East Winds St. Lucia- All Inclusive

I recently stayed at East Winds with my wife and her parents to celebrate her 30th birthday. The hotel was exceptional and I would highly recommend it. First, the garden and grounds in the hotel are wonderful and create an authentic Caribbean experience. The beach is spacious and feels very natural and there was plenty of room to choose and relax on a comfortable sunbed. The restaurant has a lovely view of the sea and to enjoy beautiful food with the sound of the waves was very tranquil. The food options were varied and always felt healthy and fresh. The four course meal each night did not feel stuffy or too much and the excellent waiters went above and beyond to cater for us. From sampling the home made ice cream of the day to fresh mango and beach BBQs, it was all fantastic. I looked forward to breakfast every morning, especially when the chef Germaine would cook up fresh pancakes for me. The drinks menu was extremely varied as well. I haven’t listed the wait staff in this review, because they were all absolutely amazing and friendly. In relation to activities, the programme was interesting and made the most of the grounds but were truly brought to life by the passionate and enthusiastic staff. The head gardener, Sylvanus, was extremely knowledgable and my in-laws really enjoyed the garden tour. The Pilates classes were fantastic; Nikita provided tailored sessions to help out each member of the group and that ensured it was challenging for the variety of levels in the class but very enjoyable. The paid day trip boat tour was also a highlight. It was great value and allowed us to see and explore one side of the island and the glorious Pitons. The watersports guys were also great. Joe and Devon were always ready to take us out on a hobbycat or kit us out with a kayak and it felt very safe and efficiently run. Our rooms, deluxe cottages, were spacious and extremely well kitted out. An extremely comfortable super king bed and interesting interiors made it a great place to chill out. The patio area was a great place to relax and watch hummingbirds thrum around as well. Our suggestions for improvement are minor (and would only elevate an already fantastic hotel to an even more wonderful property) and are as follows. First, a more substantial gym would really elevate the hotel. Even if it’s just a treadmill and bike and some more weights in the yoga area. Also, a mosquito net above the beds in the room would provide an option to help keep bugs out. The hotel does provide sprays and candles but some extra protection would be welcome. Additionally, it would be nice to have a more elevated brand for tea bags than Twinnings, as the rest of the hotel is so sophisticated. Finally, a price list in the boutique for clarity would also be helpful. Overall, East Winds is an elegant and peaceful hotel that creates extremely relaxing ‘good vibes’. This isn’t a ‘party’ resort but has a lovely atmosphere with fantastic live music (including a steel pan ba

The setting and buildings are wonderful, and the individual rooms are beautifully designed, with magnificent bathrobes (I even bought the PJ's they sell there). Also the staff are amazing. Sadly, what lets it down is the restaurant. It felt like the chef bought a cook book in the 1980's, and hasn't changed anything since then. Food like beef burginon and lamb shank are not the sort of meals you expect on a Caribbean island, (give us more authenic food!) and the cocktail menu was woeful (didn't realise til it was too late that you could actually order your choice of modern cocktails as well). It all needs updating asap!! At 57 we were one of the youngest guests, and it did have a retirement home vibe, made worse by the dreadful musical entertainment which reminded me of Richard Clayderman. Could so easily been made into a wonderful experience by updating the food offering to bring it into the 21st century!

My wife and I revisted East Winds for a third time, originally honeymooning at the hotel 28 years ago, and again for our 25th wedding anniversary 3 years ago. The hotel is set in beautiful tropical gardens, well tended by head gardener Sylvanus and his team. The restaurant, bars and pool (with swim up bar) are all a stones throw from each other and the beach The warm and friendly welcome makes you feel at home immediately. The entire staff are kind and courteous, with no request too much to ask. The relaxed atmosphere and 'good vibes' among the staff ensured we were straight into the holiday spirit. Previously we had stayed in the 'deluxe' cottages, this time we chose the 'superior' Our room was very spacious, with all amenities we could want. Tea/coffee making facilities and a fridge constantly stocked with water, soft drinks, beer and wine. The bedroom was large and accommodating, with more than enough wardrobe and drawer space for our 2 week visit. Air conditioning was very welcome. The bathroom was spacious, with his and her basins, walk in shower, and much to my wife's delight, a copious supply of Moulton Brown products. The food was exquisite! Breakfast, lunch and dinner always satisfied, with the dining room staff always attentive but not intrusive. The most difficult thing about dining here is deciding what to choose to eat, as each choice on the menu was absolutely delicious. There was nothing we ate that we didn't enjoy. And with the restaurant positioned right next to the beach, I cannot think of a more perfect dining experience. The bar staff were equally as friendly and attentive, both in the bars and also at the pool and beach. It was a struggle to get through all of the cocktails on the menu, but we gave it our best shot! The trips and activities organised through the hotel by Simeon, the always effervescent activities organiser are definitely worth trying, from the exquisite boat trip to Soufrie and the volcano, the beautiful sunset cruise, rainforest, distillery tour and chocolate making just to name a few. The hotel also provides some free water sport activities. Snorkeling, kayaking and paddle boarding are freely available as well as trips on the hobie cat around the bay. In all, I cannot think of a more beautiful place on earth to visit. We had a truly wonderful time! We will certainly be returning soon!

East winds hotel is 2nd to none to any hotel I have been to in my very extensive journey around the world. The service from every staff member is 6 star especially Titus who looked after us in the restaurant from day one at breakfast through to dinner. And Silvanus who gave us the most amazing tour of the extensive gardens and his knowledge of all the plants and their medicinal benefits is fantastic. But all the staff are by far the best I have EVER Come across. Thank you to everyone

What a beautiful Caribbean Paradise id East Winds. First time we stayed in St Lucia and East Winds did not disappoint. The resort is small but perfectly formed. The food, was really good, prepared fresh and locally sourced. All the staff was so attentive and friendly that we felt immediately at home. Miriam, Selma, Robert, Brianna a nd so many more staff that made our stay so special. Davon and Joe at the sport centre were really nice and immensely enjoyed the boat trips . We found quite a few guests who were repeat visitors and we understand why. Special thanks to Nikita and Katherine, Pilates and Yoga instructors, both very professional but also extremely good in assessing the guest needs, really enjoyed both activities . The garden are so well tended and Sylvus guided tours a must.Thank you also to the resort Manager, Natasha, who dealt extremely well with the checkout day. Thank you very much East Winds for a Wonderfull 15 days, we will be back. David & Clara

This is a lovely friendly boutique hotel set in immaculate gardens where you can watch the humming birds feed from your own room feeder. The room was spacious and air conditioned with an unusual semi-circular sunken shower. The food was very good and the evening music, particularly the saxophonist, was excellent. All in all, a really great place to stay.