Sandals Grande St. Lucian

We chose Sandals Grande for our honeymoon destination. It was an amazing stay and we loved every second of it. The people were kind and very courteous. We enhanced our stay with the club lounge access which put anything we could ask for at our fingertips. Great stay!

My wife and I spent our honeymoon at Sandals Regency La Toc 26 years ago (I can’t remember what the resort was called before), and it left such a lasting impression that we long considered Sandals the gold standard by which we measured all other resorts. We had always planned to return for our 25th anniversary, but due to life circumstances, that trip was postponed until March 2026, when we instead stayed at the Sandals Grande St. Lucian. Unfortunately, our recent experience did not live up to the expectations set all those years ago. While we were aware that the Grande St. Lucian is a smaller resort, it felt even more limited in scale than anticipated. We reserved a Butler Elite level room, which was spacious, but the décor was underwhelming—bland and far less refined than the images presented on the Sandals website. Dining was another area where the resort fell short. The restaurant options were limited, and most meals were disappointing. The only standout was the Bombay Club—not particularly elegant in atmosphere, but the food was genuinely excellent. In contrast, several other restaurants featured elaborate presentations but lacked flavor. A steak dinner at Toscanini’s was particularly disappointing, with a significant portion consisting of gristle and the meat overcooked. Breakfast and lunch offerings were similarly uninspired, both in selection and quality, with the exception of the pizza at Dino’s Pizzeria, which was quite enjoyable. The bar experience was equally underwhelming. My wife and I typically enjoy premium spirits, but the resort’s definition of “top-shelf” was noticeably limited. For example, vodkas such as Belvedere, Grey Goose, or Chopin were unavailable, with Absolut presented as the premium option. Similarly, tequila selections were restricted to more basic offerings like Jose Cuervo, rather than brands such as Clase Azul, Patrón, or Don Julio. While there’s certainly nothing wrong with these standard brands, they fall short of what we’ve come to expect at a resort of this caliber and price point. Additionally, many bars lacked essential ingredients—ginger beer, for instance, was often unavailable, making even simple cocktails like a Tequila Mule inconsistent or impossible to order. Overall, the selection of spirits was surprisingly limited compared to other all-inclusive resorts and cruise lines we have experienced. The entertainment offerings also fell well short of expectations. The daytime activities were minimal and lacked energy, at times giving the atmosphere an almost subdued, retirement-like feel. Events such as occasional rounds of bingo at the main pool and background music did little to create an engaging or lively environment. Evening entertainment was equally underwhelming, with no consistent shows or opportunities for dancing. The only notable production was a Water & Fire show, which, while promoted as a highlight, proved to be rather unremarkable. One area that did meet expectations was the butler service. We were assigned three butlers working in shifts throughout our stay, and they were attentive and helpful. They assisted with securing dinner reservations, coordinating excursions, and arranging our airport transfer, contributing positively to the overall experience. Given the cost of the trip, we expected a far more elevated and consistent experience. Regrettably, this visit did not meet those expectations, and it has significantly diminished our interest in returning to a Sandals resort in the future.

We recently went to St Lucia with friends. The staff were wonderful and made the experience. We enjoyed the beautiful beaches, good food and sunny weather. Definitely would recommend the area and property. Erica at the pool, Leona at Bayside Buffet... those are just a couple of the many staff that were amazing ...

We got an ocean view room with access to the VIP club. The VIP club rooms are a bit dated but still nice. I Rate our room a 7/10. I would not recommend getting an ocean view room nor would I recommend getting VIP club access. The VIP club is not great and the ocean view overlooks the road and you hear motorcycles and cars all day long. The grounds are beautiful, the resort is clean and the ocean is very nice. I Rate the grounds and the ocean a 9/10. The daily and nightly shows are really great. I rate them a 9.5/10. The beach party is a must even though the food was very average. The food on the resort is an 8/10. Three restaurants require reservations- Gordon’s, Bombay and Kiminos. Here are my dinner rankings in order 1. Bombay - 10/10 this is the best Indian restaurant I have ever eaten at! Shout out to Deina and Hanna Banana who made our dinner special! 2. Gordon’s - 9/10. This restaurant is 4.5 stars 3. Toscaninis- 7/10, not quite the best Italian food but not bad. This place is a 10/10 for breakfast. 4. Soy - 6/10. If you are from NY don’t go here, Sushi is one step up from supermarket grade. Lunch places all 9/10- Mariner, Jerk Shack and Bayside (the other breakfast place also a 9/10 for breakfast) Snacks - Josephine’s (crepe place) is a 7.5/10. This is the only place I found the people to be unfriendly. The entire resort has very very friendly staff. Thank you Raul for the tip on the beach party and changing our reservations at Gordon’s! Overall I feel the resort is a 4 star report and is an 8/10.

We had a wonderful stay at Sandals Grande St Lucian. It has a calm, relaxing, classy vibe. This resort is run like a fine-tuned machine, with everyone having a job and doing it with care and attention to detail. The customer service is exquisite ... staff are attentive, dedicated, warm, and overall just happy to be there. There is a genuine concern about guests experience from all levels of staff, including management, who took the time to speak with us on several occasions. The grounds are beautiful, and our room, facing the pool in the Lover's Lagoon, was spacious, quiet, clean and well-appointed. This was our first visit to St. Lucia and our first experience at a Sandals resort. We are so grateful that we chose this one, and will be back!