Sugar Beach, A Viceroy ResortvsBay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa
Both hotels are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort is preferred by most professionals compared to Bay Gardens Beach Resort. Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort is ranked #1 in St. Lucia with approval from 11 reviewers like Fodor's, Star Service and Condé Nast Traveler.
Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort Show All Reviews
Sugar Beach, Val des Pitons, Soufriere, St. Lucia
From $960/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"This opulent yet unobtrusive resort boasts an impressive array of recreational amenities and is located in a UNESCO World Heritage site." Full review
Frommer's
"Perched within a seemingly endless grove of coconut palms in the Val des Pitons, this is an elegant resort for visitors looking for privacy." Full review
Gayot
"A range of accommodations takes in luxury rooms, villas, bungalows and private residences, blending plantation-style architecture and contemporary features with breathtaking views."
Travel + Leisure
"The 100-acre Jalousie Plantation, skirting a sleepy stretch of sand, was always lovely. And the location, wedged between the towering Pitons—a UNESCO World Heritage site—was second to none." Full review
Oyster
5.0
"This luxurious Viceroy is truly a stunner. It has arguably the best location on St. Lucia, right in between the Pitons, St. Lucia's famous volcanic spires, and on a beautiful white-sand beach." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
91.2
"A $100 million renovation of a former sugarcane plantation on the dramatic west coast's choicest spot—the steep mountainside and small white-sand beach between the island's famous volcanic Pitons." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Nestling between St Lucia's landmark Pitons, this former sugar plantation occupies one of the most memorable spots anywhere in the Caribbean." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Resting between St. Lucia’s iconic twin Piton volcanoes and surrounded by rainforest, Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort is a visually stunning retreat nestled into the hillside." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Set on the sunny shores of Caribbean island Saint Lucia, luxury hotel Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort is the stuff of the sweetest dreams." Full review
Fodor's
"The resort's magnificent private villas are tucked into the dense tropical foliage that covers the hillside and reaches down to the sea." 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