Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa
Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa occupies a specific niche: it is the family-friendly all-inclusive with real waterpark energy in a destination that otherwise caters mostly to couples. The water slides and lazy river, the CocoLand Kidz Klub for ages 0 to 12 and the Coco Corral animal encounter make it memorable for families, and traveler forums keep recommending it for exactly that reason. The adults-only Harmony wing adds flexibility for couples, and the relaxed, international crowd gives it a different feel from the louder Cancun scene. Hewanorra airport is about five minutes away, which matters on an island where the north-coast resorts are a long, winding drive from the international flights.
Traveler Insights
Pros
- +Saint Lucia's largest waterpark, by the resort's own description, with water slides, waterfalls and a lazy river, and the lazy river and Splash pool area were upgraded in the 2025-26 renovation
- +Only about five minutes from Hewanorra International Airport, with round-trip transfers from UVF included, so there is no long drive over the mountains after a long flight
- +CocoLand Kidz Klub covers ages 0 to 12 across 50,000 sq ft of indoor and outdoor play space with a water-fountain playground, plus the Coco Corral animal encounter that kids talk about for weeks
- +Two wings in one resort: the adults-only Harmony wing (18+) with two adults-only pools, an adults-only bar and hammocks, and the family Splash wing, so couples and families both get their own space
- +The whole room stock is new: Harmony's 125 rooms were gutted to the studs and reopened in October 2025 after a US$7 million overhaul, and all 125 Splash rooms were redone through 2026, with the resort aiming to finish the US$14 million project by October 2026
- +Nine restaurants and seven bars across 85 acres, including Silk, Calabash, Trattoria, Veranda and a vegetarian spot, Seasons Veggie Bistro, and the sit-down restaurants get consistently better feedback than the buffet
- +Saint Lucia itself is stunning: the Pitons, the sulphur springs and rainforest tours make off-resort days exceptional, and the southern location puts you closer to them than the north-coast resorts
Cons
- −Buffet food is frequently called bland and under-seasoned, and the bacon comes up again and again in traveler complaints
- −The beach faces the windy southeast coast, and sea conditions vary a lot by season; the steady winter breeze makes it a kitesurfing spot, so on many days you are really here for the pools rather than calm swimming
- −Splash-wing rooms were renovated in phases while the resort stayed open through 2026, so if you stay in autumn 2026 ask whether any work is still under way near your room
- −Chair-saving around the pool is a real problem: towels go down at 7am and chairs sit empty until 11am, with limited staff enforcement
- −Paintball at The Zone, spa treatments, beach cabanas and all the bigger excursions cost extra on top of the all-inclusive rate
- −Dinner takes planning: reservations are required at all seven specialty restaurants, La Luna and The Greathouse carry a surcharge, and three venues enforce a smart resort wear dress code for ages 12 and up
- −The humid tropical setting means more bugs and less manicured grounds than you might expect at a comparable price in Cancun
The big story is a US$14 million renovation. The adults-only Harmony wing's 125 rooms were stripped to the studs and reopened in October 2025 after a US$7 million overhaul, with new spa-style bathrooms, and the family Splash wing's 125 rooms followed in phases through 2026 while the resort stayed open, with completion targeted for October 2026. The work also covered the lazy river and Splash pool area, restaurant expansions, new gym equipment and a Concierge Welcome suite for top-category guests. Dining runs to nine restaurants and seven bars; the buffet draws the most complaints for bland seasoning, while the specialty restaurants such as Silk, Calabash and Trattoria fare much better, and all of them need a reservation. There are five pools in all, two of them adults-only, and Harmony guests can still use the waterpark.
Coconut Bay works best for families with kids under 13 who want waterpark features somewhere more adventurous than Punta Cana, and for couples who want a freshly rebuilt adults-only wing on a beautiful island. It sits in the mid-range for Saint Lucia, and the short airport transfer is a genuine practical win. Snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, tennis, pickleball and fitness classes are included, while scuba, deep sea fishing, horseback riding and rainforest jeep safaris are booked at the excursion desk in the lobby. The Pitons, the sulphur springs and the rainforest make this one of the Caribbean's best islands for day trips.
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Restaurants (9)
| Type | Restaurants |
|---|---|
| Buffet | Coconut Walk Marketplace |
| Italian | Trattoria |
| Asian | Veranda, Silk |
| Caribbean & local | The Jerk Treehouse, Calabash |
| Plant-based | Seasons Veggie Bistro |
| International & fusion | La Luna (extra charge), The Greathouse (extra charge, at Serenity at Coconut Bay) |
From the resort's own dining pages. Only restaurants the resort lists are shown. Venues marked "extra charge" are not covered by the all-inclusive rate; the others are, per the resort.
What's nearby
Anse de Sables Beach5 min drive · 1.1 mi
Gros Piton Nature Trail40 min drive · 16 mi
Sugar Beach45 min drive · 18 mi
More things to do (26)
- Marigot Bay · marina60 min drive · 33 mi
- Marigot Beach · beach60 min drive · 32 mi
- Tet Paul Nature Trail · nature50 min drive · 19 mi
- Sulphur Springs · nature55 min drive · 20 mi
- Anse Mamin · beach60 min drive · 23 mi
- Sandy Beach · beach5 min drive · 1.1 mi
- Moule à Chique Lighthouse · viewpoint15 min drive · 4.3 mi
- Toraille Waterfall · nature55 min drive · 18 mi
- Anse La Raye (Friday fish fry) · town60 min drive · 34 mi
- Vieux Fort · town6 min drive · 1.9 mi
- Rudy John Beach Park · beach20 min drive · 6.7 mi
- Latille Falls and Gardens · nature20 min drive · 9.2 mi
- Mamiku Gardens · nature25 min drive · 12 mi
- Treetop Adventure Park · adventure park40 min drive · 20 mi
- Errard Falls · nature45 min drive · 20 mi
- Fond Doux Estate · historic site45 min drive · 18 mi
- Piton Falls · nature50 min drive · 19 mi
- Morne Coubaril Estate · historic site55 min drive · 20 mi
- Soufrière · town55 min drive · 21 mi
- Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens · nature55 min drive · 18 mi
- Maranatha Gardens · nature60 min drive · 24 mi
- Enbas Saut Falls Trail (Edmund Forest Reserve) · nature60 min drive · 19 mi
- Morne Fortune and Fort Charlotte · historic site60 min drive · 33 mi
- Anse Chastanet Beach · beach60 min drive · 23 mi
- Derek Walcott Square · historic site60 min drive · 33 mi
- Castries · town60 min drive · 33 mi
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Seaweed & sargassum
St. Lucia gets sargassum, typically worst May through August.See the month-by-month guide →Google Reviews★ 4.4 · 1,224 reviews
“The positives: ⁃ Resort staff were fantastic. and the rooms in the Harmony section (3rd floor) were very clean and well maintained. - Food at most sit down restaurants was excellent and top-shelf drinks were available at most bars. - The resort never...”
“Coconut Beach All Inclusive Resort in St. Lucia was purely magical! The amazing resort is located only a short distance from the airport which allows you to start enjoying paradise all the sooner! We were greeted with big smiles and rum punch! Fir...”
“I recently stayed at Coconut Bay for my honeymoon. We had an amazing experience and time while staying here. The transport from the airport to the resort was super helpful. The Check-In and Out was super fast and easy as well. We enjoyed the restaura...”
