per night
Level: butler elite
Swim Up Lover’s Lagoon Honeymoon Club Level
Wake up in the morning, enjoy breakfast on your private patio, and take a relaxing swim in the pool, which is conveniently accessible directly from your room.
Other amenities include a king-size bed, a seating area, a fully stocked bar, a flat-screen TV, and either a bathtub/shower or just a shower.
Price: from $564 per person/per night
Level: Club Level
Caribbean Honeymoon Beachview Penthouse Club Level
Offering impressive views of Rodney Bay, the gardens and shimmering pools, these penthouse suites are located on the third and fourth levels of the main buildings.
Other amenities include a private balcony with ocean views accessible by sliding glass doors, a king-size bed, a flat-screen TV, a sitting area, a fully stocked bar, and either a bathtub/shower or just a shower.
Price: from $525 per person/per night
Level: club level
Caribbean Beachview Club Level
These elegantly appointed rooms feature views of the beautiful waters and sandy beaches from the second and third floors of the main buildings.
Other amenities include a private balcony with beach views, access to Club Sandals Concierge services, a king-size bed, a fully stocked bar, a flat-screen TV, a sitting area, and either a bathtub/shower or just a shower.
Price: from $509 per person/per night
Level: club level
Caribbean Oceanview Penthouse Club Level
Located on the third and fourth floors, these rooms provide guests with views of Rodney Bay’s sheltered waters and the resort’s lush gardens.
Other amenities include a king-size bed, a flat-screen TV, a sitting area, an ocean-facing balcony, a fully stocked bar, access to Club Sandals Concierge services, and either a bathtub/shower or just a shower.
Price: from $490 per person/per night
Level: club level
Caribbean Beachview Club Level Walkout
Situated on the first floor of the Massade main building, these rooms allow you to wake up and walk into a tropical garden.
With a location near the beach, guests can enjoy the smell of salt in the breeze as they sit on their private patios.
Other amenities include a king-size bed, a sitting area, a flat-screen TV, a fully stocked bar, and either a bathtub/shower or just a shower.
Price: from $482 per person/per night
Level: club level
Caribbean Honeymoon Beachview Grande Luxe
These second-story suites offer views of the Caribbean’s calmest waters, the gardens, and pools from the balcony.
Other amenities include a seating area, a king-size bed, a flat-screen TV, either a shower/bathtub or just a shower, and an in-room bar stocked with local beer, Robert Mondavi wines, juices, and sodas.
Price: from $462 per person/per night
Level: Sandals luxury
Caribbean Honeymoon Club Level
Offering garden and partial-ocean views, these rooms are nestled on the third floor of the Cap Estate Main Building.
Other amenities include a king-size bed, a sitting area, a flat-screen TV, a fully stocked bar, and either a bathtub/shower or just a shower.
Price: from $446 per person/per night
Level: club level
Caribbean Luxury Oceanview
Situated on the first, second, and third floors, these rooms are a great place to enjoy ocean views from your balcony and you can even see Martinique, a nearby island.
Other amenities include a king-size bed, a flat-screen TV, a sitting area, and either a bathtub/shower or just a shower. The in-room bar is stocked with local beer, Robert Mondavi wines, sodas, and juices.
Price: from $431 per person/per night
Level: Sandals luxury
Caribbean Honeymoon Walkout
These first-floor rooms are a great choice for couples who want direct access to the resort’s beautiful gardens and inviting pools.
Room amenities include a king-size bed, a sitting area, a private patio, a flat-screen TV, and either a bathtub/shower or just a shower.
You can find Robert Mondavi wines, local beers as well as sodas and juices stocked in the in-room bar.
Price: from $423 per person/per night
Level: Sandals luxury
Caribbean Tropical Premium
Featuring garden and partial-ocean views, these second-floor rooms offer a private balcony and a spacious interior.
Other amenities include a king-size bed, a flat-screen TV, a sitting area, and either a bathtub/shower or just a shower.
The in-room bar is socked with Robert Mondavi wines, local beers as well as sodas and juices.
Price: from $415 per person/per night
Level: Sandals luxury
Lover’s Lagoon Honeymoon Premium
Tucked away on the second, third, or fourth floors, these rooms offer amazing views of the lagoon pool and the tropical gardens.
Other amenities include a king-size bed, a flat-screen TV, a sitting area, a private balcony, and either a bathtub/shower or just a shower.
You can find Robert Mondavi wines, local beers, juices, and sodas in the in-room bar.
Price: from $392 per person/per night
Level: Sandals luxury
Caribbean Walkout Deluxe
These cozy rooms are located on the first floor and offer beautiful garden views. They are a great choice for couples who plan to spend most of their time by the pool or at the beach.
Other amenities include a king-size bed, a sitting area, a flat-screen TV, either a bathtub/shower or a shower, and a private patio.
The in-room bar is stocked with Robert Mondavi wines, local beers, juices, and sodas.
Price: from $376 per person/per night
Level: Sandals luxury
Caribbean Deluxe
Perched on the second floor, these deluxe rooms offer a view of the gardens from above and a cozy interior.
Although they are not as spacious as other rooms, they have everything you need, including a king-size bed, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a balcony, and either a bathtub/shower or a shower.
The in-room bar offers Robert Mondavi wines, local beers, juices, and sodas.
Price: from $368 per person/per night
Level: Sandals luxury
Things To Do at Sandals Grande St. Lucian
At Sandals Grande St. Lucian, guests can enjoy a variety of activities and incredible inclusions guaranteed to entertain and relax.
The resort boasts 5 stunning pools and 4 whirlpools; however, it’s the 7,800 square-foot sunset pool that will truly take your breath away.
It includes a towering swim-up bar and endless ocean views surrounded by cabanas and swaying palms. The lagoon pool and lover’s pool are quieter options for relaxing during the day away from other guests.
You can also experience 6 more pools when you visit the 2 neighboring Sandals resorts.
Sandals Grande St. Lucian offers a truly impressive variety of water and land activities.
Guest can enjoy complimentary water skiing, paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving (you must already be PADI certified or you can get your PADI certification at the resort for an additional fee), wakeboarding, kneeboarding, and windsurfing.
With the exception of scuba, guests can receive complimentary instruction from a professional.
Land activities include hiking on nearby Pigeon Island, basketball, beach volleyball, tennis, table tennis, pool tables, lawn games, and use of the resort’s well-maintained gym.
Guests can access La Toc Golf Course and Cap Estate Golf Course & Country Club without paying green fees. Cap Estate Golf Course & Country Club features 18 holes and was designed by Greg Norman with lush landscaping and elevation gain.
There is also a complimentary shuttle for your convenience.
If you are craving an afternoon of relaxation and self-care, head to the Red Lane Spa where you can enjoy a fusion of European and Caribbean techniques in a tranquil, tropical environment.
Spa services are not included in the all-inclusive rate.
For an additional cost, guests can easily book excursions such as a snorkeling and sightseeing cruise, an ATV tour, a zipline adventure, a chartered day on a catamaran or sailboat, a visit to a waterfall, or a food/rum tasting tour.
Sandals Grande St. Lucian is located on Rodney Bay, known to have the calmest waters in Saint Lucia.
Dining at Sandals Grande St. Lucian
Guests can enjoy a variety of fine dining options at 12 restaurants on the resort’s premises and also have access to 15 restaurants at Sandals Halcyon Beach and Sandals Regency La Toc.
Bayside Restaurant
This open-air restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy views of the pool and sea, while enjoying a culinarily diverse menu, including Escargots a la Bourguignonne, Surf & Turf, and Grilled Snapper.
Toscanini’s
Guests can enjoy 5-Star Diamond Award-Winning Italian dishes in an atmosphere inspired by the comfort and ease of the Tuscan countryside.
Josephine’s
Offering savory crêpes and mouthwatering desserts, this gourmet, French crêperie is the perfect place to enjoy an afternoon snack or a cup of coffee.
Soy Sushi Bar
This quaint restaurant offers fresh, contemporary Japanese dishes such as Salmon Sashimi, Seared Tuna Carpaccio, and Spicy Crispy Shrimp Rolls, served in a space decorated in a modern, Asian-inspired style.
It’s also a great place for a pre-dinner drink.
Barefoot By The Sea
As the name implies, this beachfront seafood restaurant is the perfect place to relax with your toes in the sand in a casual yet sophisticated setting.
Items on the menu include Char-grilled Strip Loin Steak and Mahi Mahi.
Olde London Pub
With a cozy interior and wooden décor inspired by traditional British establishments, this gastro pub offers all the usual favorites, including Fish & Chips, Bangers & Mash, and Cottage Pie.
Dino’s Pizzeria Italiana
If you are craving hand-tossed pizza baked in a brick oven with homemade tomato sauce, then Dino’s will make your dreams come true.
Gordon’s On The Pier
Located at the end of a romantic pier and set aglow by candlelight, Gordon’s is the perfect place to enjoy a sunset seafood dinner and white-glove service.
Menu items include Pan-Fried Scallops, Grilled Lamb Chops, and Jamaican Style Steamed Snapper Fillet. Dinner reservations are required.
The Jerk Shack
Offering both contemporary and traditional jerk-style cuisine, the Jerk Shack is the best place to sample authentic and aromatic Jamaican dishes in a rustic setting.
The Mariner
This seaside bar and grill welcomes guests to relax with a cool drink, eat grilled foods and soak up the laidback, Caribbean atmosphere and stunning ocean views.
Bombay Club
When you dine at Bombay Club, you can enjoy the exotic atmosphere and the aroma of fragrant spices inspired by the enthralling open-air markets of India.
Menu items include Chicken Tikka, Samosas, and Shrimp Tawa Masala. Reservations are required.
Kimono’s Oriental Cuisine
Fans of Japanese teppanyaki-style dining will love the mouthwatering dishes and entertaining show put on by the chef as he prepares the meal right at your table. Reservations are required.
Nightlife and Entertainment
With countless entertainment options, themed nights, parties, bars, and shows, you will never be bored when staying at Sandals Grande St. Lucian.
Some of the nightly themes include Reggae Night, Caribbean Carnival Beach BBQ Night, Romance Night, and Sandals Festival of the Arts.
Guests can also enjoy beach bonfires, watch fire dancers, listen to talented local bands, embrace the rhythm of the Caribbean at beach parties, participate in billiards competitions and join open mic nights.
For nightlife lovers, there are a variety of venues to choose from offering DJs, a piano bar experience, a traditional British pub vibe, and more.
What’s Included at Sandals Grande St. Lucian?
When you book a room at Sandals Grande St. Lucian, all of the following amenities, entertainment, and dining options are included in the cost of your stay.
Food and Drink
Unlimited dining at the resort’s 12 restaurants and 6 bars, unlimited premium liquor in the restaurants and bars, a stocked bar in your room, and Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks wines are included in the cost of your stay.
Entertainment and Fun
Green fees at the golf course, PADI-certified scuba diving and equipment, snorkeling trips and equipment, paddle boards, kayaks, professional water sports instruction, fitness center, tennis, beach volleyball, basketball, billiards and resort entertainment including live shows, and Exclusive Exchange Privileges between the two other Sandals resorts on St. Lucia are included.
Other
Complimentary Wi-Fi in every room and common areas, access to the Exclusive Airport Arrival Lounge, roundtrip airport shuttles, tips, taxes, and all gratuities are also included in the cost of your stay.
What’s Not Included at Sandals Grande St. Lucian?
The following items are not included in the cost of your stay at Sandals Grande St. Lucian: airplane tickets, spa treatments, laundry, and dry cleaning services, private airport transfer in a luxury car, private beach cabanas, outside excursions in St. Lucia, PADI scuba certification, private candlelit dinners, photography services, and shopping.
Weddings at Sandals Grande St. Lucian
Sandals Grande St. Lucian features a gorgeous over-the-water chapel located at the end of a quaint pier. This intimate space is perfect for couples who want to say “I do” with a gentle breeze and views of turquoise waters from every angle.
When you book at least 3 nights at the resort, Sandals Grande St. Lucian will provide a complimentary wedding at the chapel or you can pay an additional $750 to use this space.
If you are planning a larger wedding, simply contact the Sandals wedding planner who can help turn your dreams into reality.
Is Sandals Grande St. Lucian Safe?
Absolutely, your safety and comfort are top priorities at this resort.
Additionally, the complimentary transfers to and from the airport, golf courses, and neighboring Sandals resorts add an extra layer of safety.
When Is the Best Time to Visit Sandals Grande St. Lucian?
There are 2 seasons in St. Lucia: rainy season and dry season.
The dry season is usually from December to May, bringing weather that is sunny and warm. Comparatively, the rainy season is from May to November and some days will feature rain while others will be gloriously sunny.
If you want to avoid the crowds and won’t be disappointed by the chance of a little rain, book your stay at Sandals Grande St. Lucian between May and June.
Although this is technically the rainy season, the average rainfall is lower and there aren’t as many people.
The busiest time to visit is December, particularly the days around Christmas and New Year. However, March and July are also busy.
How Much Does It Cost To Get Married at Sandals Grande St. Lucian?
If you spend 3 nights at Sandals Grande St. Lucian, your wedding is free. However, you will likely want specific add-ons to make your wedding celebration unforgettable.
For example, the Seaside Serenade wedding package cost $2,500 and includes elegant decorations inspired by the Caribbean Sea, reception tables set with seashells and coral, and an aqua fondant cake topped with roses.
Is Sandals Grande St. Lucian Adults Only?
Yes, Sandals Grande St. Lucian is an adults-only resort.
How Far Is Sandals Grande St. Lucian From the Airport?
Sandals Grande St. Lucian is 120 minutes from Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) and 15 minutes from George F. L. Charles Airport (also known as Vigie Airport) by complimentary transfer.
Does Sandals Grande St. Lucian Have Overwater Bungalows?
Yes! Sandals Grande St. Lucian has overwater bungalows.
Do You Need a Passport To Go to Sandals Grande St. Lucian?
As a US citizen, in order to visit Sandals Grande St. Lucian, you will need a passport that is valid for at least 6 months.
How Much Does It Cost To Stay at Sandals Grande St. Lucian?
The most affordable room starts from $368 per person/per night and the most expensive over-the-water bungalow starts from $1,826 per person/per night.
