The Landings Resort and Spa, St. Lucia
The Landings occupies a genuinely special niche in Saint Lucia: a full marina resort wrapped inside a luxury all-suite property on the calm northern shore of Rodney Bay, on the Pigeon Island Causeway at Gros Islet. It is the only private resort marina on the north of the island, with 34 yacht slips and 17 pontoons, and dive trips, snorkel tours, fishing and sightseeing charters depart from the dock. Add villa-sized suites with private butlers and it feels less like a hotel and more like borrowing a friend's holiday home, which is why active couples and families who want to be on the water keep picking it.
Traveler Insights
Pros
- +Saint Lucia's only private resort marina on the north of the island, with 34 yacht slips and 17 pontoons, and dive trips, snorkel tours, fishing and sightseeing charters leave from the dock
- +All-suite resort with real space: one- to four-bedroom suites with full designer kitchens, separate living and dining areas, a marble bathroom for every bedroom and an in-suite washer and dryer, and the one-bedroom beachfront suite runs about 1,880 square feet
- +A private butler is included in every Beachfront and Ocean View suite and can be added to Marina View suites, and guests describe them handling reservations and excursions without hovering
- +Several two-, three- and four-bedroom suite types come with a private plunge pool, on top of four outdoor pools and hot tubs around the resort
- +Kids Club for ages 4 to 12, a separate tweens and teens program, babysitting and baby-proofing make it one of the stronger family picks in Saint Lucia without feeling like a kids' resort
- +Complimentary non-motorized water sports such as kayaks and paddle boards on a calm stretch of Rodney Bay beach
- +Consistently one of the best-reviewed luxury resorts on the island, with service the most common thing guests single out
Cons
- −All-inclusive is an add-on, not the default: you add it when booking or at check-in, and even then it covers house wines and most cocktails by the glass, not everything
- −Prices climb fast if you go à la carte: a 10% service fee and 10% tax apply to every resort purchase, and the in-suite grocery service warns that island prices can run two to three times U.S. levels
- −Dining is limited to a handful of venues: The Beach Club, Suru (Asian fusion with a sushi bar, open weeknights only and reservations required), Callaloo Beach Bar & Grill at lunch, plus bars and in-suite dining, so a full week gets repetitive
- −Entertainment is low-key compared with the bigger Sandals and Royalton resorts on the island, so travelers who want a nightly show or party atmosphere may feel underwhelmed
- −Marina View suites look over boat slips and jetties rather than open water, and butler service there is on request, so check the category before you book
- −Wi-Fi reliability draws occasional complaints, particularly in suites farther from the main buildings
- −Spa pricing is high even by Caribbean luxury standards, and preferred treatment times need booking well ahead in winter
The practical experience centers on space. Suites run from one to four bedrooms, all with designer kitchens, living and dining areas, an en-suite marble bathroom for each bedroom and a washer and dryer, and several of the larger ones have a private plunge pool. Beachfront and Ocean View suites include a butler around the clock; Marina View suites can add one. There are four outdoor pools and hot tubs, a full-service spa, a health club and free kayaks and paddle boards. Dining spans The Beach Club for breakfast, lunch and Mediterranean dinners with themed nights, Suru for Asian fusion and sushi on weeknights, Callaloo Beach Bar & Grill for Caribbean lunches, plus bars, in-suite dining and private chef or beach dinners. Rates are room-only by default, and the optional all-inclusive plan adds a full American-style breakfast, beach snacks and drinks, lunch, dinner, house wines and most cocktails by the glass. It is worth doing the sums before you go, because every resort purchase carries a 10% service fee and 10% tax, and a smaller restaurant lineup means guests staying a week cycle through the menus.
The Landings suits travelers who want luxury at a relaxed pace rather than a packed activity calendar: honeymooners, anniversary couples and families who want a kids club and real living space without the scale of a mega-resort. Price-wise it sits in the upper tier of Saint Lucia properties, comparable to Cap Maison but below Jade Mountain. Rodney Bay's restaurants, shopping and nightlife and Pigeon Island National Landmark are close by, while Castries, Soufrière and the Pitons are day trips south.
Common Questions
Is butler service included, and which suites get it?
Is the all-inclusive option worth adding?
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Restaurants (3)
| Type | Restaurants |
|---|---|
| Asian | Suru |
| Mediterranean & Spanish | The Beach Club |
| Caribbean & local | Callaloo Beach Bar & Grill |
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 Bay35 min drive · 17 mi
Pigeon Island National Landmark3 min drive · 0.7 mi
Reduit Beach7 min drive · 2.7 mi
Anse La Raye (Friday fish fry)40 min drive · 20 mi
Vigie Beach20 min drive · 7.1 mi
Castries Market20 min drive · 8.0 mi
More things to do (24)
- Marigot Beach · beach35 min drive · 16 mi
- Canaries · town50 min drive · 27 mi
- Rodney Bay Marina · marina4 min drive · 1.4 mi
- Pigeon Island Beach · beach3 min drive · 0.6 mi
- Gros Islet (Friday Night Street Party) · town3 min drive · 0.7 mi
- Sandals St. Lucia Golf and Country Club · golf3 min drive · 1.1 mi
- Catamaran day trip to Soufrière and the Pitons · excursion4 min drive · 1.4 mi
- Sunset cruise from Rodney Bay · excursion4 min drive · 1.4 mi
- Whale and dolphin watching · excursion4 min drive · 1.4 mi
- Deep-sea fishing charter · excursion4 min drive · 1.4 mi
- Cas en Bas Beach · beach8 min drive · 2.5 mi
- Splash Island Water Park · water park8 min drive · 3.0 mi
- Choc Beach · beach14 min drive · 6.6 mi
- Folk Research Centre · museum20 min drive · 7.6 mi
- Derek Walcott Square · historic site20 min drive · 8.2 mi
- Castries · town20 min drive · 8.2 mi
- Morne Fortune and Fort Charlotte · historic site25 min drive · 11 mi
- Rainforest Adventures (aerial tram and zip-line) · adventure park30 min drive · 11 mi
- Anse Cochon Beach · beach50 min drive · 23 mi
- Millet Bird Sanctuary Trail · nature50 min drive · 19 mi
- Mamiku Gardens · nature55 min drive · 28 mi
- Maranatha Gardens · nature60 min drive · 32 mi
- Treetop Adventure Park · adventure park60 min drive · 26 mi
- Errard Falls · nature60 min drive · 27 mi
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“The Landings was a beautiful place to stay!! The people were so helpful and friendly . . . made it even more fun! The room was clean and nice. We truly enjoyed the whole experience and all of our interactions!! Beautiful beach!!! Our favorite was...”
“Myself and two kids stayed here for 6 days/5 nights in a two bedroom suite. The staff were amazing, very friendly, and the beach was beautiful. The kids loved the various pools and activities. You can easily walk down the beach and explore as well. T...”
“I spent a Fabulous 5 nights there. The suite of rooms was spacious and clean with room service every day. The beach was small but really well kept. The staff were friendly and very professional. American style breakfast was included and there was alw...”
