Saint Lucia

East Winds

Official Rating

'Intimate All-Inclusive Boutique Hotel'

East Winds is a true 'Caribbean Resort', secluded and romantically set amongst 12 acres of lush tropical gardens, on the golden beachfront of one of the best and most sheltered bays of St. Lucia, yet located just five miles from the lively capital, Castries.  It is a hotel for all seasons - for winter breaks, honeymooners all year round and a family resort during the summer months. The all-inclusive is low key, very private and relaxed and healthy options are on offer for each meal along with complimentary yoga, Pilates, a fitness track/outdoor gym and a Spa Pavillion here you can choose from a variety of pampering treatments. A four-course gourmet menu is served 6 nights a week along with quality wines. Children aged 8 and over are welcome.

In Our Opinion

'East Winds is one of the oldest and most established resorts in St. Lucia, but the owners have upped the old-time glamour stakes at the refurbished hotel with the addition of a new Steinway Grand Piano - the only one to be found on the island'

Flamboyant Room
With cuisine of the highest standard by French and local chefs in what is probably the most modern kitchen on the island; a member of the Chaine des Rotisseurs and winner of several regional culinary competitions guests will be treated to a delicious range of Caribbean and international dishes accompanied by a choice of hand selected wines.
Private Dining
For an intimate dining experience guests may choose to dine in Palm Beach Gazebos surrounded by tropical plant life. As with the restaurant, the freshest of ingredients are used with vegetables from selected local farms, herbs from the in-house garden and fish brought by fishermen direct from the sea.
Sunset Bar

Open from 10:00am – 9:00pm. Except for Wednesdays & Saturdays when the bar remains open until 11:00 pm to accommodate local live musicians/ entertainment

Pool Bar

The Pool Bar is a self-service swim-up bar opens daily from 10:00am – 5:00pm – guests have the added enjoyment of preparing their own drinks. Full bar and light-bite service has been added to the beach and pool areas. 

The Bamboo Lounge

Cocktail Bar is open daily from 7:00pm – midnight. Lounge is open all day for coffee & tea.

Almond Deck

Stylish new deck area is perfect for ceremonies, romantic dining and a place to relax at the end of the day with a glass of Champagne.

Leisure

  • Spa pavilion
  • Yoga and Pilates Pavillion
  • Jogging/fitness trail
  • Swimming pool with swim-up bar
  • Hobie Cat Sailing
  • Snorkelling
  • Paddleboarding
  • Kayaking
  • Scuba-diving
  • Deep sea fishing
  • Whale watching
  • Garden tour

Services

  •  Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Tours and excursions
  • Minishop/boutique

Island Activities - Exclusive to East Winds - small charge applies

  • East Winds Nature Guide
  • Treetop Canopy Adventure
  • Tet Paul Nature Trail
  • Our Planet - state of the art attraction
  • Morne Coubaril Estate
  • Pigeon Island National Park
  • Zion Lion Farm
  • Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens
  • Rodney Bay
  • La Soufriere Drive-in Volcano
  • Gros Island Street party

East Winds provides an All-Inclusive option, which includes the following

Food and Beverage

  • East Winds is an All-Inclusive Hotel.  Taken in the main restaurant: the Flamboyant Room. Breakfast: 7:30 – 10:00 am: buffet style with cooked breakfast individually prepared on the open-air grill. Lunch: 12:30 – 2:15pm: buffet style or barbecue. Afternoon Tea: in the bamboo lounge at 4 pm Dinner: 7:30 – 9:30 pm – 4-course table d’hôte menu (with 3 choices each course including vegetarian) or barbecue once a week on Friday night to include Lobster grill (seasonal). Carefully selected wines are stocked from several countries. At lunch red, crisp white and chilled rose are offered. For dinner, there is a different choice of 2 white, 2 red and 1 or 2 rose wines every night, which are paired to the menu on a nightly basis. All Day Light-Bite Menu (12.30 pm – 7.00 pm daily): This menu will be the same each day (as others rotate) and will give guests a chance to have a light bite if they get hungry!
  • Complimentary champagne and chocolates in the room upon arrival
  • • Full breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and a 4 course dinner daily: In the evening silver-service and a barbeque once a week on a Friday night including lobster (seasonal)
  •  All-day light-bite menu (12.30pm – 7.00pm daily) • Hampers: are provided for guests wishing to enjoy a picnic lunch on their private excursion
  •  All restaurant and bar beverages by the glass: wine, beer, spirits, cocktails and soft drinks (all from international brands). Champagne is served all day at the bar, year-round
  • At dinner a choice of 4 or 6 different wines: offered from the hotel wine cellar. For lunch a choice of specially selected house wines (white, red and rose)
  • Weekly Manager’s champagne cocktail party: with canapés

Leisure

  • Activities: Yoga & Pilates classes 4 times a week, open air fitness area, Air-conditioned gym & shuffleboard. There is also a wide selection of free board games as well as an extensive complimentary library of DVDs (all rooms have TV) and a wide selection of books
  • Free water sports: pedalos, kayaks, Hobie cat, aqua-view boards and snorkelling equipment
  • Regular live entertainment
  • Not included in the rates: laundry and dry cleaning, local and international calls, baby-sitting (available on request). Any other items not specifically included

Celebrate your special occasion in luxury, whether it be an intimate setting for two, or with family and friends, East Winds in St. Lucia makes the ideal location for your romantic day.

Wedding Package Cost: *US$1008.00 (Free if staying 7 nights or more booked through a tour operator)

Includes:

  • Legal fees
  • Marriage licence and certificate
  • Registrar’s attendance fees
  • Decorated location for ceremony
  • Bride bouquet and groom’s boutonniere
  • Wedding cake (one layer)
  • One bottle of champagne on arrival
  • Return taxi fare to lawyer’s office
  • Special champagne dinner at the hotel for bride and groom on the evening of their choice Optional Extras (prices are approximate):
  • 1-hour steel band: *$250 • Photographer: *US$475 – Available for 1.5 hours and will include 60 photographs on a disc, a DVD with full-resolution digital files and print rights, slideshow with music, online gallery of photographs for viewing and ordering in a mixture of colour, black and white and artistic effect

UK based wedding planner available to coordinate on behalf of the bride and groom. Face to face support in choosing the fine details of the wedding and helping to make the wedding the perfect day. (Price on request) The standard package as well as any of the optional extras must be booked in advance and are at all times subject to reconfirmation by the hotel. All prices quoted must be prepaid by the client to the tour operator. Any other services not listed above can be pre-booked through East Winds Inn, or directly by the guests on arrival or through the tour operator’s local representative in St Lucia (including, but not limited to, services for hairdressers, beauticians, make-up, manicures, pressing of suits and wedding dresses etc.).

 

Documentation Required:

  • Full and valid passport
  • Original birth certificate
  • If either party is divorced – Decree Absolute
  • If either party is widowed – death certificate of the deceased
  • If a name has been changed by deed poll, proof will be required
  • If either party is under the age of 18 evidence of consent of parents is required in the form of an affidavit stamped by a notary public

 

Applications to marry are made through a local lawyer following 3 working days residency on St Lucia. East Winds will assist with this formality

*Prices are subject to change - please enquire when booking

Destinology Exclusive Benefits
Wine or chocolate with personalised note in the room on arrival
Spa treatment discount or credit 50% discount on all treatments taken during stay
Complimentary late check out subject to availability
Experience in resort personal cookery class for two
Applicable on bookings for 2024 & 2025

Location

Set amongst 12 acres of lush tropical gardens, East Winds is on a picture-perfect beach in one of the most sheltered bays in St. Lucia.

Location
Hewanorra International Airport: 65km

Nearby Attractions
Rodney Bay - a 10-minute drive
Castries City - a 15-minute drive
Sulphur Springs - 20-minute drive
Pigeon Island -  20-minute drive