East WindsvsBalenbouche Estate
Both hotels are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, East Winds scores significantly better than Balenbouche Estate. East Winds is ranked #10 in St. Lucia with recommendations from 6 publications like Fodor's, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
East Winds
La Brellotte Bay, Box 1477, Gros Islet, St. Lucia
From $610/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Offers a winning combination of old-fashioned charm and pampering attention to detail." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Spread over 12 acres of tropical gardens, the well-run East Winds Inn is an unflashy and utterly tranquil haven." Full review
Fodor's
"Guests keep returning to East Winds Inn, a small all-inclusive resort on a secluded beach halfway between Castries and Rodney Bay." Full review
Star Service
"On a calm stretch of caramel-colored sand, 10 kilometers north of Castries is this up-market all-inclusive complex." Full review
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At breakfast and lunch, guests choose from a buffet and eat in individual thatched gazebos scattered along the beach.
Frommer's
"This small, all-inclusive beachfront resort offers a winning combination of old-fashioned charm and pampering attention to detail" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Understated yet beautiful, relaxed yet luxurious, this all-inclusive resort is one of St Lucia's most appealing beachside resorts." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"All-inclusive experience at East Winds covers everything but the spa treatments: champagne, wine and spirits, and all your meals. This also includes snorkeling and sailing lessons, yoga and pilates"
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April 30, 2023
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