

Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa & Beach Resort
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Fine white sands, aquamarine waters and coconut palms created a quintessential Caribbean scene at Sandals, a big resort on a peninsula overlooking Rodney Bay. Gaze out over green hills and sailing boats bobbing on the horizon, find a peaceful spot by one of many pools, under the thatched shade of a garden hammock, or in a private beach cabana, and enjoy a relaxing swim in the calm waters. Guests can also take the free shuttle to two other Sandals’ resorts to use their facilities.
From its charming open-air lobby and stylish waterfront restaurants to the warm, personalised service, this elegant resort is a great option for beachfront bliss. Lemongrass-infused cold towels and refreshing cocktails on arrival set the tone, and the fine white sands, aquamarine waters and coconut palms are picture-perfect Caribbean. Gaze out over green hills and sailing boats bobbing on the horizon, find a peaceful spot by the lagoon pool under the thatched shade of a garden hammock or in a private beach cabana, and enjoy a relaxing swim in the calm waters of the sheltered bay.
Choose from 12 restaurants including barefoot casual and gourmet fine dining. Menus showcase the island’s delicious seafood plus local and international favourites. As the sun sets, gather for drinks around the fire pit and enjoy nightly entertainment ranging from the soulful sounds of a saxophonist to acrobatic performances.
Lemongrass-infused cold towels and refreshing cocktails on arrival set the tone. This place will pamper you from start to finish.
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Why our experts like it
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An incredible way to kick off your Maldives holiday
“There's something pretty special about travelling by seaplane. The view from the sky is extraordinary - tiny specs of island and shades of blue that barely look real.”


The iconic, mile-long sandbank
Perfect for isolated sunbathing, dramatic photoshoots, and watching breathtaking Maldivian sunsets.

Snorkelling and diving isn't the only way to catch sight of the underwater world
“If snorkelling and diving isn't for you, it's possible to catch a glimpse of the reef from a glass-bottomed boat instead.”


Kids club at Niva Kuramathi Maldives
Supervised activities through the day, so younger guests get their own adventure while you get a quiet hour by the water.
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There is more than one way to do this trip
This Maldives hotel is perfect on its own, but add Sri Lanka, Dubai or the Seychelles and it becomes something even better. Discover our multi-centre holidays and make paradise last longer.
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Rooms and suites
The 311 elegant rooms include wines and a fridge stocked with bottled water, juice, soda, and local beer. Club Level rooms offer exclusive extras such as Club Lounge access, an in-room bar, and a weekly snorkelling trip. While it appears as a dizzying array of rooms, you’re choosing between different floor levels and views for many of the room types. Upgrade to one of the sumptuous Butler Suites, where a personal butler is on hand to make any arrangements you may need.

Caribbean Deluxe Room
Elegant rooms set on the first floor in tropical gardens. • air-conditioning • ceiling fan • four-poster king-size bed • sitting area • Wi-Fi • flat-screen television • mini fridge • coffee-maker • shower and/or bath • balcony

Lover’s Lagoon Honeymoon Premium Room
Offer a peaceful garden setting and direct views of the lagoon pool. • air-conditioning • ceiling fan • four-poster king-size bed • sitting area • Wi-Fi • flat-screen television • mini fridge • coffee-maker • bath/shower combo or just a shower • balcony

Caribbean Honeymoon Walkout Room
Offer direct access to the beautiful gardens and Upper Cascade pools from the terrace. • air-conditioning • ceiling fan • four-poster king-size bed • sitting area • Wi-Fi • flat-screen television • mini fridge • coffee-maker • bath/shower combo or just a shower • terrace

Caribbean Luxury Ocean View Room
Stylish rooms with a large balcony and stunning views of the sea and the peaceful gardens. • air-conditioning • ceiling fan • four-poster king-size bed • sitting area • Wi-Fi • flat-screen television • mini fridge • coffee-maker • bath/shower combo or just a shower • balcony or terrace

Caribbean Honeymoon Beach View Club Level Room
Simply elegant rooms overlooking Rodney Bay and the pretty gardens. Club Sandals service includes: private check-in and check-out in the Club Sandals Lounge; services of the Club Sandals Concierge; access to the Club Sandals Lounge where there are board games, a tea and coffee station, library books, selected alcoholic drinks such as sparkling wine, juice, soft drinks and water as well as all-day snacks; a host of other benefits. • air-conditioning • ceiling fan • four-poster king-size bed • sitting area • Wi-Fi • flat-screen television • mini fridge • coffee-maker • shower and/or bath • balcony

Caribbean Beach View Club Level Room
Sumptuous suites with views of the gardens, lagoon pool and beach. Club Sandals service includes: private check-in and check-out in the Club Sandals Lounge; services of the Club Sandals Concierge; access to the Club Sandals Lounge where there are board games, a tea and coffee station, library books, selected alcoholic drinks such as sparkling wine, juice, soft drinks and water as well as all-day snacks; a host of other benefits. • air-conditioning • ceiling fan • four-poster king-size bed • sitting area • Wi-Fi • flat-screen television • mini fridge • coffee-maker • bath/shower combo or just a shower • terrace

Caribbean Ocean View Penthouse Club Level Room
Theses stunning suites are set on the seafront side of the resort, close to the spa and offer spectacular northern views over the hills and towards the island of Martinique. Club Sandals service includes: private check-in and check-out in the Club Sandals Lounge; services of the Club Sandals Concierge; access to the Club Sandals Lounge where there are board games, a tea and coffee station, library books, selected alcoholic drinks such as sparkling wine, juice, soft drinks and water as well as all-day snacks; a host of other benefits. • air-conditioning • ceiling fan • four-poster king-size bed • sitting area • Wi-Fi • flat-screen television • in-room bar • mini fridge • coffee-maker • bath/shower combo or just a shower • balcony

Caribbean Honeymoon Beach View Penthouse Club Level Room
Located close to Toscanini's Italian restaurant, these beautiful rooms overlook the beachfront, Pigeon Island, and Rodney Bay. Club Sandals service includes: private check-in and check-out in the Club Sandals Lounge; services of the Club Sandals Concierge; access to the Club Sandals Lounge where there are board games, a tea and coffee station, library books, selected alcoholic drinks such as sparkling wine, juice, soft drinks and water as well as all-day snacks; a host of other benefits. • air-conditioning • ceiling fan • four-poster king-size bed • sitting area • Wi-Fi • flat-screen television • in-room bar • mini fridge • coffee-maker • bath/shower combo or just a shower • balcony

Swim Up Lover's Lagoon Honeymoon Club Level Room
Stunning rooms with direct access to the lagoon pool from the terrace. Club Sandals service includes: private check-in and check-out in the Club Sandals Lounge; services of the Club Sandals Concierge; access to the Club Sandals Lounge where there are board games, a tea and coffee station, library books, selected alcoholic drinks such as sparkling wine, juice, soft drinks and water as well as all-day snacks; a host of other benefits. • air-conditioning • ceiling fan • four-poster king-size bed • sitting area • Wi-Fi • flat-screen television • in-room bar • mini fridge • coffee-maker • shower and/or bath • terrace

Caribbean Honeymoon One Bedroom Butler Suite with Tranquility Soaking Tub
Sumptuous suites with Butler Service, a separate living room and garden or pool views. • air-conditioning • ceiling fan • four-poster king-size bed • sitting area • Wi-Fi • flat-screen television • iPod dock • in-room bar • mini fridge • coffee-maker • bath • shower • balcony or terrace

Caribbean Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite with Tranquility Soaking Tub
These beautiful suites overlook Rodney Bay and offer Butler Service and a spacious living room. • air-conditioning • ceiling fan • four-poster king-size bed • sitting area • Wi-Fi • flat-screen television • iPod dock • in-room bar • mini fridge • coffee-maker • bath • shower • balcony

Grande Rondoval Butler Suite with Private Pool Sanctuary
These chic circular suites are lavishly spacious and offer Butler Service, an expansive living area, a huge bathroom with Roman bath, private pool and whirlpool, outdoor shower, hammock and views of the beachfront in the gardens. • air-conditioning • ceiling fan • four-poster king-size bed • sitting area • Wi-Fi • flat-screen television • iPod dock • in-room bar • mini fridge • coffee-maker • bath • shower • terrace

President Clinton Oceanfront Penthouse Two Storey Butler Suite
The magnificent presidential suite offers the ultimate in comfort, style and indulgence with Butler Service, two verandas (including one with an outdoor shower), panoramic ocean and Rodney Bay views, a living room, an exquisite bathroom with Roman bath. • air-conditioning • ceiling fan • four-poster king-size bed • sitting area • Wi-Fi • flat-screen television • iPod dock • in-room bar • mini fridge • microwave • coffee-maker • bath • shower • balcony

Beachfront Grande Rondoval Butler Suite with Private Pool Sanctuary
Secluded circular suites offering Butler Service, an expansive living area, a huge bathroom with Roman bath, private pool and whirlpool, outdoor shower, hammock and incredible views of Rodney Bay. • air-conditioning • ceiling fan • four-poster king-size bed • sitting area • Wi-Fi • flat-screen television • iPod dock • in-room bar • mini fridge • coffee-maker • bath • shower • terrace
Food & drink
Choose from 12 restaurants, including barefoot casual and gourmet fine dining. Unwind with a glass of wine or exotic cocktail at a choice of seven bars, including restaurant bars, a swim-up bar, a beachfront bar and a piano lounge. You can also dine in the restaurants and bars at nearby Sandals Halcyon Beach St Lucia and Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort & Spa.
Bayside Restaurant — offers open-air beachfront dining with local and international dishes, a buffet-style breakfast and lunch, and à la carte dinners on the terrace. Completely renovated with stylish décor and design, Toscanini's Restaurant faces the ocean and offers fine Italian cuisine, and is also open for à la carte breakfast. Sink your toes into the soft white sand and savour delicious seafood such as steamed conch and salt fish fritters at the resort’s signature restaurant, Barefoot By The Sea which serves seafood for dinner.
The Mariner Seaside Bar & Grill — offers a laid back beachfront setting for light lunches such as burgers, grilled fish and jerk chicken. For delicious and authentic wood-fired oven cooked pizzas with a creative choice of toppings, head to Dino's which is set just steps from the beach. Enjoy a cosy setting, hearty menu, tasty snacks and choice of refreshing ales at Olde London Pub, a traditional English gastro pub.
Treat yourself to authentic French crêpes and delicious desserts at Josephine's Crêperie. With a romantic open-air setting under flickering lanterns at the end of a pier, Gordon's on the Pier offers gourmet dinners – with an emphasis on seafood – accompanied by panoramic views of Rodney Bay (included for guests staying in Butler Suites; extra cost for other guests).
Bombay Club — offers authentic Indian dishes bursting with flavour. Favourites include chicken tikka, lamb samosas and butter chicken. Enjoy a taste of Jamaica at The Jerk Shack which serves traditional spicy dishes and rum under thatch-roof huts. Sushi lovers are in for a treat at Soy, a contemporary Asian restaurant serving mouth-watering sashimi and sushi as well as delicious cocktails. Enjoy teppanyaki-style dishes and show cooking at Kimonos.
Unwind with a glass of wine or exotic cocktail at a choice of seven bars including restaurant bars, a swim-up bar, beachfront bar and piano lounge. You also have the option of dining in the restaurants and bars at nearby Sandals Halcyon Beach St Lucia and Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort & Spa.
There’s an outstanding choice here, but Barefoot by the Sea claims one of the most scenic spots and away-from-it-all experience.
A la carte Choice of restaurant Pool bar Buffet Snack Bar Bar



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Things to do nearby
Curated experiences to help you do more, see more, or simply switch off while you're here.

Taste Of St Lucia
Driving on through banana plantations, you’ll hear about the history and culture of the small communities you pass along the way before arriving at St Lucia Distillers for an engaging lesson in how rum is made. At the tasting bar, you’ll be able to sample a selection of different brands and buy a bottle of your favourite to take home. Last but not least is a stop at Marigot Bay with time to sit and enjoy a drink while soaking up the atmosphere. • Duration: half day • Time: 8.30am to 12.30pm • Departs Monday to Friday • Operates year round • Private experience Good to know — The distillery is a great place to pick up a bottle of rum at factory prices as they can package it up to go in checked-in luggage.

Sunset Cruise to Marigot Bay
• Duration: evening • Time: 4.30pm to 6.30pm • Daily departures • Operates year round • Private experience Good to know — Drinks and snacks on board are included.

Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruise
• Duration: half day • Departs Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Soufriere area • Departs Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from North hotels • Operates year round • Group experience Good to know — Sightings are likely, but not guaranteed. Experience is subject to minimum numbers.

St Lucia Sunset Cruise
• Duration: evening • Times: 5pm to 7pm • Departures on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from North West hotels only • Operates year round • Group experience • Adults only cruise Good to know — Transfers, guide, and drinks and snacks on board are included.

Bean To Bar Chocolate Experience
While the chocolate is setting – or tempering, if you want to get technical – you’ll sit down to graze your way through an inventive cacao-influenced lunch at the world-class Boucan restaurant while taking in the fabulous views of Gros Piton. Afterwards, it’s time to collect your personally made chocolate bar and see how long you can resist the temptation to eat it! • Duration: full day if staying in hotels situated in the north; half day if staying in hotels in the Soufriere area • Departs Daily • Operates year round • Group experience with private transfers

West Coast Catamaran Cruise
Lap up the glorious scenery of St Lucia’s west coast from the deck of a spacious catamaran. You’ll cruise south to the Pitons, those soaring volcanic spires that are so iconic they even feature on the island’s flag. At Soufrière, the former capital, you’ll disembark to visit what’s often described as ‘the only drive-in volcano in the world’, a fascinating adventure that will introduce you to hot springs, steam vents and pools of mud bubbling like porridge - you can either take a tour or visit the mud pools. Then it’s time to return to the catamaran to set sail for Anse Cochon, one of the best spots in St Lucia for snorkelling. Here you’ll be able to hover above coral reefs that are home to an array of colourful fish. A perfect day ends with a leisurely trip through Marigot Bay, often considered one of the most scenic places in the Caribbean. • Duration: full day • Time: 8am to 4.30pm • Departs Monday to Saturday from North West hotels only • Operates year round • Group experience Good to know — Entrance fees, lunch, drinks and guide are included.

Rainforest Jacquot Trail
• Duration: half day • Departs daily • Operates year round • Group experience

Anse Cochon Snorkelling Experience
Discover St Lucia’s stunning underwater world on a snorkelling adventure in one of the island’s most pristine bays. Your cruise along the west coast takes you to serene Anse Cochon, known for its calm, clear waters and dark sand beach fringed by lush vegetation. Here, in what is part of the National Marine Reserve, you’ll be able to float above vibrant coral reefs teeming with colourful fish, keeping an eye out for rarer visitors from shrimps and eels to stingrays and nurse sharks. It’s a thoroughly relaxing way to spend a morning in beautiful surroundings that should appeal to everyone from honeymooners to families. • Duration: half day • Time: 8.30am to midday • Daily departures • Operates year round • Private experience Good to know — Drinks on board are included.
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When to visit
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Temperature and rainfall through the year.
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| Average temp | 25°C | 25°C | 25°C | 26°C | 27°C | 27°C | 27°C | 27°C | 27°C | 27°C | 26°C | 26°C |
| Average rainfall | 46mm | 32mm | 36mm | 48mm | 59mm | 85mm | 107mm | 129mm | 129mm | 139mm | 121mm | 56mm |
| Average price | £4,746pp | £4,992pp | £4,149pp | £4,222pp | £4,827pp | £4,835pp | £5,104pp | £5,176pp | £5,176pp | £5,129pp | £3,958pp | £3,958pp |
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Complimentary spa treatment for two
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Free kids' places
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit the Maldives?
British passport holders are issued a free 30-day visitor visa on arrival. You'll need a passport valid for the duration of your stay, a confirmed onward ticket and proof of your accommodation booking.
When is the best time to visit the Maldives?
November to April is the dry season, with the most reliable sunshine and calmest seas. May to October brings shorter rain showers, lower prices and better surf.
What currency is used in the Maldives, and do I need cash?
The local currency is the Maldivian rufiyaa, but resorts price and bill in US dollars and take major cards. Most guests never need cash — a small amount is handy for tipping.
Is the Maldives good for honeymoons outside peak season?
Yes. Off-peak brings noticeably lower rates and quieter islands, and rain tends to come in short bursts rather than all day. Many resorts add honeymoon extras during these months.
What activities are there for older kids and teens in the Maldives?
Most resorts run watersports centres with windsurfing, kayaking and paddleboarding, plus PADI dive courses from around age ten. Snorkelling safaris, sandbank trips and night fishing all suit older children.
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