Secrets St. Lucia Resort & Spa
Saint Lucia · 5★
Property
Guest reviews
Top praise
- Exceptional, friendly, hospitable, and engaging staff.
- Beautiful and well-maintained property, including landscaping and amenities.
- Excellent food at dinner, especially at à la carte restaurants, with no reservations needed (except Teppanyaki).
Common complaints
- Some rooms had issues like musty smell, lack of water, leaks, critters, or odors.
- Difficulty securing pool chairs/umbrellas unless arriving very early.
- Slow room service and sometimes dinner service in restaurants.
Heads up
- Timeshare presentations disguised as 'VIP team' assistance.
- Reports of room issues (lack of water, leaks, critters, odors) in some reviews.
- Sargassum seaweed influxes can cause unpleasant odors and environmental concerns, particularly during certain seasons.
Beach & Pool
Seaweed risk: moderate
St. Lucia has experienced significant sargassum influxes since 2011, with large amounts reported along the north and west coasts (including Castries where the resort is located) beginning in April 2025. The problem is seasonal and can lead to unpleasant odors and impact marine life when decomposing.
Pristine, palm-fringed white-sand beach on the Caribbean coast, offering calm waters for swimming and views of mountains and sunsets. The beach is described as small, walkable end-to-end in about 3 minutes.
Food & Drink
9 restaurants
Transfer
Transfer not included.
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