10 Perfect All-Isnclusive Resorts on St. Lucia

Cap Maison

A former sugar plantation, with rooms boasting dark wood and tiled baths, Cap Maison lets its stellar views and top-notch service do the talking. Known for extraordinary massages — which you can have on your terrace if you like — this isn't a traditional all-inclusive hotel, so it tends to attract a somewhat less party-focused traveler. The "Cap It All" inclusive package takes care of breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus house wines and spirits, sodas, and local rums (crucial!) by the glass. And if you're seeking a particularly secluded stay, request an oceanview villa with a private pool.

Rendezvous Saint Lucia

A decidedly couples-focused resort, visitors can elbow up to a bar fittingly called the "The Trysting Place." Rendezvous is a true all-inclusive, with taxes, tips, motorized water sports, professionally led scuba dives, and all beverages (including premium brand booze and wine by the bottle) included. Know that if your preferred getaway is all flip-flops, string bikinis, and sand in your hair, this might not be quite right for you: At dinnertime, several places have dress codes. It makes for a more elegant vibe, but packing shoes that aren't sandals might be a non-starter for some travelers.

BodyHoliday

"Give us your body for a week and we'll give you back your mind," trumpets the website of this resort. It's tough to argue when you see that each day of your stay includes a free 50-minute spa treatment — perhaps a massage, or a facial, or an aloe yogurt body wrap. At BodyHoliday, the all-inclusive package includes pro-fitness training, sailing, yoga, and spinning classes, as well as health-focused meals (dairy-free, gluten-free, and even nut-free options abound) at eight different bars and restaurants. All rooms come with terraces overlooking either a garden or the ocean.

Ladera Resort

For those who like their romantic, tropical vacations to feel, well, romantic and tropical, Ladera is the place to go. Rooms are decked out in dark golden wood, with gauzy draperies breezily thrown over four-posters beds, though the main draw is the lack of a fourth wall. There's nothing between you and those stunning Piton views. The resort isn't technically all-inclusive, but those who adore its restaurant, Dasheene, with its spectacular perch over the ocean and riffs on traditional St. Lucian dishes (sweet potato and coconut soup; roast conch; plantain gratin with coconut rum sauce) often pick the all-inclusive option. Be aware that there's a dress code at dinnertime for both men and women.

Sandals Grande St. Lucia

Sometimes you just want a familiar, all-inclusive resort that pulls no punches, has no hidden fees, and includes activities like scuba diving, sailing, waterskiing, meals at a dozen different restaurants, and unlimited premium liquors at swim-up bars, sunbathing on a mile-long beach, and tips. Grande is the favorite Sandals resort of most St. Lucia regulars. Just keep in mind that because some folks come here to really take advantage of that all-you-can-drink deal, it can get noisy. Avoid any vacation interruptions by requesting a quieter room far from the bars and main floor lobby areas (especially one with a private plunge pool).

Jade Mountain Resort

Lauded for its sustainable initiatives and its volcanic microbrewery, the Jade Mountain Resort is a particular favorite on the island. However, it's the 24 infinity pools that perfectly reflect the sweeping views of the Pitons that keep travelers dreaming year after year. The rooms themselves are designed to blend seamlessly into the panorama with an open fourth wall and 2,000-square-feet to stretch out in — that's in addition to your own personal infinity pool no smaller than 400-square-feet. Jade Mountain's all-inclusive option covers meals and beverages, which can be enjoyed on the Celestial Terrace or in the comfort of your suite that you'll never want to leave.

East Winds

East Winds is one of the more affordable all-inclusive options in St. Lucia and is highly-raved about. Between Masson Point and Labrellotte Bay, this resort boasts its own private beach. The 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 classes, and cooking and cocktail-crafting courses. And if you're looking for somewhere to tie the knot, you can even take advantage of the resort's complimentary wedding package that includes your legal fees, ceremony space, bouquet, and boutonniere.

Marigot Bay Resort & Marina

Adjacent to the island's preferred superyacht berthing spot the Marigot Bay Resort & Marina offers luxe accommodation in the center of a vibrant village filled with shopping boutiques and some of the island's top restaurants. Rooms range from the expansive residence suites to the resort-view junior suites, which are still quite spacious in their own right. With the all-inclusive package, you'll have free range of the resort's three restaurants and four bars. This includes daily breakfast, the catch of the day at Hurricane Hole, a sushi bar, plus snacks by the pool, and the resort's signature cocktails — plus beer and wine.

Anse Chastanet

The sister property of the Jade Mountain Resort, nearby Anse Chastanet offers its own stunning perspective of the Pitons, as well as a design scheme that takes inspiration from nature at every turn. Each room has its own special feature, such as the suite with a balcony built around a red gommier tree and open-wall suites similar to the ones at Jade Mountain. However, it's a better choice for those who want quicker access to the soft sand and coral reef of the Anse Chastanet beach.

The all-inclusive package covers all your meals, plus any beverage served by the glass, excluding champagne and specialty liquors. Love birds looking for an all-inclusive plan might also opt for the Total Romance Package, which also includes an airport transfer, drinks from the in-room fridge, welcome cocktails, and a bottle of champagne in addition to the all-inclusive meal plan.

Serenity at Coconut Bay

Serenity Coconut Bay offers a private and peaceful escape for couples looking for peace and quiet. This adults-only resort has a robust all-inclusive plan that includes butler service, airport transfers, golf cart transfers to the beach and spa, plus a private patio in your room complete with a plunge pool and waterfall. That's not to mention the unlimited wine and spirits, cocktails, and meals in your room as well as the resort restaurant and pool bar. The all-inclusive experience even includes access to the eight restaurants at seven bars at Serenity's sister resort Coconut Bay, which is not adults only.