Unforgettable Stay at Sugar Beach, St Lucia (2024)
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Sugar Beach St Lucia
Step into a relaxing Paradise at Sugar Beach St Lucia, a Viceroy Resort, where natural beauty surrounds you. Sugar Beach is situated between the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Pitons, making the landscape truly unforgettable.
If you are searching where to stay in St. Lucia, Sugar Beach is truly one of the best. From the above and beyond service, location, and accommodations, Sugar Beach is perfect for a romantic getaway, family time, or a much-needed relaxing trip.
Let’s get into the review on Sugar Beach St Lucia, a Viceroy Resort.
This post contains affiliate links. Sugar Beach Hosted me during my stay, all opinions are my own.
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Where is St Lucia?
St. Lucia is located in the Caribbean Sea 24 miles south of Martinique and 21 miles northeast of St. Vincent. This Island Country in the West Indies boasts an unforgettable landscape with rolling mountains and breathtaking views.
St. Lucia Entry Requirements
As of February 1, 2023: All Covid-related entry requirements have ended for all travelers, and no pre-testing, or proof of vaccination is no longer needed.
Be sure to travel with your passport, and you’re ready to enjoy St. Lucia.
Click here for more information on the St. Lucia travel requirements and FAQ.
Sugar Beach Covid Update
At Sugar Beach, cleanliness and safety are of the highest importance. There is covid-19 testing available on-site for departures.
You can learn more about Sugar Beach Covid-19 protocols here.
Where is Sugar Beach St Lucia?
Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort is located on the South-Western part of the island in a truly unforgettable and relaxed setting.
The resort is nestled between the world-famous Pitons, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and is spread across more than one hundred acres of tropical rainforest. Plus, Sugar Beach St. Lucia has the only white sand beaches in the area.
The closest town is Soufriere, which is a historic town that hosts the Island’s main natural attractions: the drive-in volcano, botanical gardens, and waterfalls all in close proximity.
How far is Sugar Beach from the Airport?
Sugar Beach is a 45-minute drive from Hewanorra International Airport, airport code (UVF), and one hour and 20 minutes from George F.L Charles Airport (SLU).
The most common airport to fly into is UVF where flights arrive daily from the US. To get to Sugar Beach, you can arrange a luxury car transfer directly through the hotel starting at $75.
Sugar Beach St Lucia Accommodations
The accommodations at Sugar Beach are all set in privacy through the lush vibrant gardens and trees. All villas are vertically situated leaving each room type with incredible views set in nature.
Whether you are on a getaway for two people or have the whole family with you, you can choose 1 bedroom up to 4 bedroom accommodations.
How many rooms at sugar beach St Lucia?
Sugar beach is made up of 16 Cottages, 76 Villas with Luxury, Superior, and Grand Luxury room types, 10 luxury beachfront Bungalows, 23 Residences varying 1, 2, 3, or 4 bedroom accommodations, and 3 Beachfront Collection rooms all 4 bedrooms.
Sugar Beach Villa Features:
I stayed in a Grand Luxury Villa (Room 501) which boasted incredible views of both Pitons, complete with its very own plunge pool, private patio, spacious interior with calming all-white decor, walk-in closet with mini-bar station including a Nespresso machine, 1.5 bathrooms, 2 walk-in showers, and victorian clawfoot bathtub.
Each Villa comes with Butler Service, where you will be in contact via personal phone given at arrival.
Butler services include welcome on arrival with beverages, assistance with luggage, including unpacking, laundry service, organizing dinner reservations, transportation requests throughout the resort, and other requests available 24 hours.
The Beach & Pool
Take in the Caribbean sun at the spacious beach or resort pool. I personally loved spending the whole day at the beach under the organic beach huts taking in the incredible views and sitting in the water. Yes, you read that correctly. You can sit in the water on these floating rafts while soaking up the sun while cooling down in the water.
While you are at the beach or pool, you can order food & drinks directly to your chairs. The margarita pizza and chicken tacos were my go-to order every day. And of course, the classic rum punch cocktail is a must-order!
Besides the main beach, be sure to head over to the second smaller beach in front of the Beachfront Collection Villas that has an even more exclusive feel. There you will find more beachfront seating, a long pier with sunbeds and a bar, and a net bed over the water. This is a perfect place to take in the sunset.
Sugar Beach St Lucia Dining
Whether you’d like casual dining in the sand or a world-class dining experience, you can find a variety of cuisines and restaurants on the property.
In-Room Dining: First and foremost you can enjoy St. Lucia dining directly at your villa for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I personally loved ordering breakfast right to the room to overlook the incredible view in the comfort of our luxury bathrobes. My personal favorite was the salmon, spinach, and goat cheese omelet with a carafe of coffee. Breakfast can’t get better than this.
The Terrace Restaurant: Serving breakfast only, the Terrace restaurant is set on the ground floor of the Great house offering al fresco dining overlooking the lily pond, and resort grounds. You can opt for a buffet or order a la carte.
Bayside Restaurant: Located right on the beach, you can take in the views for lunch and dinner.
Great Room Restaurant: Specialties include seared scallops, tender Kobe beef, and mahi-mahi in a romantic candlelit setting.
Cane Bar: (Temporarily Closed) The specialty rum bar home to a rummelier, you can learn how to select the perfect rum and dish pairing.
Is Sugar Beach St Lucia all-inclusive?
Sugar Beach can be All-Inclusive with the All-Inclusive Plan rate.
The All-Inclusive Plan includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, select beer, wine by the glass, and house brand cocktails and spirits. Includes some mini bar items, and an $18 delivery charge will be charged for in-room dining orders. The All-inclusive plan is for two people per bedroom.
Activities at Sugar Beach St Lucia
You will not get bored at Sugar Beach with all of the variety of activities you can choose to do.
My two personal favorites were kayaking on the sea looking at both Pitons and the resort and snorkeling. There is a roped-off area in the sea that is a natural marine reserve. As soon as you look underwater, you will see plenty of fish and coral. It’s an incredible sight to see, and it’s a must-do while at Sugar Beach.
In addition to my two favorites of kayaking & snorkeling, here are other activities you can do at Sugar Beach: tennis, pool table, beach volleyball, jogging & walking, table tennis, scheduled fitness classes, SUP boards, windsurfing, sailing, Hobie cats, & pedalos.
Note: All gear including life vests, snorkel masks, and snorkel tubes are sanitized after every single use.
The Spa & Fitness Center
Indulge in the Rainforest Spa that boats a strong Caribbean aesthetic and experience with modern techniques. The Rainforest spa has 10 treehouse treatment rooms, including a new couples treehouse built on silts with windows that overlook the serene forest.
You’ll also find manicure and pedicure facilities, a relaxation pavilion, and an earthen Amerindian steam dome, which reconnects the spa to the island’s earliest settlers.
The Fitness Center has personal training sessions tailored to your needs including weight training, interval training, or targeted weight loss regimens.
Family Services at Sugar Beach
Sugar Beach is a family-friendly resort and offers complimentary children’s activities watched by childcare professionals at the Sugar Club for ages 4-12, Spice Club for teens and tweens, and babysitting services at an additional charge.
What to Pack for St Lucia
For sunny destinations, I like to pack my usual favorite swimsuits, my go-to raffia sunhat, and of course a large beach tote. If you are concerned about bugs, there is a medium-sized bug spray can in your room.
If you plan on going snorkeling, I would recommend bringing some water shoes. I found this pair on Amazon for a great price, and they don’t take too much room in my suitcase.
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Is Sugar Beach Worth it?
Sugar Beach Viceroy is absolutely worth it. Every moment here was incredible, from the service to the relaxing natural scenery was a 5-star experience. If you are looking for accommodation in St. Lucia, Sugar Beach has to be on your list. You will have an unforgettable experience and will be eager to return once you leave.
Sugar Beach St LuciaLocation: Beachfront property on the South-Western part of the island between both UNESCO Pitons. Room Type: All Luxury Villas All-Inclusive: Optional, can add on an All-Inclusive Plan. Price: $$$$ Great for: Couples & Romance, Families, Relaxing getaway |
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Disclaimer: Sugar Beach Viceroy kindly hosted me during my stay, as always, all opinions are my own.
Hello- my fiancé and I are thinking about going to Sugar Beach for our honeymoon next year. We are looking at the Grand Luxury Villa as well. Are you able to walk to the beach from the villas? And if so, how long of a walk would you say? Ive read you need to shuttle around the hotel, was curious if that’s the case. thanks!
Hi Alyssa! Depending on how high you are up on the mountain it would be quite a walk, but there is a car that picks you up and it’s quite efficient. They give you small cellphones that you can call them wherever & whenever for a ride!
Hi there. Thanks for your detailed review. We are headed there in a few weeks and are wondering about tipping. Our experience has only been at Sandals where it is not allowed for most staff so we are unsure how the logistics work. Do you bring cash (1s,5s and 10s) or charge it back to the room? Also, regarding the butler, do you tip at each interaction or a large sum at the end (which is what the Sandals butler situation usually calls for). Also, how about the shuttle drivers? I assume yes? How about spa staff? I want to be sure that all of the employees are compensated for their efforts and we don’t want to offend anyone. Thanks!