Sandals Halcyon BeachvsBay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa
Both hotels are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Bay Gardens Beach Resort ranks significantly higher than Sandals Halcyon Beach Resort. Bay Gardens Beach Resort scores 85 with endorsements from 6 sources like Fodor's, The Telegraph and Frommer's.
Sandals Halcyon Beach
Choc Bay, Castries GM910, St. Lucia
From $563/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
DK Eyewitness
"The luxury beachfront Sandals Halcyon is exclusively for couples. It has three gourmet restaurants, including the Pier Restaurant which sits over the water."
Fodor's
"The most intimate and low-key of the three Sandals resorts... it's beachfront, all-inclusive, for couples only, and loaded with amenities and activities." Full review
Star Service
"Five kilometers north of Castries sits this all-inclusive resort for couples." 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