Balenbouche EstatevsBay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Bay Gardens Beach Resort ranks significantly higher than Balenbouche Estate. Bay Gardens Beach Resort comes in at #9 in St. Lucia with approval from 6 publications such as Lonely Planet, Star Service and The Telegraph.
Balenbouche Estate
P.O. Box VF 707, Saint Lucia, Laborie, St. Lucia
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
- Free Parking
Travel + Leisure
"-year-old wood from two houses in the nearby community of Fond St.-Jacques and has French doors framed by organza curtains, a veranda, and a shower made of river stones." Full review
Frommer's
"One of the best lodging deals on the island is also one of its choicest, especially for those who want a full-throttle immersion in the lush life of a St. Lucian plantation." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Between Choiseul and Laborie you'll find this tranquil 18th-century estate home with an eco-bent, comprising four simple yet delightful all-wood garden cottages." Full review
Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa
Reduit Beach, Rodney Bay Village, Box 1892, Gros Islet, St. Lucia
From $230/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster
3.0
"Bay Gardens Beach Resort is one of few amenity-rich resorts in Rodney Bay, featuring a spa, fitness center, water sports pavilion, several restaurants and bars, and a lovely beachfront."
Star Service
"White with orange accents, green balcony railings and blue columns, the colorful exterior speaks of happy times within." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This mid-sized resort hotel is the most appealing, affordable place to stay in Rodney Bay Village." Full review
Fodor's
"One of three Bay Gardens properties in Rodney Bay Village, this family-friendly resort has a prime location on beautiful Reduit Beach." Full review
Frommer's
"It's hard to beat this location right on Reduit Beach...the welcoming Bay Gardens is a well-managed, decent-value option. It's also one of the few good-size resorts on island that welcomes children" Full review
Lonely Planet
"An excellent choice if you prefer a full-service resort, the BGBR has an idyllic beachfront location." Full review