The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Saint Lucia

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Saint Lucia

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If it's your first trip to Saint Lucia for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Saint Lucia. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Saint Lucia. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Saint Lucia for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Saint Lucia beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Saint Lucia for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Jade Mountain

Soufrière, Saint Lucia
5-star Resort with prices starting at $1512 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 1000 Anse Chastanet Road, Jade Mountain has great rooms from $1512 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 9.99 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, first time visitors will especially love hiking, laundry services, a hot tub, a spa, and free parking at this relaxing hotel. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool


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Coconut Bay Resort

Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia
4-star Resort with prices starting at $449 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Saint Lucia
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Coconut Bay Resort which has nice rooms starting at $449. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Eau Piquant. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a spa, and a child pool which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Being able to relax at the pool bar is a great way to spend your time here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club


Cap Maison Resort & Spa

Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
5-star Resort with prices starting at $628 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Cap Maison Resort & Spa to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $628. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at PO Box 2188 Smugglers Cove Drive. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and child care which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


The Landings Resort & Spa

Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
4-star Resort with prices starting at $367 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

With terrific rooms from $367, The Landings Resort & Spa, at Pigeon Island Causeway, Rodney Bay provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort

Soufrière, Saint Lucia
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $1325 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Saint Lucia
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling. The great rooms here start at $1325 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Val Des Pitons, Forbidden Beach, La Baie de Silence P.O Box 251. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Anse Chastanet Resort

Soufrière, Saint Lucia
4-star Resort with prices starting at $495 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Anse Chastanet Resort is 8.90 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $495, and it's located at Old French Road Po Box 7000. We also love the hiking, laundry services, a spa, free parking, and evening entertainment which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator


Windjammer Landing Resort and Residences

Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
4-star Resort with prices starting at $340 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Saint Lucia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

A cool place is Windjammer Landing Resort and Residences because it has great rooms that start at $340. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Labrelotte Bay, P.O. Box 1504. Only a short distance from the city center, travelers will especially love snorkeling, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes at this convenient hotel. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


The Harbor Club St. Lucia, Curio Collecton by Hilton

Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $220 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

The Harbor Club St. Lucia, Curio Collecton by Hilton offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $220 (before taxes). It's located at Rodney Bay Marina and has earned a guest rating of 8.20/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and child care which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator


Coco Palm

Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $173 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Saint Lucia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Located at Rodney Bay Boulevard, P.O. Box 605, Coco Palm has great rooms from $173 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, child care, laundry services, golf, and a pool table which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator


East Winds Saint Lucia

Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $671 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is East Winds Saint Lucia which has nice rooms starting at $671. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at La Brelotte Bay. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a bar, hiking, child care, laundry services, and golf. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


For more terrific hotel ideas in Saint Lucia, make sure you also see Best Luxury Hotels in Saint Lucia, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Saint Lucia, Best Hotels for One Week in Saint Lucia, Best Hotels for One Night in Saint Lucia, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Saint Lucia, Best Adults Only Hotels in Saint Lucia, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Saint Lucia, or Best Business Hotels in Saint Lucia.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$445

After analyzing 16 first time trip hotels in Saint Lucia, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $445. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Saint Lucia.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $1155
  • 4-star hotels: $424
  • 3-star hotels: $195
  • 2-star hotels: $73


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