10 Best Beach Hotels in St Lucia (2026)

Imagine waking up to the sound of waves and stepping out onto soft, white sand. St Lucia’s beach hotels offer a range of experiences, from secluded hideaways to bustling resorts with every amenity you could wish for. Whether you’re after a peaceful retreat in a sea-facing bungalow, a chic resort with direct beach access or a family-friendly property with plenty of activities, St Lucia has it all. With options ranging from intimate colonial-style cottages to luxurious resorts with private plunge pools, there’s something to suit every taste.

For families

• Windjammer is an elegant, family-friendly beachside resort. Rooms and villas feature contemporary furniture, four-poster beds and private terraces. Boasting an outdoor pool, gym, tennis courts, spa and direct beach access, there is plenty for all ages to keep busy with here.
• Bay Gardens Beach Resort is a colourful resort in Rodney Bay. Rooms and suites are spacious with four-poster beds, modern bathrooms and large windows; the suites have proper kitchens. With a large outdoor pool, a spa and a games room, this is an easy choice for families.
• Cap Maison is a sensational hotel above Smuggler's Cove. Rooms and villas are spacious, with shuttered windows, dark wood furniture and large verandahs. Villas have kitchens, living rooms and flexible layouts that are perfect for families or groups. Luxurious, intimate and serene. 

For couples

• Ti Kaye offers charming cottages set within spectacular gardens. Romantic rooms have four-poster beds, hammocks, sea views and outdoor showers; some have private plunge pools. Complete with an outdoor pool, superb spa and beach access, this is perfect for a couple's hideaway.
• Rendezvous is an adults-only hotel in former coconut plantation. The rooms have bamboo floors, four-poster beds and sumptuous bathrooms. Outdoor pool, tennis courts, gym, spa and shady gardens. Both formal French dining and relaxed Caribbean fare on offer. Romantic, secluded and very laid-back. 

For self-catering

• Villa Beach Cottages is an intimate colonial-style property with an incredible beachfront location. Each self-catering villa suite faces out to sea and boasts a full kitchen, living areas and private terraces. Walk to attractions or spend days by the pool or on the beach. Ideal for couples.

For a resort

• Coconut Bay is an all-inclusive Atlantic-facing beach resort with separate adults-only and family wings. Spacious rooms have colourful artworks, cream furnishings and balconies. There's an outdoor pool, spa, gym, tennis court and direct beach access. Friendly, idyllic and fantastic value. 
• The Landings Resort and Spa is 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. This is low-key luxury on a sandy stretch of beach.

For Caribbean chic

• Anse Chastanet is St Lucia as it was pre air-con and hi-tech. Large rooms have wooden shutters, hard wood floors, artworks and big terraces. Direct beach access, complimentary water sports, gym, spa and tennis courts. There are five restaurants providing equally excellent cuisine. Piton views, jolly decor and relaxed ambience. 

For contemporary style

• The Harbor Club a sleek, Miami-style marina hotel in Rodney Bay, is a great alternative to the nearby all-inclusives. Bright rooms have a distinctly nautical feel, some with swim-up terraces. Take the water shuttle to the beach at Pigeon Island and indulge in fine dining with panoramic views.

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