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BodyHoliday Saint Lucia

Cap Estate, Saint Lucia

4.7(470 reviews)

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BodyHoliday Saint Lucia is built around an idea few Caribbean resorts have tried: your room rate includes a 50-minute spa treatment on every full day of the stay, plus a class schedule the resort itself calls endless, from sunrise yoga and T'ai Chi to Combat Fitness, archery and windsurfing. This is not a place for lying by the pool all week, though you can. It sits on secluded Cariblue Beach in Cap Estate at the northern tip of the island, set in 18 acres of tropical gardens, and repeat guests are a big part of the crowd. Many describe it as the only vacation that sends them home feeling better than when they arrived.

Things to Know

Age & inclusions: 12+

Traveler Insights

Pros

+A 50-minute spa treatment is included on every full day of your stay (arrival and departure days excluded), which no other all-inclusive in Saint Lucia offers at this scale
+The resort calls its class programme 'endless' and it nearly is: Hatha and Restorative Yoga, T'ai Chi, Meditation, Pilates, Body Spin, Combat Fitness, Aqua Fit, Zumba, HIIT and Suspension Training, plus a Tree House studio and a yoga deck at the water's edge
+Six restaurants rather than a buffet and one extra: TAO for East-West fusion, a wine-paired tasting menu at Cariblue Windows, Cariblue for breakfast and lunch buffets and an a la carte dinner, the Wellness Cafe, the Pavilion Grill and the hands-on I-TAL Rastafarian farm-to-table lunch
+Its own PADI dive centre, with beach dives included for certified divers and a three-hour Discover Scuba session for first-timers; offshore snorkelling is included too
+Real sports facilities on 18 acres of gardens: an archery range, two floodlit tennis courts, a 4-hole practice golf course with included golf classes, an ASA-accredited sailing school, waterskiing, windsurfing and kayaking
+Afternoon tea at the Clubhouse is a daily ritual that pulls the guest community together, and solo travelers say they are never alone here for long
+Instructors are trained fitness staff rather than resort entertainers, and themed Feature Months bring in visiting athletes and yoga teachers (September Solos ran Aug 28 to Sep 26, 2026; Octoba Yoga runs Sep 28 to Oct 31, 2026)
+The sleep programme is a genuine perk: noise-cancellation walls, air-quality control, a pillow menu and evening turndown with organic tea

Cons

−Rooms draw the most debate on traveler forums: some guests find them small and modest for the nightly rate, even though the resort says rooms, suites and villas have been refurbished recently
−No televisions in any room by design; the only big screen is in the Clubhouse, which can grate on a rainy afternoon
−Golf is not really included: the 6,829-yard par 71 championship course is a two-minute taxi ride away, green fees go to Sandals Golf Club, and clubs, carts (mandatory) and shoes are all rented there
−Diving has limits: only daytime beach dives to about 30 feet are included, while boat dives cost extra, night dives are US$80 and the PADI Open Water course is US$550
−Airport transfers are not included; the resort's standard transfer runs US$99 per couple, and it is a long ride from Hewanorra on the south end of the island
−Portions at TAO come up as too small in some guest reports, and a number of the specialist treatments, Ayurvedic sessions and skin clinic services cost extra
−Not fully wheelchair accessible: the resort itself says most public areas have steps and ramps

The food is not the carrot-juice-and-lettuce picture people expect. The resort's own line is 'balance, not abstinence', and there are cocktails, wine, steak and chocolate cake alongside vegan menus at every outlet. Six venues cover it: TAO for East-West fusion fine dining, a wine-paired tasting menu at Cariblue Windows, Cariblue for themed buffet lunches and an a la carte dinner most nights, the Wellness Cafe, the Pavilion Grill and the I-TAL Rastafarian farm-to-table lunch. Evenings are quiet. There is a Piano Bar, Clubhouse shows and a Friday beach barbecue with fire dancers and musicians, and no nightclub. Facilities include three pools (one a saltwater thalassotherapy pool) plus a Jacuzzi, a PADI dive centre, an ASA sailing school, a Better-Aging clinic and an Ayurvedic temple. Rooms have no TVs by design, and some guests find them modest for the price.

BodyHoliday suits solo wellness travelers, active couples and anyone who has decided this trip is about feeling better rather than indulging. The minimum age is 12, and July and August bring WellFit Families programming, so it is not strictly adults-only. It sits at the top of the Saint Lucia price range and competes more with destination spas than with Sandals Regency La Toc or Sandals Grande St. Lucian down the road. Couples who want the most romantic room or the biggest restaurant line-up will do better there. Pigeon Island and Rodney Bay are minutes away, and the resort runs its own guided tours to Soufriere, the Sulphur Springs and the Pitons.

Common Questions

How does the daily spa treatment actually work?

You get one 50-minute treatment per person per day, excluding your arrival and departure days. The Wellness Centre closes on Christmas Day and does not replace that day's treatment. Treatments are non-transferable, and the resort suggests booking through your pre-arrival webroom at least two weeks out, because popular slots go quickly.

Is BodyHoliday adults-only?

No. The minimum age is 12, and teens get their own menu at the Wellness Centre. In July and August the resort runs WellFit Families, hosted by Olympic athletes, so expect more families in those months. The rest of the year the crowd skews toward adult couples and solo travelers.

Will I go hungry at a health resort?

Not likely. Cariblue serves a buffet breakfast and lunch every day with a different theme each lunch, an a la carte dinner six nights and a Caribbean buffet on Wednesdays. TAO and Cariblue Windows cover fine dining, and steak, desserts and cocktails are all on the plan. The one recurring complaint is small portions at TAO, and some premium wines and champagnes carry a supplement.

Is golf included?

Only partly. Group golf classes and a 4-hole practice course on the resort are included. The full 6,829-yard par 71 championship course is two minutes away by taxi, and green fees, mandatory carts (US$25 for 9 holes, US$50 for 18) and club rental are paid there.

How much diving is included?

Certified divers get daytime beach dives on the property, roughly 30 feet deep, with equipment provided. Boat dives cost extra and night dives are US$80. Beginners can try the three-hour Discover Scuba session, and the PADI Scuba Diver (US$375) and Open Water (US$550) courses are paid extras.

Are the rooms worth the price?

It depends what you are paying for. Rooms are air-conditioned, with natural-style bathrooms, a pillow menu and noise-cancellation walls, and the resort says rooms, suites and villas have all been refurbished recently, with two-bedroom Oasis Villas added in October 2019. They are not the showpiece suites you would get at a Sandals for the same money, and there are no TVs. Long-time regulars see the rate as paying for the treatments, classes and staff, not the decor.

Restaurants (5)

Type	Restaurants
Buffet	Cariblue
Steakhouse	Pavilion Grill
Plant-based	I-TAL
International & fusion	TAO, Cariblue Windows

From the resort's own dining pages. Only restaurants the resort lists are shown. All are covered by the all-inclusive rate, per the resort.

What's nearby

Marigot Bay
40 min drive · 18 mi
Pigeon Island National Landmark
7 min drive · 2.2 mi
Reduit Beach
10 min drive · 3.7 mi
Anse La Raye (Friday fish fry)
40 min drive · 21 mi
Vigie Beach
20 min drive · 8.1 mi
Castries Market
20 min drive · 8.9 mi

More things to do (22)

Marigot Beach · beach35 min drive · 17 mi
Canaries · town50 min drive · 28 mi
Rodney Bay Marina · marina7 min drive · 2.4 mi
Sandals St. Lucia Golf and Country Club · golf3 min drive · 0.6 mi
Catamaran day trip to Soufrière and the Pitons · excursion7 min drive · 2.4 mi
Sunset cruise from Rodney Bay · excursion7 min drive · 2.4 mi
Whale and dolphin watching · excursion7 min drive · 2.4 mi
Deep-sea fishing charter · excursion7 min drive · 2.4 mi
Gros Islet (Friday Night Street Party) · town7 min drive · 2.4 mi
Cas en Bas Beach · beach7 min drive · 2.1 mi
Pigeon Island Beach · beach7 min drive · 2.2 mi
Splash Island Water Park · water park11 min drive · 3.9 mi
Choc Beach · beach20 min drive · 7.6 mi
Folk Research Centre · museum20 min drive · 8.6 mi
Derek Walcott Square · historic site20 min drive · 9.1 mi
Castries · town25 min drive · 9.1 mi
Morne Fortune and Fort Charlotte · historic site30 min drive · 12 mi
Rainforest Adventures (aerial tram and zip-line) · adventure park30 min drive · 12 mi
Anse Cochon Beach · beach50 min drive · 24 mi
Millet Bird Sanctuary Trail · nature55 min drive · 20 mi
Mamiku Gardens · nature60 min drive · 29 mi
Maranatha Gardens · nature60 min drive · 33 mi

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Google Reviews★ 4.7 · 470 reviews

BH (.

a month ago

“Fabulous location. Amazing beach. Greenery, azure water, white sandy beach. Easy ocean swimming and clear water straight off the sand. Watersports run all day and people are waterside yo their heart's content. A wide choice of restaurants and eveni...”

Patricia V.

3 months ago

“Body Holiday is a 5-star experience. Everyone who works there ensures your stay is fantastic. They go above and beyond in kindness and service. A true all star team. There’s no limit to all the classes you can take and the teachers are extremely know...”

Shereece A.

3 months ago

“Had a wonderful solo vacation here. Safe and comfortable, the staff were patient and welcoming. Did the morning walks, obstacle trail, aqua fit with the amazingly "shy" Darren, got to be a passenger princess on the hobie cart with Andre who was very...”