Overview
The Bay Gardens Hotel is St. Lucia's Premier multi-award winning 87 room hotel, with an unparalleled reputation for comfortable, affordable accommodations and truly Caribbean cuisine. Nestled in the heart of St. Lucia's entertainment and recreation center, Rodney Bay Village, Bay Gardens Hotel provides the ideal vacation experience for the business or leisure traveler.
Full access to Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa, Bay Gardens Inn and Bay Gardens Marina Haven amenities which is accessible via a complimentary shuttle bus.
Guests will receive unlimited access to Splash Island Water Park; the largest floating waterpark in the Eastern Caribbean.
Other fees include
- Saint Lucia Tourist Accommodation Fee
- $3.00 USD per adult/per night (includes taxes) and $1.50 USD per teen (12-17)/per night
Check in
4 p.m.
Check out
11 a.m.
Rooms
79
Inclusions
- Daily activities
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Non-motorized watersports
- All taxes
Rooms
Amenities
Location
Reviews
Michael MacIntyre - Don't believe first impressions.
outdoorgirl2016 (Romsey, United Kingdom) on Mar 09, 2024
My friend and I booked this hotel 6 months prior to our departure date ,so monitored reviews with great trepidation. We were somewhat nervous about what to expect having read the reviews. On arrival , the Monday night managers drinks party was in full swing .It felt as though we had been parachuted into an episode of Michael Macintyre's Midnight Gameshow !!! The level of noise meant we sulked , chuntered and moaned about the place determined to change hotel by the morning, but our 20 hour travel day and mega tiredness contributed to a lot of those feelings. Fast forward 24 hours and I honestly cannot comprehend the complaints about this hotel. The rooms are a very good size with a huge bed, Netflix TV, if thats your thing , and a full size fridge. Air conditioning was very effective . Lots of comments about the rooms being dated but I can't agree . Mine was painted perfectly ,with lovely dark wood furniture and huge impressive bedside lamps. We were located around the pool area which can be a little noisy early evening, hence the shock when we first arrived , but it soon became apparant that the music is switched off quite promptly at 11pm. The rooms and the public areas were spotlessly clean , no complaints there. The grounds and gardens were beautiful and well maintained , the three small pools were beautifully warm and well equipped with sunbeds and parasols. All staff were very friendly, particularly reception and the cleaning staff .We used the taxi office out front for a day with a driver and car , and Jerry was fabulous taking us to off the beaten track fishing villages and other sights including a hike which although very hot was fabulous with great views of the pitons. Considering we were on a room only basis , this suited our needs far more than the Bay Gardens Beach Resort. A couple of supermarkets within a couple of minutes walk and plenty of restaurants also. I would also recommend a trip to the Marina , again using the shuttle service.Get off at the Marina Haven , walk across the road to the Marina and then get the shuttle back . Lots of choice of restaurants but I would recommend Elena's. Extensive menu , reasonably priced and very tasty. The first week we were there , there was quite a bit of traffic noise, particulary motorcycle noise , but it always quietened down by 9pm, but the second week it was much quieter . It didnt spoil our holiday at all. Would thoroughly recommend for a room only holiday. If you want a luxury , perfect hotel that could be anywhere in the world, then this hotel is not for you, but if you want a super clean, authentic Carribbean hotel then give it a go . First impressions are not always correct . Michael Macintyre was just a blip .
we loved it - dated but comfortable & friendly
mick b on Mar 06, 2024
Loved the hotel & loved & the island. This hotel is 30 years old, don`t think its been re-furbed in all that time, but it is clean & comfortable and in a central location. Its exactly what we expected after research prior to arriving. St Lucia is a small mountainous, green island with circuitous (some unmade) roads that pass directly through the small towns & villages so unless you are prepared to pay big you cannot get away from street noise. We thought it was exceptional value with safe & air-conditioning as standard so no extra cost - unheard of in Europe. Fridge freezer, kettle in our standard room & a King size bed. "Tami" our maid always smiling changed the bedding daily & re-stocked the tea/milk/coffee as well. Read comments about the showers but you do get the hang of the controls after some practice. Free hourly shuttle to the beach (the walk takes 10mins) & drops you off at the sister hotel where the sun loungers & canoes/some water sports etc are also complimentary. There are bars, restaurants, banks with ATMs in Rodney Bay which is a 2min walk. Never ate at the hotel so can`t comment. The Friday night street party in Gros Islet is a worth a visit, 15 US dollar taxi. Note there is no admission charge for this. Try the local green no. plate taxis the locals use which stop on the road outside the hotel @ 2 EC you can get to Castries the Islands capital for a visit. Book direct for any excursions, avoid the vendors on the beach & do not pay anything up front to them! Cat. trip to the extinct volcano in Soufriere is a worth a trip with stops at Anse Chastenet and Marigot Bay to see how the other half holiday. We paid £2k for 11 nights room only inc. serviced flights & transfers for a holiday in St Lucia. This is a luxury Caribbean Island without the luxury price tag. We were more than happy with our stay here & wouldn`t hesitate to recommend it.
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