Sugar Beach

St Lucia is a Caribbean island of dramatic peaks, tropical rainforests, and golden beaches. Families will find plenty to keep everyone entertained, from snorkelling and sailing to jungle hikes that thrill all ages. The island’s hotels cater beautifully to family life, offering sprawling pools, kids’ clubs, and a host of water-based activities. Whether you’re after a luxury resort with every amenity, a beachfront retreat, or a more budget-friendly stay, our curated selection of St Lucia’s best family-friendly hotels highlights properties that shine in location, comfort, and unforgettable experiences.

For luxury

Sugar Beach a Viceroy Resort

  • 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 an all-inclusive stay

Coconut Bay

  • 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

  • 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.

For great value

Coco Palm

  • 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.

Still not sure?

The 8 Best Hotels for Families in St Lucia

Cap Maison

St Lucia (Cap Estate)

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.

  • 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
  • Other Activities - Championship course at St Lucia Golf & Country Club very close by
  • Birdwatching - Little blue herons, hummingbirds, magnificent frigate birds, broadwinged hawks, mocking birds and even ospreys on the estate
from £361 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort

St Lucia (Val des Pitons)

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.

  • 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
from £765 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Capella Marigot Bay

St Lucia (Marigot)

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.

  • 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
from £412 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Windjammer

St Lucia (Labrelotte Bay)

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.

  • 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
  • Honeymoons - Couples massages, candle lit dinners on the beach, champagne breakfast in your room
  • Kids Club - As well as the Kids Club there's a host of organised activities for teenagers too
from £150 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Bay Gardens Beach Resort

St Lucia (Reduit Beach Ave)

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.

  • 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
from £251 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Coconut Bay

St Lucia (Vieux Fort)

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.

  • 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
from £259 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Coco Palm

St Lucia

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.

  • 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
  • Restaurant - There are two restaurants. One for Creole cuisine and the other for all meals which is more international
  • Birdwatching - Hike with our experienced Nature Interpreters and watch for endemics like the St. Lucia Parrot and Oriole
from £124 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

The Landings Resort and Spa

Gros Islet (Gros Islet )

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.

  • 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
  • Spa
from £262 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Written by Katie Harris

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