BodyHoliday St. Lucia

This resort totally exceeded my expectations. The hospitality is top notch, food delicious and spa & activities endless. I went on a solo vacation but this resort would also be great for couples, girl's trips or honeymoons. I am definitely looking forward to visiting again.

I went to The BodyHoliday as part of a big group for a friend’s 40th, and it was honestly one of the best trips ever. None of us wanted to leave! The rooms aren’t super flashy, and there’s no TV, but you barely spend any time in them anyway. There’s also no WiFi anywhere except the rooms and the library, which you’d think would be annoying, but it was actually the best. I felt so switched off from everything, and it was amazing. The daily spa treatments were such a treat. My favorite was the facial, followed by the chair massage. The only one I wouldn’t do again is the aloe wrap—it was too cold for me. If you go, definitely try the hydrotherapy before or after a treatment. I only did it once, but I loved it. Just ask reception for it. The food was great—I always found something I liked. During the day, I was obsessed with the Wellness Café. They had the best snacks, smoothies, and salads, and the staff were so lovely and welcoming. Afternoon tea is at 4, and there are restaurants you have to pre-book, which is worth doing at the start of the trip. We tried the Japanese one, and it was so good. There’s so much to do, and I tried everything I could—scuba diving, wakeboarding, Hobie Cat sailing, and tubing. The guys at the sports hut were awesome, and I would’ve done even more if it hadn’t been so windy. Special mention to Marley at PADI! Sunset yoga was also a beautiful experience. The entertainment was a blast. The dance sessions where you follow along with the instructor were so much fun. Mixology with Steve and his assistant was also a great time, and the piano bar is definitely worth checking out for a fun night. The staff in general were amazing. Our housekeeper (her name started with an L) was so sweet and caring. Even the gift shop was a nice surprise—it had everything from swimwear and skincare to cigarettes and little hand-curated finds. The beach was stunning, the vibe was perfect, and the whole trip was just magic. We came home feeling totally exhilarated. It’s such a special place.

The resort is quite lovely. Well maintained grounds. Plenty of comfortable loungers on the beach. Other reviews were negative about the solo garden rooms, but my room was quite nice (room 311). It had a small patio and was very clean. My only complaint about the room was the large cushioned chair on the patio was not usable due to the cushion being saturated with water from the daily rain. I’d recommend different furniture so one could sit on the patio. The a/c did not work well for a period of time throughout the building during my stay. However the management acknowledged the issue and worked to fix it quickly (24-48 hrs). I did the snorkeling to the Pitons trip. The snorkeling was average (due to the reef destruction from global warming). I would not recommend the trip due to the amount of time spent traveling. The tour lasted about 6 hrs. The snorkeling was two 30 minute stops. There are two other stops in both directions to let guests on/off (at a sister hotel and for the mud bath tour). Highly recommend the FunToSee ferry (vs a taxi) for transportation to/from the resort. Lovely scenic views. The reason I did not give a higher rating was I became suddenly and violently ill after eating dinner at the Cariblue Restaurant one night. Another guest who joined our group for dinner that evening became acutely ill as well. I did report the experience to the concierge, and someone contacted me the next morning to see how I was. Unfortunately being ill the last days of vacation put quite the damper on what otherwise would have been a great trip.

We just returned from two unforgettable weeks at BodyHoliday in an ocean view room. The view from our room was magical from early morning to sunset where we observed from our balcony the beautiful ocean, beach, palm trees and neighbouring island of Martinique. The BodyHoliday property is situated on an idyllic, private bay with a white sand beach dotted with coconut palms, private cabanas and beach chairs. Early in the morning beach staff would start covering the chairs and cabanas with towels and ensuring that guests were served cooling drinks and fruit kebabs, there was never any shortage of chairs either at the beach or pools. We both enjoyed daily included treatments at the wellness centre. My favourite was the 90 minute facial using the bespoke ‘living’ products that are produced in the West Indies and are also available in your room. We enjoyed all of the food at the hotel with the standout being Tao the Asian Fusion restaurant. St. Lucia is an incredibly beautiful island and apart from the included water sports the hotel offers excursions by boat to observe dolphins etc. for an additional cost. Having returned to the frigid North we just can’t wait to return to BodyHoliday.

The Bodyholiday is a wonderful hotel for all ages. It’s all inclusive with a massage every day. Lots to do or just lie on the beach and read a book. I walk everyday ,play tennis,do yoga ,stretch classes and still have time to relax. The food is delicious.