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Living the Dream with The Royalton St Lucia

February 20, 2018 by Fiona Maclean 17 Comments

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Last Updated on January 15, 2019

A Diamond Affair at The Royalton St Lucia:

The concept of an all-inclusive resort like the recently opened Royalton on St Lucia is both amazing and terrifying for me.  As an independent traveller for most of my life, I’m used to planning my itinerary, finding the best restaurants to visit, working out the tours and trips I want to take and generally living anything but a resort kind of life.  But, on St Lucia,  nirvana is perhaps most easily found at a luxury resort like The Royalton.

Royalton St Lucia Pool and Beach

St Lucia luxury resorts like the Royalton offer some of the best hospitality on the island – and the perfect chance to relax and rest as you enjoy your ocean view suite.  If like me you are lucky enough to have Diamond Club membership you’ll also get your own personal butler to cater to your every need!  Of course, if you want to travel around St Lucia and enjoy some of the wonderful activities outside of the resort, that’s easy too – your butler can arrange a cab for you.  But if you just want to lounge for the day by the pool, enjoy the beach and perhaps indulge in a spa treatment, there’s nothing stopping you from doing so at what must be one of the best St Lucia luxury resorts.

View from my Room Royalton Resort St lucia

The Royalton is a recently opened all-inclusive resort to the North of St Lucia.  It offers a whole range of services and facilities, starting with suite accommodation throughout the resort.  You can choose to stay in Hideaway, the adult only part of the Royalton in St Lucia or in the Diamond Club for premium facilities and butler service.  And, you can pick from a ground floor suite with plunge pool or accommodation higher up with a balcony and sea view.  I took a look at some of the other accommodation on the resort which starts with a luxury junior suite as big as many London flats.

Royalton Suite Bedroom

I loved my corner suite with freestanding bath and with a wrap around balcony that gave me the ultimate sunset views.  I stayed in the Chairman’s Building in Diamond Club, right on the beach but, unlike the Royalton Hideaway Diamond Club across the bay, in accommodation that works just as well for families, with interconnecting rooms if required.

Royalton St Lucia Suite Bathroom

But, it seemed fine for couples or single travellers too and was blissfully quiet.  Diamond Club, like Hideaway, has its own pool facilities and a charming lounge/reception where you can grab a drink or snacks most of the day.  That said, I spent most of my free time outside on the beach or by the pool, where the pool bar and cafe served excellent cocktails and freshly cooked food throughout the day.

Royalton All Inclusive Resort St Lucia

The Royalton offers a menu of possibilities which should suit everyone.  It’s tailored luxury, where you pick the elements that matter for you.  Even at the most basic, you will have suite sized accommodation with an amazingly comfortable bed, fast, free wifi, a large bathroom with tub and rain shower and all those nice little touches that make for a luxury experience –  robes, slippers and a fully stocked mini-bar.  If you prefer an adult only all-inclusive, then Hideaway on St Lucia has its own facilities, including a rather good restaurant serving fresh seafood.

Royalton St Lucia Resort Suite

The main resort has entertainment each night and can be quite lively.  If you want to party the night away, there’s often a live band and dancing.

royalton at Night live music

But if you prefer a quieter life, there are a range of restaurants and even an excellent chef’s table experience which can be tailored to your own preferences.

Dorado at Hideaway - Royalton St Lucia

I tried both the Hideaway restaurant, Dorado and the main resort Calypso where they focussed on Caribbean specialities.  Sadly, I didn’t have a chance to try the signature Royalton Steak House, Hunters – but there’s always next time!

Dorade at Hideaway Seafood Main

Breakfast each day at the Royalton St Lucia was either room service or in the main restaurant, gourmet Marche where there was a vast range of options including some really delicious local dishes.  I developed a taste for saltfish and bakes for breakfast, though I never quite managed to try the local ‘cocoa tea’ which is much closer to hot chocolate than a tea you or I would recognise.

Bakes and Salt Codfish with Callaloo - St Lucia

There’s a well-equipped spa.  I had a wonderful facial and manicure there and regretted not having time to use the indoor hydro pool, steam room and sauna.  There’s also a gym and a kids club.  But, for me, the Royalton came into its own as an all-inclusive resort during the day.

Royalton Diamond Club Jacuzzi St Lucia

There are so many outdoor pool options and, since the resort itself is right on the beach, watersports and swimming in the sea.   Diamond club and hideaway guests have their own beach areas but, to be honest, there’s so much space that it is hardly necessary.

Royalton St Lucia Luxury Resort - Pool Bar

Unless you happened to want a poolside cabana there was really no need to reserve your spot – there were always plenty of loungers with poolside or sea views at The Royalton.  There’s a kids pool with slides and tipping buckets.  And, the resort runs guided walking tours of the local area if you want to explore a bit more.

St Lucia Diamond Club Pool Royalton all inclusive resort

What did I like best about the Royalton, St Lucia?  It’s honestly hard to pick one aspect as it was an excellent all-round experience.  For me, it was the flexibility that this kind of travel allows.  I don’t think I’ll ever turn into a ‘stay in resort’ kind of traveller – I loved St Lucia for some of the out-of-resort experiences too, but the good thing about somewhere like the Royalton is that you don’t have to do anything if you don’t want to.  You can come and go just as much as you like, safe in the knowledge that when you’ve finished exploring you’ll come back to the ultimate luxury and seamless customer service in your St Lucia luxury resort.

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Fact box

I travelled as a guest of the St Lucia Tourism Authority. For more information about where to stay and what to do, check their website.
I stayed at The Royalton St Lucia
I flew to St Lucia with British Airways. Non-stop flights from London Gatwick take around eight and half hours. British Airways flies to St Lucia seven times a week.

 

 

Filed Under: Caribbean Travel, St Lucia, Travel Tagged With: All Inclusive, Luxury Hotel, Luxury Resort, Spa Hotel, St Lucia

About Fiona Maclean

London based freelance writer and marketing consultant. I edit London-Unattached.com and write for a number of other publications. With a music degree and a background in marketing across many sectors, my passions include all types of music, food, restaurants, wine and travel

Comments

  1. Rich Tyler says

    June 7, 2018 at 2:32 am

    This is very posh! We stayed at the windjammer when we went…..

    Reply
  2. Debbie Bird says

    June 2, 2018 at 12:09 am

    What a fabulous resort,,the rooms the food,pools and the amazing view! I would definitely, try the steak house It would be my dream holiday

    Reply
  3. Lillie says

    March 11, 2018 at 3:01 pm

    I was quite young when I stayed in St. Lucia, and so don’t have clear memories of it except for that pointy mountain, but know that WHEN I go back, this resort is the spot to stay! I’ll make sure to get a wrap around balcony like you had, because you’re right that those views are key!

    Reply
  4. Nell (Pigeon Pair and Me) says

    March 1, 2018 at 7:22 pm

    This sounds so tempting. I love the idea of going out to explore for a few hours each day, and then retreating into luxury. Those pools! Sounds like bliss.

    Reply
  5. Leona says

    March 1, 2018 at 6:42 am

    im not keen on all inclusive either but I think I could be persuaded. The food looks delicious and I could see myself unwinding there

    Reply
  6. Kavita Favelle says

    February 28, 2018 at 2:08 pm

    I totally understand the terrifying side of your introduction paragraph, the appeal of travel for me is in planning myself so giving over control to an AI resort doesn’t come easily. But when they do it well, it looks like its well worth it, particularly for a relaxing holiday booked when you don’t have time for all the usual planning! The accommodation looks suitably gorgeous and I know I’d get a kick out of a personal butler! Restaurants have to be really good for me to find an AI worthwhile, and the two you tried look pretty decent, though I’d probably still want to head out of resort a couple of times if visiting for a week or two.

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  7. Sanne - Spend Life Traveling says

    February 23, 2018 at 9:46 pm

    I lived in St Maarten for a while and although unfortunately I never made it to St Lucia I have heard great stories. And like you I am an independent traveler who in many places wouldn’t go for an all inclusive resort, but on an idyllic Island like St Lucia this resort looks like the perfect experience!

    Reply
  8. Mike says

    February 23, 2018 at 9:19 pm

    You got a sunset view IN the bathroom! Oh man The St Lucia Royalton looks amazing. Defintely adding this to the bucketlist, Now I’ve just gotta go find myself a girlfriend to bring to paradise with me!

    Reply
    • Fiona Maclean says

      February 23, 2018 at 9:43 pm

      It’s a stunning hotel. But, St Lucia is a stunning destination

      Reply
  9. Eric Gamble says

    February 23, 2018 at 3:38 am

    I totally understand your slight concern with resort travel. But sometimes you just want to be pampered in an exotic beach location and the Royalton in St. Lucia definitely fits the bill.
    Those rooms look amazing and I love the different types of pools and outdoor hot tubs that look at the ocean. I think this would be a great place for Darcee & I to just unwind and pretend like we are royalty.

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    • Fiona Maclean says

      February 23, 2018 at 8:36 pm

      I think what I discovered was that you could take the luxury and still explore! Just with the knowledge that you were coming back to something fabulous!

      Reply
  10. Kevin Wagar says

    February 21, 2018 at 3:35 pm

    That looks like a perfect relaxing destination. I love all the lounging opportunities, I wouldn’t be able to drag myself away.

    Reply
    • Fiona Maclean says

      February 23, 2018 at 8:37 pm

      I did struggle! Great for families too – they have all sorts of configurations of rooms

      Reply
  11. Aga says

    February 20, 2018 at 7:41 pm

    This looks like a paradise! I’m not the biggest fan of luxury stays, but for a short time I could try myself 🙂

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    • Fiona Maclean says

      February 23, 2018 at 8:36 pm

      hahaha, my thoughts precisely!

      Reply
  12. Lori says

    February 20, 2018 at 4:29 pm

    Looks like a perfect luxury getaway in beautiful St. Lucia – the attention of a personal butler is always nice, but even without the property looks sensational. Especially loving that island-style breakfast!

    Reply
    • Fiona Maclean says

      February 23, 2018 at 8:35 pm

      I was a bit unsure to start with – but it was delicious!

      Reply

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