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My experience at Sandals Halcyon was great. My partner and I had great time there, the scenery was amazing and we had a laid back mini vacation. We met some awesome staff members that were nice to us. Those of them that were friendly were a gem to meet, the smiles were genuine. I would like to thank the staff at the Bayside Restaurant which made our vacation a nice one. They were quite friendly and welcoming and were cheerful indeed. I would like to thank Marclyn a waitress there and all the others that I don't know their names. We met a few warm hearted bartenders who were nice and very pleasant. I'd love to thank Josianne a bartender from Irie Bar who was exceptional to meet. Her service is awesome and always a pleasant smile and kind words to share with us. We met some great staff members at the front desk also, kudos! We visited Sandals Grand on our stay also and the staffs were sweet and wonderful as I remembered on my last visit there. Thanks to Cijay at Josephine's ice cream, crepes and pizzeria, Sandy and Troyan who also were wonderful to meet. They made out visit an awesome one, we had fun. The bartenders there were great as usual, and Neville was awesome as usual, a gem indeed. The scenery at Sandals Halcyon was great like the last time we're went. Some staff members were not so friendly but the ones that were friendly made our stay a great one. The room that we were given was clean and very nice, it was attended to by the room attendants. It was very quiet and no one to disturb your tranquility. It was worth every penny I spent, the wifi was on point, the mini bar was great, the pools was wonderful to have a soak in and feel at peace. We played pools a lot so that was one place you could have found us lol. Soy restaurant was a delight, we enjoyed the octopus and sushi there it with and we have a delightful cocktail there, I can't remember it's name though lol. Kimonos restaurant was a delight also, the staff at Soy and Kimonos was pleasant and delightful to have met.

We chose Sandals Halcyon Beach for our wedding and honeymoon, so this was always going to be a very important trip for us. Looking back, what stands out most is not just the resort itself, but the people who work there. Halcyon has a really relaxed atmosphere. It never felt too big or impersonal, and over the course of our stay we got to know quite a few members of staff properly. That made a huge difference, especially as we were there for such a special occasion. The wedding team were excellent. Shandulla and Techla looked after us brilliantly, and Elizabeth, Joel and Mickey all played a part in making the day run smoothly and feel genuinely personal rather than simply being another wedding going through the resort. We felt very well looked after from start to finish. One person we will always remember is Madonna, who looked after our room. She was exceptional at her job and kept everything absolutely spotless, but it was her warmth and personality that really made her stand out. The fact she chose to come along to our wedding meant a great deal to us and says a lot about the kind of person she is. Our wedding-night dinner on the beach was another highlight. Bernie looked after us that evening and did a fantastic job. He was attentive without constantly hovering, genuinely interesting to talk to and made the whole evening feel relaxed and special. The photography team also deserve a mention. The pictures from the wedding were far better than we expected, to the point that our main problem was deciding which ones not to keep. We spent around three hours choosing them and the team somehow remained patient throughout the whole process. There were also lots of smaller moments that made the stay memorable. Dolores at the beachside restaurant was one of them. Her smile and welcome every morning became part of our routine and she always made us feel genuinely pleased to see us. Winifred was another person who really impressed us whenever we needed help or had questions. He was calm, professional and kind, and dealt with everything in a way that made us feel looked after rather than simply dealt with. I also decided to complete my PADI Open Water qualification while we were there, and Shaggy was a brilliant instructor. He was patient, relaxed and gave me confidence throughout the course. Qualifying as a diver in St Lucia ended up becoming one of my favourite memories from the whole trip. We also had reason during our stay to speak with senior management, and the way they responded really impressed us. They listened, took ownership of the situation and made a genuine effort to make sure the rest of our wedding and honeymoon was everything it should have been. That sort of response says a lot about a resort. There are plenty of other people we could mention across the bars, restaurants, wedding team and housekeeping whose names we unfortunately did not catch. Overall, though, the service felt warm and personal rather than forced. We came to Halcyon to get married, but we left with a much stronger attachment to the place than we expected. For us, Sandals Halcyon Beach will always be where we got married, where I qualified as a diver, and where a lot of genuinely lovely people helped create memories we will keep for the rest of our lives. We would absolutely return.

A lovely resort but seems to have lost its edge since we were last there. It was only a third full which meant a number of restaurants were closed some nights and a lot of maintenance was being done. We were upgraded from the room we’d booked and didn’t find that out until we got there - not great after a long journey from the UK. Shouldn’t grumble about an upgrade but we’d specifically booked a poolside room to be near the pool. We did get a room credit and a late check out in fairness but very few Brits that we spoke to got the room they’d booked. The disappointment was around the staff. About half of them didn’t look like they wanted to be there - chatting amongst themselves behind the bar when people were waiting to be served and very few smiling on greeting. The most cheerful bunch were the gardeners and pool guys. It’s the staff that make these high quality resorts - the food and drink quality is a given. Maybe Sandals no longer has the influence in St Lucia or maybe they weren’t getting the hours because it was under capacity. Either way I hope it doesn’t slide further. TOP TIP - find the QR code for the GALE app. It’s far better booking restaurants and asking questions through that WhatsApp function than visiting the Concierge lounge. They seemed completely disinterested whenever we went in there.

We had such a wonderful experience at Sandals Halcyon! We stayed here for our honeymoon and couldn’t have picked a better place. The resort has a quiet, quaint, intimate feel that makes it the perfect place to relax, unwind, and enjoy time together. It felt peaceful and welcoming rather than overly busy, which is exactly what we were looking for. The beautiful grounds, relaxing atmosphere, and friendly staff made our stay so special. One person who truly stood out to us was Avelon! She was absolutely wonderful, so kind and welcoming, and we genuinely enjoyed getting to know her throughout our stay. She quickly became someone we looked forward to seeing, and we feel like we made a real friend while we were there. People like her are what make a vacation memorable, and we are so grateful we had the opportunity to meet her! Overall, Sandals Halcyon was such a special place for us to celebrate our honeymoon. Between the peaceful resort atmosphere and the amazing people we met, we made memories we will always cherish. If you’re looking for a quieter, more intimate Sandals experience where you can truly relax and enjoy your time together, we would absolutely recommend Halcyon. We hope to return someday! ??

From the moment we arrived at Sandals Halcyon Beach in Saint Lucia, we felt right at home! The resort was absolutely beautiful, the accommodations were amazing, and the entire staff went above and beyond to make our vacation unforgettable. Everyone we encountered was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and genuinely seemed to enjoy what they do. The excursions were fantastic, and every adventure made our trip even more memorable. A huge shoutout to the Water Sports team! They were absolutely top-notch, professional, helpful, and always made sure we had a great time. And the butler service? Outstanding! They truly took our experience to another level. We felt pampered without ever feeling overwhelmed. They made everything seem effortless and treated us like family. What really sets Sandals Halcyon apart isn't just the beautiful resort or the amazing activities. It's the people. They made us feel like we belonged there, not just like another couple on vacation. We arrived expecting a great vacation and left feeling like we were saying goodbye to friends. We can't wait to return! Thank you to everyone at Sandals Halcyon for making our time in Saint Lucia so special. You have definitely earned five stars from us!