East Winds
La Brellotte Bay, Gros Islet St. Lucia
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#1 of 13 all-inclusives in St. Lucia
Location
4.8
Cleanliness
4.9
Service
4.9
Value
4.6
2023 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best
Discover Saint Lucia’s best kept secret and immerse yourself in true Caribbean luxury. East Winds Saint Lucia is a breathtaking garden-by-the-sea, planted on the island's most picturesque sandy bay. Our Island Hideaway is Saint Lucia's original boutique resort featuring 30 cottage style suites, tucked away amongst lush plants, trees and a kaleidoscope of colourful bird-life. East Winds is home to what many consider the finest beach on the island and our guests share it with very few others just like them; travellers looking for personalised care and all-inclusive service in the most authentic of Caribbean experiences. Come experience the Caribbean the way it was meant to be experienced.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Yoga classes
Bar / lounge
Beach
Boating
Airport transportation
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Yoga room
Fitness classes
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Swimup bar
Poolside bar
Canoeing
Diving
Hiking
Horseback riding
Snorkeling
Canoeing offsite
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Walking tours
Car hire
Taxi service
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Manicure
Massage
Neck massage
Pedicure
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Mosquito net
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
First aid kit
Umbrella
24-hour check-in
Private check-in / check-out
Clothes dryer
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Extra long beds
Walk-in shower
Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Safe
Seating area
Telephone
Wardrobe / closet
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Quaint
Luxury
Languages Spoken
English, French
Location
La Brellotte Bay, Gros Islet St. Lucia
East Winds
Getting there
Car recommended
Grade: 41 out of 100
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George F. L. Charles Airport
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Hewanorra Airport
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We stayed for 12 days in January. We were looking for a small, quiet, all inclusive hotel that would be friendly and relaxing. We certainly found that. And more!! We made so many new friends amongst the guests during our stay but the staff also treated us like their friends whilst being very professional in their jobs. I am not sure how they do that but they do!! Miriam looked after me from the first breakfast. It was great to be welcomed every mealtime.Sylvia was delightful! There are many staff so it is difficult to pick a few out but the water sports boys provided Pete with 12 days of fun sailing snorkelling and kayaking. Nothing was too much trouble for them. The chefs looked after my dietary allergies and Harry always had food prepared especially for me without any fuss.…
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Date of stay: January 2017
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Response from Judith M, Manager at East Winds
Responded Jan 30, 2017
Hi Glynis Lovely to hear from you and to receive lovely feedback when you have only just got home. I really appreciate your comments and am so glad that we exceeded expectations. Your social group has continued after you left but I am sure they missed you gathering everyone together at dinner! Hope to see you both again soon, you were lovely guests to have with us, Best wishes Judith
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We had a great 10 day stay. The hotel sits within a beautiful garden, has a wonderful, elegant beachside restaurant. The rooms are little cottages dotted around the grounds. exceptionally good food, and a lovely beach. But the key is the staff. Not just professional, but individually charming. You end up making genuine friends with them all. Just one example was the lovely Sylvia, barely one month into her work at Eastwinds, but sweet, professional and engaging with us. I must also mention Nikita who genuinely "fixed my back" after a single Pilates instruction. Wow!, that was worth the entire stay, and I mean that. Overall Eastwinds is relaxing, gentle, peaceful, quiet and throughly de-stressing. Top marks.
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Date of stay: January 2017
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Response from Judith M, Manager at East Winds
Responded Jan 26, 2017
Hi R&G It was wonderful to have you with us for your special holiday and we are so happy that you enjoyed your time in St Lucia. I have passed on your comment to Sylvia who was so happy that she has made an impression so soon! Thanks for the review and come back again soon! Judith
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Had a dinner last night, it was very nice experience. Food was great, specially seefood ceviche is perfect and main courses are nice portion. Restaurent staff are very friendly and I saw they working as a team, they always pay attention. Wine sommelier did great job, he is very presentable and very smiley face. We enjoyed our dinner. Thanks. Dulish Perera
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Date of stay: January 2017
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Response from Judith M, Manager at East Winds
Responded Jan 26, 2017
Hi Dulish Very pleased you had a lovely dinner, we welcome dinner guests at anytime and especially when they give us great reviews! Please come back soon, look forward to seeing you again, Warm wishes Judith
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My family and I went to East Winds for my sisters wedding. We were there for ten days. From day one the service was impeccable. All the staff were incredible friendly; nothing was too much. My partner is a strict vegetarian with other dietary requirements. On the first evening, the head chef came out to discuss his needs for the stay! He was always catered for, there were times when he had some meals cooked especially for him!! The food was awesome. The BBQ twice a week was a treat, there was always a meat, fish and seafood choice. I was always stocked up on those amazing king prawns! Main meals where four courses with plenty of options. Alcohol was in abundance. Champagne is now my favourite beverage 😃 We were originally booked into the superior room. Which was lovely and…
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Date of stay: August 2016
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Response from Judith M, Manager at East Winds
Responded Nov 14, 2016
Hi Lorraine I am so pleased that despite some disruption during your stay you have given us a good review, sometimes things go wrong but we all work hard to make sure that problems are solved quickly. I hope you come back, it would be lovely to see you again and all your friends here at East Winds would be delighted to see you again! Warm wishes Judith
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My wife and I had a wonderful stay at The Eastwinds Inn. We have stayed twice at another resort but this is relaxation, tranquillity and an amazing place. A big thank you to Simeon for getting us on the sunset cruise, Windel for the "shaving cream" song and Septima for the cocktail of the day on the beach. Just a few names to mention but so many to mention and thank. Big compliment to the chefs and kitchen staff for the amazing food throughout the stay - A big thank you to Judith and Andy for making us feel at home to seeing us off at the end. Great team and great staff. A huge thank you
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Date of stay: October 2016
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Response from Judith M, Manager at East Winds
Responded Nov 8, 2016
Hi freestone1970 Thank you for visiting us at East Winds and for the kind comments. I am so pleased that you finally found us and enjoyed the holiday as much as you did. Don't forget to come back again and when you do we will all be here to welcome you, Warm wishes Judith
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This was my 11th trip to St. Lucia and East Winds truly is a hidden gem. I'm shamefaced to admit but I hadn't heard of it before this trip! I can't even believe it. We stayed for three nights and it was one of the most relaxing places we've been on the whole island. The rooms are actually cottages, so that's fun and intimate. The scenery is gorgeous as all the cottages are set amongst some of the prettiest / lushest gardens ever. The beach is fantastic and you never have to fight for a chair and the swim-up bar at the pool is the perfect place to chit chat to the other guests there. We're not even engaged yet, but East Winds is so romantic I can imagine popping the question here for having the most gorgeous wedding ever (there are SO many picture perfect spots) and then…
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Date of stay: October 2016
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Response from Judith M, General Manager at East Winds
Responded Nov 8, 2016
Hi Sara B It was lovely to meet you during your stay at East Winds and thanks for the comprehensive and very positive review. I am so happy that we may and exceeded your expectations and you are right - we are a hidden gem, don't forget to tell all your friends about us! Looking forward to planning your wedding here :) Judith
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We were a little apprehensive about what we might find, following the change in management since our last visit. We needn't have worried as the new management team, led by Judith Milne, are keen to ensure they are meeting the needs of guests. They are in the process of sympathetically refurbishing, where necessary, whilst asking guests for their thoughts and views on any changes taking place. Our room on arrival had been decorated with hibiscus flowers and was an absolute picture - we didn't want to spoil it by going to bed! Whilst at the hotel we celebrated our Wedding Anniversary and had a delicious dinner in one of the beach gazebos that had also been decorated for the event. A memorable evening indeed! Throughout our stay, all the staff went out of their way to ensure…
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Date of stay: October 2016
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Response from Judith M, General Manager at East Winds
Responded Nov 7, 2016
Hi MarinerBeds It was lovely to meet you and I am so glad that your fears were not realised! We love the hotel as much as you do and will not be doing anything to ruin the special atmosphere, great relationship with our guests and the friends and family feel we all enjoy. Do keep in touch and look forward to seeing you again next year! Warm wishes Judith
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Well, what can I say, which hasn't been said already? An absolutely perfect location for our "Holwedmoon" (holiday, wedding and honeymoon). The accommodation was fantastic. The staff genuinely lovely and friendly. The food superb and the grounds were immaculate. Our whole stay was a delight. The cottage rooms are set in the grounds of the resort, whilst the ocean view rooms overlook the sea. We stayed in both types as our ocean view room wasn't quite ready due to refurbishment, and we actually preferred the cottage rooms - more space and bigger bathrooms. The staff went out of their way to ensure that our beach wedding went ahead as planned, despite the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew had flooded parts of the gardens. A massive thank you to all involved. We really did…
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Date of stay: October 2016
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Response from Judith M, General Manager at East Winds
Responded Oct 18, 2016
Dear MAH Thank you so much for choosing East Winds as the location for your wedding holiday honeymoon! We do love weddings at East Winds and always feel privileged to share such a special time with our guests. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and are all looking forward to welcoming you back to your special island destination. The whole team are looking forwards to seeing you again, Wishing all the happiness in the world, Judith
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This was definitely a location for the middle-aged/older couple, but it doesn't mean it wasn't good fun. I went with my family for my mum's 60th birthday and me and my sister (both mid-20s) were by far the youngest there - but this didn't detract from the experience. The rooms and bathroom were beautiful, and we were given complimentary champagne and chocolates upon arrival. The beach was lovely and the dining area was too, with live music in the evenings to accompany dinner (although this sometimes made conversation a little difficult). The staff were amazing - they went above and beyond to make my mum's birthday extra special; making a cake, creating a personalised dinner menu, decorating our table in the evening and organising another cake on the sunset cruise we went on.
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Date of stay: November 2015
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Response from Judith M, General Manager at East Winds
Responded Aug 14, 2016
Hi Nicky H Thanks for reviewing us - really appreciate the high rating and so happy that we had the opportunity to celebrate with you and the family. Warmest wishes Judith
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We had yet another fabulous lunch at East Winds on Thursday. The food was excellent, as usual, and the staff friendly and attentive, especially Elie, Kirby and Giovanni. We always try to come here at least once while on the island and we are never let down. Full marks once again - keep up the great work East Winds!!
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Date of stay: August 2016
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Response from Judith M, General Manager at East Winds
Responded Aug 14, 2016
Hi LeGeandTourer Thanks for lovely comment about our great food, so glad you keep coming back to see us. See y again on yr next trip and why not stay with us next time?! Best wishes Judith
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RichJB asked a question Jun 2023
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Answer from RedhillChiliPepper
Jun 2023 |
The system for tipping has changed. Last year we left cash in an envelope at reception. This year we added a gratuity to our final invoice (which covered transfers and excursions). Therebis a refreshing lack of expectation for tips, so you don't get the ugly attitudes you find elsewhere when the staff just give the impression that they're angling for tips. Here the staff, all the staff, come across as genuinely friendly.
elainejanes14 asked a question Apr 2023
London, United Kingdom
Answer from Glenda M
Apr 2023 |
The connecting Deluxe cottages are sold as 2-bedroom cottages. There are 3 sets that are connected from the patio.
It is possible to request a room without a door.
Al_Gravesend asked a question Apr 2023
Gravesend, United Kingdom220 contributions
RichJB asked a question Apr 2023
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amosite asked a question Mar 2023
Gillingham, United Kingdom355 contributions
Answer from Elaine66UK
Mar 2023 |
Lunch is a buffet style so you can mix and match as you like. There are snack style choices eg wraps, sandwich etc from the bar and can be served on the beach/by the pool. It's all great food. You'll enjoy. They happily cater for both food intolerance and personal likes/dislikes if you chat with them.
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Les H wrote a tip Dec 2023
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"Check with hotel if they are hosting large party/wedding groups prior to booking"Read full review
ToscaKent wrote a tip Oct 2023
Sevenoaks, United Kingdom3 contributions
"The transfer by road from Hewannora Airport can take more than one and a half hours at busy times and parts of the roads are rough."Read full review
Mitchell R wrote a tip Sep 2023
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"Rainy season weather is amazing fun.. best of both worlds."Read full review
Shaun M wrote a tip Aug 2023
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"Try the exotic cocktails mixed by the superb bar staff and check out the amazing champagne sunset cruise organised by Simeon."Read full review
Sara R wrote a tip Jul 2023
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"We loved the view from our Deluxe Cottage"Read full review
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LOCATION
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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